Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-01-05

u...:-- "a 800 ."ioenoy WOulQ inspire: re.
living uleih ~ once from the arena of party poli.
.lcs ana placing theIp above mere sectional Jealous
| les ana the Vaccinations of political factions.
In commencing HnCtilious observance of all H.
Huul'' engagements, know but utter sentiment
tnat anlmstes every hpsom within the wide domain
OF our State A violttion Of faith, under anv civ
cumstances, is amOngt the most melancholy nsi.noa.
VI human immunity and, IN the case of a State
where the public honor has been accepted as bonS
it becomes crime without mitigation. ''
FIRST among the rich inheritances for which wo
are indebted 10 Vlrtuous ancestry, are those inst
and honorable sentiments planted deeply in tho tbs
minds and hearts OF our people, which hold in ab.
horrence the very idea of breach of the nublic
faith , NV pu'hc
That this inheritance NAV pass unimn,;rod =,
posterity, lem convinced will ever be an object Of
solictude with the Legislature. Representing as
you 90, the sentiments of the people upon this suh
lect Is s'lIf guaranty that ample provision will he
made to me9 with promptness and regularity the
interest aecrtlng upon the debt of the State: and
mat the sh1hg fund.- created for the liquidation of
the princ'Painpon maturity, will be carefully pro-
tected and cherished. f
1t is perhaps proper that I should make some re-
ference upon this OCCASION to the condition of orr
! State as member of the Federal Union: and to
the relations he sustains towards her associates in
the Confeder&y.
1t is fact Huch to be deplored, that the same
tranquility AMI repose which have so constantly at
tended our dohestic concerns, and under which our
varied INTEREST," have strengthened and grown, have
not so uniformly characterized our association among
the States of the Union. Aggressions upon our DO
htlcal rights and private interests in common with
those of the other Southern States by class If
fellow-ctizens residing in the northern norton of
the Confederacy, have given rise to COMPLAINS that
are well knownto all and engendered animosities
destructive of that mutual friendship, which sbonH
ever characterize so intimate relation. Indeed 90
determined and persistent have been these acgres.
slons, that the extreme remedy of disruption of
the Union has become to be frequently suggested
and familiarity discussed
Grievous as are these causes of discomfort wo ara
not prepared Tor the acknowledgment that we can
no: ENJOY all of our constitutional rights in the
Union: Should that day unfortunately come, but
little doubt need be entertained that our people will
act as best COMFORTS with their interests and honor
and with the sacred memories of the past to what
ever result it may lead
In the meantime, our bearing in the Confederacv
should be IN accordance with the consistent and
dlgnfed character ofthe State and such as becomes
a just and Christian peope-cultivating amcable
relations with ourassocate States and recprocating
offices OF kind and neghborly friendship, at the
same time that we manifest Jealous regard for our
own political rights, forbearing towards those with
whom we are associated in the most elevated pur-
suits that can engage the attention of men, vet firm
in the maintenance of that equality without which
any association would be a living badge of shame:
tolerant in others of those differences of opinion
which result from education, association, climate,
sod, and the many causes which tend to influence
character in its formation, yet yielding nothing of
the convictions of our own judgment; abstainng
from hasty and intfmperate threats as inconsistent
with the dignity Of sovereign State, vet not slow
to protest. firmly and deliberately, against impend
ing injuries; always celebrating considerably and
dscreetly, resolving with decision, and executing
those resolves with certainty, boldness, vgor and
courage. Such sssourse WILL at least, gain us the
high reward of ourown selfrespcct, and may tend
to induce returning sense of justice on the part of
such are disposed to infringe our rights; fail
ing in which, howtve it will fortify US before men
in whatever position We may think proper to occupy
in the events that hay follow.
1t would subserte no useful purpose to make more
particular reference at this time to the unhappy dis
sensions that exist between the two classes Of slave
holding and non-slayeholding States; or to specu-
late upon the disastrous consequences to which they
may lead At no time an agreeable service would
| especially refrain from Obtruding them upon your
reflections, this day. We enter, to-day, upon a new
year in our brilliant career of selfgovernment and
Americans everywhere, may well devote it to felicta-
ting each other upon the many happy circumstances
that surround our condition.
! And, out of sacrrd memories OF past sufferings
| and tolls IN common cause a contemplation of
present splendid power and grandeur a nation,
and expectations of the riumphs that yet await this
great republic that must fill the minds
and breasts of all Americans this national festive
day-there naturally arise hopeful anticipations of
the permanence and durability of our political sys-
| tenn.
| The patriotic emotions which this day excites are
calculated to bring to mind another, memorable in
the history of the country; day tifty-seven
years past, when Mr.. Jefferson, upon great occa-
sion, stood before his assembled countrymen, and
declared with solemn emphasis: " believe this the
| strongest government earth" His prophetic
| wisdom which has so often proved a beacon light
to the people of this country, guiding them in times
of imminent peril toa secure haven, is well cacula-
ted to inspire us with encouragement and hope in
our present embarrassment. *
There is strong common sense among the Amer
lean people which is not quick to desert them and
which triumphS over obstacles and solves intricate
political questions that perpex the theorist in
governmental science. Upon this good sense, under
Heaven may we not securely rely for the preserva-
ton of our present happy political organization dis
pcnsing to remote pOserity the same blessings we
have enjoyed under it. and fulfilling that high desti
ny among men which Heaven has ordained 1t?
will now, gentlemen, in obedience to the consti-
tuition subscribe in your presence, the oaths of Of
flee, relying upon an Infinite Power Tor wisdom and
strength to enable to discharge properly the SOL
emn obligations they impose; and, for benignant
judgment of my official action trusting to the indul
gence of generous people.
At the conclusion of his address, Gov. Ellis was
greeted with the warmest applause. 80
The oaths were then administered by Chief JUS
tice Pearson and subscribed in the presence of the
Assembly The Governor, Ex-Governors &C., took
their departure, the Senator'S returned to the Senate
Chamber in the order in which they had arrived,
and both branches Of the Legislature immediately
afterwards adjourned till 10 o'clock on Monday.
MONDAY, Jan. 8, 1859.
SENATE
The Senate met at 10 o'clock, and was called to
order by Speaker Clark. About thirty members
were in their seats
Messrs Bledsoe Cowper, and billiard were an
nounced as the committee enrolled bills for the
week.