Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-07
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.

Born of humble parents, he was at an early age
bound apprentice cabinet-maker. But indu ging
the aspirations of great soul, he spurned the low
circumstances by which he surrounded, and fix
ing his eye upon the brightest honors of life, noby
achieved them.
Let the duh clown be newer of wood and drawer
of water for other men, but easy would ii be 10
extinguish the light Of the bride the winds,
as check the strong determined man of genius in
his upward course. If there be one thing on earth
that gIatifes an American heart, it is the child
OF poverty, disdaning adversely, with strong
and heart, manfully, successfully struggle for
the heights of fame. There is moral sublimity in
this, that affects the mind more Than the most mpos
ing work of nature. Such has been the career of
Judge Douglas.
A poor boy, at eighteen, he emigraed from Yer
mont Illinois, where he commenced the practice
of law. At iwenty-six he was made Judge Of the
Supreme Court Of the Stale. Within comparatively
short time he was elected the lower house of Con-
gress, subsequently, elevated to the Senate, and now
just in the meridian Of life, he stands prominent for
nomination for the highest office in the Republic
Where is there another whose rise has been rapid
and Brilliant How striking y, too, does this illus
tra:e the workings of our institutions! He is not the
recipient of Court favor, the titled son of nobility
who succeeded Office 10 inheritance, but the
strong man that has won his way 10 honorable posi-
ton, by the force of his own powers Where is the
father in the broad extent Of country who would
look up to him with proud satisfaction, and point
him out to his children example of what can be
done by talent and energy! And what model can
Judge Douglas career has been one of substantial
merit, as well as exceeding brancy. 1t is glass
house that he has built to himself, but structure of
polished and massive marble, that will last longer
than a day. Since he first entered Congress, his
course has been that Of honest arsighted States
man. Rising superior to sectional influences and do
mestic factions, he has taken liberal view of the in
of the entire country The chart OF his Poiiti-
cal life has been the Constitution. AS a statesman
he has never recognized any higher law than is
there laid down. Upon its strict observance he has
ever believed depended deliverance from existing ills
and protection against their recurrence:
Especially has his wisdom and hdelIty to the COM
| promises of the Constitution, been manifest on the
slavery question. For many years his position on
that exciting subject has been most decided He did
not wait for the storm to gather and discharge Its
fury before he awoke sense of danger. But when
the cloud first made its appearance he foresaw and
predicted the consequences And very different would
have been the position of the South had his warnings
been needed. Far different emotions would have
filled every Southeners heart, at the mention of the
| Union, than il now awakens. N sense OF violated
contracts would have embittered our feelings for the
encroachments of the past were forgotten No dis
trust of the future would have disturbed our quIeude
| for we had confidence in existing compromises. Blu,
while at times may be disposed to indulge unknd
thoughts and feelings towards our nothern brethren
let US forget those of this number who have stood
| mn and in our cause done battle. Aye! even after
! manv in our own ranks had proven tratorous Let
the nncompromising foe be detesed, and the traitor
branded with infamy, but to him who gaantly srug-
giles in Defence lei Inc l3heSI heeu OF praise De
| awarded.
AT present, Judge Douglas stands prominent among
the aspirants to the Presidency. If he be nominated
by the Democratic party, we believe that he will be
elected by majority wholly Unprecedented We
look upon him as possessing, in an eminent degree,
those elements of character that win upon public ia
vor. He is yet young and with temperament ar
dent chivarous, and energetic, possesses strong
mon sense, which every obstacle must yield. He
sprung from the masses and his heart throbs in sym
pa,hy with every pulsaton of thcrs and should the
proclamation 90 forth, that he is the choice of the
! democratic National Convention but sentiment
will pervade the hosts of Democracy, and that will
be approval.
/ Should Gen. Scott be the Wing nominee, (Which
we look upon foregone concluson,) the young
men of our country, and the laboring classes, will
flock to the standard of the man who once the
apprentice boy, but who by toll opened his way to
distinction with an enthusiasm far different from tina
which will animate the admirers of an arisocrat how
ever great may be his military renown. And ther
will ring OUT from every workshop, the same spirit
stirring cry that fred the soul Of the Scotch High
lander in past times, and nerved his deeds
prowess-.A Douglas! Douglas!''
DanUiAe (Va.) Republican.
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