Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-04-16
. THE WASHINGTON SENTINEL"


The Washington Sentinel appears to glory in its
treason to the South and to the Democratic party
by the increased bitterness and venom with which
it assails President Pierce. The Editor-Bcverly
Tucker, formerly of Virginia-has the audacity to
use such languarge as this towards the President
and other Democrats:
"We ask the question of every honest nan-what right
has Mr. to take every mans money to muzze the
press to feed his creatures, and to prolong his sway
Judging from what daily see, he will thing
to effect reelection And mark Words if by a shame
less use OF public patronage he can procure plurality of
rents to abolish the rule and destroy principle
of vital Importance to the weaker portion of the Republic
The foregoing is libel on the President and on
the Democratic press of the country. The Editor
of the "Sentnel " must surely judge others by him
self. He has failed to obtain the patronage he so
much covets and being enraged by the failure, he
is striking blindy and recklessly at the President
and at his former Democratic friends. The "Senti-
mel )" we observe, has hoisted the of Mr.. Blu.
chanan its first choice for the Presidency and it
is in the habit of eulogizing both Mr. Buchanan and
Judge Douglas. Now, say such press is no
friend to these distinguished men, and of no service
to them. We know that they do not either endorse
encourage it in its course; yet it has taken refuge
under the shadow of their great in order the
the administration of President Pierce 1t is not to
be expected that they will go the Sentinel Office,
and say, "Tucker, for Gods sake cease to praise
US and so he proceeds with his abuse of the
President, and his injurious and insincere eulogies
upon them. Let it go on. Such journal must ne.
cessariy be shortlivcd. Its only effect so far as
President Pierce is concerned is to attach his friends
still strongly to him and to add to his strength
in the Cincinnati Convention.
IMPROVEMENT New RIvER.-The New River
Navigation Company" for the purpose of improv-
ing the navigation of New River, in Onslow Coun-
ty, has been organized as follows: COL L. w. Hum
phrev President and Director together with Messrs
D. w. Simmons j. A. Averitt, ST., w. P. Pelletier,
O. Higgins, and E. w. Montfort, Directors. The
survey of the river has just been completed by Mr..
Abert-hands have been employed, and a dredging
machine, which is being constructed in Jacksonville,
will be ready for use in a few days. Maj. Ward,
the Treasurer of the Company, was in this City this
week to receive the States subscription to this work.
The State has the appointment of four Directors in
the Company.
a. " Backwood" for March contains an article
under the head Of I" Biography Gone Mad" +" in which
AAo'"SS oi00iy duu DenneLI are served
up in the most piquant, refreshing, and truthful
style. The provocation to this on the part of
Blackwood" " is the publication of &C biographies "
of these notorious characters. Mr.. James Parton
the man recently married by Fanny Fern us
Greeleys biographer. Signal justice is done by the
Edinburgh reviewer, to Parton, Bennett, and Gree.
ley, and to Benefits unknown biographer. Ali
honest and respectable Americans must feel obliged
to the reviewer for the completeness and force with
which he has performed his work.
BRUNSWICK, BLADEN AND CoLuMBus.-The last
Wilmington Journal says: "We understand that
John D. Taylor, Esq, of Brunswick county, receiv-
ed the nomination of the Senatorial Convention,
composed of delegates from the counties of Bruins
wick, Columbus and Bladen, which assembled at
Whitevile on Monday last Mr.. Taylor is gentle
man of talents and sound Democratic principles
and will make good and faithful Senator"
"a A friend, writing to us, says: "Every body
seems to be in favor of Bragg for another term, and
suppose he will be nominated by acclamation.--
He must be anxious for the crown of martyrdom
who runs against him." sEn
The meeting of the American party advertised for last
Friday evening did not come off in consequence of Court
remaining in session until late hour of the night The
Town Hall also pre-engaged fora meeting one of
our Military Companies. Register
Lame excuses are befter than. none