Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-14


and sustained by that party at the North which
Yields the most potent influence both at home and
in the councils of the nation. Does any thinking
man suppose that the Union can exist when aggres-
sons like these are continued and set on foot by
section against the other, in violation of the Const
tuition? Does any sane man suppose that the State
of North Carolina will continue to sustain common
government when that common government has
failed to secure to her the great objects for which,
it was instituted? Impossiblel While we remain
in the Union, we claim its projections and will per-
form every duty. When that protection is withheld
our allegiance will be withdrawn. If protection is
denied us in the Union will go out of the Union;
for that is the extent of bargain Between these
plain alternatives it does not seem to me that any
honest man or patriot can hesitate for choice.
The Federal compact broken our allegiance with
drawn We shall owe allegiance to no power under
the broad canopy Of Heaven but the good and glo-
rious old State of North-Carolina And, though We
deprecate it. we fear the worst and will arm in defence
OF our native State resolving to make common cause
with sister States of the South in any political
crisis that may be forced upon them by Northern
aggression.
In conclusion, l will give as sentiment, 1.-The
State of North Carolina-one of the last to give in
her adherence to the Constitution, she will be the
rery last to violate its provisions wully or i'm
properly counsel dissolution of the Union. Should
ever her soil be invaded her rights assaled her
sons, both citizens and soldiers are ready to rush,
with one accord, to her standard, and die if needs
be, in defence of her interests and her honor"
be pleased to present my kindest personal re-
CARDS to the members of the CORPS officers and pri-
Yates, individually and collectively
In haste, very truly yours
w. j. HOUSTON.
Messrs. Jno j. Whitehead, VIM. A. Allen, Jno. N.
Stallings, Committee.
The fourth:
James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the
No, oas>rt bobo &C.
the Constitution insure him the lasting regard of his
countrymen.
Major Owen R. Kenan responded in patriotic
and felicitous speech.
The fifth:
Virginia, the Mother of States and Statesmen
The invasion of her soil by hostile foe has Justly
excited the sympathes of her Southern sisters and
of the good and patriotic everywhere All honor to
!. her bold and patriotic Governor, Hon. Henry A..
Wise, whose daring disarmed the traitors
Captain c. B. benson, of the Franklin Institute,
made an eloquent response to this sentiment
The sixth: 1885,
North Carolina, the first of the old thirteen to
declare her independence-May she never submit to
less than her constitutional rights
VIM. 4. Hill, ESQ.,, responded in strong and i'm
pressve Southern rights speech, giving the Helper
ties and black Republicans particular fits"
The seventh:
The Executive of North Carolina-Hs devotion
be not unworthy of the confidence reposed IN him.
James Ii. Dickson, ESQ, who was written to to
be present and respond to this toast, not pres
ent
The eighth:
The South and her InstituiionS-She only needs
commercial independence to insure her continued
prosperity.
Isaac B. Kelly, Esq, who was called upon, de-
clined to make speech, but responded in unison
with the sentiment.
The ninth regular toast was
The Ladies of North Carolina-Their virtues are
as large their crnolines and their faults as small
as their bonnetS.
Major Jere Pearsall responded The gallant Ma
jor was highly complimentary to the ladies, as he
ought to 6e
The tenth and last toast was:
The Duplin Rifemen
DIR. Herring responded to this toast in an appro-
! pirate manner.
The speeches were admirably conceived, and ex-
ceedingly well delivered The thanks of the Com
pany having been returned to the host of the occa-
sion, the party broke up after having enjoyed most
! agreeable reunion.
| A ball was given at night which was very nicely
conducted under the charge of professor Murphy.
DUBLIN.