The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-01-27

1 The future of North Carolina iszaoao in
the hands of the Republican party. Her
interests demand the most earnest efforts
while the party has the power and while
such efforts well directed may avail. There
are noss several questions of the most mo-.
mentous importance before the General As
se,nbly. OF these the Revenue and the Edu-
cation bills are those that create the most
attention. The Revenue bin is now before the
House. It is certainly true that every pro-
vision of 1t should be carefully considered,
and the utmost prudence and financial abili-
ty be brought to its perfection. 1t is appa-
rent that, the majority at least, of the Demo-
crats-Democrats so-called-will do all
they can to embarass the question involved
in this bill and to create every possible diff
Guilty in the way of its enactment. Ofcourse
this was to be expected of men who are des-
peratc' and prepared to ruin the State in
order to destroy the Republican party.
Every form of tactics will be resorted to that
the friends OF an adequate revenue may be
embarrassed, and defeated if possible. Their
maneuvres are so very transparent that every
Republican must see them. What noao must
be done9 If there be not a bill passed that
will produce adequate revenue for all the
purposes of the State, disgrace and ruin will
follow. The enemies of Republican princi-
piles will avail themselves of this to assail
the party with the cause of this sad result.
1t seems to be the capital idea of this hetero-
geneous party to hinder valuation of pro-
perty that will produce sufficient revenue,
and have the State dishonored so that it
may become really to fall into their hands.
Republicans must become conscious of their
responsibility to the people OF the State and
fully to understand what is required of them
in this emergency. As individuals and as
a party it must be determined that the State
spoken on this point They demand that
the fair fame of North Carolina shall not be
furnished in the hands of their representa-
| tives.
1t is demanded noe that the Republicans
shall be united-that there be no dissension.
| 1t is not mere party issue. 1t is an issue
| that involves the ascendancy of the great
principles that support the liberty secured
to us by the late Revolution.
1t may seem to some men only matter
of dollars and cents. But it is really the
very question of existence for freedom and
free institutions 1t involves the whole
question of porgress and prosperity.
1t is also necessary now that the most rig
id economy be practiced in every depart
ment of the Government. Taxation is al
ways disagreeable necessity for Legislators,
and doubly so when it follows corruption
and extravaganza. After our Legislators
have used strict economy-been guarded in
the appropriation of money-they may be
hopeful.
1t is no,o necessary to meet the question
boldly and squarely, and vote revenue bill
that shall tax the people to degree that
will send the State onward prosperously in
her career, and revive dropping business.
No,o let the people also with brave hearts
meet the necessity-take up the burden
use con.,my-save money to pay all the
taxes. This is all the burden their freedom
imposes on them. This is all the price they
pay for protection in person and property
No,o is the hour and the trial-a few years
of progress and the State is safe and strong.