Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

GETTING RIGHT-sOuND VIEWS.

GETTING RIGHT-SOUND VIEWS
The following we clip from the Richncnd Oi'-
patch, one Of the original secession papers, whose
columns have in days past dons grelt injusticeto
the old Union men Of the South We are gladto
see this candid confessions II the government and the
original secessionists generally disposed to do
similar justice to the old Union men, there would
be entire unaniu ity Of feeling we'll as of purpose
in the South to maintain Southern independence
OF those enemies of the South among us, who arc
allies Of Lincoln, We agree with the Ui.potch. But
to the article:
DIsLoYAL AND DANGEROUS INHABIrANrs.-There
are two elements Of Southern society, and occupyin;
opposite extremes in the social organization on
whose cooperation the North confidently calculated
in the beginning Of this war, both Of which have
signally disappointed short sighted enemies
One Of them was the old Union party, composed of
gentlemen who possessing large, if not the largest
amount Of slave property in the South was yet ar
IDENTIFY attached to the old Government 1t is needless
to say that in this calculation they have been sgnay
disappointed for soon the real desi gns Of the
Lincoln despotisrn were understood by the Union
lists they became the most fixed, unforgiving and
irreconcable enemies of q reconstruction of the
American Union to be found IN the whole South.
Men who from their OWE magnanimiity, and med
Grafton, and stability Of character slow to sus-
pect evil in Others never permit themselves to he
deceived more than once Their confidence once lost
is lost forever; they never be imposed upon by
the same party again. Fer that reason the Union
men of the South have trampled all possibility of
reconstruction under their feet and are found
through the whole length and breadth of the Con-
federacy "stone wall' of indomitable resistance
to the Northern invasion. The other influence relied
upon by the Lincontcs was the servile population.
But instead of cooperating with the enemy it has
never been more loyal. In those rural districts
where the servile population is most dense there is
no need even of patrol, and they are themselves
the reliable protectors Of the home and property of
their masters who arc engaged in the war.
There arc, however men IN all parts of the South,
few in number, but dangerous in their capacities OF
mischief, who ought If permitted to remain in the
country, to be placed under the surveillance Of
vigilant police, and, when detected, punished as
their crimes deserve. 1t cannot be doubted that in
this very city Of Richmond there instruments
and allies of Lincoln, who neglect no opportunity to
injure the Southern cause by giving valuable nfor
nation to the enemy, and by such other means Of
mischief are in their power Cases have occurred
over and over again in which the enemy has obtain
ed knowledge of plans Of our own Government
which could not have been obtained except from per-
sons actually in the employment oil that Govern
ment There are individuals abroad in this city
whom it is difficult if not impossible to prove any
thing against, but who are believed by every one
who knows them to be subtle and deadly enemies
of the Southern cause. Such men ought at least
to DE watched and their operations of mischief if
they cannot be entirely prevented, in some measure
curtaiied For this purpose corps of secrets agents
ought to be appointed, composed Of men Of shrewd-
ness, intelligence and character, who can appreciate
the interests involved in this matter and who will
have every motive to watchuncSs and diligence in
ferreting out these dark and smoky schemers against
the peace and lives Of our people. 1t is appalling
to think Of the opportunities for mischief Of the
most fatal character which are furnished by negi.
gence in this respect, and by permitting enemies Of
the country to 60 at large in Streets and then
to proceed to the North and furnish information
which may be the means of injury and perhaps Of
destruction to the lives aud interests Of nuocen,
and LOYAL people