Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-11-11

ninstun, on the same day.
The people of the United States voted on Tues
i,v last for President and Vice President. We
have no returns at the time of writing this, but it
sens to be conceded tlat Mr.. Lincoln has been
r elected.
What docs this mean2 1t means that vast ma
iiy of the people of the United States are deter
nnei prosecute the war against the South for the
next four years. This is so, and we might as we'll
bok it right in the face. Well, what then ? Can
five millions OF white people, situated as ours are,
successfully resist twenty millions of white people
6ur years longer? Shall we of the South grow
stronger or become weaker as the war progresses
kit the part Of wisdom to hold out and fight on,
and meanwhile make no effort through the Congress
rhrough the States to end the conflict bv nego-
tadOn What would independence be worth with
tNetOurthS Of our male population slain, with the
SXJs set loose, and the women and children beg
glai and some CT them starved? Suppose the
STh should say to u.s. go, and take what you
EiP, would We be willing to establish an indepeud-
at gyelnment over the States and fragments of
YATES in our possession? And if we have not been
Ea rcapture Newbern or Norfolk, is it by any
ns'Hs certain that we shall have the good fortune
ntFTe our enemies off the territory they now oc.
Gy?
These are questions which are calculated to ex-
aet deepest interest among the people. We
asf;hem frequently asked and discussed. Depend
q9nlt our wisest men must put their heads to.
sHaT aud devise means for obtaining an h norable
F'ce' What Says the Congress, now in session
"aat say the members of our Legislature, soon to
EenCte? If we are able to hold out and fight on
lNur years more, then let US do so; but if motif
saf'atOn and determination are before US, then in
I' name of God and humanity-in the name of
'I'lTeS and little ones-in tie name of both races
Is South-ln the name Of every thing sacred
~4oear to man, let something be done to close the
w. Negotiation must end this war sooner or
A'' Then why postpone it9 If the worst is in
'a'e lor US, let US know it; but if the worst is
'ueau OF US, bat, on the contrary, success and
~ "rtune let US have taste Of it, and that right
~ but II we are to fight four years longer, no
,s W. "nat the result of the conflict may be, eve
.r ~.S like liberty will depart from US, and we
0e the poorest and most thoroughly ruined
Fs Inc sun ever shone on. 1t will do US no
:. Jul only crafty our vengeance, to know that
-, 'U''n IS ruined also; but that will neither give
=" means Of future prosperity, nor mend our
nor preserve our liberties, nor restore to
usSu Of both races, both sexes, and all ages.
lag ,nciS-That our government has done nil in its
Iss put down manufactures, and production,
TTSan T.sInl be no doubt.
ps$,,, Ie government has done all it could to de-
EEfa. Eas 's own currency, there can be no doubt
rS ~ CGa) Countryman.
n, 'e oe no doubt about these "facts"-and
TIM, "U' say they are true-how are they 80 be
b.. '' @F, and what is the enemy9 1t is not
es,,, opposed for a moment that 1.-the govern
III. -S uOne these things Intentionally. But if
D.. .%"' been done, is it no. clear that those TSo
Is mead of 1.-The government" are too self-will-
D. s.'""I and short t-sighted to conduct the
a. as 1T should be conducted? To put
~ s,'uuctlon and manufactures, and to destroy
Eg,' ,u'y is to destroy the Confederate cause
Sa,., "S remedy2 1t is in tie people, Let
Es us' their representatives to change their
S %. DuI suppose they should do this, would
isfJ.r. r..Senlatyes, executive and legislative
N&n, - Aye there's the rub" A remedy
' power to apply it is no remedy at all.
kisr euN Ol North Carolina has declared divi
F& ,,t f'' cent in the capital stock of said Bank
%assf ~ Six months, payable in the per cent
ao, n ~e Confederate States at their face and
ats T T4ueF one hundred dollars payable in Con-
a>s,5 5eaSGTy Notes at a.deduction of one
&2MI dividend payable to the Stockholders
lgsOci." .uS'ant' at the principal Bank, Branches
EiD1soa OF Tarboro', Newbern, Whining
Eu EentvyaaInd ana Goldsboro' payable at Raleigh,
,"'SOf'h Agency a. Milton.