Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-18

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! Hon. ANDREW Johnson Tits gentleman has
been nominated by the Democrats of Tennessee as
candidate for Governor at the ensuing election. A
better selection could not be made. Indeed we be-
lieve that SO good selection could not have been
made IN Tennessee-that certainly is exhaustlng en-
comiuin if we intended it merely as such, which
we do not Mr. Johnson is e&of class which
only now and then are met with in any country. He
is endowed with an intellect, powerful, clear and
original. There few men in the Congress of the
United States his equal. His mind is highly analy-
teal, and he possesses in most remarkable degree
the gift of expounding subject in the clearest man.
ner and most concise terms.
Without TIE advantages of earIy education he has
surmounted all obstacles which this misfortune would
oppose to an ordinary mnd-and to not familiar
with his history and familiar only with his extent of
information and reach of reflection, he would seem
to be of oppulence, amidst the aids of science
and letters. Yet he was only poor, trIendless
boy raised to hard toll a mechanic, learning the
rudimens of education after arriving the years of
manhood. He was the father of a family Omen mar
ny young in Tenuessee) before he had read the hsto
ry Of England, or Shakespeare. Few men now
more familiar with either; and Andrew Johnson is
not yet, suppose, forty-fve years of age. Ii is
very evident from his first appearance, that he is a
man of more than ordinary mark One struck at
first sight by his well formed head, and broad fore
head, which Enthusiastically attest large brain and
vigorous intellect. The brefest acquaintance will
satisfy that he is man of deep emotion, strong
purpose and true courage. Whoever will take the
trouble TO look into the debates of Congress for The
last ten years, will find much food Tor reflection
and study suggested by the speeches of Andrew
Johnson, as by almost any who has figured in
that body within that period.
We do not agree with Mr.. Johnson in some Of his
Vews and consequently feel assured that we are not
msleu in his favor by any personal Partially. We
differ from him on some grave measures, but will not,
nevertheless, Withhold just and due admiration of
an intellect compelled to rank amongst the
best intellects of the country and TIE Democratic
party.
MIR. Johnson will be elected Governor OF Tennes-
see by decided majority but the canvass will be
the most animated that has occurred since the
orable one, between President Polk and Senator
Jones. Mr.. Johnsons merits will be appreciated
amongst people like the Tennesseeans, and his in
ellecual power and popularity will make themselves
felt in every step of the canvass. He is we'll and
favorably known to the people of the whole State,
and in manner more than from his services in
the late Presidential election. He was emphaticaly
the champion of Gen. Pierce during the'lae canvass
and did more to stir up the Democracy of Tennessee
to the support of the nomination than any other man
in the Stale, except MIR. Nicholson, who was his
equally able and efficient co-eborer and companion in
that vigorous and hard fought conflict The Demo
cratic party him great deal they anxious
to discharge their debt-and will elect him. Andrew
Johnson will be the next Governor of Tennessee.
His opponent is Major Henry, collateral descend
ent we believe, of the great Virginia Henry-and,
although of ability and eloquence is, neverthe-
less, descended long ways from the great original
We doubt whether the prestige Of his name and his
own personal merits, whatever they may be, can
stand the shock Of arms before the people of Tenn
essee for hour, with his plebeian competitor who
comes armed with a seven-foId shield of buckskn.
and With battleaXe intellect manufactured after his
own fashion, if from the native iron cf Carter
county, where believe he resides. Rich. Eng.
FLORIDA INTELLIGENCE. We learn from Florida
that throughout Alachua, Columbia, and Marion
countless is in excellent state of forward
ness and bids fail for heavy crop, the additional
ground planted this warranng the estimate
that The product this year will be double that of the
last, about ten thousand bales. The tobacco, so
far transpanted, looks well, particularly in Mari
county. The corn is tar advanced, and peas and
potatoes promise great abundance. The arrow-root
which has been cut looks well, and a consdera-
BILE quantity will be manufactured the ensuing sea-
son. From Middle Florida have the same
encouraging intelligence, particularly in Madison
county.
Saw-mills are rapidly increasing on the St. Johns
There eighteen mills in the mel ghborhood of
jacksonville and these unable TO supply the de-
mand for ranging and other lumber The erection of
mills is also extending further up the river. Judge
Bronson has erected Pilalka running six saws
and mill is in progress of erection at Enterprise
| so miles further up The lumber business prom.
Uses to be a most extensive and profitable one for
Florida.
Emigration to East and Middle Florida is increas-
ing rapidly and steadily. Many planters who Sc
upon them, now removing their families thther
for permanent settlement.
The health of the country will compare favorably
with that OF any other portion of the United States.
With It's fertile soil and delicious climate, Florida
will rapidly take rank with the most prosperous
States In the Union.
Charleston Mercury.