The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-11-22
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ASYLUM FOR DEAF MUTEs AND THE BLIND
It should be matter of just pride that in
spite of the extraordinary drafts of the war
and its impoverishing results, the state has
never ceased to care for the unhappy inmates
of her asylums, and that both are still per-
forming their works of munifcence The
reports OF the president. directors principal,
auditor and treasurer OF our asylum for deaf
mutes and the blind, which herewith trans
NIT to you, exhibit this institution as stead
lily exerting, with undiminished vigor the
benevolent purposes for which it was created
1 commend these reports to your careful
consideration.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
AS chairman of the boards of literature
and internal Improvements, shall submit
to you additional messages, at as early day
as practicable, touching the matters commit
ted to the charge of these boards.
THE PROPER BASIS OF SETTLEMENT
In the case of Shylock creditors, the ex-
listing law furnished the debtor with rem
edy, by deed oftrust or otherwise, for bring
ing the rigorous creditors to terms by pre-
ferring the more lenient ones.
The peculiar circumstances of each case
will indicate the best adjustment between
debtor and creditor. The wholesome pro-
vision of the constitution of the United
States which forbids a state to pass any law
impairing the obligation of a contract.
should be faithfully observed, as should be
all our constitutional obligations, and in the
end, the state and individuals will reap the
reward which always follows steadfast adj
herence to duty. Let US so act that, hereafter
as heretofore, our hearts may swell at the
mention OF the good Old North State"
CONCLUSION.
There is much to OCCASION rho orIoo,,, ,,ro
vailing throughout the state. 1t has been
exhibited in various ways The growing in
difference OF our people, in all the elections
which have lately occurred, is greatly to be
deplored. Let us never despair of the re-
public Our time konored axiom ''that all
political power is vested in and derived from
the people only Will have become an I'm
profitable declaration of principle, when the
people shall cease to take an interest in cleo
tons. There is much in the review of
the recent past to forbid dependency and
hope.
Our state has not been afflicted with war
or pestllence, or famine.
Although we have not been blessed eyery-
where with propitious seasons, in much the
larger part OF the state, the tolls of the far
mer and planter have been abundantly re-
warded.
Our courts for months have been exercis-
ing full jurisdiction without interference by
the military of the United States Except in
The matter of apprenticing colored children,
which it is hoped will be soon satisfactorily
and as a consequence, crime is
being repressed and the orderly citizen feels
The protection of the law.
Time and the action of the courts have
lone much to moderate the animosities and
estore the good feeling which existed
lmong us. We have made much advance
owards restoring the respect for law and
rider which formerly distinguished our peo-
'le--and all classes are becoming more
teadily industrious. Our institutions of
earning are reviving, and their increasing
lumber of pupils is highly encouraging.
We should be profoundly thankful for the
blessings we enjoy, and endeavor by mutual
forgiveness and charity and all our actions,
o deserve the future favor and guidance of
Irvine providence.
have the honor to be your obedient ser
ant. JONATHAN WORTH.