North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-25
THOMAS RUFFIN.

Tie Democratic Candidate for Congress, mas greaI-
ly excited the curiosity 81 f SOM others. TSe North
State Whi0 has serious objections to Mr.. Rnhn,
bacapse he tros born and raised sone,ohre near s
| T:r.,;,,;n Ene in franklin County," Now when we
III ,ha WING that this is the fact, and INSTRUCT
him correctly on the subject, we hope this objection
viii be removed, and that he will do COL kuhn inc
s;mnIe Justice TO correct this error.
Col Ruffn was born in Greene County, and ms
fa,ber sill owns a large plantation there, on which
he works some 40 or SO negroes. lie also owns an.
ennnaso tI,at this same Thomas Rutfin had about as
much interest, and much right to speak, and TO De
heard and to be elected In this District as 'ns
editor of the North State Wing. Again, as we sa'o
in onr last Thomas Rufin is none of your drawing
room silken glove dandies that depend on their pat,
rfmony for living. When he got license TO plead
door but put out as hardy Independent man to the
distant wilds OF the far West depending on MS
talents and industry alone for support: MISSOURI
was the place of his destination. He arrived there
stranger. But his unassuming manners, his rare men,
I tai endowmcnts, added TO his popular address, ana
his high attanments in his profession did not allow
him to remain a stranger long. He made fflends.
They gathered round him and Tom Rufin was soon
at home though far distant fran his native State ard
PAT ernai roof He became the peoples favorte, and
elected to the responsible office of Circuit Attor
ney by the pc0p, most vigorous and influential
oppostion With what credit and distinction he
discharged the duties of that Office our readers VIII
best learn from the joined letter. addressed TO Col
Run, by Judge F. p. Bright, on the eve Of his de-
parture from Missouri:
1" Col. THos. RuFFIN:
| Tear Sir II presume The time has nearly arrived
when you will leave for Texas, for the purpose OF
practising law and enjoying the benefits of more
Southern climate. l believe l speak, perhaps the
entire sentiments of my judicial Circuit in which you
have constantly practised since you have lived in this
State, when say that your removal 10 generally and
very much regretted.
During the last four years in which you have set
ed as Circuit Attorney of this Circuit, you have per-
formed the duties of that Office strictly and efficient
y and during your residence here have justly acq
red the character of gentleman of high sense OF
honor, Of strict morality and integrity, well as that
of an excellent lawyer; consequently we regret your
removal. But, by going TO Texas you do not cease
10 be a member OF our common country, the useful
ness of whose prominent members is or less felt
throughout all Its parts.
May prosperity attend you.
With high esteem,
Your friend,
(Siqned1 f. P. BRIGHT.
\ perusa of the preceding letter may have a ten
dency to inform the North STATE Wing who Thomas
Rufin is. 1t will also show our readers that MIR.
Ru1in is man of capacity, honor, and morality
blending in his life and manners all the qualifications
and accomplishments essential 10 the true gentleman
He went to Missouri in pursuit of health and in
: quest of employment, where the innate qualities Of
his heart, and the acquired treasures of his mind
gained for him the confidence and esteem Of that dis
TINT people. He became their Circuit Attorney as
stated above. And when the bleeding honor of ouI
country invoked he of the patriot in its defence,
, Thomas Rufin among the fist 10 unsheath his
: sword. The noble brave Missourans elected him as
their Colonel TO lead them TO the aid of their dying
countrymen and the defence of their country
honor These were the days when North Carolina
Federalists opposing the War and its Warriors,
, and giving 50 aid and comfort " to the enemy-when
the editors of the North State Wing and Newber-
> MAN slipping their coffee by warm fire. de-
nouncing the administration of the lamenIed Polk.
and doing all in their power TO cover with defeat their
country's soldiers. 1t charged against Col. Rufn
that he is stranger in the District and unknown To
this will reply when it becomes crime for
after few absence 10 return to his native Dis
trct, and almost to his native town, to take up his
residence that at the close cf life he may be buried
in the grave of his fathers and his dust he allowed
10 minge with theirs. Till then will forbear 10
waste words in replying TO such silly nonsense, be-
ing we'll assured, that the good people of this Dis
trct will duly appreciate the object kept in view by
those who write it.
There is another grief which we would fam re-
move from the mind of federal Contemporaries.
They say Thos. Ruffn is but % years old and is
therefore too young be elected. On this point
would gladly refer them to the decision of the fairer
portion of The District under the that they
would pronounce him old enough. We do not wish
to inure Toms prospect with the ladies, but We
pledge word that he is approaching 81, and the
ladies we would say, he is quite young of his age.
So we regard him quite young enough 10 marry, and
also old enough TO go to Congress. Amen.
P. s. We must ask pardon of Mr.. Rufin for
having introduced Judge Brght's letter, and as
sure the public We have done it without his knowl-
! edge consent. Golds6orough Pat. and Repub.