Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-26
NETTING OF NORTH. CARoLINIANs.

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h MEETING OF NORTH CAROLNIANs. -.
yPur.uant to spresioas notice, . uaeseins of na.
i've citizens of North Carolina, rssdeht and trans-
lent now in this city, was held On Thursday even
ing last y
On motion Of Dr.. R. J. Powell, Hon. Jacob Thomp-
son was called upon to preside.
Mr. Thompson, on taking the chair, made the fol-
lowing remarks:
That he felt complimented in being assigned to
preside over this meeting, assembled to do appro-
pirate honor to the memory Of Mr. Dobbin; for, a.
though native of North Carolina, he was a resi-
dent of another State. Yet, wherever he might re-
side, or in whatever portion Of tho Union his lot
might be cast he would never forget the land Of his
birth, the home Of his childhood and his "heart
fondly turned to The great old State;
and although he might be wandering and even .
Maynard son, yet he felt towards her all the affec
ton and veneration Of son for beloved mother.
One hundred and fifty years ago his ancestors set
tied in North Carolina; her soil now holds their
honored remains; the relatives of his blood and
friends Of his youth are still there. He, therefore,
felt that he had some claim to unite with North
Caroinians in honoring the memory of one Of their
was landable in its objects In these pursy times
gratitude was more a sentiment for favor to be re-
ceved than for kindness done. No motives put pure
and noble could have instituted the present meet
ing. Mr.. Thompson stated that he knew well, early
and long, the late James c. Dobbin we learned oar
A, B, and multiplication table together. We learn
ed to cOnjugate Ana0 together, and realized in life
the truth Of its affectionate meaning Together We
trod the classic halls of Chapel Hill, where sep
arated, prepared for the great battle of life. When
We again met it was in the 29th Congress, Qs45O
and Of that distinguished body one bore himself
his constituents, more devoted to his country than
Mr.. D. When next met him (said Mr.. Tbompson)
he filled the high position of Secretary of the Navy
declare, with the utmost sincerity, that in all the
relations of life, in every condition or position, 1
never met q man in any country, Of any party, who
possessed clearer head and purer heart than Jas.
e. Dobbin. But he is gone! Hardly had he reach.
ed the meridian of life-in the funcss Of his fame
and usefulness he is taken from u.s. We deplore his
loss admire his virtues and let initiate his exam
pie. On so mournful an event, when death by
stroke makes such devastation Of talent, acquire
mcnts, and virtue, although we submit to the blow,
We are dumb with sorrow; We feel, like Burke, the
utter vanity and FOLLY Of all earthly pursuits
What shadows are and what shadows pursued"
The death of Mr. Dobbin added Mr.. Thompson)
fell at the time with peculiar sorrow his heart
lie learned at the time, in the State, of
the sudden but peaceful death of his venerated and
aged father together his parent ana his friend COM
menced their journey to THAT undiscovered country
where the weary at rest, and all sorrows cease
On motion ofJ B. Holderby, VIM. j. Cowan was
appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Hon. John H. Wheeler, commit
tee Of three appointed to draft resolutions ex.
pressive Of the views Of this meeting.
Messrs. Wheeler, McCallum and Cooke were ap-
pointed
tons, which were reported by the committee by
some chaste and touching remarks. The resolutions
we're unanimously adopted by the meeting:
Resolred, That the sons and citizens of North
'olna, resident and transient now in Washing
ton city, have learned with sincere sorrow the
Of 81. 81 sho:. I,,
Z. DOb5in-an event which truly
bears our hearts in grief
And the whole nation to be contracted u brow
Of Woe"
We feel that while mourn the loss of sin
cere friend the republic has lost of ITS pures
patriots. In all the relations Of life, where shall we
find his superior! As friend he was faithful and
just. As statesman he was pure and patriotic,
able and eloquent. As politician firm, yet toler-
ant, and without guile As Christian, sincere and
spotless. Those who but partially knew him, in the
daily walks of life may have been too the COL
less symmetry but when in future time the history
Of the nation shall be recorded the services, quail
ties and virtues Of James &. Dobbin will be &C
knowledged AND appreciated, ard rank him with the
benefactors of his age-a Roman worthy OF Rome
in her purest days.
Resclced, That We deeply sPmpathize with our
State in this severe loss, and with his sorrowing
family in their bereavement; and, in testimo
ny of our regard for the memory of Mr.. Dobbin, we
wear . badge Of mourning on our left ann for one
month.
In reporting the resolutions, NJ Wheeler remark
ed that the event which had caused the assemblage
Of so large and respectable number of the sons
of North Carolina was one Of deep and mournful
interest.
After the eloquent and feeling remarks of the dis
tinguished chairman, little was left to be added
But he trusted that he would be allowed to say,
from an acquaintance of more than twelve years,
part of which was enjoyed in the most intimate
cal and political relations with Mr.. Dobbin, that he
never knew q more perfect character; or one in
whose elements all that is lovely and ennobling Of
our nature was united all that was vicious and de-
grading was banished-
"a combination, and form, indeed,
Where every God did seem to set his seal,
To give the world assurance OF a man
One peculiar, prominent trait in the character Of
Mr. Dobbn was his unaffected modesty and retiring
temper not that affected mOdesty, which, like the
no1 episcopari Of the English bishop, that, while
importantly and elevation; but that sincere pure
hearted, unaffected Carolina feeling, IN honor pre-
ferring one another" His first entrance into pub.
lie life was his nomination by the people Of his ma
tive district, without any expectation or wish ex-
pressed his part, to seat in Congress in lS45,
to which he was triumphanty elected over an able
and active opponent. Of his course and career in
Congress our distinguished chairman, who served
with him, has already informed US. It can be no
d,sparagement to say that in the delegation from
North Carolina, composed, as it was. Of both the
present Senator's the aborious veteran of political
warfare, General Mckay, the late distinguished en-
voy to Spain (Hon. D. NJ. BarringerD and others,
Mr.. Dobbin occupied high and distinguished position.
His efforts on the Oregon bill, on the public lands,
and the contested elections from New Jersey and
Florida established his reputation as one of the ablest
debaters of that distinguished body He voluntarily
retired from Congress- with the respect all who knew
him. and with the affection of his constituents. An
other evidence of his unaffected modesty occurred