The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-06-17
The only possible chance for Radicalism

The only possible chance for Radicalism
to maintain, itself in this State, is by the ex-
ercise of prudence and forbearancc to their
opponents, and by showing, if possible,
ability and disposition to promote the peace
and the prosperity of all classes and condi-
lions of the people. An opposite course will
only unite, more determinedly and persist
emily, all the clements of opposition to Rad
lcalism in the State-Sentinel. ~ ~
The advice of DISTINGUISHED friend should
always be weighed before 1t is rcjectcd-the
advice of an old man, be he friend or foe,
should never be cast away, while the advice
of an enemy, whether it is true oHffalse
should not be despised. No body knows
the reasons of the defeat of the rebels, better
than the rebels themselves; and, than defeat
ed rebels, nobody can more justly understand
the need of the two virtues. which they
never exercised towards fallen foe-pru-
dcnce and forhcarance On the other hand,
success has uniformly led them to iDtoler-
ance. Defeat has not altered them, where
they still have the power to infict injury
The laboring classes can tell how much for
bearance rebels exercise, and the present
suffering in all classes of the people shows
how little disposition they have to promote
harmony while in power. The effect of
their disagreement will remain for years.
Prudence belongs to experience. 1t is a
virtue of the old soldier and politician
That the Republican party is more prudent
than rash, the history of the rebellion suffi-
GENTLY proves; and the action of the late
Constitutional Convention in North Carolina
is not the least indication of its marvellous
prudence. We are satisfied there is no par
ticular danger on this score. .H.
Forbearance towards opponents may be an
element of political prudence But, there has
been change in the word. 1t used to be
magnanimity." However old birds are
not caught with chaff, and forbearance'
must go upon the same shelf with mag
nanimity," and other phrases for turning the
left cheek, when the right has been slapped.
We are no advocates of revenge. We mere
ly favor letting the rebels alone severely.
Let us legislate, govern, direct and control
for loyal, honest men, and for all IT en-, and
in the interest of no clique, class or condi-
ton of men. The exercise of prudence in
everything, of mercy towards the un-
fortunate, and justice towards the hardened,
are cardinal principles. The rebels, when
they say. look out, don't tread on u.s." for
get that we do not regard them, as they
wish to be regarded, as separate and distinct
class, above the cOlored man, or the foreign
err, or the loyal native. They are merely in
the same bag, and will have to shake when
other men shake, and bear an equal share
in every burden save that of politics, of
which they have been relieved.
Without rebel advice, the Republicans in
tend to promote peace and prosperity.
They will open the doors to immigration,
they will protect the laborer, punish crime
and hang murderers. They will make the
lowliest hut an impregnable castle, and the
humblest life sacred and inviolable. They
will make North Carolina great State, in
agriculture, mechanical arts, and in learning
This is their mission. As they advance
tearing down the Chinese wall erected by
ignorance, the number of the rebels will d.
minish, while those who resist to the last
will unite more determinedly in the bonds
of Conservatism and ado-nothingness. We
do not fear such Union of the elements
opposed to radicalism. All that we fear in
the question of losing political power, is
that the rebels will seize our own thunder,
but that would be matter of congratu-
lation, after all. Yet there is little dan
ger. The Bourbons neither learn nor forget.
In the MEANWHILE let US teach them how
we'll government can he conducted, in
which their sons or fathers are not Office
holders, although they will hold their breath
and hourly await the sound of Gabriel's
trump.
That is the kind of forbearance and mag.
nanimity which will be exercised hereafter.
1t will be sufficient for the hour If a stronger
pill be necessary to the health of the body
polite, it can be administered. But let US
be prudent as we have heretofore been, and
all that the Republicans wish, or need, or
would have, is in their reach, both for them
selves, their friends, their posterity and the
good Old North State.