The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-23
From the Raleigh Standard.
North Carolina.

THE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS ILEcr.-Wilam s. Ashe,
who has been re-eleced 10 the House from the Will
mDg,on distrc, in this State has been years pub
lie life, and has been constantly gaining upon the es
teen OF his political friends and the respect ct the oppo
site party. He is strict construction democrat-devoed
to the interests OF his constituents and reliable In all
party emergencies His style as writer is clear and
forcble; speaker he is rapid and vehement, impress
sing all who hear him with conviction that he is thor
oushy in earnes, in what he SAYS. lie is one OF the
most popular members in the House, and useful repre-
sentative.
Mr.. Ashe is in the prime OF life. His manners are
winning and entirely unaffected
Burton Craige, member cleo, from the Rowan district
is about iorty-wo years OF age. He is native Of
Rowan. In 1882 he member Of the house OF com
for the town OF Salisbury and in 1884 from The
county OF Rowan He took commanding position in
the legislature by his ability bs devotion TO State rights,
and his liberal views in State affairs. He edited for a
brief period, in 1882 1888, the Western Carolipan,
Salisbury Mr. Crage is frank, bold, straightforward,
honest man No one has stronger friends, and no one
deserves them more than be- He writes WELL and speak
with much huency and force-hs manner being rather
vehement and impeuous. He has been remarkably sue
ceesful al the bar in region the Stale which can
boast OF many eminent and able lawyers We predict
for him highly respectable posiron in the House Of
Representatives.
Mr. Craige is over SIX feet in height. His personal
appearance is striking and impressive.
Dr. IL M. Shaw, the member elect from the first dis
trc is between IS and 40 years of age, and quite
modest, unassuming gentleman. He elected 10 the
Senate of the last assembly from Curuck and Camden,
after most animated contest His seat contested by
his competitor and his right it confirmed by that body.
During the discussion he spoke but once-and then in
self defence-bu he launched his arrows with fatal pre-
cson and force a, the champions OF the opposition lie
made a reputation at once chaste, Ingenious and
able DICTATOR Dr. Shaw is well versed in political affairs,
and be knows how 10 WELD bis knowledge both OF men
and politics. his against such odds he bad
10 encounter abundantly proves.
DR.. Shaw is of medium height, OF pleasant manners,
and much esteemed by his friends.
Thomas Rufin, the member elect from the Wayne dis
trct is among the youngest members Of the House. He
acquired reputation Two years ago in his contest with
Mr.. Stsnly by whom he was defeated by small ma.
orty He possesses a clear head and heart, and
much energy of character He is empbaticaIly rising
man. No has been truer 10 principle than Ruin, or
more devoted TO the honest masses OF the people, who,
as matter Of course, PROUD OF him, and will see
him" still higher up and further on.
Mr. Rufn is nearly tall Crage, and k. the lat.
ter, plain and unaffected in his manners.
We have thus given running sketch OF the members
who represent the democracy OF the State in the
next Congress They men, all OF them, with just
purposes, and possessed OF much oldfashoned de-
mocrAcy be found in any other four the thirty
one States They will stand like wall Of iron around
Gen. Pierce and his administration. They may
sumo 10 be as conspicuous Others or boast OF
their democracy their regard for the country; but in
times oil difficulty and trial, they will be found at thoir
posts performing their duty with hrmness and honesty
altogether worthy of the State they have been called
represent.