The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-06-24

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Now that political reconstruction has been
accomplished, there comes before us the
grand questions of domestic industry, inter-
nal improvement and all the interests of fl
nanclal and commercial prosperity. 1t may
be that the hands which grapple these prob
lens are somewhat unskilled, but there are
clear heads and brave hearts behind them.
Laws securing to all men the exercise OF
equal rights, establishing generous system
of public education, giving to labor protec-
ton and to capital security, and shielding life
and liberty, are to be planned and perfected;
and thus under the Providence of Almighty
God. such liberal code both formed and
framed, as will do honor in its degree, as
the Constitution does honor, to the wis
dom and patriotism of the loyal people of
| North Carolina
This legislation will be as important as it
will be onerous. All Improvements must
encounter opposition, for the advocates of
former systems seek refuge i'll appeals to
prejudice against the dictates of wisdom,
and are as unreasonable as they are obsti-
nate But we 60 forth conquering and to
conquer. We embark upon ship, whose
hold contains our treasures. We know Who
laid its keel, who drove the last nail and
caulked the last crevice in its hulk, who un-
c,,l ol ifc hn
mans its guns. and he who stands at the helm.
Knowing these things, We shall encounter
storms without fear, and prosperity without
elation. There are smooth seas beyond the
reefs, but from calm we only ride into the
darkness of the storm.
Nevertheless, it is the duty of every man,
in the promotion of the public welfare, to
merge politics into patriotism, whenever
they have descended below that scale, and
to forget benefits or harm to individuals,
when the good of the whole demands action
upon any measure. Such are the fruits of
enlightened craftsmanship, that those who
meet on the political arena AS adversaries,
advocating opposing interests, in other
things may agree, without unworthy con-
cessions, to sustain the general welfare and
promote the common prosperity. This
disposition has been manifested on various
occasions in the past, and we trust will not
be wanting in the future.
Moore's Life OF Hoo. Schuyler Coxfax.
7. B. Peterson & Brothers, NJ. BOG Ches-
nut Street, Philadelphia, have in press and
will publish in few days. The Life of Hon.
Schuler Cofax," written by Rev. A. Y.
Moore, of South Bend, Indiana, who was
for twelve years, as pastor and friend, in the
entire confidence of Mr.. Colfax, and had &C
cess to the files of the paper published by
Mr.. Colfax for twenty years, and to the Con-
gressiona Globe; kno VS. all his past history
and all who have known him from boyhood.
He began this biography two or three years
ago, so that it is not one of the hurried and
ephemeral publications so common in cleo
ton years. Mr.. Moore is gentleman of
fine talent and culture and there is no doubt
but that his biography of Mr. Colfax will
be worthy of its distinguished subject.
The following letter from Mr.. Colfax, to
Rev. A. Y. Moore will explain ITSELF
WASHINGTON. D. G., May 80, 1868.
My Dear Mr.. Moore AS your prediction
of year ago has been realized, have no
further objection to your publishing any
sketch, more or less full. of my life, you may
have prepared. AS you were for a dozen
years fellow-townsman of mine, and a
valued friend, suppose you know as much
about my history as the public would care
about knowing; and although my en-
crossing duties here leave me no time to
revise the manuscript, have no fear that
your work will not be faithful one.
Yours, very truly,
SCHUYLER COLFAX.
Rev. A. Y. MOORE, South Bend, Indiana
1t will he published in large duodecimo
volume of five hundred pages, printed from
large type, and on the finest and best of
white paper, with a portrait, on steel, OF
Mr. Colfax, executed by Illman Brothers,
the wellknown engravers, as well as a
profile bust, in gilt, on the back, from photo
graphs taken of Mr.. Colfax within the last
week; the whole bound in cloth in the most
substantial manner. Price $3.50 copv.-
Canvassers wanted everywhere. Large dis
counts given. Copies will be sent to any
one, at once, post paid, on receipt OF price,
by the Publisher