The North-Carolina standard., 1850-08-28


+cerning foreign trade, were fruitful source Of dis
gust. BY some, the Confederacy was considered asa
temporary alliance, intended only for the war, and
hence they cared little for the Union, while others
wished its overthrow in order to avoid the national
debt Everything betokened anarchy, confusion and
civil war. Such was the condition of the country
when in'l787 the general Convention Of the States
met at Philadelphia to form a more perfect Union,
the principles and terms of which the Constitution
By the language of the preamble the fathers of the
Republic seem to intimate that they considered the
former alliance union though an imperfect one. 1t
is worthy Of remark how tenacious they were of
State sovereignty, which was so expressly reserved
in the Confederacy, and of which they still meant to
retain all that it was not unavoidaby necessary to
surrender for the general welfare.
Never assembled body of men possessed of more
practical wisdom and more honesty of purpose, than
the trainers OF the Constitution. portion of them
were in favour of strong consolidated government,
modelled after the British Constitution, while others,
jealous of the rights of the States, and fearing that we
had escaped from Monarchy only to fall into worse
despotism, possessing the forms republicanism but
exercising the powers of monarchy, preferred that
the Confederacy, then existing, should be amended and
modified. After the ratification of the Constitution
these two classes of opinions showed themselves in
the construction which put upon that instrument,
and were developed and embodied in the principles
of the Federal and Republican parties.
The first Convention in this State, to consider the
new Constitution, assembled in Hsborough, in July
1888, and declined to ratify it, by most decisive
vote principally on account of its consolidation fea-
lures and it was only when these objections were
rdo e1
| to it.
We shall briefly refer to the subject of allegiance
discussed by Mr.. B., and we think that he will be
sufficiently answered by few quotations from the
Debates of the N. G. Convention of 1888. Judge
Iredel, who took prominent part in those debates
used the following languages ''When this govern
ment is adopted, there will be two governments to
which we shall owe obedience. To the government
of the Union in certain defined cases to our own
State government in every other case." Mr.. Spen-
Ger, another delegate, Says Gas all officers are to
take an oath TO support the general government, it
will carry everything before it. This will produce
that consolidation through the United States which
| is apprehended. can power that can keep
the little remains of the power of the States" Mr..
McCaine another, says s'the officers only sworn
to support the Constitution, and therefore will only
be bound by this oath as far it shall be strictly
pursued. No officer will be bound by his oath to
support any act that would violate the principles Of
the Constitution '-and Gov. Johnson declares that
"Congress cannot assume any other powers than
those expressly given them without palpable viola
ton of the Constitution
| These gentlemen of the olden time read the Con-
sttuton by candle-light, and though they had Da-
| vie anda Speight, and perhaps others, who were
members of the Philadelphia Convention, to assist
them, were unable to comprehend its scope and
meaning but honorable Senator has read it in the
full blaze OF the mondays and fully understands
it
After expressing such strong federal opinions MIR.
B. is consistent in denying the right of his State to
instruct him how to vote; but we hope that the day
is not very far Distant when he will give place TO
representative whose face will faithfully reflect
that of his constituents.
In conclusion, We will only add greatly
mistaken if the people of North Carolina will sane
tion the sentiments of this speech; hut, as Mr..
Richie says, " nous rerrons I"
THE CRops AT THE SOUTH. GEORGIA. Cotton is
four weeks later than last year. There will not be
over two thirds of a crop made.
ALABAMA. Corn and Cotton look well. Cotton
good size, the weed large. Weather, however, too
dry.
LOUISIANA. On Bayou Boeuf the Cotton is look
ing badly owing recent rains. In Claiborne corn
looks badly.
MISSISSIPPI. Corn very fine. Owing to the poll
worm and caterpillar, the Cotton will hardly exceed
the half of full crop.
TENNESSEE. Accounts from the Cotton region
encouraging. Fears are felt for srust' however, in
consequence of dry weather.
Texas. A fair crop will be made in Eastern
to constant rnins.
The CABINET COMPLETE. The nominations of Mr..
Conrad Secretary Of War, sent to the Senate
on Wednesday, and confirmed. Both gentlemen took
the oaths of Office Friday. The Cabinet now stands
as follows: ....
Secretary of State-Daniel Webster, of Mass.
Secretary of the Treasury-Thomas Corwin, Ohio.
Secretary of the Navy-Wm. A. Graham, of N. c.
Secretary of War-Charles NJ. Conrad, of La.
Secretary of Interior-.T. M. T. McKennan, Pa.
Postmaster Genaral-Nathan K Hall, of N. Y.
Attorney General-John J. Crittenden, Of KY.
last week. On Monday, William H. High, the
newly elected Sheriff, took the oath and assumed the
duties of his Office Mr.. High, we doubt not, will
make an efficient Officer.
Mr.. Rogers, the late incumbent, re,ires with much
credit as an able and jealous public servant. That
he has performed the resncnsible dnties of his