The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-12

come after us, Tor their gratitude and thanks.
The stern requirements of progressive
civilization impcl us to prosecute steadily
enterprises like these, which are but such as
have been accomplished by other enlightenrl
ed States, and at this day are regarded as
essential to the social advancement OF
people. Standing, as we do, full in the noon
day sun of the civilization Of the nineteenth
century, we cannot, consistently with the
dignity Of our own high position, abandon
works such as have received the approval OF
intelligent men in all countries, and which
stand forth as the self>evident agents in ef-
4 fecting the most wonderful progress in the
moral, social, and political condition of ma.
lions that. at any time, marks the history Of
the world.
/ And yet, would not counsel an iacau-
| tious expediture Of the public money, by EN-
barking in new enterprises "not urgently
called for by the necessities Of the public.
Indeed, upon the practice Of rigid econo-
my in all appropriations for public purposes,
more than upon any one circumstance, de-
lpends the successful prosecution of works
already commenced.
"A A careful consideration Of the subject,
confirms me in the belief that. by the obser-
, vance Of prudent economy, our public
works may be gradually prosecuted to com
plection. without either embarrassing the
! public treasury or materially increasing the
burdens of taxation.
!, A more detailed treatment Of this subject
J would be Incompatible with the general re.
marks which propose to employ upon this
c occasion. Specific recommendations will be
{ reserved for a more appropriate time.
& Upon subject enlisting the hopes OF so
many thousands Of our people, and in which
0 is involved the material progress OF the State,
: may not the expectation be entertained that
/. conclliatory policy will be adopted, which
e will command The appreciation of our citizens
Z generalyf There is peculiar propriety IN
! harmonizing the opinions Of the public upon
j this question, since our system Of improves
a ments ia designed toobliterate sectional dis.
!; tinctions, and produce unity Of interest
9 and feeling among the people. A compro-
i mise policy. upon fixed and medium ground,
E would infuse vigor into the prosecution Of
: these enterprises, by the confidence which
j. its moderation and permanency would in.
o spire removing them at once from the arena
If Of party politics. and placing them above
mere sectional jealousies and the machina.
is tons of political factions.
II 10 commenting punctilleus observance
"a of all the public engagements, know ! bui
!. utter a sentiment that anImates every bosom
L within the wide domain of our State. A
s. violation of faith, under any circumstances
l. is among the most melancholy instances o
1t human infrmity and, in the case of State
a. where public honor has been accepted as ;
D. bond, il becomes crime without mitiga
in ton.
in First among the rich inheritanccs for which
T. we are indebted to yirtuous ancestry, arr
s. those Just and honorable sentiments piante'
:, deeply in the minds and hearts of our people
at which hold in adherence the very idea oil
l. branch Of the public faith.
er That this inheritance may pass nnimpaire,
TO posterity, am convinced, will ever b
ID an object of splicitude with the Legisla
Of iure. Representing, as you do, tie sen
al timents of the people upon this subject, Is
b. sure guaranty that ample provision will b
III made to meet with prompturss aud reguiarit
ly the interest ACQUIRING upon the debt Of IN
he State; and that the sinking fund. created TO
e. the liquidation Of the principal upon maturi
Is, will be carefully protrcied and cherished
o. II is perhaps proper that ! should max
he some reference, upon this occasion, to IN
II. condition Of our State as member Of th
lie Federal Union; and to the relations 81
Il. sustains towards her associates ia tie Ton
on federacy.
ltiss fa,t, much to be deplored. HAT ii
ay same tranquility and repose which have $
nd constantly attended our domestic concerns
D.. and under which our varied interests hav
r. strengthened and grown, have mol so unlforu
E Nv characterized oar association among III
e. States Of tie Union. Aggressiahs upon %
CT political rights aud private interests ~ CON
mon with those Of the other Southern states
its by class Of our fellow. citizens residing !
t. the northern portion Of the Couiederacy, la,
We given rise to complaints that are well know
Ike 70 an, and engendercd animosities dcstfut
/ ! tive Of that mutual friendship. which shoul
on ever characterize 50 intimate relation
ns Ind,ed - determined and persistent la,
m. been these aggressions, that the extreme =
&. medy Of disruption &c the Union ha. b,
Its come 10 be frequently suggested and fam
al liary discussed.
nm Grieyous a. arc these cause &c diseonten
III We are not prep rcd for the acknowledged
IN that we cannot etioy al a our consiitntioi
al II shts in the Tnnn. Should that day u
re-. fortunately come, but little doubt need
mt entertained that our people viii act n BE-
lad cumnnrts with their interests aud honor, a.
Ell. with the sacred memories Of the past,
aur whaieyerresult i NAV lead.
III. II Tile meantime, our bearing II the Co
WI lederacy shnuld be in accordance With 4
I'm, consistent aud dignilied character II !
III. State, and such IL becomes just and Chr
tian peDpIe--cultyating amcable relatio
w. With our associate states, and rcciprocatll
our Offices of kind and neighborly friendshi
cen AZ the same time that We manifest Jeaio
her regard ior our own political rights, iorbea
! II ing towards those with whom we are ASSOC
,ur. ated IN The most elevated pursuits that Z
ries engage The attention ofmen, YET firm 10 !
EN- maintenance Of that equality without Viii
bile any association would be . living badge
rti. shame tolerant in others 81 those ,iittere
-. -. &c ..r.ininn u.hich rcauIt Ernm eLncatil