Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-07-11

against each other, and divide cur now proud Re-
public into insignificant States? Many storms the
good old ship of State has breasted; and that she
may ride trumphanty through this, is the prayer
of every lover of freedom and civilization
But, continued he we will not indulge in such
gloomy speculations on this occasion. Such festi.
walls, while they give hope that all patriotism is
not tlost nationaize and lberalize Us. On this day
we feel that We must adhere to the Constitution of
our fathers. How glorious will be the result, when
the principles of that Constitution will be spread
over the world as the waters spread over the
sea! We have no sympathies but with the joys and
sorrows OF patriotsm; no attachments but to the
cause of liberty and man. Let us keep in view that
which we have this day met to commemorate. At
the words Declaration of Independence, Ignorance
becomes wise, Wretchedness conceives of comfort,
and Despair is visited by Hope. These words, what
ear can they offend? Not yours, sons of America,
not yours With joy and gladness can you repeat
these words which your ancestors uttered under ban
and forfeitures, outlaw,y and accommodation, in
prison and under scafods, before the bayonets of
tyranny and the threatening thunders of leagued
armies. May the light of knowledge so rest upon
your minds and the warmth of honest intentions
actuate you in practically fulfilling the ends of
the Declaration of Independence, as did him of the
calm grey eye, selected by the Leader of the Ranks
of Heaven the defender of this instrument of
Peoples Redemption! And may the spirit of free
your exertions, that to you may be given the credit
of working out universal happiness and universal
liberty.
The Grafton followed by music, and bene-
diction by Dr.. Lacy
Shortly after the conclusion of the exercises, the
clouds which had been all day lowering over head
suddenly burst upon the town, and with but slight
intermissons continued throughout the evening,
thereby preventing the children connected with the
various Sunday Schools in the City from participat
ing in the general festival In consequence too, of
the rain the illumination and display of fireworks
prepared extensive scale, had to be postponed
We cannot conclude without noticing the very
handsome treat to the two military companies furn.
ished by our old friend, Jonn Kane hmselfa member
of the City Guards The entertainment was pro-
videu in new unoccuplcd house in the eastern
part of the town, belonging to Mr.. Kane, and
was therefore perfectly private. And of the charac
ter of the entertainment need only say that it
was in John Kane's best style and abundantly sup
piled. At this entertainment fraternizaton of the
Independents and the Oak. City Guards took place
The best Of good feeling animated the two corps
Speeches were made by Capt. Harrison of the O. c.
G. and Capt. DeCartcret of the /. G. Innumerable
toasts were given, and many other speeches were
made. The conduct of all was orderly and rcspec-
table. And after a vote of thanks and three cheers
each took off his several way
Resolved to meet another day.
The o. c. G's marched down to the Executive
Mansion and fired salute in honor Of Gcv P-ees
then returned to the Capitol, and were dismissed
The Sabbath School celebration having been post
poned account of the rain, on Thursday afternoon
the 9Th, the children Of the various denominations
in the City assembled at the Presbyterian Church,
where short but excellent address delivered by
A. N. German, ESQ.,, Editor of the Age.
At night there display Of fireworks in the
| Capitol Square, large number of persons being
present. Considering the dampness of the weather,
the fireworks went off remarkably WELL They were
under the direction of Mr.. William II. Thompson,
who thus contributed his full share to the enjoyment
of the occasion. About ten o'clock paper balloon
Of considerable size was sent up the wind blowing
from the southeast, and waiting it northwest and
this closed the ceremonies and rejoicings.
A K. N. PREsIDENT.-We notice in the last Raj
eigh Star, an account of K n. ratification meet.
ing recently held at Raleigh This meeting was
Bureh ESQ., is hH the L sagsh ha ano Ihs 2
Democratic meeting held in Raleigh, for the purpose
of appointing delegates to Democratic Convention
and attempted to participate and influence the pro
sworn member of secret order, which processes
to have risen on the ruins of the Democratic party
Mr. Burch was incontnently silenced
But we can hardly think that Mr.. Burchs assn
rance was much greater thar that of a Congresson
al candidate who will stand before Democratic au
dence as Mr.. Reid does in this District, and vaun
his soundness Democrat, while he proclaim
himself the champion of party which openly as
serts that it has arisen upon the ruins OF the Demo
cratic party.
Mr.. Burch the K n President, was a very eager
and very disappointed seeker after office unde
Franklin Pierce. The said Franklin Pierce did no
give Mr.. Burch an Office and therefore he has mad
an enemy for life, and the Democratic party has los
o. L. Burch. God save the State!
Mr.. Burch is fair specimen of cass-the onl
class of Democratic politicians that have Joined tn
K. Ms. We can spare them, we rather think, an
we are certain that even their allies will 500
get tired of their mportunities.
Wilmington Journal
The Journal has described Mr.. Burch's case wit
equal piquancy and accuracy. Mr.. Burch was yer
anxious to have the Wake meeting referred to- re-
ommend Mr.. Shepard to the Franknton CONVEX
ton as suitable person to be nominated as Den
cratic candidate for Congress; and Mr. Shepard hi
\ never to this day publicly disavowed Mr.. Burch
course on the occasion. Mr.. Shepard aoas not nom
! mated at Franklinton-but he aoas nominated
$ Louisburg, by set of men appointed in the mig
t and sitting with closed doors; whereupon he acce
j ted and at once declared the Democratic party
. "dead party "-the most remarkable case of has
: and sudden party dissolution ever known.
It April sun saw that old Democratic party inta'
Z compact powerful irresistible-the very party