Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-24

domestic and local affairs within the limits of the
constitution and that we denounce all violations Of
this principle, whether by the interference of the
aboltoniss of the free States by the aggressions
OF their abettors in the work of sectional agitation
from the slave States. fi5& elis-sE
ReOced, That the constitution ofthe United States
is founded upon the fundamental principle of entire
and absolute equality among all the States of this
Union; and it is not competent for Congress- or any
other power, to impose upon new States coming
into the Union any condition or restriction in re-
spect to their domestic institutions or internal con-
Germs, which the federal constitution has not i'm
posed upon the original States; and that any effort
on the part of Congress, any other power to vi
oate this principle should be met and resisted by all
good citizens as attempt to trample upon the con.
stitution and destroy the Union.
ResoL0ed, That we are in favor of a iudicous
regulation of the sale of sprituous liquors; but we
believe the law of the last legislature miscaled AN
act for the suppression of ntemper ance' to be I'M
constitutional, illibera, and oppressive in theory
and calculated in practice to aggravate the very evils
it was proposed TO remedy: we, therefore, advocate
its immediate repeal.
Resolrsd, That the overturning of the established
judiciary, and the substitution in its stead of the
discarded project of the federal party of 1918, by
the dominant factions in the last legislature was in
derogation of the organic law, in disregard of the
wishes and to the detriment of the interests of the
people of the State The people will restore the in
tegrty of the constitution and reinsate the judiciary
upon its ancient foundation. -
ResolUed, That the know-nothing administration
IN TINS State, by Its llllbera Vndlctlve, partisan,
and unconstitutional egislatiou-by its unparalleled
prescription of faithful public officers, and by its
appointment of incompetent and unprincipled men
to so large an extent in their places-by its papa-
BILE misrepresentation of the public sentiment of the
State upon national questions of vital importance,
and by its ruthless invasion of the sacred rights of
individuals-have shown it to be unworthy of the
confidence of just and patriotic people, and deserv
ing of the severest condemnation and have
abundant evidence that at the next election, the
people viii! hurl these unfaithful servants from the
seats they have dsgraced, and restore honest men
and patriotic party to power.
Resotced, That the present national admnistra-
therefore, true to the great interests of the country
has maintained the laws enforced economy, fostered
department of the government at home. 1t has
signally improved treaty relations extended the
fields of commercial enterprise, vindicaed the rights
of our citizens abroad and gloriously illustrated
American honor 1t has asserted, with eminent i'm
partality, the just claims of every section, and has
dared at all times and under all circumstances,
be faithful TO the constitution. We, therefore, pro-
claim our unqualified appreciation Of its measures
and policy, and our undated confidence and regard
for honored feowcitiZen who stands at its head.
And we commend the name of Franklin Pierce to
the approaching Democratic National Convention
for denomination 10 the Office of President of the
United States, believing that, in crisis like the
present. the surest guarantee for the safety and sue
of the future is to be found in the comprehen-
sve craftsmanship and unfalerng fidelity to duty
which have been so thoroughly tested and approved
in the past"