Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-10-28


DOL our comparative product is about equal to Vr-
gnia and far in advance of South Carolina. In lndi-
an Corn, peas and beans, we greatly excel virginia,
and UNNECESSARILY surpass South Carolina. But ia
king all these agricultural products together, in all
these States, and we find that whilst in proportion
to population nearly equal to virginia, we
are far ahead OF South Carolina AND taking the
aggregate products of the three. our, comparative
portion Isl advance of either of them. This is no
mere gasconadc-fgures prove it to be true.
And then let it be, recolected, that in taking the
census no account was taken of our naval stores,
our lumber and ship timber. slaves and shingles,
and mines and fisheries all of which constitute a.
portion of the production, wealth and resources OF
the State and which peculiarly belong to North Car
DINA. Add these, and the annual product of the
industrial wealth of North Carolina far exceeds that
of either Virginia South Carolina; with all the to-
bacco and wheat, the great staples of the former,
and the cotton and the great staples OF the latter
But have not done yet. The same census returns
show, that while the annual value of the home made
manufactures in North Carolina amount to 81, 1885,
522-those of Virginia are g. l56,3l2, and those of
South Carolina $9O2, 525-showing that North Car
DINA in proportion to population, far ahead of
either. The census tables exhibit equally fatter
ing picture in regard to provision for the intel
lectual and moral culture of our people Whilst in
North Carolina we have 1 795 churches with church
accommodations for 572,S2 people; in Virginia,
with nearly twice our population they have but q
3S3 churches with accommodations for but $50, 435,
and in South Carolina, l 1872 churches and accom-
modations for 400, $780, Then in regard to education;
in North Carolina there are ,OO8 children at
school, in Virginia there are 100 IT'S, and in South
Carolina 40 3T3 1t thus appears that in respect to
the provisions for both intellectual and religious in
struction, North Carolina is far ahead of each of
these States.
And yet Notwithstanding all this look at the re-
port from the Treasury Department on Commerce
and Navigation" for 1850 the very year the census
was taken, and you find that in the exports to for
egn countries, Virginia is set down at,
Virginia, 3,Os7,444
North Carolina, 426,74s
South Carolina 15,816,57s
This is the only criterion by which those
quainted with the resources, judge of the compare
tive wealth of the three States But let it be reco
lected that all the North Carolina tobacco exported
seeks an outlet through Richmond, Petersburg and
Lynchburg ana thus passes Virginia produce
The same is the case with large portion of our
flour, wheat and Indian Our "a, 900 bales of
Cotton land at this time it is more than double that
amount,l seek market through Petersburg and
Norfolk on the North, and Cheraw, Camden and
Columbia on the South, and thus goes to swell the
amount of South Carolina exports. Besides large
portion Of the cotton exported from South Carolina
is raised in Georgia This report on Commerce and
Navigation relates only to foreign exports, and has
reference to our coast-wise trade. This beggary
account of the foreign exports of North Carolina is
be accounted for from the fact that owing to
peculiar geographical position, and the want of good
harbors on our coast, our products find an outlet
through the ports of other States, are shipped
coastwse in small craft, that pass shall
low bars. AS proof of this, the document
exhibits the comparative tonnage ofthe three States
as follows
Virginia, 6s793 Tons.
South Carolina 35is7
showing that in proportion to population, North Car
DINA exceeds Virginia greatly and is nearly equal to
South Carolina.
1t is thus apparent, that these two States have
grown rich and acquired character, upon our boun-
ty; have helped to build up their towns, and to
sustain their works of improvement in draining US
of our resources; whilst they have derided for
poverty, and reproached US for the docity with
which we have submitted to our wrongs But thank
Heaven, brighter day is dawning upon us We
have only to know our strength, to make stand .
up for rights to appreciate our worth, in order
to develope resources and to respect ourselves
All we need is more perfect bond of union, more
concentration of our energies 4 per-
lection of our system of improvements will tend to
bind together, by the ties of interest and affec
ton. BY fostering trade and commerce, within
our borders shall build up cities and thriving
towns nurseries of industry, enterprise intellect,
and ambition. By improving the soil and adding to
the comforts and beauties of homesteads, we
shall teach our children to love the homes of their
BIRTH and to venerate their father-land By educa-
ting them at home shall teach them to reverence
the institutions of the State to guard her honor, to
elevate her character, and protect her rights.
/ hope | indulge in idle dream, when think
I foresee that this association, of which it is my
pride and boast to have been of the original
founders is destined to be the of disseminating
intelligence, stimulating enterprise encouraging am
bition dfusing the blessings Of comfort happiness
and prosperity, and in eevatng the character and
glory of beloved State-the fruits of which shall
be feaped by others, after shall be more We
may not live to enjoy the full futon of labors
although our names may never be emblazoned on
the historic page deeds be commemorated on
''storied urn, animcted bust" yet shall have
laid the foundation for great social moral, and in
dustral edifce, for which children and
our children's children will heap blessings on
memories till they shall have laid the capstone
of the supersructure.
On occasion like this it should not be forgotten
that is to the benecence of kind Providence we
are indebted for every blessing enjoy To His
goodness the plentiful harvest that has, du-
ring the present year, crowned the labors of the
and the pleasant intercourse and joy
Gus harmony that mark our present reunion. Wheth-
er prosperity adversely befal us should reflect,
that it is to His bounty indebted for every
good and perfect gift" Whether success crown our
efforts or disappointment our hopes we should
ever be ready to say in the sublime language of Ha-
bakuk, although the fg-tree shall not blossom, |
neither shall fruit be in the vines the labor of the
olive shall fail and the fields shall yield no meat;
the flock shall be cut off from the fold and there
shall be no herd in the stalls Yet will rejoice in
the Lord, 1 will joy in the God of my salvation
HE BANK EXCITEMENT CINCINNATI The "run' |
several of the banking institutions of Cincinnati
having pretty much subsidized on Friday morning, |
every thing became quiet until the afternoon, when
q fresh excitement broke firth which