Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-04

vi Asn1seTos, Feb. ~, 1864
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The weather here for the lastsweek has been very
severe. There has been the heaviest fall of snow
known to of us, and rarely cqualled in the
recollection of .the oldest inhabitant But there
has been some days of bright sunshine, which only
tend increase the intense brightness of the heavy
banks of snow that still incumber the highways and
render approach to and departure from the capitol
very difficult. Yet the business of the government
has gone on in its wonted channel. The great bill
for organization of the Territories of Nebraska and
Kansas is still before the Senate, eciting The talents
learning and eloquence of that distinguished body.
Judge Butler, of South Carolina, speaks to-day on
the subject. 1t is believed that Monday next the
vote will be taken, and that day, announced
by Judge Douglas, he will sum up the debate, when
the bill will pass by Triumphant vote; as it is well
understood that not than ten votes Consisting
of the abolition and freesoilers with Houston) can
be drummed up against it. This will be proud tri-
umph for the country, and marked era in the his
tory of our Republic There has been and still is,
considerable outside pressure here on members
from Quaker Committees and Others to deter them
from their duty. But the principle of allowing
to act for themselves and regulate their matters in
their way, and the improperly of Congress act
ing on questions not committed to their power, by
the Constitution, too powerful to allow any such
interference. The efforts of the Ohio Senators to
produce excitement in their State have proved
plete failures The Legislature of Ohio has spoken
tutio.,. l hear the Northern Wings abusing very
roundly your Senator for his mastery speech this
billo which no reply has been made in the Senate,
and to which be made. This | think is the
best compliment that he could desire, and should
assure him that he has acted as faithful and true
representative of an honest constituency Judge
Douglas has too received his portion of their abuse.
Letters of the most scandalous character attacks in
newspapers from many sources, his character
ligned, and his motives msrepresentcd-al have
effect upon him. When anything worthy of no.
tice from respectable source is brought to his at
tention he meets the point with fact and argument
that literally demoshes his antagonist You should
copy his reply to the attack of Gov. Cole, resi-
dent of Philadelphia, who the private Secretary
of Madison and who sent him to Illinois as Govern
of the Territory when her people were just merg
ing int State. The people of Illinois not appre-
cating his merits did not promote him. and he left
the State. He charged in his letter through the Ma
tional Integencer that Judge Douglas misrcpresen-
ted the facts of the case; and violated the integrity
of history in his great speech. But by plain extracts
from the records of Illinois and the history of that
day Judge Douglas proved that Cole was as ignorant
of the true history, as he arrogant in his
tons and impudent in his conduct His reply to
Burke of the New Hampshire Gazette is equally
scathing and triumphant. The thunder from the
pulpit in Abolition sections of our union will only
tend to make him dear to the hearts of the Anne
rican people.
The Committee on Naval Affairs in the House. in
conference with the Senate Committee have perfec-
ted bill for the reorganization of the Navy in
cordance with the Sagacious recommendations of Mr.
Dobbn-providng retired list for worn out vete
rams, promotions according to merit, and increased
pay to seamen and identify them more closely with
the service. There has been see from some of the
Wing newspapers in your State, some i'll natnred
complaints against the Secretary for some removals
at Norf0lk The chief objection with is he
tolerance which Mr.. Dobbin uses towards his Politi-
cal opponents. His temper, constitutionaly uniform
and kind, has been used to- favor rather than pro-
scribe. 1t is we'll known that Governor Graham as
Secretary of the Navy appointed many clerks to
high salaries in the Navy Department from North
Carolina and Mr.. Dobbin has allowed them to con-
tnue; and the charge of prescription is made with
bad grace by those who themselves exercised their
power so numerically.
The appropriation of S2O0,o 600 for the Cape Fear
River passed the Senate without dissenting vote.
1t is now in the House, separate and distinct BILL
Its fortunes could not be in hands more safe and
tive than Mr.. Ashe, and whose popularity with the
members would more likely secure its final passage.
North Carolina has rarely been applicant much
less recipient of the favors of the general govern
meut for the improvementOf her harbors, a coast
the most dangerous our continent 1t is to be
hoped that Mr.. Ashe well as DIR. Shaw with Nags
Head Inlet may be successful. One of your memb-
ers, Hon. Burton Craige has suffered very severely
with something like Bronchial affection, arising
from this variable and climate, which has |
kept him confined for the week. This will account
for his absence from the House. But he is con-
valesccnt, and will be in the House on Monday.
The community here were much shocked at the |
of the death of your countryman Judge Strange
His service in the Senate created him many acquain
tances and his kind manners and social Qualities !
made him troops of friends" His death is
-onal loss, The death of Gen. Armstrong which I
occurred on Thursday evening last has added to this
feeling. He universally respected for his chiv-
llric disposition amiable temper and generous i'm
pulses. He was native of Virginia, and was 60
years of age His father removed with him when
quite a lad to Knox county, Tennessee, and he was
he confident and friend of jackson, under whom
whom he served in the war of 1912 and the Indian
vars. He had held the office of postmaster at Nash
lille, under Van Buren, and Consul to Liverpool
lnder Mr.. Polk, and was desperately wounded in
'attle at Enotochopco creek. As momento of his
allantry Gen. Jackson in his will bequeathed to him
he pistols and sword worn by him throughout his =
military career, well satisfied the will of Jackson
expresses, :" that in his hands they will never be
used without occasion-nor shiel-
led without honor" The House of Representatives
winch he was the printer, adjourned over to at-s
end his funeral
A rather disgraceful fare up took place on We'd
esday evening between two honorabes-the late
senator from Alabama (Clemens) and member of
he House Hon. Willie P. Harris.) A friend offered
o Introduce Them Harris declined Clemens stated
hat he would make him suffer for it. To which
iarrs replied angrily. Thereupon Clemens drew his
evover and struck him severe blow which felled
i'm to the floor Friends interfered and separated A.
hem, but the matter does not end here -
notice from the report of the Board of Surgeons L