Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-03-14

wields 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-
sions like these are continued and set on foot BY one
section against the other in violation Of the Constr
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 70. which
it was instituted? Impossible! While we remain
in the Union we claim its protection, and viii per-,
form every duty. When that protection is withheld
our allegiance will be withdrawn. If protection is
denied in the Union, We will go out Of the Union,
for that is the extent of our bargain Between these
plain alternatives, it does not to me that any
honest man or patriot can hesitate for choice. 80
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 gl0-
rious old State Of North Carolina. And though we
deprecae it. fear the worst and will 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 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, willfuy or inn
properly counsel dissolution of the Union. Should
ever her soil be invaded her rights assailed her
sons, both citizens and soldiers are ready to rush,
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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 pr
Yates, Individually and collectively.
In haste, very truly yours, ,,,,,uo,-
Messrs. Jno. j. Whitehead, VIM. A. Allen, Jno. N.
Stallings, Committee.
The fourth:
James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the
United Statcs-May his patriotic efforts on behalf of
the Constitution insure him the lasting regard of his
countrymen.
Major Owen R. Kenan responded in q patriotic
apd 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 disarfned the traitors
Captain G. B. benson, of the franklin Institute,
made an eloquent response to this sentiment.
The sixth:
North Carolina the first of the old thirteen to
declare her independence-May she never submit to
less than her constitutional rights.
VIM. E. Hill, Esq., responded in a strong and i'm
presslve Southern rights speech, giving the Helper
ties and black Republicans particular fits"
The seventh
The Executive Of North Carolina-IIis devotion
to the interests OF our good old State shows him to
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 was not pres
ent
The eighth:
The SoutI. and her Instithtions-Shc 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
large their crinoncs, and their faults as small
as their bonnets.
Major Jere Pearsall responded. The gallant Ma
jor was highly complimentary to the ladies, as HI
ought to be.
The tenth and last toast was
The Duplin Rifemen.
DR.. 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.