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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Mungen for Reputation,

In the Congress of the United States is a
member whose name is Mungen-he is a
Democrat, and an out-and.out advocate
of reputation. In his place in the House a
few days since, he made a great speech in
favor of the government declaring against
the payment of the National debt-he as.
pired to be the leader of his party, and he
no doubt reflected their sentiments, but they
had not the nerve to back him up. ..
Of Mungen, the repudiatiunist, the Toledo
Blade says, Mungen put it altogether too
strong. What might be a capital thing as an
electioneering document among the copper
heads of Bills district, was rather bad blow
on the Democratic bondholders of the east.
So far as a sensation was concerned. his
speech was success. As soon as his bomb
shell exploded. it was discovered that it was
not Gen. Grant, nor Gov. Boutwell,, nor the
Republican members of the House, that was
wounded by it. There was general rush
and scramble for the floor on the part of
Democratic members to explain, and to de-
fine positions. In fact, the Repudiator found
that 1t was not the national debt, but him
sell, which the Democracy was disposed to
repudiate. Erastus Brooks, Kerr, Randall,
Cox and Woodward, in hot haste, declared
that Mungen was not their style of perfect
Democrat. They were not that manner of
men. So much for the happy effect of the
elections for two or three years past, in
quickening and enlightening the consciences
of Democratic leaders as to the villiany of
such propositions. Verify, political defeat
is means of grace"
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Nomination of E. M. stanton,

The nomination by the President of Ed
win M. Stanton to be an Associate Justice
of the Supreme Judicial Court was confirm.
ed by the Senate, without any reference, BY
vote of forty-six to eleven. This is high
tribute to Mr.. Stanton's character, and
handsome compliment to his former services.
OF his ability and fitness for the position
there can be no doubt. The appointment
is good one. or it the New York Times
says: ut is not, however, as the partizau
or politician, but as the patriot rising above
all partisan politics, that Mr.. Stanton will
60 into history. His fame will not rest up-
on his past career as an advocate, nor even
on his future career as Judge. 1t is STAN
ton the War Sccrctary-thc Carnot of Amer
ica-perfect in courage, tirelesss in energy,
and unmoved in patriotism in the dark
hour of the country, who will be remember
ed by those that shall come after us. The
public confidence in his unfinching integ.
rity and patriotism, and in the furnace,
have induced general congratulation over
his elevation to the Supreme Bench-con-
graduation not SO much ON his account as
the country's. 5"
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
The Spanish Gunboats,

The following, which we take from the
Philadelphia Telegraph, so exactly expresses
our own feelings and views that we copy
the more readily that its terseness adds to
its force: "Senator Carpenter, of Wiscon-
sin, has introduced bill which goes stmight
to the point of the Cuba business, and which
deserves full consideration. Reciting the
fact that thirty gunboats have been built in
our shipyards for use against Cuba, colony
struggling for independence, it declares that
those gunboats should not be allowed to de.
part from our ports during the continuance
of the insurrection. In short, that the
United States, honorably observing her neu-
trail obligations to Spain, will also refuse to
help Spain to suppress revolution. From
the first we have urged that this very ground
ought to be taken by our government. If
the President feels that he has as yet no law
or authority for doing so, Congress ought to
promptly supply that authority. For what
is that position? 1t is one of real and true
neutrality-instead of the sham neutrality
which deems all rights to one party and
grants all favors to the other. If this Re-
public cannot at least be neutral, when
neighboring people arc trying to achieve
independence, and if it must perforce place
our shipyards at the disposal of every tyrant
who has an insurrection to suppress, the
sooner We get rid of some words in the De-
claration of Independence the better"
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
The English Question.

There is an evident drift in current events
towards the satisfactory adjustment of what
are known as the Alabama claims. Mr..
Summers great speech, says the Philadel-
phia Press, like the storm that shakes the
seas, has been followed by calm in which
its manly candor is no longer recollected
with anger. The London Times seizes the
occasion to declare that if Mr.. Motley pro-
poses the settlement of the Alabama claims
through negotiations at Washington instead
of London, his proposal will be accepted.
This is an suspicious tender of good will.
But other good agencies are at work. Our
Representative at London is the friend of
the Liberal Ministry, and more than one of
this Ministry is committed, if not to our
side of the case, at least to special recog-
milton of some of the principles laid down
in MIR. Summers speech. Such was Mr..
Bright's language-such the language of
his great friend, Richard Golden, before his
death. There is no Palmerston in the Brit
ish Cabinet with his eager hate of America,
and none who was deeply committed to SYM
patty with the SHAREHOLDERS rebellion. The
parties to the case on both sides of the At
lantic are friends.
Mr.. Fish, the American Secretary of State.
is careful and prudent statemen, unembar.
raised by President like Andrew johnson,
or by treaty like that of Reverdy johnson.
He opens new books under an Administra.
ton having the full and increasing conf.
dence of the American people. If the ne.
gotiations are transferred to Washington,
they will be conducted in the best temper,
and under the best circumstances. With
our country 1t is not so much question of
money as of principles, and the avowal of
these in any settlement will leave no party
dishonored. England's most trusted states
men have laid the groundwork for perpet.
ual treaty of peace. Make what Golden
declared and what Bright repeated the base
of the adjustment, and it will stand forever
as an indestructible covenant between the
Two countries
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
We have noticed for soma ,;,,

We have noticed for some time that ,,...
was very great demand for coY Da' ''lcrc
in the Southern States, and th,t .o.Oiea labor
were being Offered with other inscs apsise'
to secure the number of L.aI l''ucements,
From our own State quite numbers ~sI h0sL
gone, and from Virginia the nnmn have
been larger. "'er has
1t cannot be denied that the colOrcd MAN
greatly prefers to remain where HI, , 81. man
are, and where he was raised-tber .'
this respect very different from tho ,r, Il: Ill
"e are naturally inclined to seek new saa",
-mey love their old native place, and ,rs
content to remain, if they can. '
There must be some very pressing cou,.
therefore, to induce the great numbers ,r,'
have and are going to the cotton Stat "
the South. We do not think we err in en-,
costing one or two reasons: The first !,
they are too poor to buy land in this and
the State of Virginia. The next i thn.
Is not the same interest taken by tbe ,,rd
owners in agricultural pursuits. and ,bora :;
no employment for the colorcd men And
there is still another cause for this ovtr,
ordinary exodus; to-wit: In many ,oca,;,,cs
they are prosecuted people-they have been
made to suffer at the hands of unknown
parties, and they NEITHER feel safe in person
Tor in whatever of property they NAV ac.
Iulre-hence, they consent to change ,h,;,
wherever living prices are held IN
Is inducements. ......
Admitting, then. the fact that they lrar.
home and kindred to seek employment in
Instant State, and the oft repeated story tia,
hey are lazy, indolent class is settled
hat they are neither paupers or thieves We
ay this refutes the assertion-and prous
What we have often said, that the colorpd
population of the South are not only in
lustrious but in every way reliable as IA.
'orers, and upon these grounds we have
opposed the introduction of Chinese labor in
he South
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Virginia..

The admission of Virginia is still delayed
for what reason or RESPONSIVE do not know.
Certain it is that Virginia has generally
fulfilled all the conditions imposed upou
her, and has met every requirement Of Con.
gross She has elected Governor against
whom nothing can be said. She has rati.
fed the Fifteenth Amendment. She has
acted with spirit of moderation which we
cannot but commend. Why then is her ad-
mission to the Union SO long delayed, and
that too in the face of the Presidents advice
that she be "fully restored to her place in
the family of States"
We do not see any pretext upon which to
base this unnecessary delay. virginia has
done in good faith all that was required Of
her by Congress. Now let Congress do its
part according to its promises
We have seen it limited that the admis.
sion of Virginia is delayed because of the
action of Congress What has Georgia to
do with Virginia or Virginia with Georgia :
Allow that Georgia has broken her promises,
what ground is that for the punishment of
Virginia, who has fulfilled hers to the very
letter We insist that Virginia should be
admitted as soon as possible for it is but
right to do SO,
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Monetary Matters.

There is no subject upon which the &C
ton Of Congress is so eagerly awaited a
upon finance. The monetary condition O
the country is such that there i. an almos
universal feeling that relief must be afford
ed at the present session of Congress NJ
interest except the banking interest is salts
fed with present condition of affairs. Ever,
business interest feels the pressure and W.
demand relief from Congress.
To answer this demand several member,
of Congress have already introduced bills
bearing upon the subject, differing from
each other in many points but all agreeing
upon one point, viz: The necessity for free
banking. In this they have struck the kew
note. The country needs more enlarged
system of banking and especially is lower
rate of interest needed. This last can be
accomplished only by making money more
plentiful.
The South, especially. needs a greatly en-
larged money circulation, the present supply
being wholly inadequate to her needs
What the South wants is free banking and
less interest To obtain this latter, we are
in favor of a new loan which shall be sub
sti:uted for the old ones, the rate for which
shall be four and halt per cent. The Ma
tional banks will not like this so well, but
the people and the business men in particu-
lar will like it much better. o.
All schemes for contraction of the cur.
rency we are opposed to, for it will tend to
produce business endorsements, aud dis.
tress to the people.
We believe that some solution of the diff
Guilty will be aimed at this session, and we
only hope it may be such one as will an
swer the necessities of the people and afford
the relief desired.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Insurrectionary Movements in Russia,

The epidemic of revolution which has of
late been so prevalent throughout Western
Europe, says the New York Herald, now
threatens to invade the Russian Empire.
From the fact that the outbreak has been
plotted to transpire on February II, which
is the anniversary of the emancipation of the
serfs, it would appear that the discomfort is
general. Emancipation was naturally fol.
lowed by greater freedom of thought and
action, and the masses are concerning how to
lessen the yoke Of despotism under which
they have so long toiled. These warnings
may, perhaps, cause the Gar to study still
more intimately the wants of his people and
thereby avoid struggle. Like the Empe-
TOR of the French he might yet appease the
discomfort, and by meeting the desires of
the people he would avoid contest that
menaces to involve the land in scenes of
bioodshed and strife. The power of the
revolution caused by progress and enlight-
eminent is overwhelming, and although
armed opposition may allay its course for
brief period eventually it will surpass all
obstacles.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
1t Must Stop,

1
Inc Wilmington Journal predicts blood
she'd if the militia bill' is passed. We see
no danger of such an event, or If bleod does
ensue it will be shed by men who have no
claim upon sympathy of any law abiding
people, for it will be the blood of criminals
who defy the law and murder innocent
people. . ...... ...
We have no desire to see blootlshed. There
has been enough blood poured ON American
soil to wash away the sins of the world.
But our desire for peace is not suddenly
born. We have plead for peace for many
months We have urged the Democratic,
papers to use their influence to stop the Ku
Klux murders and outrages which have
caused a reign Of terror in many portions OF
the State. Yet no "Democraticn paper
joined us in our endeavors for peace. They
contentcd themselves with not openly favor
ing them and by preserving an entire silence
upon the matter Had the "Dcmocraticn
papers united in coudemning the Ku Klux
that organization could not have existed.
and there would be no necessity for the
militia bill. They did not, and there has
been no peace, for Republicans at least, for
many months. Murders and outrages have
become so common that we have ceased to
record them. This order of things cannot
be permitted to exist and will not.
The helpless must be protected against
the assaults of the wicked, and if blood
must flow, it bad better be the blood of MUIR
derers and assassins than of inofensive men |
whose only crime is their political belief.
We are sorry to see the Democratic" pa
pers threatening armed resistance to the
militia bill. Such threats will not avail any
more than the puny power of a new rebel
lion can resist the will of the State and Ma
tional governments. /
We favor the militia bill-not to Cypress
any citizen or any class of citizens; not for
any political advantage; not to infringe upon
the right, of any man or any set of men;
but to protect peaceful citizens against the
attacks of Williams. This numbering and
citizens-white or colored-bc- l.
cause of their political opinions must stop.
fit is stopped without using the power
granted by the new bill, so much the better
Tor all, and we earnestly hope that such may
be the case. If it does not, then it must be
topped by the strong ann of the State. ~
But one thing is fixed as irrevocably as were
he laws of the Modes and Persians-the
aurdering and outraging Of peaceful citizens
aust stop. ir i-r+H' F'
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Death Of Edwin n. s1.,,o.

Inc teiegraph announces the death of
Hon. Edwin M. Stanton. By his death
the country has lost great man. During
the war his indomitable will and unt;r;no
energy did much to gain the victory for the
Union cause. As war minister he WAS
perfect. But few days before his death
he was appointed an Associate Justice or
the Supreme Court, and was confirmed bv
the senate by vote, and in a manner
winch was high compliment to his char.
acter and services as public man. He has
not lived to enjoy the honor thus conferred
upon him, but we are sure he would have
niled 1t with honor to himself and to the
country had he live to exercise its functions.
In our next issue We shall give a more
extended account of the history of this emf.
nent man than we can to day.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29

A calm and dispassionate review of the
year now drawing to close, Discovers to
the tAcughtfnl and observing, period d
three hundred and sixty-fve days, which for
bitter denunciation and personal vitupera-
tion, is without parallel. We would turn
over leaf upon the whole, and make it a
blank in the history of our State, were it
not that the record of violent politicians
and seekers after strife ought to be kent
against them. We will not, however, re.
count all the wrongs that have been perpc.
trated, nor drag the participants from their
hiding places. If they have repented and
are ashamed, in the name of mercy we pass
them by.
But it is fact, that the English v0cabu-
larry has been taxed and new words coined,
to bring into disrepute the character of the
Republican party. Political principles have
not alone been attacked, but the private
character of the very best men have been
assaulted and maligned. Notwithstanding
this "war OF words" tile party have stood
firm, and battled manfulIy against the lin
telligence, the cunning, and the wisdom" of
the great lights of the democracy
has come forth from the fire refined, and
prepared to bear the severest tests which
may be brought against it through the
twelve months that are now spread out
before it. H -" H
The fact has been fully established, that
a Republican form of government is dear
in the affections of the people, and can and
has, wiihstood the mighty assaults of its
enemies.
Words are mere sounds-priDciples are
eternal and the principles of this day, as
understood and endorsed by the people of
the United States, will be handed down
from generation to generation, as long as
time shall last. #Hf .l.. re
This is fitting occasion to speak word
of cheer and congratulation. to our fr;ends
who have stood firm in the cause of Trutb
Equal Justice and Freedom. We have
done but simple duty-a duty we owe to
the present, and duty We owe to those
who are to come after US. Let us never
shirk this duty; but instill our princi.
pies into the minds and hearts of the youth,
and the idea put forth by the friends of an
imperial Governmcnt,t that men are incapable
SELF government, will find no advocates in
after years. ..r. I1-rr 1. .r.-'
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Our State.


i Notwithstanding the disordered state Q
society in two or three counties of our Com
monwealtl, there is steady and fixed de
termination on the part of Capitalists s ID
NORTH, to contribute to the deyeIQrr & 9
the immense resources which ~ cd i
the bowels of the soil Of Nod 4rolins
Biologists, for a term of year have reported
facts in regard to the minerals yet undevel
oped, which, in themselves, are startling
Prof Emmons, whose death North Carolinl
will ever deplore, carried his researches t.
a very considerable extent, and the gooe
resulting therefrom has been manifest, and
paved the way for other researches, which
we are pleased to say have been prosecuted
by Prof Kerr, with great diligence, and in
manner which justifes us in the assertion
that for minerals and soil, North Carolina
stands second to no State in the South. ::
Our coal fields have been ascertained to
be inexhaustible- the quality is supe-
rior. Gold is as abundant in North Caro-
lima as in California or Australia, and it is
only necessary to "dig for it" to obtain it.
Iron ore, of the very best quality, is abun.
dant in North Carolina. and in fact, not only
abundant, but the iron made therefrom has
been pronounced by competent judges as
not inferior to the very best English. And
then we have in the way of building mate
rial, granite and brown stone, and in some
of the Northwestern counties fair article
of marble. So much for our mineral re-
sources. .u.-..- las ...--i ..r .....
In soil, we have every variety, and suited
to all crops. The rich low lands of the
State cannot be excelIed in aertiliAf; and are
the best corn lands in the South Broad
assertion, we know but such is the fact,
and we take pleasure in so stating. In other
portions of the State we have the cotton
land, and Its value may be judged from its
productiveness-much of it produces 500
lbs. of lint to the acre.
Then we have the soil adapted to the
growth of tobacco, and it is fact notori-
Gus, that the tobacco raised in Person, Gran
vile and Warren commands the very best
prices in the markets of Virginia.
For fruits, Western North Carolina is
equal to any portion OF the United States.
The apple is raised to great perfection, and
is highly priced for, not only its size, but its
flavor.
We might 60 on and enumerate thou
sand other advantages enjoyed by North
But it is unnecessary. The peo-
pie of the United States, we may say, know
the value of North Carolina, and to day
from the mountain to the seashore there are
gentlemen looking out locations with view
to permanent residences. The people of the
State will give them hearty welcorne-we
need just such men-men who will spend |
heir money and their time in bringing to |
,he surface our hidden treasures-men who
will drain our rich swamps and make them
productive as gardens. We need capital in
North Carolina, and capitalists may come to
,ur State with as much security as they can
'isit the different sections of their own
country, fI-
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-29
Is69-Is7O.

We approa oh the end of the year 1869
feeling that WI have endeavored to do our
duty by the pa irons of the STANDARD, the
public in gener al and the Republican party
especially. Cas- ting our eyes backwards, we
can see many things that have been LEI
undonc and othe RS which could have ber a
better done, but taking in view the who Il,
retrospect of the lst year, we venture to ny
that affairs are in a much better state ,er
haps than we ha reason to anticip ate
though all is not 8. o. well by any meal Is as
we might wish. t. help cure the evils
which affiict the bod polite, to siren CITIZEN
the hands of our serva hts, the public officers.
to spread useful inform iation and to expose
wrongs wherever disco vered or by whom
soever perpetrated, shall be our endeavor in
the future as it has been in the past.
We feel confident that the public appre-
ciate our efforts. 1t is usel ess to refer to the
increasing circulation of this paper. Other
testimonials reach us day by day of no ordi-
nary character, while with but few Glccp-
tions and these of such q character as to
be unworthy of serious nssjce, the whole
Republican party stands at our back and
sustains us in our position. -..
Thenew year opens with a few clouds in
the horizon Among them the most threat
ening is the financial difficulties of the State.
But with prudence, honesty and nerve, this
cloud can be easily dispelled.
The outrages of lawless men IN our midst
ought to be depressed. We regard with
establishment, and even with Indignation,
the apathy exhibited by many leading men
and public journals in reference to this
question. Gentlemen, We ask you in all
sincerity, if you will not assist us in expos /.
ing these outrages, and bringing their pc T.
petrators to Justice? Can it be that there. is
one among you, who will turn aside and
leave the wounded man to the mercy efshe
elements or his mere savage fello' Is, like
the Levite did, until Samaritan sJsae and
administered relief? We are fair TO believe
that if you but knew as much as we do. that
not one of you would renal a silent but
that the year 1870 would be asaered in with
one unanimous voice of den anc,stion against
outlaws and assassins, o matter to what
party or political faitl they may be at
tached.
Wcsa that the pf st year has not been so
very prosperous, IT, at there is not left room
for complaint. But for one we enter the
new year with enewed faith and stronger
hopes than eysr. In the maintainancc of
Republican principles, we have shared
somewhat n the fruits of Republican VIC
tories. We do not fear defeat. We are
standing with our armor buckled on for the
ensuing contest if there be one approach
ing; and, if there be not, ready still to bat
| tie for the homer and prosperity of North
Carolina against whatever foes may oppose
or in whatsoever position it may please God
| to place lis