Year: 1860

Editor of the Progress :-Mucn exciting mat
ter of late has been brought before the public and
the elements of confusion and disorganization
keep the great political cauldron boiling aud
seething in a furious manner, while a general
ostIing of the various ingredients seems TO threat
en- terrific overflow of the fiery mass prominent
among which is that huge black lump. slavery
the piquant sauce of Northern abolltlonlsts, and
that dwarfsh sister, I'D Talorem, the small shad
ow of which so terrfes Southern democracy as
in their frightened imagination, it lightly touches
the crispy locks of the Ethiop race and We hear
them absurdly asserting the principle to be more
tyranical than that atrocious system the 1nquisi
ton of Spain. Now think they either do not
know hat they are talking about, or they wilfully
pervert the measure, and really do believe that
some more timid, than others. / won't say foolish
are almost afraid to get married fearing they
might be made to pay tax on their wives But
enough, to the political features OF the parties
that exist in this great confederacy L know but
little very little, and am well aware that custom
would render it exceedingly reprehenslble in
woman to be found in the political arena dab
bling in the muddy pool of strife Therefore,
Mr. Editor, be not alarmed at my communication,
it shall not catch even passing hue from any of
the grand shades of political distinction.


have keen sense of propriety, and nervous
dread of censure, through a degree of inde
pendcnce and stern principle of Integrity that
would not permit me TO swerve from position if
necessary and right once to take it. l merely
speak of things they are, and as In my humble
opinion believe them deleterieus or beneficial to





no political opinion is doctrine of prescription
| should not subscribe to; she is capable of think
ing and feeling. has judgment if she cultivates
it, that will guide her dscreetly, and her interests
alike with mans affected by good or bad poll
cv; while an opinion is alike natural and right
for every one The manner of expressing or
carrying that opinion is quite different mat
ter But believe if allowed to express opin-
ion it would compare favorably in point of good
sense discretion and true patriotism with mans.
holo hot oil nlS 4
bonnets. Judging from recent developments
woman would make at least a better conservative
display and doubtless would not SO far ignore the
nationality of party as that renowned Charleston
Convention in it's famous secession, while her
good sense and honesty, to say nothing of love
of country would forbid such gross perversions
for party purposes and absurd reflections of whole
some measures through party zeal. The beantl-
full platform of the Baltimore Convention and its
unanimous choice should commend itself to all
lovers of country and enemies of black repubH-
canism. The great conservative party should
now put forth their strength in the combined
effort to save their country from threatening rum.
Remember, Mr.. Editor. speak from patriotic
sentiment alone, knowing that our only hope from
disaster, by black republican triumph, is in the
conservative men alone. While the rocks are
ahead the adroit helmsman may shun them and
save the ship, but if be sleeps at his post he his
bark drifts on until the Jagged rocks touch the
devoted hull her fate is inevitable; nothing short
of miracle save her In the present poltl-
cal state of the country all selfish considerations
should be as the dust of the balance when weigh
ed against a country's veal. The watchword
should be union-while the admirable teachings
and noble examples of the great and patriotic
ones whose sacred dust has long since mingled
with mother earth should not be forgotten or lost
sight of Though dead let them still speak and
we shall not hear from their haowed graves that
low murmur of disunion that runs through the
land. A Washington, Jackson, Clay or Web,
ster, with stentorian tones would be heard IN all
lo4S .I,nrnr rfcr-
lied them, calling upon the people to exert them
selves for the preservation of the union. How
gallantly would these powerful spirits grasp the
swaying helm and guide the ship of State to the
port of safety Why should not the patriotic sons
of these worthy sires emulate their examples,
and let party feeling like thistle down fall lightly
to the ground 1t is with grief that behold the
actions of some at this important crisis; those
who trail their sacred robes in the sinful dust of
politics and wage war, while their mission should
be peace. Pity they loose sight of Calvary, and
exchange the song of redemption for TRADE of
abuse against Southern ri ghts and institutions.
Much more, Mr. Editor would say but for tear
of gaining the epithet of female politician; this
much | will venture-I would exhort the ladies
to bestow their smiles only on those who vote the
uniou ticket and caudle their husbands measures


LILLIAN.


SALISBURY, May 81, 1860.


Editor of the Progress seldom has it been
my privilege to witness more imposing beau
tful sight than gladdened town Sat
urday the 10Th inst. To all lovers of union and
moral improvement it was peculiarly gl atifying
According to a laudable and christian movement
attended with interchangeable zeal and earnest ef-
fort on the part of generous spirits, most COM
mendable and harmonious union of feeling and
action effected between the three leading
Sunday schools of Salisbury, viz: Methodist,
Presby yterian and Lutheran. At an early hour
in the morning the united schools assembled at
the Presbyterian Church. where after suitable
preminaries, such wholesome words of
admoniton to the young folks from sage ones,
and the donning of appropriate badges, the
procession numbering two hundred and ninety
children, ladies of tract society, officers of the
schools, town officials, distinguished strangers,
parents of children and citizens generally formed
in order headed by our gallant Guards, led on by
their accomplished officers in fine martial style,
followed by the brass band discoursing exquisite
music under their inimitable leader, moved in
fine array through prnci pal streets to a ro-
mantle grove that had been selected, and most
astefully decorated by fair hands for the OCCASION
where seats sufficient for the immense crowd and
a beautifully arranged speakers stand wreathed
with flowers provided. The children open
ed the exercises by singing a Happy Greeting
to All, a sweet and most appropriate hymn which
was sung with fine effect. Then followed other
religious exercises by the Rev. Mr. Sykes, agent
for the Union Tract Society,"" and the excellent
pastor of the Methodist cOngrat1on, the Rev. Mr..
Guthrie Interesting addresses were also deiv-
cred by these gentlemen replete with counsel to
the young. and kindly warning to them, to shun
the vices SO dangerous and common to our age.
We were also favored with most touching address
from venerable ex-Gov. Steele, of New Hampshire,
who is at present the guest of our worthy and
aged townsn,an, Dr. A. Long. The honorable
gentlemen set forth in vivid contrast the improve
ments of the present age with that of his youth
and in a most impressive manner exhorted the
young. 1t was truly affecting to listen to the de-
clarations of wisdom and observations from this
aged man. who, after absence of more than
half century. returns to his native town with