Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-12
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1853.
ITmeEness of Gen. Cas- Monroe Doctrine Resolutions
-Hoc Congress and the Country Receiue Them
THE Effect in Europe-lMr. Ecercu's Iriporfte let
fer-4merican SenimenfS-Ihs accident to General
Fieree-Ihe Eighth Of January Fete. 9c.
The re-atfirnaton of the Monroe doctrine, in
ference to the northern part of this continent and to
Cuba, in the form of joint resolution, introduced by
General Cass, comes al very proper time, and will,
you may rely il, be p:escTiptive for the whole de-
mocratic party, and for the country. They we'll
tiraed, and breathe the proper American spirit, which
this country is bound TO assert in thu midst of the
changing governments of the world. In this spirit
they have been received here, and in this spirit they
will be acted upon by both houses. Ii is proper that
the United States should put themselves on record
for changeable democraces have always been con-
sdered the government of the United States is now
the only among civilized nations which is not in
transition state-in which there is class body
of men DESTROYS of organic change. What
resolve TO do, therefore, is potential and must have
its due weight public affairs throughout the world.
Spain is on the verge of revolution at home-Eng
land the of another step in favor of demo-
cratic progress-and France though not tree herself,
is nevertheless acting as great antagonism to the
desPoc northern powers OF Europe. In the midst
Of these melamorphoses the object and will Of gov
eminent like expressed dlgnlhed, conSIItu
tIona manner, and upon calm, mature deliberaton,
without being prompted by the pressure of events,
stimulated by the passion OF the moment, is an act
emlnently comportIng With national wisdom and pro-
priety. The name of the mover OF the resolution,
100, will give it weight and consequence in Europe;
for there IS American statesman living whose
name is better known, and whose character is
respected, by the rulers we'll the governed, Than
that OF Lewis Cass. That name, some years ago,
sufficient TO break up Quintupe treaty entersd
into by the European pentarchy, and will now prove
mole Than sufficient to nip, in the bud, any ipariitc
treaty that may have been thought of by England,
France or Spain. General Cass makes more public
opinion this continent and in Europe than any OH.
er man living in either hemisphere.
There is yet another reason why these resolutions
come now aprVpos. MIR. EveretIs reply to the min
listers from England and France, who invited the Uni
ted States 10 partlte treaty in regard to Cuba, has
Just been published and proves that, that subject,
wings and democrats alike animated by American
sentiments. Thus then, whole nation fnds its
lments embodied in Gen. Cass' resolution, viz that
Cuba may remain Spanish dependency as Icing as
she Pleases Spain is able to hold her; but Ihat
ceaslng to be colony OF Spain, the United States
claim reversonary Interest," which they ready 10
defend against all other claims that may be set by
one more European powers.
Senator Douglas reelection to the U. S. Senate,
though expected by everybody, is received with JOY
and satisfaction in both Houses. X. =
P. s. The melancholy accident which befel the
family of Gen. Pierce has cast quite gloom over
the city. The greatest anxiety is felt for health
and well-being of the President elect.