Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-10-13
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ton Correspondence of the Charleston Mercury:
"The Union, which now claims the exclusive or
ganshIP of the party. has obtained infusion of new
blood, in the person of Mr. Pryor, of the Southsidt
Na.) democrat, quite young man, but of very de-
cided ability vigorous and graceful writer. He
has taken the place of Mr.. Eames, who was import
ed by Major DonesoD, and who has followed in his
footsteps, and finally of the Office. He has gone
BACK TO Connecticut, where he belongs. Mr.. Overon,
of Va, is the other editor. He is also young man,
and man Of ability. He is living illustration of
the usual fate of editorial effort, having been the
working editor of the paper since Mr.. Riches time
others have traded his capital, and obtained the
credit which he entitled to; for he is probably
unknown TO the mass of those who have been read
ing his editorials for years. Gen. Armstrong does
not write, but retains the control and direction OF the
paper, possessing unlimited veto on the editorials
prepared. He is the sole proprietor, and must real
ize large fortune out of the fat job which Congress
has literally assigned him. The present efficiency
and conduct of the paper you and your readers can
judge for yourselves. The opposition press Is strong
Old d" Joe Gales steadily works his old organ, and
gives occasional flourish that tells. The Republic
is really very vigorous and skilful partizan Sheet
and, following in the wake of President FILLMORE
leaves no stone unturned to elect Scott The little
Telegraph plays second fiddle brskly, and speaks
sharply too So far organization is concerned, the
wings have the advantage. Added to this, the Ma
tonaI Era, which is vigorously conducted, is strong
ly an-Pierce, and gives all the aid and comfort II
can to the Wing candidate.
The President after little coyness, has given In
his adhesion warmly, and is understood to be doing
all he can. Unlike Mr.. Webster, he looks to the fu-
ture, and having squeezed the Southern orange dry
has thrown away the rnd. Henceforth he is TO be
marked among the Northern politicians Par-exceilence
This is understood and his best friends here must
admit it. He is pliabe and facile man, and his tu-
ture will prove it. Webster is still sulenly resent
full and bent playing Achilles to the last. He will
neither forget forgive, and will continue to stand
stumbling block in the way OF the party. This
has been clearly indicated by his organs and friends,
of yhono tn he a
hope, that Union organization may possibly be rails
ed strong enough TO throw the election into the House.
This is wild vision-but when the call for conven-
ton, signed by such Curtis of Boston, Cen
try of Tennessee &c.. and sustained by Stephens of
Georgia and others elsewhere, is considered, II can
not be entirely disregarded.
The more sagacious of the Southern wings who
have no hopes from the democracy, and know how
fatal the Scottishe is them home, take this
on the gus peut principle. Webster is willing to
be used this way foil and Illustrate those who have
wounded him to the quick. He looks very badly,
and seems to be breaking fast. He probably will not
inger long after his great compeers who have receLt-
iy passed away; and almost prophetic sadness
stamped upon his swarthy face. tempering its
sulen gloom. 1t is striking commentary on the end
of ambition, and the emptiness of its rewards, to mark
the last hours of these intellectual gladators. Cal
houn with his ebbing breath, sadly and sterny pro-
2hesying the failure of his great efforts to avert COM
ing evils from the land he loved Clay, in his sick
chamber, startled from the contemplation Of his ap
preaching change from time eternity by the shouts
ratfyng the nomination of the victorious cheftain,
whose last triumph him and his will;
and Webster, like a Gagged eagle, fretting
away his few remaining hours in indignant silence,
and passing down to the land of shadows with
blacker shadow on his proud soul, and store OF Bit
ter memories irradated with no rope. For we'll does
Webster know that. unlike his great compeers, he
has touched only the nations pride and its intellect
never its heart. Few, indeed, are those who will
mourn tor Daniel Webster the man, while many wept
for Calhoun and Cay-though ali must acknowledge
that mighty spirit will be eclipsed when the pass
ing bell shall toll the requiem of that unquiet heart"