Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-07

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Spouse to certain king, who inquired whether he
should 90 to war with the Romans, in the follow
ing ocular words :" Ibis, redtbis nunq~amQue pc
vi6is"-words admitting the double translation !:
You shall co. you shall return, you shall not per-
ish Or You shall 60, you shall not return, you
shall perish" The inquring king took the first
interpretation-he went he did not return, he per-
ished. Other followers of the propounders of ora
ces have in recent times renewed the experience
of this ancient king-they interpreted for them
selves-they went, and did not return, but were
sadly beaten IN the struggle.
The handwriting on the wall and the dream Of
Nebuchadnezzar were explained by the prophet;
but in these days we without prophets priests.
Experience must be instructor, and history our
! guide. l desire matter-of-fact man, whose heart
delights in an honest declaration of his opinions !;
who will leave plain men, like myself in no doubt
as to his meaning. No convention can have au-
thority to discharge candidate for the highest Of
fee in the gift of the people for such frank and
open avo Gal of his views. Timidity and reserve
presuppose state of things which must create dis
trust. No honest politician breads the disclosure
of the fixed convictions of his mind. There Is a
captivating beauty about the boldness of integrity
You see it in the fearlessness in the demeanor even
of child who has never been depraved by decep-
ton. Conscious purity of purpose desires no con-
cealment. A triumph of principle binds honest
men together; but woe to that party who are uni
ted only by the system which derives Its strength
from the desire of plumber. Should that Conven-
ton give us the MAJ. who does not require and
would scorn to have version put on his de-
| arations-one who will not hesitate to declare
that he holds the republican doctrines of Mr. JEFF
ferson, our acknowledged leader,-I say Mr. Jeffer-
son. because think it unwise to refresh ourselves
at the branch when we come at the spring.
Besides, sir, we have had mutations and interpola-
tons in the creed since his day. Although having
the highest confidence in the purity we'll the
great ability of General Jackson, never adopted
or approved of many of the doctrines OF the procla
nation. adhered to him. however, and none feel
more profound reference for his services and his
memory than myself. I would not abandon him,
as some did with whom 1 agreed about everything
but doctrines of the proclamation, and 90 over
to party with whom disagreed about everything,
and the proclamation too. Those who did so, were
placed in false position The explanations of the
Globe of that day and the conversations with Mr..
Richie in measure softened the stern ness of
the text, but it left hazy fog in the atmosphere
which caused small objects to loom in the distance.
You have experienced this sir, doubtless, when in
a morning mist a COW would seem to be as large as
an elephant. prefer a return to the clear bright
republican days of Mr.. Jefferson for whom General
Jackson cherished the most profound regard. We
must return to that simple unsophisticated republic
canism of the pure and palmy days of our country,
before the distribution of fifty millions of money!
and whole empires of land gave the means of temp
tation and corruption, and placed in the hands of
Congress the control of jobs by which opulence
may be attained in a few months or year. To
such candidate who believes in the sovereignty
of the States, care not whether he approved or
disapproved of the series of measures called the
compromise, but who is determined to execute the
laws and preserve the repose Of the country, there
will be such gathering as we have not seen for
many years.
To endeavor now to agitate the public mind on
the measures of the last session would be the ex-
IRENE of folly. The most of them are res pertecta
Califo, MIA is state. Texas has accepted the ten
millions. Utah and New Mexico are complete in
their organization as Territories, and the other
laws stand the statute-book. Who would en-
gage in the peurile as we'll as wicked purpose of
again agitating the public mind, without any pros
pect of good result And whilst do do not APP
prove of policy which would assume the necessity
of sustaining those laws of last session by buttress
of resolutions this session. and whilst do not per-
! ceve the wisdom of making the move and amend
the Constitution which recognises its imperfections
and provides the mode ofamendment, am utterly
averse to any course which would revive agitation
or revive discomfort.
Mr.. Polk, Gnterrnpting) call the gentleman
to order.
Mr.. VENABLE. Will the gentleman state his
point of order!
Mr.. Polk. My point of order is this: That
sechusetts and the State-Iights doctrines have to
do with passing resolution about public printing,
and a general charge that he is laying about so
| loose that / cannot what he is at myself.
| Laughter.
The SPEAKER. The Chair, in obedience to what
seemed to be the desire of the House, did not feel
at liberty to arrest the course of remark made by
the gentleman frem North Carolina. The Chair,
however, the point being raised, feels called upon to
say that, in his opinion the gentleman is wande-
ring from the question before the House.
/ Mr.. VENABLE I think can satisfy the Speaker
that am not wandering from the question.
The SPEAKER The Chair is very well satisfied
that the remarks of the gentleman have been ire
levant.
Mr.. JOHN w. HOWE. Will the gentleman from
North Carolina allow me to ask him a question?
Mr.. VENABLE. 1 want first to put myself right
with the speaker.
Mr.. Howe. 1 merely want to ask whether we
are to understand that you will not vote for Cass
Douglas? Laughter.
The SPEAKER. The Chair decides that the re-
marks of the gentleman from North Carolina are
not in order.
i Mr.. VENABLE And propose to show til at the
course of remark which [ was pushing
i Mr.. SwEErsER Gnterruptng) l ask for the
enforcement of the rule. The gentleman from North
Carolina being called to order, and the chair hav-
ing decided that he is out Of order, he must take
his seat, under the rule.