The weekly North-Carolina standard., 1869-04-28
The Defuupct Party. !

that defunct organization known as the
i"white mans party" and are continuing in
that form their opposition to the govern.
ment. It seems that many of the rebels Of
Virginia have no political argument left but
their white skins, which are not of their own
requirement, as we all know, but merely the
result of the accident of birth. A bad acci-
dent to them it was certainly, for many
decent cornield hand excels them in digui-
ty, truth and christianity. This defunct
party lives only in Virginia, Kentucky, Texas
and Tennessee-the four remaining unre-
constructed corporations, known as States,
in the American Union. In the other States
of the South since its Waterloo defeats, IFS
name has been changed to the Conservative.
Democratic or Ku Klux party And even
under these disguises it continually meets
the condemnation of an outraged people.
Here in North Carolina we believe, some
where about last August, this party held a
convention at Tucker Hall, in Raleigh. From
all parts of the State the delegates came
hither rejoicing in white skins and enthusi-
astic against all Other colors. They paraded
the streets of Raleigh, which were lighted
with bonfres. Hon. Mr. Graham expound,
ed the platform and laid down as its grand
plank the distinction of color-white against
black Messrs. Vance, Cowan and the lesser
Ciceros followed in the steps of Mr. Gra-
ham, Thus the white mans party entered
the memorable canvass against Grant and
Cofax.
will hereafter be in Virginia, we have heard
nothing more of the white mans party. 1t
has collapsed, and the white skins OF the
rebel leaders, which grew red with rage
have long since turned yellow with chagrin
Where is the issue of white cs. black now?
Was that fundamental principle on which
to found party Then where is the prin-
ciple gone to Trampled down and defeat
ed by its foes and deserted by its champions,
it was really no principle but merely preju-
dice unworthy of the true white men of the
South
When the 18th amendment came up for
| ratification in the General Assembly on the
| 4th, of March, what did we behold We
saw some of the delegates and participants
in the white mems Convention, held in
Raleigh in August last, openly voting against
all civil and POLITICAL distinctions on account
OF color. Even Mr.. Argo, from Orange,
abandoned the craft launched by Mr.. Gra-
ham, and Mr.. Durham objected to the
amendment mainly on the ground that it
abridged State rights. Here, then, was the
white mans party of North Carolina on the
4th of March, disorganized defeated and
| forced to confession of its defeat. And
such, too, will be the fate of the so-called
white mans party in Virginia, Kentucky,
Maryland and other unreconstructed Statal
corporations. ~
We say to the Republican party of those
States-be firm. Amidst unlimited abuse
and the most desplcable exhibitions of ma
lignity and meanness, which the enemy use,
stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of
principle against prejudice, and you will
conquer.
The ancient fogies and beardless nincom-
poops of the old Dominion, who have few
ideas above horse-race or a cock fight,
must give place to men of reason, prudence,
! energy and moderation. The radicals of
Virginia are the true Conservatives of the
peace and honor of the State. They are en-
endeavoring to raise her up to level with
her sisters, and not have her crushed
to powder by the attrition of the wheels of
the ever advancing political juggernaut.
They stand to-day where their enemies and
revilers will be found to stand tomorrow.
They carry Caesar and his fortunes their
enemies bear the barbarisms discarded by
the rest of the civilized world, and the
weight of the "lost cause" The Republicans
are for all men, for right, God and their coun-
try. The white mems party is for bleached
skin and old abuses. The latter party call
themselves Conservatives because they op-
pose reform, but they have not been able to
conserve or preserve anything so far, except
their own rebellious sentiments. They call
themselves Democrats, and forget that
Thomas Jefferson died an enemy to slavery.
They deny that they are the Ku Klux, yet
every Ku Klux is of their own household
and they all deserve a good chastisement
like old dog Tray, for being caught in bad
company.
We repeat, in North Carolina the white
mans party is dead. 1t has few sympa
thizers now. We never hear the expression
in the rebel papers which they once repeated
with such gusto, .This is white mans gov
ernment." Poor Yorick is no more with US
His spirit has transmigrated to Virginia,
and is befogging the small remnant OF
brains left to the bewidered F. F. VS.. Yet
his days on her soil are numbered. He must
soon depart-yet to what place we know not
since slavery and slavish ideas will be
abolished the whole world over.
To all young men of small means, who
are dependent upon their own exertioDs for
livelihood, we say look out for the future
and wisely secure for yourselves homestead
now while you have an opportunity. Lands
will never be cheaper in the south than they
are at this time, and it is hardly probable
they will long remain at their present prices
Therefore now IS the time to buy. Don'i
cav vou havp,t anv money Give ND that