Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-12-31
The Southern Monarchy.

Destructives to defeat entirely the objects of the BILL
They, therefore, rejected it. and they did right.
The Southern Monarchy.
We insert as matter of record on the first page
Of this issue, very suggestive article from the
Atlanta Iatelligencer, on the tendencies of the
times to Monarchy in this Southern Confederacy.
Revolutions seldom stationary, and seldom if
ever terminate in the restoration of the original
status of any country. Yet, in the Southern Con-
federacy we believe there is enough of the spirit
of free institutions and of constitutional liberty left
among the great masses of the people, to resist
any attempt to change the organic
structure of our Republican government.
1t becomes the people of the Southern States,
however, while they do their utmost to resist, con-
quer and drive back the hordes of the Northern
despotism to look narrowly TO their affairs at home,
and to the frequent occurrences, among us, Of the
exercise of unlawful and despotc power by Of
fcials, both in civil and military position. 1t is
ruinous sentiment, that "are mast first conquer
the Lincoln despotism and then settle with the des
pots at honae" What pocer aciU be left the people
at home to resist, after they hare transferred all
their p0ncr to their leaders in order to conquer
Lincozn9 To array despotism against despo-
tiSn,-to Eight fire with fire us the doctrine Of
fools and denagosues We say to the people,
watch-watch! Hold on to the great sheet anchor
of your liberties-the Bill of Rghts-the Consti-
tution-the due enforcement of the laws-the sub
ordination of the military to the civil power-the
liberty Of the press and freedom of speech. Trust
no man, who would ignore or violate these for
moment IIurl from Office every man, friend or
fee who will not jealousy guard and protect those
great cardinal principles of human liberty.
We have for months had fears tina. an organiza-
process of formation to pull down the fabric of the
Southern Confederacy-to establish in its stead
despotism or monarchy. Read the article alluded
to from the Atlanta Lutelli3encer. We had at one
time supposed that sr.uh tendencies confined
to the Destructives of North Carolina, who have
shown themselves to be the most bitter violent and
mplacablc enemies of Conservatism. But that
article indicates they spread over the whole
South.
We assert what we know to be true that there
are Destructive Office holders in North Carolina who
ignore the Confederate Constitution aid republican
institutions. They are avowedly in favor of a mill
tary despotism or King They tired Of free
dom of speech and free press, and they would to-
morrow, if they could vote TO change the character
CT our institutions. That these views are enter
tanned by large number of the secession, Destruc-
tive Office holders, both in the army and in civil life,
we have the hest of reasons for believing These
views are held both by the Destructires Of the old
Wing school and by fiery, openmoutbed States
rights Democrats.
We again beseech the people to open their eyes
and cars and go to the polls on all occasions, and
hur from power and place all who act with those
who desire despotism or monarchy. Recoilect
that eternal vigilance is the price Of liberty"
Adj't. Gen. Martin.
We have heard it said, that Adj't. Gen. Martin
has determined to hold on to the Office of Adutant
General in spite of the decision of the Legislature
declaring the office vacant and leave the matter to
the decision of the Supreme Court. We regret this
decision on Gen. Martins account. He is undoubt-
eddy good Bureau officer and understands well the
details of his office, but the temper of the man and
HIS Olu army Teyfmt nave uldue ulln Tie UlOSC un-
popular officer with all classes of the community we
have ever known in. North Carolina. While he has
apologists he has no admirers as an officer that we
know of in or out of the army and should he take
the step indicated he will only increase the opposition
which is generally felt for his in the exercise
of his Office as Adjutant General, and in holding on
to two high salaried Offices at the same time. No
L
own nest :" out of both governments at a time like
this, can long bear up under the storm of popular
indignation which will fall upon him.
We have no personal political malice against
Gen. Martin, to prompt US to speak thus plainly.
He has never harmed us, nor would We do him in
Carolina on this subject, and the people demand
that we shall speak out their sentiments The re-
port of Gov. Graham, made to the Legislature, de-
caring the office vacant, embodes not only the opn-
ions but the wishes of the people of North Carolina
and we are of opinion that it will accord with the
decision of the Supreme Court.
PAPER MILL SoLD.-We learn that the proprie-
tors Of the Richmond Enquirer have bought the
Forest Manufacturing Company paper MILL in this
County, for $4,000 1t is valuable and cheap prop
erty, and we hope the propretors will find, as we
have no doubt they will, that it is profitable in
vestment. In behalf Of the profession, we express
the hope that they will be able to supply the old
customers of the mill with good paper at cheaper
rates. Rags are abundant; if'the Railroads can be
induced to give transportation to them both Of our
mills could afford much better and cheaper paper.
The meeting of the Stockholders of the North
Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, is postponed
to the End Thursday in January instead Of the End
Tuesday as heretofore advertised.