Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-29
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD:

we can afford to throw away the surplus, I am I'M
willing to add without the least pretence that it is
necessary, nearly ten millions to the annual expens-
es of the government. Under the prudent and
lightened administration of Mr.. Dobbin, the annual
expense OF supporting the navy was more than four
teen millions of dollars and this addition would carry
it up to twenty-five millions-just the expense the
enormous navy of Great Britain imposes in time of
peace on that overtaxed nation, And as have
mentioned the navy Of Great Britain, allow me to say
that those who measure what ours ought to be by
what that of Great Britain u.s. fall into great
Her naval power is not maintained on its present
scale SOLELY nor even mainly, to protect her COM
merce. 1t is to protect her home dominons from
the great military powers especially France, on the
continent, and chiefly of all, to defend her immense
colonial possessions, which grdlc the earth dotting
every ocean and sea and gulf spreading out on every
continent, and commanding almost every narrow
pass on the great highway of nations. She must
hold her colonies to maintain her power, and she
must rule the ocean to hold her colonies. When
adopt her policy it will be time enough to contest
her supremacy.
hope my constituents will find in these reasons
sufficient vindication of my vote. The act Of 1886
gave the first stimulus to great and expensive works
OF improvement by the States The works under
taken in consequence of the funds placed by it at
the disposal of the States, have involved them in
debt and the people in taxation. l am the last per-
son who would direct their eyes to the Federal
Treasury for relief or aid But when found fund
that had been wrongfuy and unnecessarily extorted
from the people, chose rather to apply it to the re-
lief OF the States and people, than to feed hungry
cormorans or strengthen the hands of power.
If perchance, the icy barriers of Spanish pride
should dissolve under the melting rays of much
gold, may yet have it iE my power to announce
that it has been invested in the Caribbean sea; and
that the Seem of the Antilles " shines in the rich
casket of American jewels. In its onward march
the great race has already reached it, and beats upon
its shores The rushing waters should not cover it
unbidden. But gold may throw down the barriers.
Gold moves armies and is play thing for children.
1t stees the robber to crime and is charitys choicest
gift 1t unlocks the prison gates and opens wide
the doors of palaces. Neither princes apostles
are proof agains its temptations, and it leads
pre as it betrayed our Saviour. Gold-all powerful
gold-may acquire for the key to the Gulf
Such a solution of the problem of the surplus,
would fill me with joy and the whole nation with
gladness.
L. OBJ. BRANCH
Messrs. NJ. A. Bledsoc, A. J. Taylor, W. F. Strowd,
n. E. Cannaay,S S. 4. Smith, ]. II. Mayfeld and Capt
5. ID. Beves, Committee.
held meeting last week and appointed fifty dele
gates to the Dstect Convention to assemble at W in
ton on the 2sth of May to nominate candidate for
Congress. No preference expressed for any in
dividual but the meeting resolved to support the
nominee. The Representative published in Halifax,
says:
The Democratic meeting on Monday atten-
ded by large number of citizens from every por-
ton of the county, and more harmonious crowd
we never saw. The Democratic party of this Coun-
ty was never better organized than now Every
to think with his reighboI, and feels de-
termined to rid the county Of Know Nothingism at
the summer elections. After appointing delegates
to attend the Convention committee of fifteen
leced John H. Ponton Esq, suitable candidate
for the Office of County Court Clerk. The selection
was approved by the meeting unanimously"
Mr.. Ponton has long been known sound and
active Democrat. Our prospects in the FIRST Dis
trict are bright and cheering. Union and harmony
prevail, and believe the Democracy must tri-
umph over the mongrel hosts of Sam Wings
Common Schools in Wake County.
| The annual meeting of the Board of Superinten-
| dents of Common Schools for this County, was held
in this City one day last week-present, Wilson W.
Whitaker Esq, Chairman, and Stephen Stephenson,
Green Beckwith, N. G. Rand, John W. Rogers, Gas
ton Utley and James A. Hicks Esquires.
| We learn that Wilson W. Whitaker, Esq, and
Mr.. Joseph j. Young were appointed the Examining
! that the Board ordered that 81 500 of the Schoo
fund be invested permanently for School purposes.
The Examining Committee is doing valuable ser
vice and the Common Schools of the County, We
are glad TO be informed, exhibit decided indications
of progress and Improvement.
COOKIES New MAP.-Mr Cooke has presented us
with copy of his large map of North Carolina
for which he will accept thanks. 1t is hand
somey gotten up in every respect and so far as VIZ
can judge is quite correct The profies of our rail
roads, railroad routes and comparative eleva
tons of our mountains may be mentioned as among
the most useful and interesting features. The high
est mountain is Clingman's Peak, among the Blacl
mountain range and is 67Ol feet above tide water
Raleigh is only 3l7 feet above tide water. New
Berne is but - feet.
The price of the map is, believe, IS, and i
fully worth the money.
Religious Intelligence.
We learn that the Ri. Rev. Bishop Atkinson vii
visit this City early in May, and that on the I'll
of May he will administer the rite of Confirmation
to several persons.
On Saturday last some twenty-four persons c
both sexes were baptized by immersion, by the Re,