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


lowing cardinal principles of the Democratic party.
we may add one more principle, and that is, strict
construction Of the Federal Constitution, and an
undertaking adherence By Congress to delegated
poDers.
There are many persons in North Carolina, for
merly Wings or no-party men, as well as Southern
rights men, who are ready and no doubt willing to
cooperate with the Democratic party. Here, then,
is platform on which we all can stand. We cor
daily invite the aid and cooperation of all such in
opposition to the Know Nothing organization, and
in defence of the rights of the South according to
the Constitution. We point to the admitted fact
that the Democratic party is the only national
party in the country. The existence of the Union
depends upon the continued success of that party.
Destroy t-strike it from existence, and in what di
rection could the patriot look without alarm?
No Equal and exact justice to all men of what
ever,state or persuasion, religious or political.
2.-Pcace, commerce, and honest friendship with
all nations; entangling alliances with none.
3.-The right of the States and Territories to ad-
minister their own domestic affairs.
4.-Freedom and equality the sovereignty of the
people, and the right of the majority to rule when
their will is constitutionally expressed.
5.-Economy in the public expenditures, and
sacred preservation of public faith.
6.-Freedom of religion, freedom of the press,
and general diffusion OF information.
7.-Opposition to all secret political organizations
and to all corruptions in politics.
S.-A sacred preservation of the federal constitu
tion and religious test for office.
9.-No bigotry, pride of caste, or distinction
of birth among American citizens.
10.-Rcspect and protection for the rights of all.
I.-Thc preservation of the naturalization laws,
and the right of all to the protection of the Ameri
can government.
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13.-Comnion brotherhood and good will to all,
especially to those of the household of faith.
STATE FAIR.
We arc pleased to hear by the Standard Of the
18th inst, that the third Annual Fair of the State
of North Carolina, opened on Tuesday, last, under
very hatterinS circumstances. Ample improve
ments have been made upon the former occasions,
and grand time expected.
We noticed the presence of that enterprsing and
scientific Farmer Of Davidson, Dr. Holt, at the Fair,
with eleven of his superior Devon cattle. If the
Doctor would transfer his farm to the view of the
visitors at Raleigh, it would be perhaps the
most profitable part of the show. Hc is model
Farmer and should be initiated. Perhaps the most
interesting feature of the exhibition is the Annual
Grafton of Hon. Thos Ruftin. 1t will doubtless be
highly instructive and interesting address. Will
any of countymen have any thing at the Fair for
exhibition? We fear not Is it right that we do
ourselves so little justice?
Lave we not as mtclllScnC farmers as any county
in the State? Shall we never have any community
of feeling relative to Agricultural interest p
What prevents Wings and Democrats from laying
aside party spirit for while, and uniting under the
banner of mutual Agricultural Improvement. Moth
ing is needed to make Rockingham prominent in the
ranks of entcrprsng, public spirited counties, but
placing before her people her true condition at pres
ent, and her future condition when she has avaled
herself Of the advantages which Science and Art at
the present day comforting. Let us have Asri-
cultural meetings and establish Agricultural So
ciety. Let some of our intelligent farmers whose
wealth enables them to enjoy their " otiuna cum dig
nitatate" spend little OF their leisure in preparing
addresses to deliver to the people. Let them write
words of encouragement for this paper, urging upon
their brother farmers the Importance of County
Fairs, and County Societies, and State Fairs. Be-
cause the State at large takes interest in our
prosperity, should therefore do nothing for our
selves?
Blessings, they say, never come single. Since
Railroads coming towards us and around US
and peratlvcnture the steamboats, whistle may re-
vertebrate amongst us; who knows that Agriculture
will not awake from her sleep of death, and clothe
herself in the garments of beauty and life?
| Rockingham Democrat.
Some of DR.. Hollis fine cattle have been left in
this City for sale. Those who may wish to purchase
can do SO by applying to Mr.. John r. Harrison.