The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-09-07

IL Is EXTRAORDINARY IuaG the Two Jug
tees on the Supreme Bench, for each of
whom we entertain the highest regard)
should permit themselves for one moment
to hear an argument, based on an affidavit
of 10. Turner, to arrest the Governor of the
State 1t is extraordinary, we say, in all
Difference to their superior learning, because
it would be about as sensible for the Su-
preme Court to order the arrest of the Gov
ernor, as it would be for the Governor to
order the arrest of the Supreme Court.
This ceberus of the Kuklux and editor of
a reasonable sheet has, however, made his
point. The question has been partially en-
tertained. Tomorrow morning it will be
telegraphed all over the nation. 10. Turner
will be canonized alongside Brick Pomeroy,
and the two devils placed in frs.-class
niche in the Democratic temple. Thus the
world wags!
Wo are not complaining, but are the friend
of the Court, and are ready to defend Ii
against the unworthy attacks of the unworthy
object of present debate before its body.
But so long as he is given any importance,
and not written down, like Dogberry, as an
ass or marked like Ancient Pistol as pol
troon, lust SO long will his impudence over.
awe his own party and command at least
meritrecious respect from better informed
op1 for ora oh tribunals
However, we feel somewhat disguised with
the whole drift of affairs, and in the North
especially, in regard to these Kuklux mat
tiers. The Supreme Court has not been &C
corded Justice or even kindness at the hands
of the press here or elsewhere save with few
exceptions. Their way has been clouded
and obscure. We honor them for their firm
ness thus far, and believe that they will prr-
sue to the end the important affairs which
now demand their attention.
But still the whole burden, the forefront
and heat of this contest falls upon the Shout
ders of the Governor He will not surren-
der to any authority, save that OF God
and the Continental Congress. So long as
he is sustained by one friend, he will pursue
the contest, and in the end there is crown
of victory for him.
Regarding these matters, therefore, as
dispassionately as we can, we are forced to
conclude that only the first barriers erected
by the Kuklux have been broken down.
Their leaders continually shift the question.
They bring into play all the machinery Of
government of which they can avail them
selves for defence. In the face Of murders
proven, scourgings and outrages innumera-
BILE, they still persevere in their attempts
to preserve the inner citadel of treason
from assault and capture. God forbid
that they may ever succeed. But thus far
they have succeeded, and although we
await the final issue with confidence yet
we recognise the determination and treach-
cry of our perjured adversaries. And
that the court should turn John A. Moore
loose upon the world, and hear an argument
about the Governors arrest, is, in our opin-
ion, TO cast stigma upon the Executive,
which is as uncalled for as it was magnani-
nous to the real criminal and ungenerous
to the Chief Executive himself.
We have said these words in no spirit of
unkindness, but in that plain news -paperial
way, which gives flow with the current of
public opinion. For while we have an abid-
ing sense of faith in all the magistrates of
the Supreme Court, still we have an equally
abiding faith in other high officers of the
government. And while all may be for the
best, (for there are more ways to kill dog
than one0 yet the way which has been
adopted, Gf there be a way adoptedl is the
very one which does not meet with our ap-
proval under all the circumstances.