Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-03-12

A communication has been received which ami
madverts with great freedom upon the governor and
Council for appointing Ire Directory OF the orth
Carolina Railroad gentlemen who are nearly aitlaw-
yers and Doung ntUyers at that, with little personal
interest in the Road while such men of the party
Coleman, Tia Ykns and Trolinger are Jeff out. The
objection so far as young lawyers, are concerned
has force in il, and applies TO many other as
well as the present, for too long 10 be point
ed out here ;-neverheless, far as the Appointment
nearest TO US is concerned, Robert p Dick, ESQ.,
we are not inclined 10 object to it: of more
experience might have been appointed but none,
believe, better disposed towards the Road and all the
interests which itinyoves IL all the others are as
well inclined, we shall not complain that score.
GrecnsbOrOugh Patriot.
The Patriot agrees with its Correspondent in the
opinion that there is force i'll the objection to ap
pointing young lawyers" Directors in our pub
lie works. These "young lawyers" as they are
called, are Messrs. Strange, Dortch, Phillips, and
Dick. They are all decided friends of the improve
ment with which they have become thus connected.
The Patriot is satisfied with Mr.. Dicks appoint
ment and as to the Others it is unnecessary to in
form that paper that they have all received the
endorsement of the people of their respective Coun
ties at the polls, as men of business talents. Mr..
Washington, we presume, is not classed by the Pa
CliOC HlhOb9 "a" AiNi >AO~S IAi't0
paper appear to offer any objection to his appoint
ment. He is neither young" nor an old law
yer we entertain no doubt, however, that he will
make an efficient and useful Director Messrs.
Rand, Hargrave and Fisher are planters, warm
friends of the improvement, and gentlemen of much
experience in business affairs.
We happen to know that the Governor and
Council were not unmindful of the qualifications
of such men as Trolinger Nixon Fries, Mont
gomery, and others that might be named in addi-
ton to those mentioned by the Patriot; but they
are at present contractors on the Road, and could
not, therefore, be appointed without violating the
law In proof of this the Patriot is referred to the
seth section of the 34th chapter of Revised Stat
utes headed Grimes and Punishments " These
gentlemen, however, may complete their contracts
by the meeting in July next and ii will then be in
the power of the Stockholders to call some of them
to the Directory. We commend this view of the
matter to the Patriot and to those for whom it
speaks.
We apprehend there is quite as much to be
feared from the influence of old as OF young "
LAWYERS in the councils of the Central Railway.
Gov. Reid, we feel sure, will be the last public
functionary to introduce partzan tactics or partizan
influences into this great work. We know he de-
sires to see the work go forward, and will be as
much gratifed as any at the benefits its construc-
ton will confer. His past course in regard to our
public improvements and his feelings OF State
pride, furnish the best pledge this subject as to
his future action. He will not embarrass others,
but he would not be true to his position and to
the confidence reposed in him by the people, If he
suffered himself to be embarrassed.
The Patriot speaks of these young lawyers
as having every little personal interest IN the
Road" This might be weighty objection provl-
ded they had been appointed by the Stockholders
but in this case it is rather recommendation than
otherwise The State Directors, it is true, are ex-
pected to cooperate cordially with those of the
Stockholders in all matters of obvious expediency
and propriety; but occasions may arise in which
personal interest ought to give way before the
just expectations and requirements of the State.
If the Stockholders in our public works are to
have a controlling voice in every matter, and if
their interests are alone to be consulted, it would be
as we'll to have no State representation at all.
We think the apprehensions expressed by the
Patriot are to say the least premature. 1t is due
in common justice to the new Directory, that they
should have opportunity to enter upon their duties
and to act, before Judgment is pronounced as to
their qualifications and fitness for the appointment
conferred upon them.