Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-01-17
l. NoRTH-CARoIINA s WEDNESDAY, JANUARY II 1855

HT The Washington Uuion notices in the fol-
lowing highly complimentary terms the recent
speech Of Mr. Ciingman in the House of Representa-
tives: ........
'.MR. CLNGxAN's SPEECH. Whatever opinions may
be entertained in regard to the proposal contained
in the resolution offered in the House of Represcn-
tatives by Hon. Thomas L. Clngman of North
Carolina no one can deny that his speech in sup
port OF this proposal is one of eminent ability and
force. We print it in this mornings Union. The
suggestion originated in the most patriotic motives
and was well received in many parts Of the coun-
try; but there can be doubt that, if Mr. Cling
man and the Committee on Foreign Relations in
the House had been aware of the circumstance an
nounced on Wednesday last in the House by Hon.
T. H. Bayly, chairman of that committee, the reso-
luton proposing the meditation of the United States
in the present EUROPEAN war would not have been
offered. ....
But perhaps the best explanation of Mr. Cling
mans position on this subject is the following yes
terday made to the House of Representatives;
Mr.. CLINGMAN. l ask unanimous consent to
make personal explanation, and which will take
but minute or two Of the time of the House. It
is due to some other gentleman as we'll as myself
that should make it. There is statement in some
OF the newspapers in relation to the remarks of the
gentleman from Virgins, [Mr. BxfLY,1 the chair
than of the Committee on Foreign Affairs the other
day. upon the question of offering our mediation to
the European powers now engaged in war; which,
as it has gone out does little injustice to myself
and the other members of the committee What
wish to state is, that when the committee on For
eign Affairs, two or three weeks ago, with great
unanimy, authorized me to report the mediation
proposition. the circumstance alluded to by the
gentleman from Virginia was not known to the
members of the committee In point of fact, it was
made known to me, we'll as to the gentleman
from, rsY,so pt,l,, =
my speaking upon the subject
This fact ought to be understood, because the
members OF the committee would not probably have
acted as they did with knowledge of this circum-
stance. say, further, that when that communica-
ton was made, informed the gentleman f'om Vr-
ginia that in difference to the information, it
would not be necessary for him to call the committee
together to reconsider the subjec. for that would
waive the right for the present to report upon the
subject.
g may further say, the information does not, in
my Judgment, change at all the propricty of making
the movement suggested But. for reasons which
1t is not proper for me to state, decline taking any
steps at this time. This much desire to be under
stood, in justice to the opinions of the committee
and to myself"
We devote the greater portion Of our space to day
to the second very able letter of the Hon. Kenneth
Rayner of North Carolina published recently in the
American Organ" Washington, ID. C. in reply to
thc dttaCh inatte OH Tue hnOW NOtnlnIS some time
since by Mr.. WISE the nominee of the Staunton Con-
vention for Governor. We take the more pleasure
in publishing this letter to-day, because Mr.. Wise
will be here to night to answer t-a thing which
body believes he can do.-Petersburg InteAigeneer.
The Norfolk Argus Of late date says:
- The Hon. X. Rayner, report says, delivered
address to the Know Nothings in secret last even.
ing If Mr.. Rayner, who is from North Carolina,
was invited here to bolster up the organization
in the present campaign, we will pledge ourselves
that IL he wishes voice in the present State
vass, that Mr.. Wise will meet him before the people
at such time as they together may select"
Why does not Mr. Rayner meet Mr.. Wise? Does
nc fear the might of that champion who welds both
the batteaxe Of Richard and the sword of Saladin
The 1ntclligcncer must be joking when it says
MIR. Wise cannot answer Mr.. Rayncr's letter.
Mr.. Wise has been in the field for so.Ee days past
as the Democratic candidate for Governor of Virgin
ia. He is devotng all his great abilities to the cause
and the faul. will not be his if the flag should be
struck the citadel of Democracy and State rights
Bnt it will not be strnck. We have every conf
dcncc that Virginia will prove true to her ancient
faith.
Swiss BELL RINGERS This celebrated company
commenced series Of concerts on Monday night
last and have delighted large and respectable audi
Statesman does nothing more than simple justice 10
this talented troupe:
1--WE have the authority of the Boston Times and
ether eastern papers for saying that this company is
without rival in the Union. Their performance
is not wholly confined to the Bells but is sufficiently
varied, and of nature to render each part highly
attractive. Mr.. GEORGE BREwIs, who is spoken of
of the greatest ballad singers of the age, will
sing from selection of the most popular melodies.
His Annie Lo,oris is pronounced to be one of the
sweetest pieces of mus C ever composed; and in his
mastery style, this one piece alone, it is sad will
see them patronzed to an extent that they desire"
GOVERNOR OF NAMES ANNUAL MEssAGE-Port-
land Jun. s.-Gov. Morrill's Annual Message to the
Maine legislature alludes to the Know Nothings.
Recommends stringent enforcement of the Ii
quor Law. On the Slavery question says the time
has for the matter to be discussed in National
well as State Councils and in the primary meet
ings of the people, the other grave subjects.
1t condemns the passage of the Nebraska Bill and
its presumed extensions Of slavery. Denounces the
President of the United States for completely, and
charges him with violation of his assurances
This man, Morrill,, owes his election to the Maine
law hobby, and to freesoil and Know Nothing votes
Behold the fruits!
wr The Register refers to the Know Nothing
triumphs in the late elections for town officers in
Wilmington and Fayetteville. We suppose we are
to have similar triumph here on Monday next.
But what good2 Will it lessen our taxes, or lead
to the better preservation of order elevate the
character Of the City? We.shall see