Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-17
TUT NIU DIUHUdI
RALEIGH y. c., ian. IA, 1S6

RALEIGH \. G., ian. II, 1851
To the Editor Of the Standard:
SIR: One of the notorious twenty-six who are to
be handed down to poSterity by the Editor of the
State Journal deems it prudent while yet the chance
to do so is left to him, to protest against English
dicta:ion. England endeavored to crush out the
spirit of freedom manifested by our fathers in the
revolutionary struggle, but signally failed then to
accomplish BY force what they now likely to do
by intrigue England THAT monStrous bloodsuck-
of the world like Satan his attempts to sub
jugate mankind to his rue-aSSumeS many shapes
and uses many stratagemS Our slavery difficulties
are from the English, they using it their best
weapon to humble this nation, which has become
their most dreaded rival. And will wager the
share of immortality generously vOuchedsa:e to
me by the nominal Editor of the State .JOuTnaL
that if he has any kith or kin in his Town native
land " they aiding to the extent Of their ability
the abolitionistS of the North to free the dear
groes and abolish the institution of slavery, with the
object to overthrow this Government; while he is
here urging NOrth-Carona to secession which,
whether intended not, aids to accomplish the
same end. \ review Of the whole subject compelS
me to suspect the English while freely confess
have no particular objection to other foreigners.
a native Of the State, as were my father and
grand father before me. | am now of age-have
something at stake in this ssue-beevc | love my
country well even, most Of those who are to
the manor born'-and can repeat Judge CASTOR
"0ld North State" with feelings which am sure
can never find place in this mans bosom.
would have voted for the bill TO arm the State
Gas it is miscalled) t. amendment to distribute
those arms in any fair proportion to the people Of
each county, the better to protect themselves against
inSurrectionary movements, had not been voted
down. This with some other matters connected
with it. caused me to suspect the motives. | voted
against it. and under similar circumstances would
do it again. What has since TRANSFERRED strengthens
those suspicious What, | would ask, is meant by
attempting to call convention without submitting
its acts the people whom they profess to love SO
much? What is meant by refusing to permit the
National flag to be hoisted over the Capitol as has
been the custom hitherto? Why have they tried
to run M the flag OF the State at this time? These
things look ominouS of evil, whatever professions
may be made to the contrary have voted against sub
shutting the State flag for the Stars and Stripes,
and shall vote against the call of convention unless
the bill is put in such shape suits me- The Edl-
tor may take these votes and hand them down to
posterity if he should happen to go there. We have
been here long enough to have submitted the whole
subject to the people, and convention if they want
it. could have assembled ready to set the State upon
her own hook, If the people wished it; in which
case the Legislature instead of evying an increased
tax of $500 200, would probably have to make it a
million or more. And assure the Editor of the
State Journal that no threats, rldicule bribery
from him any else, shall influence me to
aid in any matter which firmly believe is intended
to humbug the people of this State out of the Unon
before they are ready to go, and thus involve them
in utter ruin. II my constituents demand it Of me
l will resign my seat and return home. The State
Journal may hand this, also, down to posterity.
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