The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-06-08

cotton field again, as a mere field hand and
property of the owner, yet q majority pre-
Ter his natural status, as they call it, and
that his freedom be abridged to the greatest
extent answering, this end.
1t is understood that the great spokesman
OF the Conservatives within this State Gov
Graham, holds the above views, and it NAV
be called the platform of the party. On
the contrary, the Republicans having touoht
for and gained for the negro the broadest
title to all the liberty enjoyed by the former
master, rest the integrity of the Constitution
upon TINS basis; saying, all claimed by the
Constitution or nothing. For SO soon as the
freedom OF the solored race begins to be
cut down towards serfdom, so soon does il
become hybrid affair, and the beginning
ends in its total enthrallment.
Besides, though u timid race, it cannot he
forced back to its old level without a con-
test of the most destructive nature. There
fore, as conservators ofthe general peace and
well being of society, the Radical party is
determined to stand by the largest freedom
for each and all, and fight it out on this
line. 1t is legitimate. 1t is God protected.
All opposed must 60 down. ~
1t being true as said, that we must mainly
use this labor; that it must be used as free
in its utmost sense; that the General Gov
eminent is pledged to this arrangement;
that 1t is to the interest of all to have peace
and harmony, does it not become one and
all to labor to this end, by sowing no dis
sension, but work together for the common
amelioration, and aid our common country
to restore herself to more than former wealth
and uuietude Most certainly.
Hence, had / not been Union man at
first, but thorough pro-slavery one, the
change in things would have been accepted,
and all done possible for the elevation of
the colored race, being so dependent thereon
for personal comfort.
The labor of the colored man is cheap
enough, more so than formerly, and the con-
tinuance of his civil privileges will not in
crease this standard. So, by merely submit
ting quietly and willingly to this necessary
state of things, the white objector can regain
his wealth, having the conscience clear as to
right doing, and feeling that be incuss no
displeasure from any source, either from the
black man himself, or the Government, de-
claring its intention of carrying out in good
faith the high behests of national dignity
and honor. HtLi Az LaCLtl
Let US have peace then, for it is useless to
fight against destiny. The former slave
will continue free. His liberties will not be
abridged. He is entitled to all he claims
With his former toll for the whites, and his
present and future labor in the same dIrec-
ton, at cheaper rates, it is needless to incite
him or the native to resentment His lib
erty cannot be curtailed without the loss of
his labor, and we have said with the Demo-
cratic quoted, this would be fatal, as no
white labor will replace it. We are shut up
to the one conclusion of letting well enough
alone, or spelling all. -..... ..r
Contending for right and righteousness,
the Republican party will and must proceed,
| whatever obstacles are thrown in the way
from blindness and infatuation. Acting
| with good conscience towards both God
and men, no obloquv can deter it.
The madness of the hour may resort to
abominable deeds to prevent, but truth will
| prevail against error as long as the world
stands. History says many suffer whilst
this is going on, but it says, and the world
says, they suffer gloriously and their mem
DRY will outlive all of the bloody perpe-
traitors.
The XIV Amendment being by Congress
secured in more useful manner, the tide of
rapid conviction amongst the opposition is
to be expected. The government did for a
time seem little weak and backward, but
being large nation it moves slowly; but
now that the wheel is in motion, the scales
will fall from eyes very rapidly, and should
not be surprised to see Mr.. Hanes takes the
party paper at any moment so as to humble
it as peacefully as possible, and guard
against entire annihilation.