The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-07-08

SO now. We nave suffered until we are eXndus-
ted We must recuperate or die. Passion must
subside prejudices must yield; reason must re-
sumo her sway. The Government which is this
day inauguratcd must have your support. The
alternative to all this is so apparent that even
the blind may knowit; another attempt at rev.
Olution; other floods of blood; other fields
of carnage And yet not like any other the
world has ever seen. Head US, our countrymen,
heed us We have not deceived You before
We earnestly warn you now. Give rs your con.
fidence and aid. Come up to the support OF the
Government which you have entrusted to our
your shield and buckler. II 1t be weak,
strengthen 1t. II it be wrong, change It. But
let it be still the object OF your care and devo-
tion. Let it be your Government, and make II
what it Inns been denied to be--thc best govern
ment in the world. Honor this day-the day OF
Liberty. Be proud of that Flag-love it-call
1t your fag-Nalk under it-gather its folds
about you-make it larger-spread IL out. Add
other stars In the face of any enemy raise It
high. Advance it, support it by your united
powers, and make the world respect 1t as much
as you love it.
On the part of the Judiciary, we offer to the
coordinate departments friendly hand, and to
the people we pledge firm adherence to the
Constitution and laws of the State and Of the
United States.
After Judge Reade had concluded. the ex-
ercises were postponed until six o'clock.
The exercises at o'clock were resumed by
Lieut.. Gov. Caldwell, on the part of the
Legislative department as follows:
FRIENDS, FELLow-CIT1zENs, NORTH CARROLL
MANS, AMERICANS :-You have, to-day, been
edited, instructed and delighted by eloquent
addresses from the Executive and Judicial De-
partment of North-Carolina. The hearts of all
true patriots have been cheered up and made
to rejoice with "jOy unspeakable" by the
ttterances which have iaE Zen from the lips of the
distinguished representatives of those co-ordi-
nate branches Of our State Government 1t Is
deemed meet and proper that the Legislative
Department shall not be silent on this interest
ing occasion. Desiring, my friends, not to mar
the harmony and beauty of what has been said
with so much fitness, by the eloquent gentle
men who have proceeded me, shall content
myself BY simply notifying this vast concourse
ment of North. Carolina is in full accord with
the other branches of the State Government
| that it approves and endorses every word uttered
| and every sentiment conceived in behalf of the
Constitution and laws of our common country
and feel fully warranted in declaring that the
General Assembly of NorthC Cardinals filled with
the enthusiasm and spirit which pervades this
happy and well pleased people.
What, my friends, produces this glow OF eX-
citement-this glorious political revival in our
midst? What has caused this large concourse
of people, OF freemen. to come together with
| such happy faces and such joyous smiles Oh
my countrymen! it is not alone to celebrate
this the National day of American Indepen-
dcnce-but it is also because this glorious
" Fourth of July" witnesses the resurrection OF
our good sold North-State" from the political
tomb 20 which she consigned herself seven long
| years agO-it is because we can again claim the
protection of the unsullied flag which now floats
| above us-because we can walk in the light OF
the undmmed stars which illuminate the high.
| fha hx,oxr f,f md
Oh happy day fortunate peope!! Let US all
rejoice that the prodigal has been received, for
given and welcomed into the old family mansion
that the fattcd calf has been killed and all are
invited to the feast and that there is great re-
joicing around the domestic boards This is no
private entertainment; it Is spread for all who
| may feel inclined to come and partake with US.
| And now, my friends, while we are thus in the
midst of the Loved spots of earth, knowing
that we can claim our inheritance, let us thank
God and be gad-and swear by all the memory
of our sires and by the love we bear for our
SONS, that from this day henceforward and for
ever we will stand by, defend, and, if necessary
die for this, the best Government, which has
ever been vOuchsafed to any people on the face
of the Globe. s.. ~
Then followed the reading of the Declare
ton of Independence by Major Martin and
the reading of the Mecklenburg Resolutions
by Rev. Mr.. Brodie.
After the conclusion Of these readings, Mr..
VIM. M. Coleman was introduced as orator
or rDe day and pronounced the following
Grafton - -------------------S
FRIENDS AND FELLowCIrIzENs:-The his
tory of the human race is the record of O contest
between civilization and despotism. The over
throw of empires and the succession of dynas-
ties are merely episodes in the great drama. We
pass over these with sense of WEAKNESS and
hasten to fix our attention upon those epochs
which are marked BY some new advance of our
race. The annals Of the powerful nations of an
tiquity tell Us of war and conquest which have
resulted in little else than temporary change
OF masters for the people. If aught else was
effected, it has long since been merged in the
great tide OF events, and we find no trace of its
existence to-day.
Different from this has been the history of the
new Evangel which was announced to the sheI-
herds around Bethlehem, proclaiming "Glory
to God in the highest, on earth peace and good
will toward man." The fire which was kindled
there has been burning with a steadily increas-
ing lustrc, and the priests of heathenism are
still retiring before its light as its rays continue
to penetrate within their dark abOdes. This
was the Gospel which laid its hands on the foun-
dations of society; and for the first time declared
the inherent dignity OF human nature and the
equal value OF every human soul. It is in ira
cling this progress of the race that history has
an interest TOR US. 1t is in watching this cease
less struggle OF human nature TO free itself from
the restraint OF unjust laws, and to arrive at it's
Legitimate development, that the lessons of the
past may be turned into profit for the future.
Preeminent among the triumphs of humanity
is the Declaration of Independence which was
sent out to the world ninety-two years ago, and
the anniversary of which event we celebrate to
day. This declaration was protest against
European ideas II was q declaration of war
| W an ioti poff
publican doctrine of an equality OF rights in the
| broadcast possible language
England had declared that all men were not Gre
ated equal, but that some were born to COM
mand and Others were born to obey. ''All men
are created equal and endowed with certain
inalienable rights" shouted back Republican
America across tue sea, and then commenced to
write out the history of the new born nation on
the soil of Bunker Hill. The Fathers built better
than they knew. They laid the foundation broad
and deep From Bunker Hill to Appomattox
Court House, from the first blow for liberty
to the last expiring struggle for slavery, the
work has not been suspended, and now it is de-
vOlved upon US to crown and complete the ell
flee. Ours is the task to place the last stone
in the building and to unfuri the flag from the
may to-day inscribe the motto, "The CoHstitu-
ton of North Carolina, securing equal rights to
all her citizens.
The reconstruction acts Of Congress are the
natural fruits and consequences of the Declare
ton of 1776. The principles incorporated in
that instrument have only been waiting fitting
occasion.tO spring from state OF abeynnce into
active operation. These principles constitute
the ground work of our theory of government
They are the foundations of civil and religious
liberty. To organize these principles into law
and to give them practical force and effect should
be the object and aim of every patriot; to at
tempt to undermine these principles or to lessen
the effect of their moral force will be the work
of an enemy both to his government and to his