Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-09-24

tsnce are numbered. This has no terror to me. I
shall die as have lived, however deuded may be
or may have been, honest and sincere in the con-
sietions which entertain; and do not know that
lean better close this address than by reading .
sentiment from that immortal patriot and sage who
now sleeps quietly beneath the soil at Mansfield.
conclude what have to say; an ovation, dedica-
ted to him evidence of my willingness to stand
by the Union, to live by it as long can in honor
and when honor is to be maintained there is no saca
rifce, in my judment, too great to be made. con-
clude therefore, with extract from that inimita.
bic speech Of Mr.. Webster, in which he said:
"While the Union lasts have high exciting graf
flying prospects spread out before for and our
children. Beyond that seek not to penetrate the
veil. God grant, in my day, at least, that curtain
may not rise! God grant that my vision never
may be opened what lies behind When my eyes
shall be turned behold for the last time the sun
in heaven, may not see him shining on the broken
and dishonored fragments of once glorious Union
on States discovered. dscordant, belligerent-on
land rent with civil feuds, drenched, it may be,
in frateInal blood Let their last feeble and linger
ing glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of the
republic now known and honored throughout the
EARTH still full high advanced its and trophies
streaming in their original lustre not stripe erased
or polluted, nor single star obscured, bearing, for
its motto no such miserable interrogatory What
Is all this soorthP nor those other words of deu-
sion and folly. Liberty first and Union GfterWards
but everywhere spread all in characters of iv
ing light, blazing all its ample folds they float
over the sea and over the land, and in every wind
under the whole heavens that other sentiment, dear
to every true American heart LIBERTY AND UNION,
NOW AND FOREVER, ONE AND INSEPARABLE!"
The North Carolina State Agricultural Society,
VIII hohl ats Fourth annual Fair and Cattle Shop
at Raleigh, on the 14tA, 18th, l6th, and l7tA
days Of October neat:
Five thousand Dollars offered in Premiums.
A list Of the premiums offered can be obtained of
the Secretary and officers of the Society.
General Order Of arrangements.
The grounds will be opened on Tuesday the l4th
of October at 10 o'clock, A. N.
The only entrance Gate will be at the north side
of the grounds, near Reception Hall. where badges
OF membership and tickets of admission can be pro-
cured.
All stock and articles for competition must be upon
the grounds by 10 O'clock A. M of the 18th, Clues
day. and properly entered upon the books Of the
Society, and no article animal can be removed
during the Fair except with the consent of the So
ciety. Forage and grain will be furnished at the
expense of the Society.
A Grand Procession of all Premium Animals will
take place Oh Thursday, Immediately after reading
the decision of the Awarding Committees
The trial Of speed for trotting horses will take
place on the afternoon of Thursday and Friday the
18th and 18th.
Carriage and Single Harness Horses will be ex-
hibited on the track during the day on Wednesday.
Also trial of Saddle Horses will take place on the
same day, when the'Judges will their examina.
tons and award the premiums.
The PloN ing Match will take place on the grounds
on Wednesday, the 18th, at o'clock P. NJ.
The Annual Address will be delivered on the
grounds on Thursday, the 18th at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
The award of premiums will be read and premi-
ums paid Immediately after the address. Judges
appointed to award premiums particularly re-
quested to report themselves at the business Office
in Reception Hall at or before 10 o'clock, NJ, on
Tuesday the 18th.
An efficient Police will be in attendance for the
preservation of order and of property.
The annual contribution of members has been re.
duced to too dollars which entities each member to
a badge, admitting the ladies of his family and all
children under Is years of age during the Fair.
Clergymen and Editors are invited to attend, and
requested to report themselves at the business
Office in Reception Hail. where they will be furnish
ed with complimentary tickets.
Agricultural discussions will be held every eve
ming during the Fair at the Commons Hall, and all
interested in Agricultural and Mechanical improve
ment requested to attend.
Exhibitors earnestly requested to have their
articles on the Fair grounds by o'clock on Monday,
the 18th Of October. Those complying with this
request will the advantage of the best loca
ton and arrangement of their articles.
THOMAS RUFFIN,
Chairman Er. Committee
JNO. G. PARTRIDGE SecretG u.