Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-13


that, in our humble Judgment too much impor-
tance is attached to what is called the patronage
of the government We are too prone to forget
our own interests and our own State character and
pride, in the desire for Federal honors and prefer
ments. This is true Of both parties. We appre-
bend no improper exercise of power by President
Pierce, nor shall we fear for the rights or the in
dependence of the States SO long as the followers
OF Jefferson hold the reins Of government but
the tendency of things is and has been to a con-
centration Of influence and power in the Federal
SYSTEM and we prefer rather to see this tendency
checked than encouraged
President Pierce has shown much prudence and
discrimination thus far in his appointments to Of
flee, and we doubt not his course for the future in
this respect will be as acceptable as heretofore to
the people. He has succeeded remarkably we'll
in the midst of SO many conflicting claims and
pretensions-clams and pretensions, by the way,
about which the masses of the party care less than
may be supposed. What they expect is an hon
est and economical administration of the govern
ment, and they are quite content that Gen. Pierce
should select his own agents to conduct public af-
fairs. They were not only satisfied with his Inau-
gura but they have hailed its noble, national SEN
timents with the deepest enthusiasm and they
will stand by its author in every difficulty it may
be his duty to encounter.
We do not know who the author of the letter
is. We agree with him most heartily in the COM
pliments he pays to worthy and eminent Demo
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"RALEleH, IN. CD March 30, 1853.
To the Editor Of the Union
Your efforts to enghten US at distance to
'' the sayings and doings" at the metropolis merit
our thanks, and entite you reciprocal tavor
must say that the course of the present adminisra
ton, from the inaugural down to the last advices,
commands the respect of its friends, while it sences
the opposition. Its upon appointments, while
it may seem tardy to the restive portion of
| friends, is taken in caution and wisdom. The pat
ronage of the government is always a delicate and
responsible duty to dscharge. Our whig friends, as
matter of course, expect 10 90 out, and that some
democrat who has devoted his time and talent, and
aided in the of his party, is 10 come in. But
they wish go out decen.ly, and, like Cesar if they
fal to fall with dignity. That is all they expect.
duty not pleasant may be performed so gracious!y
that it will lose lis offensiveness, while favor may
be granted churllshy that the donor will be des-
Pierce has struck the popular vein; and if the cleo
ton could this spring our State would prove
it by 10000 majority for him. In his free and un.
sought appointment of Hon. James G.. Dobbin, he
selected the favorte son of our State. Mr.. Dobbin
was looked upon by all parties the successor
of Governor Reid, and the most available
as well the most suitable man. That he had
the heart Of the democratic party was proved by
| the enduring constancy with which, through a
long struggle of weeks and months in the last
| nd fhrIllinU he
party clung TO his for the United States Senate,
and never left him only at his earnest enlrea,ies.
And when they did leave him, election effect
| ed. We not surprised to learn that his quiet,
winning manners, his generous temperament, his
pure intent, and 6rm purposes of right. are fixing
for him in the national favor the same high stand he
holds here at home.
Another appointment have seen is the Hon. Green
/ W. Caldwell as superintendent of the mint at Char
lOtte. To here at home his name is as familiar
as household words" Nor is it utterly unknown
in the nation He was in Congress, 1928, and
in 1916 was the nominee of his party for governor,
in convention. He member OF the State sem
ate last session, where his course was well known
to all in N orth Carolina. He had this very place
when the with Mexico broke out ; and although
he refused hono1s and dgnes from his party, he did
not shun danger and death. He raised company
of dragoons refused to enroll under the call of a
governor whose party had denounced their country
in the very act of raising for the troops, but
offered his company to the President, and was ap-
pointed captain and went to Mexico. If the whole
State of North Carolina could rise up, she would
say, ,as man, that the worthy of the place.
Another appointment is Oliver s. Dewey, Esq,
collector of Ocracocke. MIR. Dewey is well known
t., all in North Carolina of the pures most
honest and capable of men. He had strong competi-
ton. The government may depend upon pure
hearted and honest officer. He was member of the
house of commons in 1S42, and secretary to the Bal
timore Convention which nominated General Pierce.
f The last appointment Of Wesley Jones, ESQ.,, as
marshal of the State is act of JUSTICE in restoring
an honored and honorable public to his former
place. He appointed by President Polk mar
shal, and removed for other cause than his
opinions. This caused much feeling throughout the
whole State, for he had conducted himself honoraby
and justly.
Should the administration proceed to dispense its
patronage with this even-handed JUSTICE will have
easy victory next August in the political field fo
+ Congress-. The last apportionment gives eigh
members. The plan, as laid down by the last legis
lature, intended to be four democrats and four wings
Let US see. The first district Outlaws and part o.
Danies) has thirteen counties; gave Scott 35s ma
, iority, and Governor Reid majority of I9 votes
so it may be Justly said to be a doubtful district. l
can be urged that CoIodel Outlaw, from his open anc
early denunciation of General Scott, possesses tn,
heart of the whig party. Other Richmonds are as
pring for the field, and he may be unhorsed; i
he rms, he may be defeated from the apathy of hi
i friends and the energy of his opponents.
The second district (Stany's and part of Daniels s
has eleven counties, and is Overwhelmingly demo
: cratic. The Little Conqueror" has surveyed tn
ground in despair and 10 the golden prospects
Of California This district gave Reid 1886 ma
jority; Pierce, 2,25s
The third district (Ashe's) is largely democratic
! Richmond county (Dockery's) being the only decid
ed whig county in the whole nine counties. Ashe