Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-01-12

THE EsSbf isirs, between thsi 3nssd Ss ss AM
eGfsat Hfitain is sheFa b. The Pfusdent to ~ OF
gyer Character than We supposed In the eonstrucS
t6n ofwhatis called the Bulwer Treaty. relative to
and rrecoDcilably," Great Britain assuming ground
which it is impossible for her to occupy without
creating a war. There is neither common sense nor
reason in the Interpretation of the Treaty made by
the British Government, and if interest or policy
warranted such issue on its part, we would sup
pose its course was purposely intended for such
result.
The President alludes to another difficulty grow.
ing out of the enlisments of people in our country
for the British service and also relative to the boun
Diary line between the territory of Washington and
the British possessions These serious matters are
all treated by the President in dignfed, firm
and patriotic manner and spirit.
The introduction of the old time affair of the Bar
barry States in regard to the tax on ships frequent
ing the Mediterranean is quite significant, and Den
mark may be at no loss as to what she may expect
if she persists in her exactions.
The recapitulaton OF our intercourse and present
condition with Foreign Powers shows that the man
agemcnt of this branch of the service has been con-
Quoted by the administration in an exemplary and
craftsmanship manner, so far able tojudge.
Other matters noted by the President in re-
viewing the general state of the Union, in d very
satisfactory manner. We doubt the policy of reduc-
ing the tariff, we always have done, and see moth
ing to warrant change of opinion in that respect.
His remarks the " Constitutional Theory OF
the Government and the Constitutional Relation
of Slavery" meet the crisis and the hour. Not to
besow Oh them our hearty approval and unqualified
admiration, would be to repudiate aud disown the
cause of the CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH
for which we have for many long years commended
On this subject, which with is paramount to all
others Of secular nature he has dared to tell - the
truth-the ao}aole truth-and nothing but the truth.
The "p,ccous Jewel" Of which we spoke on Tues
day is found The issue is now made up in the
Presidents Message, and OF the Slave States are
placed on cmnence> from which may conf
IDENTIFY proclaim to the Free Statcs-We will have
all the Constitution none of it.
Will the Southern people come up to the rescue
of the Constitution in body-onc and all-and
seize upon the prOncred ultimatum, the last hope
| of preserving the unity of this glorious Republic
will we, like Jerusalem, doomed to destruction,
render our security and safety hopeless by Internal
quarrels and connections?
We shall have to say this subject at the
proper time, events transpire to render comment
and the expression of opinion necessary. Indeed,
there is much to be said!
We have been called i" weather cock" So be it
the soeather cock points The true Of tie acin,
and is quite as rationain its operations shiags
nailed to party post-cffecting the same purpose.
W. Conn.,
The CHRISTIAN LADY.-A lady of gentle and
fined manners, and Of peculiarly retiring DISPOSE
ton, some years since on her way to Il southern
plantation to assume the duties of teacher. At
distance of hundred miles from his home, she was
! met by the gentleman in whose family she was to
reside, he had come to escort her thither and the
kindness and cordiaty of his greeting showed him
to be true southern gentleman. They travelled
pleasantly through the luxuriant forests whose
rich underground OF Towering shrubs is always so
striking to a northern eye till the night came on.
The next morning the Sabbath-the day Of
holy rcst-but to her establishment the lady found
her escort preparing to continue his journey if it
were any other day. Here was al unexpected trial
Of her Christian iirmneSs. What should she doy
Should she timidv compromise her principles, and
yield to the wishes of her companion? 1t was easy
to that there lay beneath his gcntlemanly bear
iE.g quick and somewhat naughty spirit Alone
in strange land, should she the hazard of Of
Tending her only protector by whai would seem to
him fanatical oDstinacy?
Though sensitive and shrinking, Miss G-wasa
Christian and she felt there but simple
course to be pursued namely, to do right and leave
the results with Him who overrues all. She
pressed her unwillingncss travel the Sabbath.
The gentleman appeared somewhat rritated, and an
nounced an intention Of going on hinisrf TO which
she modestly but firmly replied,
~ am not afraid to travel alone, but am afraid
to break Gods law, and must remain here till to-
morrow"
The tirmness of this answer struck him, and he
was, years afterwards, heard to say, " From that
moment felt genuine respect for Miss o..
l was sure that one true to her religious convic-
tons would be equally true to any trust reposed in
her"
Miss G-afterwards filled large sphere of
usefulness in one of northern cities, aud has
recently passed to the gracious reward reserved for
the faithful disciples of Jesus If Ike her. all Chris
tians firm in the hour of trial, worldly
men would rspcct their consistency; whereas the
vacating, yielding spirit often exhibited by pro-
fessors of religion receives the just reward of
demnation from those they most wish to propitiatc
-Am. Messenger.
CLINTON FEMALE INsrirurE.-The sixth session
Of this we'll known and deservedly popular Institu-
ton (of which L. .. Graves, NJ n. is the Principally
ended on Friday of last week.
There no public examination of the students,
such examinations being held only at the expiration
of each scholastic year, viz in June Still, the clo
sing ceremonies were highly interesting to those
who had the good fortune to witness them-and we
will add, that the fortunate were not few nor
far between.
Among the leading incidents of the occasion
the assembly, Thursday evening, at the Insti-
tute of large number of ladies and gentlemen who
had been kindly invited thither by Mr. and Mrs
Graves, for the purpose of social and festive enjoy
ment At an early hour the spacious hall of the
building became throngcd with beautiful ladies and
agreeable gentlemen, all of whom seemed intent
having good time" and through the polite and
assiduOus attention of the host and hostess,
were disappointed Music and mirth having
had sufficient sway the guests conducted to the
supper room where tables grooming under the
weight of accumulated luxures and here sfeastng
commenced and continued until the breaking up of
the party.
On Friday concert of vocal and instrumental
music was given by the students and their teachers,
and we take pleasure in testifying to the excellence
OF the entire performance. 1t deserved as it receiv
ed the hearty applause of the whole audience.
At the close of the concert diplomas were presen-
ted to Miss Caroline G. Blount, of Dupn county, and