Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-14
Correspondence of the Standard.

correspondence of the Standard.
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Fame Coz. l1errisUetter for NeaO Meaico-
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zen Wise Men p Secretary Do65in-N Norfolk
Custom House contract--Dr: Failey, de-. dc.
WASHINGTON Cry, May 9.
The Hanodsburg Springs in Kentucky-said to be
the most beautiful spot earth, and the great
watering place Tor the fashion of the great West
has been determined upon for the U s. Army Asylum.
An epauletted assemblage of distinguished Generals
among whom we saw Scott and Wool, the trojan
Wool, the real true hero of Buena Vista WAS
called together by order of the President to select
site and this is the result. About 90 900 will 90
into the pockets of DR.. Graham, the proprietor Ken
lucky is martial State. Her are ever ready at
the sound OF the rdppeL. The Hunters of old Ken
lucky famed in song and story. II seems fitting
that within her brave borders should be established
on liberal scale HOIeI des Invaides, where NAV
gather the armless unegged, battered, bruised and
helpless veteran defenders of the Republic, who have
made bulwarks of their breasts between the bullets
of the enemy and our glorious flag. The first at
tempt TO establish Military Asylum in this country
was made year since by the purchase of the
model farm and costly cottage of the Banker Riggs,
within a few miles of Washington, for sum ex-
ceeding $50, 900. This paid out of the contr-
button money levied by General Scott in the city of
Mexico; and 49, therefore, emphaticaly army af-
fair. The purchase money of the Harrodsburg
Springs will be appropriation from the Treasury
Hon. DAVID MERRIwEATHER, of Kentucky, has
been appointed Governor of New Mexico, vice Scion
Borland who was named for the place, but who af-
forwards took the mission to Central America. The
new Governor was the Democratic successor of Hen
Ty Clay in the Senate, and is of capacity and
experience. This appointment is another evidence
of the sound judgment which characterzes the Ad-
ministrdtion.
The Cabinet is a hard working body. No other
eight men in the metropolis taxed from break
fast till midnight, the President and the seven
And he
difficult to find eight gentlemen dwelling together in
more harmony, and acting with more discretion,
ability, frmness, 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 sternly honest Administration. In relation to
that plank of the Cabinet furnished from the tim
Der OF the old North State, 1t is almost needless
wrl,e a line to newspaper in his State, where
his intellect and character widely known,
cheerfully acknow lodged, and ardently cherished
But We will add, at the hazard, even of saying what
may not be ne W, that Secretary DoBBIN is only
equal to every emergency, but surprises his best
friends by the unequaled ability, keen perception,
unerring judgment, ana Jacksonian frmness he dis
plays in the duties of his great Office. 1t may well
be regarded of the fortunate events Of this
fortunate Republic, that JAMES G. DoBBIN has been
called 10 preside the operations of the Navy
Department. We are familiar with TIE 8. right arm
OF defence I've have known personally more Sec
recaries than chose confess ourselves old, and
we say unhesi tatingly that Secretary DoBBIN will do
more for the glory and advancement of the Navy
the tone and character of its officers, and the comfort
and protection of its mcmillan has ever been at
tempted by his predecessors. As DoBBIN is the spet
of North Carolin1 sois he the pet of the Presidents
and his favored position be we'll understood
by the people for his ante-chamber and lodgings are
continually full o. visitors. And there is about him
this singular fascination, that though he may refuse
your dearest wish emphatically, he does ii
with much kindness and suitability that you leave
him with heart full of respect and admiration for
his purity, virtne, and true maniness. Secretary
DoRBIN will be cherished by the nation the apple
of its eye.
Norfolk is almost your seaport, and it may be of
sufficient interest to tell you that the contract for
Getting new building for the Custom House in that |
ancient City of the old Dominion is awarded (this !
day. to six practical of business. WIN. D.
Roberts, jr., has the homework; j. A. kirkpatrick,
masonry; DENLY & Ridley, brcklayng; ]. M.
Smith carpentry Parker & Spaudng, painting and
glazing and John Holmes, plastering. Nathaniel
Nash is already engaged in making a foundation of
piles. Congress appropriated >$l2I,O0O for this
Custom House.
Decidedly the best clerical appointment that has
been made in the Executive Departments is that of
DR.. CHARLES S. FRAILEY, as Chief Clerk of the
General Land Office, at a salary of So 900 year.
This position demands great industry, high ability,
and unfinching integrity. DR.. F. possesses these
qualifications in eminent degree, and he will dis
charge his duties to the satisfaction of the govern
ment with credit to himself and to the elevation of
the character of the eighty Clerks in that office.
MACON.