The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-01-29

something for his family. We advise no
one to go into bankruptcy who can possibly
avoid it. But the bankrupt law is aimeas-
ure of relief to such as are hopelessly insol-
vent, and serves the purpose in its sphere of
relieving the people quite as much as stay
laws and military orders can do. "s--io
Nothing would afford us more gratifca-
ton than to see some measures adopted to- ts
relieve the people generally from their dis
tresses. Our sympathies and feelings are all
in that direction. What these measures
should be tbs not for US to say, but we re-
peat the general cry that some steps should
be taken to avert the suffering and the So
cial evils which must result from the almost
universal bankruptcy with which the people
of the State are threatened. sa st
We publish to-day an article ON this SUBJ
( ject from the Nev Nation, of Richmond Mr..
Hunnicutt's paper, to show the feeling
among the loyal people of Virginia. There
is force and truth in this article. But we
favor discussion on this and all other i'm
pnrtant subjects, in order that the action
which may be taken may be the result OF
the fullest information and the soundest
judgment which is attainable under the cir
| cumstances. ,iy +.-e
The subject is a vital one, and We may
have more to say hereafter ai 81 ns.sy
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! papers OF the State are at present silent in
relation to the alleged autagonism between
native and adopted Republicans, affords the
| best proof that no such antagnnism exists.
| These papers seek to make capital for their
sinking cause out of every thing and if this
charge had not totally played itself out we
should still hear from the Sentinel and other
rebel papers on the subject.
The Republican party of this State knows
no difference between native and adopted
citizens. It extends cordial hand of well
come and fellowship to all. whether from the
Northern States or from the world in general.
Its principles are as lasting as time, and as
difusive and comprehensive in their nature
as the earth itself There is no prejudice
among Republicans in this State against
+. Yankees" No prejudice of the Find will
be allowed under the new government of the
State, but every man will stand upon his
merits, and will be honored and trusted ac-
cordingly. is f,
Weare happy to state that the best feel
ing exists in the Convention of this State
between members native and adopted
There is emulation only, and no rivalry of
any kind which Can injuriously affect the
public interests. The Hon. David Heaton,
of Craven, and Gen j. C. Abbott. of New
Hano .er were urged by their friends for the
l position oi President of the Convention; but
when Mr. C0wies was nominated they not
merely acquicseed, but supported him
promptlyand cieerfully. ~ .,-7z-a.
These gentlemen have lost nothing, but
have rather added to their claims on the par
ty by the course they have pursued. Col.
Heaton is known as one of the founders of
the Republican party and he is esteemed as
ripe scholar, and as statesman of solid
and valuable attainments. He has had
much experience in public affairs. Gen.
Abbott is gallant soldier, who reached the
State as soon as he could, under the old flag,
and is identified with many of the splendid
victories that resulted in the suppression of
the rebellion and the triumph of the national
arms Like Col Heaton, he is an educated
gentleman and statesman. We are proud
to have such men among US as permanent
settlers. They have been honored by their
constituents in being chosen to represent
them in Convention, and to take part in
framing Constitution for this people and
3 We predict that the people will still further
honor them hereafter, as the work of recon-
struction progresses. --li.il.5-
We trust that this good feeling among
Republicans may continue. 1t is necessary
not only now, to restore the State to the
Union. but in the future, to inaugurate and
carry out such measures as may be required
to put the State on thehigh road to renewed
: prosperity and happiness. .s.
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