Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-09-02

cts in his camp in july 1862 so as to prevent the
soldiers from voting them and the great bulk OF
the Destructive officers during that campaign usti-
fled and supported newspapers in their ungenerous
assaults on Gov Vance, one of which Went - far
as to ridicule in gross terms his Dress the sze of
his feet, and his general personal appearance. The
same venom exists in these men which was exhib-
tied then and those leaders at Richmond and in
this State who have stimulated them to their re-
cent conduct towards the Standard and its friends
would rejoice as much to see the Conservatives of
this State divided, and their influence as party
destroyed, as they would to hear Of victory Of our
forces over those of Lincoln. -
1t is not true as the Raleigh Register would
have its readers believe, that we have denied the
right Of the officers and soldiers to hold political
meetings. The right is freely conceded, but we
insist that such meetings are nexpedient and dan
gerous. They are calculated to array the men
against the oficers-to array officer against off,
cer-to engender among those who should be breth-
rem the btterest party rancor and thus demoralize
the army and render it hotbed Of injurious strifes,
instead of nursery of generous resolves and man.
ly deeds. Party strife is bad enough among the
people at home but it is much worse and much
more dangerous in its consequences when fomen-
ted among our troops in the very face Of the enemy
In conclusion, we invite the attention of our
readers, and especially those of them who belong
to the army, to the very able communication in our
paper to-day over the signature of " Franklin"
SO =. Burnt in Efisy.
Wo 1oarp hot Eridou 1oSt nnrfion of fha
"good people" of Charlotte, in this State, hung and
burned the Editor Of this paper in ef6gy. These
people are disposed to compliment U.s. Stephen A.
Douglas burnt in efigy by the abolitionsts for
his efforts to preserve the old government and avert
civil war. We have no idea, however, that any por-
ton of the respectable people Of Charlotte took part
in this proceeding.
The demand for our paper is so great that we
have recently furnished copies to the newsboys, to
be sold the Railroads; and we learn that one Of
our newsboys was interrupted in his business a few
days ago at Charlotte and threatened with the
guardhouse He will return to Charlotte with copies
of the Standard, and will sell them wherever he
pleases.
.eOur condition as people is deplorabe enough,
without disorder and oloodshed among ourselves
Happen what may, let US by all means avoid civil,
internal war, which would soon reduce us to the
pitable and helpless condition of Missouri and Ken
lucky. If we cannot agree in opinion, let US disa
gree like freemen, and not fight about it. We thirst
for the blood of no one in North Carolina. We are
most anxious for the continued peace and quiet of
the State but we would solemnly warn those who
may be meditating personal violence on account Of
political differences, that the 6rst blow struck Will
lead to many blows, and that the exertions of the
wise and good may be put forth vain to stay the
torrent if it should once break loose. AL we ask
is to be permitted to express our own opinions free
ly and to publish the opinions of the people ex
pressed in public meetings. This is Constitution
al right which we intend to exercise at all hazards
and they know little Of US who expect to intmidate
US by burning US in efigy or by threats of person
al violence.