Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-07
: THE ADMINISTRATORS IN The SOUTH.

that of General Pierce. Nashottte Union.
In this remark, the Nashville Union shows that
it's editor properly appreciates the fidelity to his
pledges, and the devotion Ito constitutional prnci-
pies, which haye distinguished the administration
of President Pierce. Our contemporary, remarks
the Washington UEion does not mean, of course,
that the President has swervcd from the right line
of the constitutional duty for the purpose of serving
the South-this is more than the South expects or
desires of any Chief Magistrate The most that
the Southern people ask of the Executive is, that
he will take the plain meaning of the Constitution
for his guide, and, following this rule, that he will
observe faithfully all the compromises and guaran-
tees of that instrument. That is just what Presi-
dent Pierce has done; and because he has done it
firmly, fcarlessly and constantly, during period
when the wild spirit of fanaticism has sought to
overrun the rights guaranteed to Southern men by
the Constitution he has entitled his Administrations
to the high compliment quoted above
If the South could fail to fecl-the obligation to adj
mre and be grateful for this DISTINGUISHED fidelity
with which President Pierce has breasted the storm
of abolition fanaticism in maintaining Southern in
terests it would to deserve Chief Magistrate
who would watch over its rights. Weshould hard
ly deem it possible, if we did not know the fact,
that any portion of the South withhods from him
hearty acknowledgement of his faithful devotion to
their rights Even in the South, in unfolding whose
interest he has incurred the most relentless warfare
in the North, there men who join and compete
with his northern assailants in sandering and de-
nouncing Franklin Pierce. They belong to the new
party, which boasts of its purity and its pcty, and
which claims to have sprung up as a political ne
cessity from the corruption of the two old parties.
In the North this pure party abuses and dcnounccs
President Pierce because Of his faithful adherence
to the constitutional rights Of the South. In the
South where this pure party claims to be especially
sound and national OH the slavery question, they
are not less violent than their northern brothers in
denouncing the President They do not complain that
he has not been true to the South, but that he is
opposed to their intoerant and proscriptive organi
cation that he has sent abroad ministers some
few foreign born citizens and that he has not pro-
Catholics from office These charppS of his
Southern Know Nothing assalants we'll made,
and the genuine friends of civil and religious tocr
alton and freedom rcjoiccd that his administra
ton is so conducted to incur the hostile attacks
of this intolerant association. He has shown his
fidelity to the South Signay in his opposition to
Know Nothingsm as in his opposition to abolition
sm and in his constant adherence to a faithful OBJ
servance of those constitutional compromises which
secure and perpetuatc the rights of the South. 1t
would be strange, indeed if the South could hesitate
in manifestinS the warm gratitude of her generous
sons to President who has shown himself so true
to his own official Obligations and to their constlt
tonal rights incur the bittcrcst assaults in that
section of the confcderacy with which, from birth
and education and residence, he might be naturally
expected to sympathize upon the slavery question.
Franklin Pierce has proved to every impartial
Southern man that Northern Democratic President
be faithful to the rights of Southern men,
guaranteed by the Constitution, as Southern Pres
ident and it is because his administration has il
Illustrated this important point during period Of
deep and perous concern to the South that all tru
ly national in that section will heartily
spond to the sentiment of approval so justly
pressed by our contemporary of the Nashville Union
1t was essential to the maintenance of fraternal
lations between the North and the South that such
demonstration should be made. The sentiment
gaining ground in the South, and being made
the pretcxt for the formation of 4 Southern party,
that the South could trust none but Southern man
EsnRe sit THIS da6sSSst se RtESs has AID Substantially as aey
by contributed largely to the safety of the Union
by proving that he sincere when he uttered the
noble feeling: '' No North, no South, no East no
Vest" 4shcciUe NelcS.
An HONEST Boy That is right, my boy said
the merchant, smiling approvingly upon the bright
face of his little shop-boy. He had brought him
dollar that lay amongst the dust and paper of the
swccpings.
That is right he said again, always be honest,
it is the best policy.
Should you say that? asked the lad, tnidly.
SHOULD say what? that honesty is the best pol
icy? Why, it's c-honorcd old saying don't
know about the elevating tendency of the thing-
the spirit is rather narrow, I'll allow
So grandmother taught me- replied the boy;
she said we should do right, because God APPROX
ed it. without thinking what man would say
The merchant turned abruptly towards the desk,
and the thoughtful faced little lad had resumed his
duties
In the course of the morning a rich and influcn
tia citizen called in the store. While conversing,
he said, :" | have no children of my own, and fear
to adopt one. My experience is, that boy of twelve
hc age should prefer is fixed in his habits, an if
they are bad
Stop said the merchant do you see that lad
yonder?
With that noble brow?-ye what of him?'
He is remarkable
yes, yes-thats what everybody tells me who |
have boys to dispose ONO doubt he'll do we'll
enough before your face. I've tried good many,
and have been deceived moro than once
Il was going to say, replied the merchant calm
ly that he is remarka BILE for principle. Never have
known him to devatc from the right sir-neycr. !
He would restore pin-ndced (the merchant con-
tinucd) he's little too honest for my employ. He
points out flaws goods, and l cannot teach him
prudence in that respect. Common prudence, you
know, -is-common-common prudencc-a hem!'
The stranger made no assent, and the merchant
hurried on to say
:" He parish orphan-taken by an old wo-
man out of pity, when yet babe. Poverty has
been his lot-no doubt he has suffered from hunger
and cold uncounted tmes-hs hands have been
rozen, so have his feet. Sir, that boy would have
lied rather than been dishonest can't account for
t. upon my word | can't
Have you any claim upon him?'
Not the least in the world, except what common
oenevoence offers. Indeed, the boy is entirely too
good for me-
Then | will adopt him: and if have found real
y one honest boy, thank Cod
The little fellow rode home in carriage, and was
lshercd into luxurious home; and he who sat shiv-
ring in a cold corner, listening to the words of
,oor old pious creature who had been taught of the
spirit, became of the best and greatest diyines
hat England ever produced,
"They that honor Me, will honor"