Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-18
correspondence of the Standard.

Army asylum Selected-Fashion giving Day to
Fanae-Gov. Merripether for Ne,o Merico-
iSoundness Of the Adainistration-The" d" Sc
zen Wise Men "-Sscretary Dobbin-Nortolk
Custom House contract-Dr. Failey, de-. dc.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 9.
The Hanodsburg Springs in Kentucky-said to be
the most beautiful spot earth, and the great
watering place for the fashion of the great West
has been determined upon for the u. 5. Army Asylum
An ePauletied assembage of distinguished Generals,
among whom we saw Scott and w ooi, the trojan
w ool, the real true hero of Buena Vista, ,)-was
called together by order of the President select
site, and this is the result About Sl00, 900 will 90
into the pockets Of DR.. Graham, The proprietor. Ken
lucky is martial State. Her sons ready at
the sound of the rappek. The Hunters of pld Ken
lucky ale famed in song and story. Ii seems fitting
that within her brave borders should be established
on liberal scale Hole! des InUaEdes. where may
gather the armless, unlegg.d, battered, bruised and
helpless veteran defenders of the Republic who have
made bulwarks Of their breasts between the bullets
OF the enemy and our g orious flag. The first al
tempt TO establish Military Asylum in this country
was made year or SO since by the purchase OF the
model farm and costly outage Of The Banker Riggs,
within a few miles of Washington, for a sum ex-
ceeding $50,00O. This was paid out of the conIri-
button money levied by General Scott in he city of
Mexco and is, therefore. emphaiicaIly an army af.
lair. The purchase money of the flancdsbufg
Springs will be an appropriation from the Treasury.
Hon. DAVID MERRIwEATuER, Of Kentucky, has
been appointed Governor Of New Mexico, vice SoIon
Borand who was named for the place, but who af-
terwards took the mission TO Central America. The
new Governor was the Democratic successor Of Hem
ry Clay In the Senate, and is man of capacity and
experiences. THIS appointment is another evidence
of the sound judgment which characterzes the Ad-
ministrdtion.
| The Cabinet is a hardvorking body. No other
eight men in the metropolis taxed from break
fast Till midnight, as the President and the seven
wise men" who surround him. And il would be
difficult 10 find eight gentlemen dwelling together in
more harmony, and acting with discretion.
ability, hrnness, and public virtue in the DIS
charge OF their important trusts. The country may
well congratulate itself upon The fact that the Gov
eminent is now In the hands of active, energetic
and sterniy honest Administration. In relation 10
that plank Of the Cabinet furnished from the tim
Der of the old North StaIe il is almost needless to
wre line to a newspaper in his own State, where
his intellect and character are widely known,
cheerully acknowledged, and ardentiy cherished.
But we will add. al the hazard, even, of saying What
may moi be new, that Secretary DoBBIS is no, only
equal to every emergency, but surprises his best
friends by the unequalled ability, keen perception,
unerrng Judgment. ana Jacksonian frmness he dis.
plays in the duties of his great Office. 1t may well
be regarded as of the fortunate events of this
| fortunate Republic, that JAMES &. DoBBN has been
called TO preside the operations of the Navy
Department. We are familiar with tie " ngh. arm
OF defence I'VE have known personally more Sec
rectarles than chose confess ourselves old, and
We unnesitatlDRy tiat secretary DODBlS VIII do
more for the glory and advancement of the Navy
the tone and character OF its officers, aud the comfort
and protection of lis mcmillan has ever been at
tempted by his predecessors. As DosBN is the 'Isei
of North CaroI n SO is he the pet of The President
and his favored position seems 10 be well understood
by the people for his ante-chamber aud lodgings are
continually full o. visitors. And there is about him
this singular fascination, that though he may refuse
your dearest wish ever SO eIphaiical!y, he does il
with much kindness and amabiliiy that you lea
him with heart full of respect aud admiration fo
his Euriy, virtue, and true manIiness. Secretary
DoBsIN will be cherished by the nation as the apple
of its eye.
Norfolk is almost your seaport, and it may be OF
sucieni interest 10 tell you that the contract for
ectng new building icr Ihe:Cuslom House in iha
ancient City of the old Dominion is awarded [this
day. to SIX practical men of business. WIN. ID.
Roberts, jr., has the iron.work j. A. kirkpatrick
masonry; DENLY & Ridley, brckIaying J. NJ
Smith carpentry; Parker & Spaudng, painting ana
glazing and John Holmes, plasterIug. Nathanie
; Nash Is already engaged in making foundation o
} piles. Congress appropriated $I2l 900 for this
Custom House.
Decidedly the best clerical appointment that ha.
been made In the Executive Departments is tha, o
. Dr. CHARLES ). FRAILEY, Chief Clerk of The
| General Land Office. a salary OF 81 900 a year
This position demands great industry, high sbIlity
and unllnehing integrity. DIR. F. possesses ,hes,
qualifications in eminent degree, and he will dis
charge his duties to the satisfaction of the govern
ment, with credit 10 himself and the elevation o
the character OF the eighty Clerks in that office.
MACON.