This address, delivered by Joseph M. Morehead in 1897, provides a vivid portrait of James Hunter, a key figure in the North Carolina Regulator movement of the 1760s. Morehead draws on historical records and personal recollections to paint a compelling picture of Hunter's life and the turbulent times in which he lived. This address is an important historical document and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and political history of colonial America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.