Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-07-20
1ouTS,
June 25th, 1864.
For the Standard


Mr.. EDlroR:-It has been said and repeated time
and again by the new lights of the Vance party that he
has made agood Governor Grant it, but the ques
ton follows, has he made better Governor than
any other honest man could have made under the
circumstances Has he made better Governor
than his friends expected or mere duty required
Ii ne has not gone beyond the expectations of those
who elected him, do not see for my life how his
new allies can set up any claim over Mr. Holden in
favor of his reelection, upon the platform that
Vance was elected on two years ago. So that he
has served out his term and has no stronger claim
on the people of North Carolina than Mr. Holden
or any other man.
But, say his allies the Destructives he ought
to be reelected because it is customary to reflect
the incumbent second time So it has been but
in this instance claims should be enquired into
The Governors whereabouts ought to be known
W neither he is looking to the same source for re-
election now that he did two years ago, whether
bis associates are not different from what they
were then, and whether or not, he now stands
squarely upon the Conservative platform, that he
stood upon two years ago. Personally there is not
man l like in the wide world better than Gov.
Vance, and would take as much pleasure in voting
for him now as then, if could do so consistently
with sense Of duty to my country But cannot
vote for him from the fact that he has become fshy
in his Conservative principles. 1 cannot: from the
TACT that his associates are different from what they
were when he was elected by the Ct nservative par
ty. l cannot vote with such men as D. K McRae
John Spelman and host of others, who are sup
porting him. | cannot vote for Gov Vance,
In bygone days when the issues of party are diff
tcrent from what they now are men could some.
times ignore principle for the sake of personal
friendship. But that day has passed We must
have an eye to principles and not to men, and We
must make our public servants carry out our prin-
ciples in which are now involved the issues Of life
and death. 1t won't do to keep political drivelers
in office or elect men that will barter principle for
popularity. We had enough Of that under the old
government 1t has brought US desolation and
death and all the ills of civil war. We arc now
drinking the cup of NORWOOD and gall as reward
Dr our past foies. Ye who desire this fratricdal
strife ended must think, act aud speak as freemen.
This wicked war was brought on US by the inau-
ence of treacherous and designing politicians, and
must alone be ended by men who have the morsl
courage to speak and act as patriots and statesmen
There are thousands of men in the land who are
now specializing on the blood and tears of the
sufferers of this war; that would be sorry to see it
end. These are the men that are insisting upon
yances re election The Governor b; s:,ns rid Il
aeny the tact and sfr sy both the Governor and
these monsters on the shelf for the present. We
attach but few of the sins of the secessonists to the
Governor as yet, but We tell him that an angel of
light would be contaminated with their association
IN very short time and if he continues to occu.
Ply the position he does in connection with them
H. t the waters of Bethesda will save him, Thew
are rot advocating his reelection for the love they
bear HIM or Conservative principles or the party
and it IS matter of regret that the Governor has
not the sagacty to detect their hypocrisy and treach
cry: We tell the Governor as a personal friend
that should he happen to be reelected by their in.
iinence, ne is lost and ruined man. They are q
narrow minded, soulless, partizan, bigoted set of
men who know not how to appreciate merit or hon.
estv. The end with them justifes the means.
appeal to Conservatives who have taken their
stand with Governor Vance and the Destructyes. to
know whether their skirts will be clear of blood.
AS you now stand you are consenting to the she'd
ding Of innocent blood, without making an honest
Effort to end this war. But the Destructives who
are more given to answering and asking questions
than to telling the truth, will say the President and
dov Vance are both in favor of peace. If they are
Tue people do not know 1t. For one l have never
been able to see it. True, Mr.. Davis has said in
als messages that he wanted peace. The gentlemen
VINO signed the late peace manifesto said The same
hing, but the question is have they put their wants
INTO an adequate form. have they taken the Const-
utional method of obtaining peace?
That may not be misunderstood, allow me to
quote the Confederate Constitution in relation to
hat subject
lie (referring to the President) shall have power
~ and with the advice and consent of the Senate
o make treaties: procidsd, two thirds of the SEN
tie concur. And be shall nominate, and by and |
With the advice and consent of the Senate, shall |!
pPo'nt ambassadors, other public ministers, con-
uls, &C."
now ask the Vanceites, as accountable men, for
ny word or act Of the President or Senate in a |
constitutional manner looking towards peace
here has not been. And yet they attempt 10 de-
Give the people and say they in favor of peace
low can we put an end to this war without using
ne Constitutional means for so doing? No, the
'estruetlves wish to continue the strife and keep
n power and place. We tell the Conservatives to
eep aloof from them. See that the military are
iept in subordination to the civil authorities We
ant man Governor in North Carolina that viii
this-that will not look to the secessionists for
is election Such man is ". W. Holden. He has
ood by the Constitution, and if elected will see to
that North Carolinians are protected, and the
ws of the State and Cont; deracy are EXCEPTED
eople of North Carolina do not sell your political
ghts-do not prefer men to principle, nor barter
our brthrght as did ancient Esau for mess of
'ttage Stand firm by Conservative principles and
'te for the best Conservative. Remember that
reaching is one thing and practice another There
no need of your being deceived. You know them
the company they keep. They are secesslonists
erefore touch not taste not handle not Thew
I'VE drowned theland in blood and tears, they have
it with the sable wings of sorrow.
ID their trophies are the bleeding hearts of be.
aved fathers, mothers and sisters Yet thew crv
GOD, blood! Voters Of North. Carolina beware ~
em.
=" Their words are but wind, their promises dust
Their friendship fraud, their love but wicked lust
~ # SO - T.
A PEACE PARTY AT THE NoRrH.-Au acconnt,
Gently received from the North indicate that ths
lends of peace will control. the Democratic I'm.
ntlon to meet in Chicago about the close Of newt
onth Much, of course, will depend upon tho
suit OF military movements now in progress. bnt
en,s at present point to the adoption Of policy
mea Will make direct issue with Lincoln's mi.