Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-03

eyInciRg a high order of talent. The Treaty with
Mexico which has so long been before the Senate
and whose rejection has been sagely predicted by
those whose wish was father to the thought has
been ratified with amendments. This is all that car
NOW be said upon this subject since the proceedings
are secret No doubt exists here that the amend.
ments will be ratified by Santa Anna; hot SO much
because heneeds the money the treaty gives, an idea
earnestly and gnorantl pressed by letter writers
son the country, but as it gives a settlement to all
open and disturbing questions between the United
Gle OF the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, by which
the United States bound to protect the Mexican
frontier from all Indian depredatons the relinquish-
ment OF all claim to the Mesilla valley, and right
kof way across the Mexican Territory to the Pacific,
comprizing IN area of Is, 900 square miles
z Our Minister in Central America has also sent by
the hands of Mr. Beeng, the Secretary of Legation,
a treaty with Nicaragua, defining the boundaries
of the Statesof Nicaragua and extending them over
the Mosquito Territory. This is a side blow at the
English pretesons of protectorate this terrific
ry and thus the United States win be made to guar
antee of the right of Nicaragua to the disputed ter
ritory. Borand is the very man to get either HIM
self or his nation into fuss if he can and it
believed that the President win not communicate
this part of the Treaty. if he does that the Sem
ate will not ratify it. s
The news from Spain is very pacific On the ar
rival of our messenger Warren Winslow, Esp Mr.
Soue made prompt and decided demand upon the
Cabinet at Madrid for satisfaction and indemnity for
the unlawful seizure of the Black Warrior. The
Minister of Foreign Affairs is Calderon de la Barca
so long resident of this City the Spanish Envoy
He knew well the character of the people with whom
he was to deal, and the chivaric character of
Minister. He promptly disavowed all the acts of
Pezuela, the Captain General of Cuba, made the
danende honorable and granted pecunary indemnity.
Thus this affair for the present has blown over and
and for time all cause of agitation will cease in re-
gard to Cuba.
the recommendation of Mr.. Dobbin, has passed both
Houses of Congress and signed by the President,
to build forthwith six Steam Frigates One is to be
built at this yard and at Norfolk Navy yard the
points for the others not known. An act of Cong
ress requires the names of ships of the line to be
after the States, and the fgates after the rivers of
the States. We trust the name of some of the love-
ly streams of the Old State will be embamed in the
naval history of our Union, and Catawba, Roanoke
or Yadkn, yet be as distinguished and as well known
as that of Potomac, Raritan, or Santee, who will
bear with honor the proud flag of our nation, and
our
Thunder black and bold upon the stormy sea-
No one has occupied the position of Secretary
of the Navy who has infused spirit into the
vice. or more important reforms than Mr. Dobbin,and
no one has preceded him who enjoys more the res
pect of the nation and the confidence of his assoc
ates Even the National Intelgencer, you observe
copies his letter to Captain 1ngraham with the most
notice You will observe too that this let
ter of the Secretary far in advance of that out
burst of popular Juror which followed this crcum-
stance and proves that he understands the true feel
ngs of the nation, and appreciates duly achvralric
and honorable course in his officers.
The declares in the House this week have been of
The most interesting character and some able speech
es have been made evincng great research, and
shedding food of light upon every question discus
sed. This is peculiarly the case with the speeches
Of Governor Smith of Virginia, and Mr.. Disney,
IF Ohio. The first GOV. Smith, was in reply to
he long expected and much laborcd speech of
Col. Benton, who with much theatric prepare
ion occupied the House on, last Tuesday. The
House crowded, as the day and hour was known.
Geographic despaaches and letter writer's had even
hadowcd forth the platform he was to occupy-and
hat Bentonian like he not to be trammeled by
he ordinary rules of order and if enforced he would
djourn to the Rotunda; fit rostrum for the swell
ng themes Of the inflated orator. The speech has
,een delivered and has disappointed its friends it
vas the vericst balderdash of demagogueism. Had
been delivered by some stump orator at the tail of
ONE whiskey wagon in some of your mountain
ounties the and orator would have been we'll
uited 1t is to be regretted that some period should
ot be placed for the legal termination of the polt
al of the politicians there is to the Jud-
s in New York and some other Stats, Col. Benton
in the 73d year, and his late effort shows |
ably that he is not the same that he once was,-
Quantuna aautatus ab lilo. -" Once found doing |
battle for democratic principles and the Con-
titution now, if not like Swift, ga drveller and
how " is repudating all his former principles, and
ioIatng all the facts of history. Instead of tri-
mph he has met defeat and his friends feel deep /
ratification and chagrin. The reply of Governor
NTH on Wednesday was most sarcastic and severe;
he great Mssourian writhed under the severe blows
f the gallant cavalier-and interrupted Gov. Smith
who calmly advised him " to be quiet
nat he had yet received nothing to what he would
i've him before he was done. .s
The speech of Mr.. Disney, of Ohio, on the dstri-'
ution of the public lands on Thursday last one
the ablest speeches of the session, and proved in
ne cearest manner the injustice and impocy of the
of the public lands among the States ac
ording to federal population. 1t was repete with
cts which completely threw to the winds all Ben
ett's report which be denounced having only
ne characteristic, of being totally devoid of truth
OH will copy. Mr.. Rogers, your immediate mem
err occupied the floor on yesterday On the same
lbiect 1t was re-hash of the exploded arguments
the advocates for this system of public plumber.
he bill granting ten millions of acres of land to the
lsane Asylums of the different States is now before
he President think that he will give it the veto,
it violates all the principles of State rights and
publicanism.
The Senate bill organizing territory ofthe Nebraska
i'd Kansas Stills before the House 1t is said that
,tice will be given by Mr.. Richardson next Nom
" that on the following Monday the bill will be
lied up and voted upon. The bill will pass, it is
ought, though tCutting and nearly all the Hards
notice that MI Fillmore is; feeding up the South
ith honed speeches, while his organ at Buffalo de-
ounces every friend of the Nebraska question.
The American Scientific Association, composed of
lie men from every section is now in session in this
Ly Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick, Professor OF Ag-
cultural Chemistry, in the University ofN. @. rep
sents your State. Neither House of Congress sits
day. The weather is very cool and disagreeable
t5.s. ~ $50 L. d.
WAsH1NeToN, D. C. April. 81, 1854. ]
There was much lively show of appreciation felt as
elias expressed by of your State in this City,
hen the gratifying news salated our senses, that
e Democratic invention of your State have, with
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