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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
Public Sentiment.

Notwithstanding the endeavor of cers
politicians to galvanize into life the dead
sues, which once divided the Republics
and Democrats, we observe with great ssi
faction that the efforts are failures and tbp
healthy reaction is going on in public SCI
timent. The issues involved in the recO
struction policy of Congress have been Sc
tied, and although many were led astra
and the minds of the people prejudiced t
an unparalleled extent. yet We believe til.
the result oft all will be to strengthen tn
Republican party, to liberalize the vexsd
many of our lending men, and to render pr
vate citizens more tolerant towards esri
other.
We look for a change for the beta in
the near future, in the conductiun of wifi
cal campaigns, when the weapons of pens
al defamation and low abuse will be fur
aside to rust in the cutters and slums M
to be resumed by those who claim to bea
tlemen. Yet there are scars which will r
main for many long year and thos WI l.
will yet be the loudest in the coudemnstu
of the past, will he those who, having
dulged their passions and tongues to am
limited extent, must live to regret b
course and make such reparation as ri
in their power.
Public sentiment j. fast regainig
healthy tone. We are reioiced that it's
and none of our efforts shall he permitted
retard Its most rapid development. Wha
gentlemen again meet upon the arena
party strife, We trust that it will hwih
them as it was before the war, and that q
will take the place which thg
ought to have always occupied. Wh
this event is consummated, every fersfs
and unhealthy symptom will disappear aN
all the material interests of our State receir
The attention which they deserve.
The good people of North Carolina 81
ared OF the personal warfare waged intbrr
midst to the injury of their public chanc
er abroad, and we tell them that it is hssh
lime for them to take hold and sec to tthH
he fury OF partizan rage is no longer unt
trained and unlicensed. And when We S!
his We believe that all over the State, tier
zones up tonight hearty .Amen, sOktH
,e''
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
An Artfal Dodger.

jarvis lodged With regret we announce
the fact, yet it is only too true. Jarvis
lodged. Twas yesterday. The House was
determining the important question as to
the length of time of the proposed recess
Eyervbodv wanted m oo..'.ha n.,......-:
J N - '"''. .' oe' l'''a
more IMAM an. All the Democrats, except
ing Mr.. WEIGH, We believe, voted for the re-
cess Rut Mr., Jarv;s ,,h;i. h. ,..1.s
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
southerp Prosperity.

At the conclusion of the war, our people
were found destitute of money, destitute Of
food, in ebt and mentally as well as physi-
cally embarrassed. 1t required no little en-
ergy to brook the new order Of things sue
cessfully to get food for man, was indeed
the most perplexing problem to solve, yet,
the necessities of a very large portion Of the
people, both white and colored, were sup
piled for months by the government, and
many in this way were otonly kept from
hunger, but actual starvation. During this
time, our heretofore wealthy men, whose
credit had been undoubted before the war,
and whose debts were being crowded upon
them, were compelled to yield to the pressure
and go into bankruptcy. This operated dis
astrously to the whole-for one bankrupt
involved others, until thousands who scorned
the reputation of their debts, were dragged
into the whirlpool, and went under. ID
Sad, indeed. has been the financial histo-
ry of the South, and sad the personal sacri-
fees of our people. 1t seemed hard to wade
through the troubles, and t. keep even the
necessaries of life; but it has been done,
and to-day the people Of the South, and
particularly the people of North Carolina.
are regainins a position of comparative
plenty and independence, and with the ex
pcrience of the four years of reverses, have
learned a lesson of wisdom which will even
tually place them in the front ranks as
people tree from debt, and prudent in the
management of their financial affairs 1
We predict that there have been but few
debts of any magnitude contracted by North
Carolinians. Nor will there be in the fu-
ture. They have learned to live within |
their means-to do without that which
they are unable to pay for, and hence We
say, they have learned wisdom. aug n
Taking this view of the condition of our
people, any financial crash which may oc-
cur at the North will not materially affect
them. 1t may be that tightness of the
money market will have a blighting effect
On the price of cotton-should this occur
:hen our people will be able to weather
he Storm" for the reason that they owe
nothing, and will he able to live on the
PRODUCTS of their farms and local trade
We think in all candor that our people
AVE great cause of gratitude for being de-
ivered thus early from such forlorn con-
lition. That they have been eminently
uccessful is the greatest compliment to
heir indomitable courage and perseverance
nd now that the year is fast drawing to a
lose they find themselves provided with
omes, their granaries well stored, and
eace and happiness around their hearths
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
Political Quackery.

When the light of reason shall have
opened the eyes of the Democratic Iarty,
and they are brought to "see themselves as
others see Them" when they have become
convinced that their opposition to Republic
can principles is opposition to the plainest
teachings of common sense. and when, too
they are prevailed upon to accept the forms
of government which have become estab-
lished and irrevocable in the United States,
then may we look for season of quiet. a
millennium in the secular affairs of man.
1t is one Of the privileges guaranteed by
the Constitution for men to think an to
speak, in regard to the policy of the coun-
try, with freedom; and SO varied is public
sentiment that it would be but little short
OF madness to hope that all men, though
created equal, can be educated to think
alike on all subjects, either of religious or
political nature. Indeed, it would be unfair
to hope for such unity; an honest divis-
ion of sentiment is desirable, and may be
considered one of the safety valves through
which egotism, and thousand isms are al
lowed TO escape and thus keep the country
ventilated.
G'd and nature has SO economical that.
from the great mass of mankind, there are
sufficient number of well-balanced minds
to keep the affairs of the nation in the chan
mel OF prosperity, and harmless from the as.
stuiis of the visionary and the fanatic.
Every day develops the fact that in poll
lies there is an abundance Of deformity.
which. we presume, is attributable to fear
III lack of brains-or, it may be, too much.
SO long then. as the moderate, and the
patriotic control, but little danger need be
pprehcnded from the Quixotic Tits of these
political lunatics. Bomhast and fustian.
Ike glass of sparkling soda, pass rapidl,
way, and becomes fiat and stale; and leave
he body with the life extinct. A striking
Illustration of this may be seen in the man
er and matter of the champions of Inves-
esgati'n." Foaming and running over yes
they are as tame and as
emile as pet lambs, and as sheepish. |
If this is not political madness if it falls
hort of the exploits of the valiant King of
renee, in his march sup the hill and down
GAM we confess our incapacity to pro-
uce parallel.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
irhe Weapon Of RidicuIss

4 We have often referred to the, fact thaf
.Dsmocraticn papers seize every e2poltuqs
ity to spoke fhn. Il what they W please
to callthe ignorance of the snigg Eyes
piecs Of nanusefipts that emanates III
the pen Of an untutored colored man, and
falls into the hands of these grinders, is
paraded through their columns, uerbdtina ct
literatim, and held up to ridicule. The last
instance, OF, this kind, is the reported, speech
of a coIored man in Salisbury. The ssnti-
ments were written by this coIored man,
they are pronounced good advice" BY the
Democratic papers, but they take particu
lar pains to print the bad English, and all
for a purpose Ifapproved by them, why
did they not correct the verbage, and let it ap
pear as they do al the bad English and
worse grammar prepared for their papers
by men whose opportunities demand better
scholarship? These editors would not dare
print the manuscript Of their, white contribu-
tors-very many of ithem-as it comes from
the pen of the authors. No. they re-wrte
L..l.,s;t ,,,-,.
" - ~ Ia. s:l..u: In, 80 =, ff 80 = =
- :,
g .oa., 'ne unsu.o.eu '""'Hu liaa - p',ao
ea Deiofe s'e puohc 70 WIN s'ni'e Anu !"
oa'ns . .h '''''ule .ne a.ans'e su'no''
made for the short period IN which he has
-. - 4. ., ,,l,.o.ts<,.f. Ia =.
been permitted 70 scquire an ee'uca'lon' nels
put Ior'n as an 'gn' 'i'1l IN Inc same
orea'n' - inyi.eo 70 enuoiSe neh'''.aio
p'incip,es anu uoe'i,neS ~ nls 'sse
.ne Parior u"ofS o' the iA" val parry
~ are thrown "ioe open' anu WIN Tue
cunning "i the spioer' 'hese newly made
voters are invited 70 enter. Inc palace OF
Democracy may be beautiful 70 look upon
but to enter Its portals, IS political death To
the cOlOreQ mdn-GnG QUE IeN CnLeT! LII
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

| Nail Facilities for North Carolina.
we have received letter from Hon, John
= Deweese, in which he says:
Il have just seen the End Assistant Post.
- &C = 80 -
he opened, BY . petition Of the citizens. Sent
on 70 me, with the name of some one, who
will take the Office of postmaster either
male or female; who can take the oath of
Office. Now if they will d. this, no more
complaint can be made THIS only applies
to the old routes Let the people know this"
ms is good news. Let the members of
the Legislature inform their constituents of
TINS fact, and have the petitions sent on to
washington at once There is hardly any.
thing which will do more to advance the in
'erests OF our State than good mail facilities.
The newspapers, too, are greatly interest. |
Ell IN this matter, as their circulation would |
oe greatly increased by the extension iof the
mail routes. ~ s.5..t a..t,.
Now is the time to do good work. and
we hope that every paper in the State will
90 all in its power to secure to North Caro-
una tne many advantages, which, better
postal arrangements would certainly rive !.
Let US get bsck all the old routes, and then
90 for new ones.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
The Alcorn Victory in Mississ,ppi.

If Mississippi has covered herself with
glory in the election Of General Alcorn over
Dent, that State is not more rejoiced at the
result than the whole Republican party of
the nation. 1t was hardly expected, hence
the manifestations Of satisfaction which is
exhibited in every section of the country.
We, too, rejoice with our Republican
friends, and tell them that this unexpected
result is one ofthe many victories which We
are to win if we are true to our principles,
true to our country, and true to our organi-
cation. 51 -7e rfs
We have an inscriptions foe to contend
with-vigilance, therefore, is the more nee
essary. We have in our keeping ami under
our protection those great principles which
constitute the safe guard and the foundation
of government that offers freedom and an
asylum to the oppressed of every cline.
Therefore, we should nerve ourselves, to the
contest like men determined to prove true
to our sacred trust
The Illinois State Journal, in Announcing
the electiun OF Gen. Alcorn, SAYS: "Missis-
sippi has surpassed our expectations. The
people have shown their good sense by re-
pudiating the insufferable and egotistical
Dent, and electing General Alcom, an out.
and out Republican, Governor, by majority
which is reported'a at 10000, but which will
probably be increased by further returns.
The California ex-Justice of the Peace will
now be permitted to take his 'carpet-bag"
and retire from the State, if, indeed, he has
heen there since his late hasty departure.
His defeat, it is hoped, will assist him to
form a more just appreciation of his true
Importance than he has had since, in the
nope oil capturing the colored vote and Sc
'uring the influence of the President. he be-
anne the choice of the Mississippi rebels for
Governor.
This result in State which was the home
It jeff Davis before the war, and was per.
APPS, more deeply imbued with the spirit of
ecession than any other State IN the Union
kept South Carolina, is most gratifying,
nd is significant indication of the revelu-
ION which is being wroughtin public senti-
lent at the South. Governor Alcorn is a |
ian of superior abilities, intimately identi-
ed' by lifelong residence in the South, with |
ne Southern people, and has been one of
r. q 4
he few Southern men who pursued pat
otto and magnanimous course from the
oment he became convinced that rebellion
as fraught with the destruction of The best
terests of the people. He was a jealous
ivocate of the election of General Grant in r.
'6S, and has been in sympathy with the
epublican party ever since the close of the
ar. zoe Pr .''l PCS 'ii ff sssEE
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
Affairs in Cuba from Spanish Point of

| - -~ AsSAAs - SPahASA O1ut Vi
~ 4N View.
The captured Spanish letters which were
published in part in the Herald yesterday,
says the New York Herald, ought tn con-
vince the most obtuse-minded advocates of
the despotic government of Spain over Gu
ba that the Spaniards have little hope OF
suijugating the Cubans. Mendacious re-
ports and arguments We have been receiving
all along through Havana and the news.
papers under Spanish influence of the sue
cesses OF the Spaniards and'thc prospect of
suppressing the instruction are all explnded
by the testimony of the Spaniards them
selves There is no doubt about the autLen-
/ ITCHY of, the letters referred to, and. of
course, they were written without the least
idea that they would fall into the hands of
the Cubans and be published in the United
States. Well, these Spaniards conclude
that the pacifcation of the "Gem of the An
titles, by the power of their government,
lis about as dificult'toi accomplish as the
.squaring of the circle or perpetual motion
that they ARE making no Roadway, not
withstanding all the Growing Of the (Span
isi) newspapers; that they "are worse off |
every day." that nearly "the whole country |
is in possession of the rebels" that zone |
SpaniartD cannot 60 half a league out of |
town without surely losing his skin !" that
"all the creoles who are insurrsetos in the
towns have become volunteers, so that we
(the Spanish soldiers have our enemies
armed among ourselves, which seems very
0ui1etic on the part of our government :"
that island (Cuba) is a tomb for Spau.
ards )" and 50 on all through these signif-
can't and confidential communications of
spanish officers and soldiers to their friends.
BUT horrors OF the war and brutality of the
'Paniards to the Cubsns are depicted in
tiii more forcible language One Span
ard has frankness and heart enough to de
Hare that "such acts are committed that bur
little IS wanted to make us ashamed of
aging tEat we are Spaniards." Will not
ne administration at Washington and Con-
.ress take notice of these facts9 Is it not
,me that this country should put stop to
nc atrocious war Spain is carrying on
gainst the Cubansa Will not our govern
aent understand now that the Cuban war
Dr. Independence is grand movements
ational movement-and that Spain can
ave no hope Of suppressing it, even with
ne utter desolatinn Of the island? There
re facts enough to show this if the govern
lent would only pay attention to thsmEather
nan the mendacious statements of Spanish
metals and the Spanish press.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

{ The New York Republic, an evening DEM
ocratic paper, has collapsed a fue and an.
nounces its own decease The primary
cause of its demise is that it was not the
organ OF any Democratic ring. With an
amount OF recklessness hitherto unparalleled
in New York Democratic paper it tried to
De honest The result, as might have fheen
expected, was that the Democracy viewed
1t with suspicion and wouldn't support it,
Other Democratic papers take warning.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

Inc latest advices from Mississippi show
that twenty six counties give Alc.rn SO ,66s
majority, and the gain on the vote of last
year IN the same coInties is 27.095. The
legislature is Republican, and the Republi
can candidates are elected to Congress.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

1 I. Asvssasation 80 On.
81 ePpn tne people OF North Caro-
va so tne manner IN whlch the Dema-
pe.s OF the House are backing
~ : 'ne 'Asestigataon wnlcn Jew days
.u''y demanded. Snen they
~"' 'N". 1 '"ey did NOT Know q
ING 'o''ou ~ Ans 'iaud' They did nor
.'0u D'"v'0 .Aas -. .s wrong haa been
uole "ss '"e eeano because they
snousn' - "o"'. We ''''''' Wy the hepubli
esAs' anu s."' '"e D'"A''S.S could make
party ssessss sss :. ~ ss,uSa'.
rney 49, ssp
go. 3, ~ spt9o' u ,saua
..-.s.s.s -, -. =. .. len wv YIN
.."n...,,;o... s.uo-a"':-'..: ~
no.s Of ;nnocence. vranted ~. ;nv.0,;,,o.;an
M, pou ~ I,hnston wbo he. .,,r.,,a 80
y;t,, N. n.,,.c,ata no,v;,h.,..d;.~ ~.
Inc was elected Nv the Renubl;c.n. 81 L.
ston county wanted a COMMITTEES Of N.
whole The Democrats seconded him Th.
Renuhlicsns with comn,s;sono. ,,h;..
we cannot but condemn, granted the favor
Mr.. Pou, from the zeal be had shown for in
vcstigation, being supposed to know what
he wanted, was appointed chairman and the
investigators had things all thsir own way
Ana mark what follows. s.,,s
Not charge has been made, not a wrong
action done 6y Republiean has been found
Messrs. Durham. Jarvis. Malone. .Welcb
Pou & Co. have been unable not only ia
prove the existence of any fraud, but to
show that they had any grounds for demand
ing an Investigation. They anneared q,
ridiculous that even their own Marty woo
ashamed of them. They knew this and hr
their actions confessed that their des;r. e.,
an investigation was a sbam ond ~.
trick. Every Democrat ercen. Me,.r. NJ:
lone and Areo has backed ont from the in
yestieation. and the ,,6oz. of tbeu ,ow do
clare that thew never wanted .nv com
m;ttee and that IL w.s p.,,,h,;o.
menti!! 49, ~,
% Even that champion smellist. Durham
denies that he wanted an investigation
Even that pure nd anoelic statesm.n
Jarvis don't want anv Investigation and oovs
the Committee business is a Renublican
t.F
Even the noble ,ook;n, Malone uho 49,.
while was so fierce for dev.,onmants 4.
cIares that he never wanted commit,se of
the Whole even tbouob h, d;a ro,, g. AZ,
Was there ever srcb . n.,,,h,o -.
kahle cowerd,v s,..L;rI -. -
What bas cansed tb;. ar ,don r..o,,,.;o
in the feelinos Of the Democrats VIII
have thew an Suddenly abandoned an ;nv..
:ipation which has already cos, tho t.x hur
,enad neon,e of North c.-o,;n. =, ,,.,.
100 0ooa Have thew fund ont that ,b;..
ia ,;kelv 70 resr,, ,,Lo .h.,
f Last v;n,er and ,h.t D.,,o..t 81,
o fo,nd IN be rho or,, ,u;,,n r.r.,,.o =.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15
The Great Question of theDav.

The caution with which the President in
MS message approaches and treats the Cuban
question, is no evidence that the Chief of
our Nation is not in fact friendly to the
struggling Island; on the contrary. we can
see much to admire in the general tone,
and the frank manner with which he dis
misses the subject, and very much to en-
courage every friend of the Cubans in the
hope that eventually recognition viii. be
awarded her.
Setting it down, then, as fixed fact, that
IN due time our government will act with
direct reference to this matter. we look be-
yond that action to other and more impor
taut negotiations to take place between the
United States and the Republic of Cuba.
we mean, we expect to see Cuba become a
part OF this Union, and this too without
resort to rms-but acquired peacefully and
on such terms as will add to our impor.
lance in financial and commercial point
of view. r
Nor do we consider that our hopes are
premature-they are only the expression, as
well as the matured expectation of our whole
country, after full canvass, by the public
mind OF the many varied advantages to
,nure- to us as a power.
Laying aside reasons for its acquisitions
which perhaps it were better not yet to dis
'uss' the important item of rerenue alone
which, would accrue to our Treasury from |
as state OF the Union, makes it an oh |
'ct worthy of our serious consideration. 1
nd we shall not be surprised if this does |
Of yejRh haayiIyin the .bslancs in favor
airy move on the part of Congress, to bring I
Tuba under the protection of mr. A. I'd : |
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

As it anticipating our wish the Sentinel
did sing and republish its old editorial
again. As soon as Turner returned we knew
it would appear because that is the only one
he can write. It's an economical editorial
too, for the foreman of bis office keen. it as
I" standing matter" which serves the cost of
setting type. Not having read it for a week
or two, we hope it will be printed at least
two or three times next week, that we NAV
admire its brilliancy OF style, elegance of
composition, and courteous tone. Do it
some more, joe .,4~st
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

Mexico City, with a population of 16O..
UoC, hasn't a single man to bore people to get
their lives insured. -Erehange. : 9
of course there isn't A mans life isn't
worth insuring. Besides they don't want
10 De lnsured-they want to die and get out
OF the country as soon as possible.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

The editor of the STANDARD returns
thanks to Messrs. Fuller & Wilkerson.t of
Leasburg, for sending him a large bag of
the'inest smoking tobacco imaginable, and
large lot of splendid chewing tobacco. If
the lot sent us is fair specimen we can say
that Messrs. Fuller & Wilkerson cannot be
surpassed in the excellence of their tobacco.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-15

As our friend Grady of the Post is so fond
OF assalllns US with quotations from foreign
languages, we have compiled the following
beautiful Sentiment for his especial edifica-
ton, to which we request an early answer
Dl Dist elm spraehenliebender schurke,
Qul lamais wyatt Babylon, 80 IL
AGer wenn do welst dit laese
It's big pig, little pig, root hog or die.