Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-11
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~ FAIR IL NORFOLK.
- 'sNoRloLK, Nov. 3D., 1857.
MEsssns EDiroRs: I write for the purpose Of re-
hudipg your readess that the Annual FAIR q sthe
deshoatd Agricultural Society taxes place on the
4O,h fith 18th and 18Th Instant and to give them,
ne and all, most Cordial invitation to oe present.
can assure them Of hearty reception and . most
Excellent time. The whole 9th Fair arrangements
Ire in the hands Of some Of most intelligent ana
tenergec citizens. who, pro6tng by the experience
of former years have not only determined that this
shall excel all others in spendor but that no visitor
should come who vas not properly cared tor. FOR
the latter purpose, large committee has been spe.
officially appoint, to meet visitors at the ears and
invite all who cannot be. Accommodated at the no.
tells private houses which will be cordially thrown
open to maintain the quality Of Norfolk hospitality:
We have every assurance that the exhibition Win
be much finer than at any previous year. The morse
exhibition will be especially attractive. Among
them viii be found fat and fine nags from every
part OF the country. The speed and lhorse) beauty
Of Accomac and Northampton will be duly repre-
sen,e.i. as well as of Norfolk, Princess Anne and
many counties of y'ur State. We expect several
stables Of fine horses from Baltimore, among which
are the celebrated stables of VIM Mcdonald, Esq,
who has four pairs of match troiters, each par Of
which can make their mile under $50, when har-
messed together His Buzz and Felix are said to be
the finest match Of trotters in the Union, and cost
him between five and six thousand dollars, Anofh-
err pair cost him $4,000 But the finest thing of his
stable will be two Arabian mares, which nc import
ed some two months since. and which are attended
and dden by genuine Arab turEan aud all. The
mares are said be among the most beautiful thirgs
ever seen in this country. There will be some very
fine Morgan and Black Hawk horses from Vernon for
sale and exhibition. The programme Of exhibition
for each day is extensive and attractive. Among
them We may mention the presentation Of splen-
did flag by The ladies Of Norfolk to the Portsmouth
Regiment of Volunteers, which will turn out fully
armed and eQu pped to receive them Our military,
fire companies &C., will he out in full force and fea
ther-the whole making military display unequall-
I'd here since the chivalrous days of 1872
The celebrated Old Point Band will be in atten.
dance to discourse sweet music, and eloquentlS -
The excellent Theatres company Of the "Varie.
ties will oil course be point OF great attract on
S'gnor Bli,Z, with his learned canaries is hand
" iicue havea at the moment something more than: n
chance for an opera, as ncgNt'ons are now PEN
ding for the presence OF Strakasch Thslteg and
era lady celcbreties of the corpse ope'@tique.
We hope, sifs you will come down. If you can
not. we shall Of course have TO excuse you; Provi
died. you send substitute in the persons Of all your
preltest lady readers By the way, your State
beauty stands quite As high as your State bonds
Comparatively dur NJ the late and pre>e c sis
that is. little all, ad Of any thing else. However,
we shall have some br ght ones OF our own out this
year and If your ladies bear away the palm Of
beauty, it will be an honor worth the bearing. The
during which about your size may find many
things not dreamed Of in the philosophy Of Raleigh
PERlWIG.
For the Standard.
MEssRs Errors: In view Of past difficulties,
occa>oned by political division, and sectional pre-
sumption, it would be unwise in any deficient party
to oppose the present administration; which so'far
has sustained the Constitution, which, while
tanned, will equalize all rights and give TO the un.
scrupulous dsorganizers. (the black Republicans
power 70 work mischief However much we
internal policy. yet they have sustained
doctrines. and the equilibrium Of this great
Republic, and saved US from disunion and it's conse
quent evils, for the present. They hold their power
by large "aj"rities OF the popular voice. That voice
is the essence of republic 1t must be obeyed, or
republcanS,n ceases In the event that disorgan-
izers get the ascendency, the Republic must fall
The power that create can destroy. Therefore
the necessity for unity the side of the COns,itu.
ton, that liberties may be forever perpetuated.
would not argue for the popular voice, on any 9th.
er than constitutional grounds Whenever the Con.
stituti"n is opposed by the popular voice, / am a
revoutionist in its widest sense. would prefer to
see every atom of this Republic, the noble work oil
ilusri"uS patriots, consumed in grand struggle for
American independence, rather than to see Ameri
can frecmen manacled by proud bigots. The scale
is now turned the Constitution is honored the SUI
preine Courts decision is conclusive; the Missouri
restriction is removed, and all we have to do is to
follow up the victory with irmness in support Of all
constitutional requirements
This is no time for speculation. The beaten path
is before us. We have the history Of the Revolu
ton and all preceding governments to look to. II
We do alter, We have degenerated greatly from the
high character Of our ancestors, and we are mol
worthy to their honors
Unonists of all sections your all depends upon
your wise and patriotic action. in which your all is
involved. Unite nsasse in the cause Of
JUSTICE