The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1865-05-06

over the army and people here, and We
fear will interfere with that fraternal feel
ing and affection which intercourse and as
sociation was beginning to create between
the men and officers of the armies OF the
Union and the mass of the people OF North
Caralina: but we can assure those whose
coming we hailed with 10y as the dawn OF
our deliverance. that this infamous act
will be ~ heartily condemned and as
deeply deplored, in North Carolina, as II
will be in any Of the Northern States. A
vast majority OF this people have ever been
conservative in politics, and their devotion
to the Union, and their 1esire to return to
it and receive its protection has been
known and declared by the leaders OF tne
olina only awaited that protection which
the presence of the Union armies alone
could give to make known our devotion
to the government and to return to our al-
legianCe, and we do most devoutly trust
that neither the government or the Union
armies will hold them responsible for any
event they may deeply deplore.
And now as to the duty OF the people OF
North Carolina. We appeal to every man
to take a decided stand in favor of the
Union at once. We have but one govern
ment, but one country, and must share
one common destiny: we must be for the
Union or against it, and the sooner every
man within the Federal lines takes posi-
ton the better. We have feared and pre-
dicted that the horrors ofthe French revo-
luton would be re.enacted before this re-
bellion ceased, aud this assassination OF
the head OF the nation is, we fear, the be-
ginning of the terrible era.
A large portion of North Carolina now
has the protection Of Union bayonets ;
they will receive every protection possible
in popular expression, Of their devotion 10
the Union, and we appeal to the people to
assemble in the towns, villages. counties
as it deserves to be branded by the lovers
of liberty and the friends of humanity,
everywhere and at the same time to de-
clare their devotion to the Union and the
government of their fathers. And let 1t be
understood that those who do not join In
these popular demonstrations and make
good their professions by which their
works are enemies of the government
which all good men wish to see re-estab-
lished and perpetuated.
Let q meeting be called in this city at
once, and let every male citizen OF the
place attend that meeting, that the officers
and men of the Union armies, and the peo-
pie of the entire North. may see that the
popular heart at the Capital Of the old
North State beats in unison with their
own.
Mr.. Lincoln has fallen martyr to mis-
patriotic devotion to his whole country,
but tho future historian will transmit his
name TO posterity a. great and good
man.
The Raleigh Standard, OF April Goth says
of President johnson:
Mr.. johnson 10 native of this city. and
under the blessing Of Providence, eminent
" self. made man. We know him we'll.
| ~ - A. Ak>i
of an iron will, aud enthusiastically dev0.
ted, as his whole public life shows, to the
rights and interests Of the people. We be.
lieve he will make safe and an able Pres.
ident. He will have the warm sympathies
OF the people Of his native State, and their
earnest prayers that his administration
may promote the happiness of the whole
American people.
The Standard, Of the same date, has thu
following article On the situation:
Our people are just emerging from des.
olating war, and large majority Of them
are destitute not only Of the, comforts
but Of the necessaries Of Life; They have
been compelled 10 drink the cnp Of ''peace
t. the aas rns sno
bat honor; and at one time many OF then
feared that even hope was gone. The con
Itese q now virtually at an end, and It 4
| he duty Of Ovory rood citizen to strength
On the arm Of Just authority, and TO aid II
bringing order from chaos, % that indus
try may be projected and rewarded ant
our former prosperity and happinsss e
sonth Of usmadly shot from their appro
PIRATE orbits IL the Federal system, th
hand OF the Federal government had neve
been laid upon them but 70 protect an.
benefit them. The old nag never waved
whether on land or sea. but for their pro
lection. And now, after long and mos
Idesolating war between brethren, lot q
hope that the Same dag, restored TO tts or
oxr dag once more and forever, protectin
! jevery one who may rest or labor under \
gorgeous folds. We feel sure that It VII
We feel sure that our recent enemies ~
now generous friends. We see, and heal
and feel this in all they say and do In on
midst. But the ocean, after storm, doc
mot Immediately subside. The great wave
1still roll. and the 'swhite caps" are see
! upon the breakers. It is 80 with societ.
. Our people will need. for months to com
9 the strong arm OF military power to prote
them in their pursuits and to restore ord,
: to society. It is not for us to say by VIII
: mode this shall be accomplished, but on
Ito declare our conviction that it Is indi
J. pansable. Under proper auspices, M
d all our people will have, we may ho
n again 10 see our fields growing green
L. future haryests, our workshops crowd
A. with industrious mechanics aud artizaI
rs our commerce whitening our waters, O
,e schools 1esnming their operations, al
n plenty and happiness beaming among ,
u Let US look forward with hope to the 60
ct day which seems to be ahead Of us, and e
10 deavor to forget the sutferings throu
Il which we have passed. The gods he
cheerfully ''accept the s:tuation," and
j. to work 70 improve our condition. Wes
., all comparatively poor, but We have frien
3. Who will aid us-We shall have the prott
70 ton Of . strong and good government, o
h THAT will extend to us credit for what ,
= may need, and take pleasure IN eneours