Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-04-16
CUT OFF THE TRADE!


ness season not less than one million of dollars ir
Southern trade, on account Of the Abolition senti
mens prevailing there. rejoice to hear this, moi
that would injure her citizens wantonly, but be-
cause such treatment from Southern men may operate
for the general good of the country and the preserva
,ion of the Union. Boston, and other Abolition com
munities, are now reaping the reward of their evil
deeds; and trust tnat better and purer condition
of sentiment may be produced in those communities,
by the very losses they are now suffering.
The merchants of the South have right to pur-
chase their goods where they may choose to purchase
them; and it is not to be expected that time like
Boston. Lynn, any other Abolition town city,
and voluntarily make their enemies the recipients of
their patronage. The course which many Southern
merchants have adopted in this respect, is one way
Of maintaining Southern rights and of bringing the
Norhern people to their senses. 1t is telling. We
hope the inquiry of the consumer to whether this
that article was purchased in Boston, or in New
York, from Freesoier from .aboAt:onist, will
soon become as common it is to ask the price of
the article itself.
We learn that the patronage of the Abolition hou-
in New York has declined quite largely of late,
and that some of them are well nigh deserted. This
is gratifying. We cherish no feeling of hatred to-
wards the Northern people, and We would not injure
them in their business, but for purpose and with
view vastly above and beyond the patronage or mo-
ney which may be involved. We speak of these
things, and We advise these things, with mingled
sorrow and anger; but We Go it for their good and
ours. Let them look these things in the face. and
ponder upon events and facts they Let then,
learn JUSTICE and charity, and the ,oholeson.e
duty Of minding their o,cn business. Let them sub
nit. as good citizens, the Constitution and the law
Until then, say we, CUT OFF THE TRADE!
ABUNDANCE OF MONEY.
One of the strongest evidences of the abundance
Of money this time, is the fact that the Banks are
doing little or nothing in the way of discounts. Bus
lness men appear as general rule, to hdvea sucien
cheney of money for all their purposes without bor-
rowing; while those who are blessed with a supera-
bundance Of the IS material - seeking for it
safe and profitable investments. Monisd men are
calculating more on Ceiling interest than paying
it, and under these circumstances, we would not be
surprised if the State Bonds recently put in market
by the Public Treasurer, should command hand
some sum above par.
The country is prospering in every department of
trade and industry. The planters receiving fair
we may say ligh prices for their cotton, tobacco,
corn. &C.. ; and when they are doing well. all other
interests are necessarily in healthy condition.
We hope this state of prosperity may not prove
either deceptive of brief continuance. 1t is well
however, to act with prudence and circumspection.
as In all probability change in money matters, and
faa in prices, may not be very far ahead. Nothing
may be lost, while great deal may be gained, or
rather saved by the exercise of prudence and caution
HON. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.
During the recent visit of this distinguished states
man and patriot to this City, his way from Rock
ingham to his home in Illinois, number of our citi
zens without distinction of party, addressed him
deter bidding him welcome to the capital of the State
and expressing wish that he would favor the peo
pie with Speech on public affairs. We publst
his reply below:
RALEIGH, April S, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: am greatly indebted to you for you
kind letter. welcoming to the capital of your State
and requesting me address the citizens of Raleigh
on the public affairs of our country.
1t would afford me great pleasure to comply witt
your request and to avail myself of the present op
po1tunity to make public acknowledgement of th
and the many other acts of kindness and courtes!
extended to me during my several visits to my rela
ives In this State. But have already made my ar
engagements leave this afternoon for my residence
10 Illinois, and will, therefore, be deprived of th'
pleasure OF meeting you in the manner proposed.
nave the honor to be, very truly your friend anc
ooedlent servant. S. A. DOUGLAS.
10 Messrs. Josiah 0. Watson, James T. Marriott
" William D. Haywood, Richard Smith, w. w
Holden, and others.
we welcome " B. )" to our columns. Communica
''on' from such pen on any subject the writer may