Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-10-31
Far the standard.
HON. JAMES G. DoBBIN.

epect and the esteem OF their 1eiIoW-citiAcIs. n
Deseryedly popular among her eminent Puon|
men stands the name of the worthy gentleman mead,
ing this article whose brilliant political career w"
form the subject of my remarks. 10 DO o":l s..
Dobbins full justice would require more space ~
columns than could have the holiness 10 Assn, anu
mn ADLER pen than mine, to successfully 1uini tue
task have long, without any personal acquI."
lance been an ardent admirer OF the man. anu nc
unreasonable discharge OF MS onciat uu.S go
NAVY Department. even by his most raoia opPo-
nenfs. confirms and strengthens the exalted OPINION
7 formed relative to his worth and hne aoiIIies.
Without solicitation, and in ACCORDANCE Win .ne
Voluntary promptings of my heart, design TO oTlet-
" review his political life and to bestow upon MN
that praise which truth and well attested merit VIII
undoubtedly extort from me. A strict regard io[
truth will compel me to speak, from knowledge OF
his history, disclosed in our State ana ha'iohai
records.
Every State boasts Of her statesmen-knowinS
their lives constitute interesting epochs IN history
North Carolina points to James G. Doboln, as the
nroud Cornelia did to her sons one OF her DrlghI
eat Jewels. He has won for himself the applause OF
the country, and reflected unfadmg glory upon MS
beloved Commonwealth. Ever jealous ana "aech1
full of the interests of the Old North State she looks
upon him as an affectionate son, ana loves MN as
the idol of her brightest hopes Destiny has indeed,
opened to him path of eminence and distinction,
facinating to the eye of many, but clotheo WIZ"
weiphty RESPONSIBILITIES and onerouS duties, ana IN
every position mildly impartially, and faithfully
has he discharged its tenets. Such attention TO ON
cial business commands the hearty appreciation OF
the country and challenges the enthusiastic aoml-
ration of it's loyal citizens. Let the example OF
James G. Dobbn be model for rising Pontc'ns;
and an incentive to all public men to honesty, and
disnterestedly fulfil the functions OF their onces'
so that they merit that approval he mas justly
received.
James c. Dobbn has never been accused OF de-
magoguisn. His most violent antagonists have re-
fused to designate him thus. An honest heart ever
marks out for him the line of patriotic duty and ne
never fails to march up to it boldly and fearless oil
him from his position. SANDER is often manufac-
tured to asperse the motives of public men put the
respect the opposition entertans for MI Doooih
forbids such a detestable mode of elechoneerlng
warfare against him. He would not compromise
his dignity, or suppress the honest CONVICTIONS OF
his heart for the honors and enoluments OF the
most exalted office; preferring a quiet conscience
and an unblemished name for such dearly purchased
stations In his conduct towards his adversarles
mildness and generosity so uncommon IN these Gays
of bitter party feeling, have characterized MN
as gentleman in the strictest sense OF the word
The low abuse of the hastings, unknd personalities,
extreme love for the people, for the peoples votes,
have never marked Mr.. Dobbin's career. AS high
minded, honorable man, he would dlsdaln to black,
en- his fair name by resorting to such cunning ana
intrigue.
here demanded In 1915 Mr. Dobbn was elected
from the Cumberland District to the United States
House of Representatives. James r. POLK was
then directing the helm of State with masters
of Texas the repeated incursions of the MeXlcanS,
and the shedding of american blood on American
soil, soon became involved in war with MEXICO
The opposition fierce and denunciatory, and
every impe6nent that could be thrown in the way
to an honorable prosecution of the campaign was
done. Choice and sterotyped epithets were freely
INDUCED in, such unjust war, 'unconsututlon-
al war;" and flames K. Polk war. The appro-
priation bills were clogged with odiouS and insult
ing Proyisos, calculated to impede the progress o.
the war and to defeat the lamented Polk IN his ad-
ministraton of the government. In that trying
emergency President Polk had not more faithful
and Jealous friend and supporter than James Z.
Dobbin. Ever ready to vote means to carry on the
war; he de6antly met those who were wagIng war
against the Constitution and the rights OF his Sec
ton by inserting Wilmot Provsos in all bills for
money. Fanatcism then, as now, threatened the
dissolution of the Union and it was then that the
eloquent voice of Dobbn could be heard above the
camor of excited sectional feeling pleading for its
preservation thus: L appeal to the patriotism OF
this House, now when constellation of liberty
is shedding its bright effugence throughout the
world: let it not be dmmed by dividing the cluster.
If it be possible let the Federal Union be preserV
ed Let sectional preudiceS be banished from this
Hall. Let embark in generous rivalry to do
most in compromising, and compromising forever,
and settling forever this peace-disturbing, this
Unon-endangering question" Such sentiments are
worthy the head and heart of our distinguished
statesman. His reputation became national; his
services were properly valued by his party, the
sequel will prove.
In our State Legislatures of 184S and 1850, Mr..
DObbln occupied the most prominent position ofany
of its members. By the Partially and choice of his
brother Commoners he elected to preside
the deliberations of the lower branch of the Ligis
latnre, and performed his duties creditably TO him.
self and to his party. With every of State
interest, during his service, the of James G.
Dobbn is united, and will long be remembered by
every patriotic Carolinian with emotions of sincere
gratitude. And here, / will allude to a circumstance
which will ever endear Mr. Dobbn to his felow-cit-
liens Free from that seishness and demagoguism
that usually characterizes public men, when few
Democrats, in opposition to the voice of the Demo.
cracy of the State, refused to elect him United
States Senator, and thus temporarily defeated our
party, he did not relax his efforts in behalf of cor
rect principles, murmur at the conduct of those
protesting to be Democrats, but who were sowing
the seeds of division in our ranks Regarding their
own selfaggrandiZement above their partys welfare
MIR. Dobbn could not envy the motive which led
to the defeat of our hard earned victory.
1t IS worthy of remembrance, and am sure will
never be forgotten that in the Democratic National
Convention at Baltimore, in 1852 James G. Dob
bin, then of Delegates above all Others was
different aspirants for Presidential honors upon one
man, whose acknowledged devotion to the country
would make him safe Chief Magistrate In that
opinion the Union has not been deceived. In that
convention, composed of men from all sections of
the Republic, advocating the claims various states
men, after many unsuccessful ballotings, noble
Dobbln arose to pour oil on the turbulent waters,
and with an eoquence that electrified every listener
secured the nomination of Franklin Pierce for Pres
ldent Of the United States As Eector for the State
at large, when it was supposed Mr. Graham, whose
name is tower of strength, would vanquish Dem
ocracy in North Carolina, are greatly indebted
to the untring efforts of Mr.. Dobbin for our gor-