Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-04-09
ne We6nd in the last Washington Union the

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 governments but
the tendency of things is and has been to a con-
centratlon 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 doubt not his course for the future in
this respect will be as acceptable heretofore to
the people. He has succeeded remarkably well
in the midst of so many conflicting claims and
pretensions-claims and pretensions, by the way,
about which the 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 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 sem
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
Gratis But we give the letter without further re-
mark:
"RALE1GH, IN. CD March 80, 1853
To the Editor of the Union
Y our efforts to enlighten us at a distance as to
" the sayings and doings" at the metropolis merit
thanks and entle you to some reciprocal favor.
must say that the of the present admnistra-
ton, from the inaugural down to the last advices,
commands the respect OF its friends, while sences
the opposition It's course upon appointments, while
it may tardy the FESTIVE portion of our own
friends, is taken in caution and wisdom. The pat
ronage of the government is always a delicate and
responsible duty to discharge. Our wing friends, as
matter of course, expect TO go out, and that some
democrat who has devoted his time and talent, and
aided in the of his party, is to come in. But
they wish 10 90 out decenty, and, like Caesar. they
fall, fall with dignity. That is all they expect
A duty not pleasant may be performed so gracousy
that it will lose i.s oensveness, while favor may
be granted churshly that the donor will be des-
pissed. But in the appointments thus tar, General
Pierce has struck the popular veins and If the cleo
ton could come on this spring Stale would prove
it by 10000 majority for him. In his free and I'M
ought appointment of Hon. James G.. Dobbin, he
selected the faVorite son of our State Nh DobbIn
looked upon by all parties as the successor
of Governor Reid, and the most available
as we'll the suitable man. That he had
the heart Of the democratic party proved by
the enduring constancy with which, through a
lonr struggle of weeks and months in the last
session, under the most thrilling excitement. the
party chung 10 his name for the United States Senate,
and never lett him only at his earnest entreaiies.
And when they did leave him, no election effect
ed. We are 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 superintendent of The mint at Char
loile. To US here at home his name is as familiar
as household words" Nor is 1t utterly unknown /
in the nation. He in Congress, 1928, and !
in 1916 the nominee of his party for governor,
in convention. He member of the State (
ate last session, where his course was we'll known ,
to all in n orlh Carolina. He had this very place
when the war with Mexico broke out and although |
he refused honoIs and digntes from his party he did
not shun danger and death. He raised company !
of dragons, refused to enroll under the cali of /
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 10 Mexico. If the whole !
State of North Carolina could rise up, she would !
say man, that the man was worthy OF the place.
Another appointment is Oliver 5. Dewey, Esq,
collector of Ocracocke. MIR. Dewey is well known !
~ Us all in North Carolina of the Purest, most
honest and capable of men. He had strong comPeti-
lion. The government may depend upon pure
hearted and honest officer. He was member of the
house of commons in 1912, and secretary to the Bal
Limore Convention which nominated General Pierce |
The last appointment of Wesley Jones, Esq,
marshal of the State act of JUSTICE restoring
an honored and honorable public to his former
place. He was appointed by President Polk mar
Shall, and was removed for other cause than his
opinions. This caused much feeling througho the |
whole State, for he had conducted himself honoraby
and justly.
Should the administration proceed to dispense its
patronage with This eyen-handed justice, will have
an in he feel for
Congress. The last apportonment gives eight
members. The plan, as laid down by The last legis
ature intended to be four democrats and four wings
Let US see. The first district (Outlaw's and part of
DanieI's) has thirteen counties; gave Scott 399 ma
ority, and Governor Reid majority of I9 votes
so it may be Justly said 10 bea doubtful district. 1t
can be urged that Colodel Outlaw, from his open and
earIv denunciation of General Scott, possesses the
leart Of the whig party. Other Richmonds are as
bring for the field and he may be endorsed; or if
he rms, he may be defeated from the apathy of his
trends and the energy of his opponents.
The second district (Stanys and part of Daniel's)
las eleven counties, and is overwhelmingly demo-
cratic. The Little Conqueror" has surveyed the
ground in despair and retreats 10 the golden prospects
If California. This district gave Reid 1896 ma
GRITTY; Pierce, 2,258.
The third district (Ashe's) is largely democratic.
Richmond county (Dockery's) being the only decld-
I'd wbip county in the whole nine counties. Ashe,
han whom better and purer representative never
iyed is again candidate, and thus far without OPP
,osition To any true democrat, on whom the party
9 united, opposition would be useless.
In fourth district, (VenabIes,) Mr. VenabIe sagain
candidate. Decidedly democratic district; Perces