Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-11-11
HON. j. G. DOBBIN.

We copy the following article from the last Wash
ington Union. We cordially concur with that paper
in its expressions of regard for Mr.. Dobbn; and
one of his personal and political friends, and as a
citizen of the State, we proud of the intimate
and confding character of the relations between him
and the President, as well of the mastery man
ner in which he dischargng the duties of the high
place he occupies in the Executive Department of
the country. His course as indicated in the Unions
article, is taken, we doubt not, from the pure and
exalted motive of standing by the President in the
midst of crisis in the affairs of the Democratic
party and Of the country such as has never at any
former period been upon either; and those of his
friends here, who have been pressing his name in
connection with another post though they must ex-
perience disappointment will nevertheless cheer
fully acquesce in his wishes the subject, thus
authoritatively made known Our position in regard
to the Scholarships forbds that should say more
But, whatever the future may disclose, it is not
cessary that we should offer any formal assurance
that the deep interest which the Democracy of the
State have heretofore felt in the fortunes of Mr. Dob
bin, will undergo abatement or change The adj
ministration of Franklin Pierce could have no mem
Der better qualified for his position and duties
than our distinguished countryman; and the Dem
ocracy of no State-though they may be less OBJ
trusve or more reserved in their demonstrations
than those of others-will cling with more frmness
and fidelity to the Administration of their choice
whether its be smooth seas or amid storms
which seem to threaten us from various quar-
tiers. The Unions article is as follows:
"THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AND THE NORTH
CAROLINA SENAToRsHIP. 1t is well known that the
name of Mr.. Dobbin has been associated recently
by the public press and in conversation with the
senatorial honors to be conferred by the legis
lature of North Carolina two of her statesmen. 1t
is also, perhaps, equally well known that he is
gentleman of great popularity in his native State
and that he has hosts of friends who enthusiast
tic in their 'desre to elevate him to the Senate for
which his prudence, his sound judgment, and elo-
quence so well fit him.
We learn however, up0n inquiry, that the bonora-
bly, Secretary has very recently written to his friends
at home, desiring them not to present his name to
the legislature candidate for election to the
Senate We have reason to know, also, that the
relations between the President and Mr.. D. not
merely agreeable, but of that warm and friendly
and confding character which causes the President
to be deeply socitous that he should remain in the
cabinet We believe it will be conceded by all that
Mr.. Dobbn has administered the department over
which he presides with impartiality, ability, and
energy that his suggestive mind animated by deep
interest in the navy, has already presented for
sideraon reforms calculated to infuse new spirit
into our gallant navy, and make it truly "a right
arm of defence" North Carolina may we'll be proud
of her son. and well may the President be happy to
retain the benefit of his prudent counsels his ardent
friendship, and his untiring energy"