Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-22


VT carpet the siopes q the Alps" with tths
German Ocean, and rescued from the waves one of
the most fertile countries of the globe and studded
twith cities the imagination staggers under the
surance of what she may become as peoplei r-tst
A distinguished European statesman remarks
If we imagine universal confederacy of nations,
We shall no longer find sufficient motive for exertion
to promote the prosperity, independence and power
Here lies the danger to the individual States of
this confederacyi The glory Of each in its aPpro-
der the more dazzling brightness of the glory Of the
whole! The result follows, the progress Of the
nation is impaired by the want of devotion to the
interes: and honor of the State in which we live
The smallest planet, "wheelng mistaken through
the void immense" is no less q part of the great
system Of the universe, because the gorgeous king
of day sends forth his rays in ali their splendor 1t
is the beauty and fitness of each, revolving in its
appointed orbit, well as the harmony of the WHOLE
which proclams not only the wisdom of the design,
but the power of its Great Architect
It is by cultvating the social affections-by OBJ
serving, respecting and Strengthening the ties OF
kindred and of friendship, that learn with clear
ness and fulfil with alacrty, our duties to the State
Devotion to the former is not more consistent with
the prosperity Of the latter than neglect of our du-
ties and obligations to the State is incompatible
with the safety and glory of the Union Curran,
in his eloquent appeal to Ireland to be true to her.
self exclaimed, 1t is in vain to say you will pro-
tect the freedom of Britain, If you abandon your
oDn. The pillar, whose base has no foundation, can
give no support to the dome under which its head
is placed"
Forgetting then, and casting to the Winds in view
of the momentous issue presented. all minor differ
ences of opinion let US, entreat you, unite,-unite
as countrymen, in improving the vast advantages
with which we have been besscd-in educating our
youth-in cutivating pure and high toned Htera-
= = ~.
turing the precepts Of Christian love-in inspiring
the hearts of people with elevated patriotism,
a bold spirit of independence and selfreliance-in
building up and sustaining institutions of learning
and benevoence- developing our agricultural and
manufacturing resources-in breaking the chains of
that commercial thxldrom which have so long bound
US! Then, indeed, whilst true to ourselves whilst
erecting around our rights wall far stronger than
adamant against the inroads of fanatcism, shall
become the vanguard of safety-the right arm of
strength to the Union of the States and to the great
cause of constitutional representative government!
Gentlemen, We cannot evade the high-the
weighty responsibility imposed on Us, by the age
in which we live, by the events that are passing
around US, by the recollection Of the past by the
prospects OF the future! The very blessings We
enjoy-the dangers that threaten them -evcry thing
that can enliven our hopes or arouse our fears-al
grade by cowarlly abandonment of duty-all we
hear and see and feel in the midst Of that storm Of
difficulties and trials which encompass us,-invoke
US to vigilance and incite us to action!
There is much that is truly and most strikingly
sublime surrounding the history of that country in
it without seeing the guidance-the working of an
Almighty arm? Whilst the empires of the old
world were rising in grandeur and power, and sue.
cessvey fading away under the grasp Of corruption
and ambition; whilst the whole Christian world
was rocked to and fro by the mighty conflict it
Co., ur;th tho
East whilst Europe was slowly emerging from the
cloud of ignorance and barbarism, in which it had
been so long enveloped, this vast country now
smiling with the fruits of industry and rejoicing in
the rich trophies of civilization, lay embosomed in
the sublime repose-the undisturbed solitude of ma.
ture! The genius of one man threw open the door
to its app, zach, and it sprang into view like q new
creation It's rude tenants. wild and uncultivated
as the vast forests and lofty mountains over which
they had SO long roamed, unrestraned by govern.
ment and untrammeled by laws, gave way on the
advance of science religion and civilization. Those
who took their places were hardy, stern, energetic
race, of resolute purpose and indomitable will
Their history had been of trials difficulties and
dangers. They had been educated in the school Of
harsh and severe experience. They had fed from
civil and religious persecution. The wilderness,
with freedom Of thought and unmolested worship of
God, had higher charms for them than all the re-
finements and glitter Of European society," with the
weight of civil and religious tyranny pressing their
energies to the earth, and enslaving their con.
sciences. When they came hither, they brought
with them, retained and cultivated those principles
of free government, in defence Of which so many
noble spirits had fallen martyrs in the countries
from which they had fed. The names of Russell,
of Sidney, of lampden, inspired their hearts with
confidence and holiness. The doctrines for which
they had so earlessly commended took deep root and
spread. The great and final conflict at last came
It brought with it trials and sufferings well calcu-
| lated to anDai the StOuteSt heart They eouolled
| any that marked the struggles, which, in former
ages, had been waged by right and justice against
oppression and wrong. To all but handful Of gal
liant. unconque-able spirits the issue was one full OF
doubt and uncertainty. Tho dependency which
| fell many, only aroused new energy and enkin-
died more indomitable resolution in the hearts Of
those who saw, afar off through the smoke and
carnage of battle, the light of victory. The same
spirit that enabled them to triumph over foreign
foe, secured them another triumph, yet more glori
ous because the more difficut-a triumph ore,
themselves, q triumph over passion and prejudice
over selfishness and ambition-over anarchy and
Righteousness! From confusion. sprang order; from
sectional animosity and dissension, concord and
| union; from weakness, strength; from PROSTATE
credit and shattered finances, national wealth. and
inexhaustible sources Of revenue! The nations o.
| the earth gazed in establishment as upon new sur
"risen on midnoon." To the political system of tho
world, it was the fixing in its orbit new planet
producing alarm and confusion at first, but destined
| in the end to secure more perfect harmony anC
greater security. New ideas spread abroad -
principles asserted their right to supremacy =
new theories of government were proclaimed in thu
very heart of the monarchies and dcspotisms o
Europe Old political systems were shaken,-olt
institutions crumbled away. There stood on: il
imposing prominence before the civilized world,
practical living, speaking refutation Of the doctrine
of the divine right Of Kings Few were found bolt
enough re-assert the prerogative claimed BY Loi
| If no Cfofa