Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10
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MEssR& EDITORS Upon the -pFeserVatioh OF tue
federal Union our all depends. Destroy the Const-
tuition and our condtiou will be the most miserable
of oil living creatures. The unfettered ambition OF
proud freemen longing for dominion and power
would be terrific in the extreme. Nothing but our
just Constitution, or its like, regulate the many in
terests of great republic like ours. The one adopt
ed has been tried. Under its proper ad mnstration
prosperity has exceeded the expectations of the
most sanguine beneficiary.
Its purity and perfection shows that its dictation
WAS not of man. 7s--ea. -sS-s---7
The history of the Revolution makes plain the
power of an omnipotent arm. The fearful odds,
both Of numerical strength and necessary wealth for
such important enterprise, would have awed into
subsection all who calculated alone the power Of
tai man. .
The cry of oppression went forth from believers
hearts, to the hills from whence help doth come,
when properly sought; and to-day are the sub
jects Of those humble, though faithful prayers and
we are yet permitted to claim inherent rights
to civil and religious freedom, under the Constitu-
ton penned and adopted by our fathers.
The history of Washington, our republican father,
shows conclusively that guardian angel attended
him, until his work as General of the victorious
my of the Revolutionsts, and his more responsible
office of Chief Magistrate, were fully accomplished.
The success of those achievements has parallel
in the history of man. Never since time began on
this earth has mans condition been enviable
ours has been. What it has been is far short of
what it " II be if we will acknowledge the hand of
God in unrivaled happiness, and follow the die
tates of conscience enlightened by the influences
of the holy and divine Spirit
Heart,rending will be the scene if ever the com.
stitution shall be dishonored and destroyed. Inter-
est would conflict with interest. States and indivd-
uals would be of confused elements. Like
the beasts of the forest, muscular power would
claim dominion. 1t may be commended that new
modelled government would regulate varied inter-
No irh icc Ahalio thofo
pie, sacrificing such government ours, would ev
er form equitable one thereafter.
All of us know that political darkness is closing
in around our land.
Sectionalism is rife Dsunon is talked Of Alb
olitionsm in the free States is dsauetng the slave
States. Let all consider that their duty is marked
out by the Constitution, and that if part is vio-
lated it destroys the whole and if that is destroyed
a ship at without helm, liable to all
the dangers of raging sea with no hope save the
possibility that We may be picked up by the crew of
some ship more cautious than ourselves, who have
preserved her helm, and compel US to go aboard
of their ship, upon their own terms.
What would a reasonable man think of a crew,
setting out voyage at sea, or, whilst out at sea-
to cut away their helm and cast it overheard?
Would he be willing to enter their Ship and leave
one well.proven, and found to be good, after many
severe trials, if the steersman should be
what at fault? The steersman could be changed, if
need be, and bright prospects of entering in due
time the port sought for, would nvigorate the mus
cular arm whilst plying the ore, and dashing through
the brny deep towards the haven of repose, to the
honor of himself and for the interest of his COM
panions. Whilst misgvings in regard to the perils
of the unwise crew might cloud the mind of the be-
holder, yet he would have to rejoice that he
himself had not acted so unwse part as to throw
away his helm, or to take voyage with those who
did.
The grand displays of this Republic are marked
NV thnp of n init hop6 no
Of this people may call down curses upon them for
the abuse Of their high privileges. But whilst
reasonable portion of them will be humble and pray
erful God who governs and directs the destinies of
all creatures will hear the prayer Of the righteous,
and grant, far is right their earnest request
Elijah prayed in faith-fire came down, and the
wood abundantly watered, caught on fire and was
consumed. He prayed that it might not rain. 1t
did rain until he again prayed that it might rain,
and then the rain descended. Washington was
man of prayer, fervent prayer. The revolutionists
were praying pilgrims Our Republic was built up
by prayer it has lived by prayer; whilst it lives it
will live by prayer; if it sinks it will be because sin
Lied. Humble and fervent prayer was never yet
unanswered. When the heart is right the head
can't be wrong. Who will refuse thus to pray that
desires the republic to live and yet expand Sons of
dissipation! cease your folly. Come up, Wash
ington did, to the rescue of our mighty Republic
Think of your wives and daughters, and your de-
parted fathers. Think of your honor. and of your
duty. Think of this the only true Republic that
exists, and ask yourself, can neglect its smallest
interest and do myself or my country justice? The
united South, and patriots of the North sufi-
cent for the emergency, if indeed they are prayer
full. JUSTICE.