Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-02-04
From our wasl.inston Correspondent.

erat Pieree-DeaH Of the Russian Eacoy-De-
i par;ure Of the Chiiitn-- Gaities Of Washington
s>-Recsgtioae Of Nx Gat1rte--Leree at the. Presf-
DENIS dIdnsion--Rorth Caralinians ut flashing
| ton-Proposed to celebrate the goth lfds NEXT.
There wasmuch said in Congresslast week, and but
little done. The Senate took up Oh Tuesday the bill
reported by Judge Douglas from the Committee on
Territories, but its discussion postponed until
| to-day, when this important question will be fully
opened, with the amendment repeating in direct
terms the Compromise of 1920, and leaves the qucs-
| ton of slavery with the people Of the Territory.
This will be, as it has already been elsewhere fierce
=. ~ assaiied by the abolition leaders. Meetings have
been called in New York to denounce the bill-res-
olutionS in the Legislature of Rhode Island instruct
ing their Senators to oppose it. and the every pas
| sion and prejudice called up to defeat it. But the
bill, founded in truth and justice, will survive all
these attacks 1t neither legisatcs slavery into,
prohibits it from the territories of Nebraska and
Kansas; but leaves this question to be settled by the
people, unfettered by any legislation from Congress
| The sensibies of the abolitonists are shocked at
the idea of a repeal Of the Missouri Compromise of
1920 This is all affected if positively false When
| in 1850 the proposition made to apply this
Compromise to the territories of Utah, New Mexico
and State of California they rejected indignantly the
| idea with this record staring them in the face they
now insist upon its sacred character and must not
be disturbed Opposition TO this bill is idle unless
it gains strength from the other of the great
parties of the country. Your Senator CHR. Badger)
it is said, is opposed to the bill another ground
that it violates treaties with the Indians. But
| doubtless he will speak for himself and have
be assured that his will be observed, and if
he opposes this bill, his chances for recollection in
your next Legislature, Southern statesman, will
be materially lessened The Senate adjourned
Wednesday to attend the funeral of MIR Bodisco who
informed you in my last, at the point of DEATH
He died at his residence on the 23d. He had been
long time the Russian Envoy to this country, ard
discharged ali his duties with credit to himself. So
ci;y he had endeared himself 10 many citizens of
country by his cordial courtesy and gener-
ous temper lie married beautiful young lady
Miss Niiams) of Georgetown, who he leaves a
blooming widow, with handsome dover, and five
children, two Of whom in Russia.
Mr.. Caryao, the Minister from Chill, who has, for
nearly fifteen years. been resident in Washington,
left the city this week for Chill, having been appoint
ed the Minister of foreign relations by that Repubii.
lie also has American wife, also has the French
Euvov.
The Committee in the Senate on the great question
of the session. Tue Pacific Rail Road have frequent
meetings, and yet have not made any report. 1t
is to be hoped that they will fall upon plan that
may be free from all constitutional objections, and
meet the wishes of the nation. AS your correspon-
dent, is responsible but myself for my opin-
ions, inconsderable they may be- but, to define
my position and views, can say that am of the
State rights school, and Democrat after the strict
sect" and would wish to the principles
of the Constitution violated to any improve
ment however desirable grand i'll enterprise. That
the work will be accomplished have doubt; that
it may be early accomplished is my ardent desire.
When the reports OF the surveys now in progress
made it is to be hoped that some route will be
adopted and devised to accomplish this work
of age, which, by its political, commercial and
military bearings has excited the attention the
nation, and that the melancholy catastrophe Of the
San Francisco may be avoided.
The treaty with Mexico is here, and will be COM
muncated 10 the Senate. On this as on the
Territorial bills, the President and the Cabinet
unit. The South has not mistaken thoir man when
they suppose that Gen. Pierce is their true friend
lie will stand by tine Constitution with all his power,
and infuses the noble sentiments into all those
that surround him.
You have doubtless seen the idle charge of the
New York Herald to his letters to the Freesoers
in 1913 and the with which Bennett calls
upon Cochrane and Waterbury witnesses. They
have to the stand, and testify that so far from
giving ANY aid comfort that his letter was |
adverse to their movements and that at that time
they would have to look elsewhere for support
His record dees the most searching scrutiny, and
is as fair as any statesman Of the age.
In the House there has been but little DONE but |
much talking for little purpose Gov. Smith, OF Va,
Extra Biiy) gave both the H0!as and Sets good
lecture upon the folly of bringing their family affairs
before the nation, and traced their history from the
split in 1913 by which the vote of New York was |
lost to the Democratic party. Had New York voted
for Gen Cass he would nave been elected And what
did they gain by such conduct? Let history which |
is wisdom teaching by example, tell They gained |
n defeat and every friend they had was removed by
the Wings. This not to De endured they i
learned wisdom, and in the next election united and
were victorious. Now they spit again, and what |
they hope to gain by such conduct! 1t IS to be
hoped mat their sensecss fluids will cease, and all
good Democrats unite upon one common platform. |
least TO be regretted that the House does not
stop these long and irrelevant discussions The peo
pie are not disposed to have the time and money OF
the nation wasted in such useless and proftlcss dis
putations, which can lead to nc possible benefit. I
The question of tonnage duties has been before |
the House, and MIR. Keith of South Carolina, made !
an excellent speech, which has been pronounced one
of the best il not The speech of the session. Alr.
Keith is the Sd Congressional District, and has
made his mark a of decided talents. His |
off hand reply to a member from Missourii in
nection with Mr. Calhoun, well worthy of his |
distinguished subject, and fully equal to any burst
of eloqucnce that | have ever Stoned t. tie is a |
young man. and is destined TO high reputation as an
orator.
On the question Of referring the message of the
President far relates to patents, Mr.. Ciingnan
of your State made some sensible remark, which If
carried out, would relieve the House OF much annoy
ance the extension of patents, and be correct
and just in itself
The reception of Mr.. Guthrie, notwithstanding the
weather last Monday well attended, and the ievee
of the President, Friday night crowded by all
the beauty ard fashion of Washington. To
used to the saloons of spcndour and the associa- !
tons of place and power the first feeling on entering
the Prcsi dents leyee, and treadng upon the velvet
CARPETS is that of ditfdence. But this illusion soon !
yanishes for in a moment finds himself compo- |
neHt of of the most don't care democratic crowds
ever assembled; and instead of feeling that his APP
pearance is observed he will be gratied it he is not
''crushed out by the pressure around him, or his |
toes crushed in by the unceremonious groups !
around him. EIt is tit representation Of our nation
progressive and perscvcrng where the rough |
coat OF the Hoosicr comes in contact with the gay