Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-03-17
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE STANDARD.
WASHINGTON. March g. 1858.

IDENTIFY the result Of most careful thought and abor
research, and is regarded by his personal and /
political friends the sbest and most powerful ef
fort Of his senatorial career. ='.' sT - %
He mnutely reviewed the whole history Of slavery
in all its various aspects and consequences and ar.
sued "that, whereas i'm the beginning the ascend /
ancy Of the slave States absolute Il is now be.
ing reversed; and that whereas heretofore the na-
tional govcrnmen favored this change of balance from
the slave States to the free States, it has now
versed this policy and opposes the change; and fur |
ther, that national Intervention in the Territories in
favor Of slave labor and slave States s opposed to
the national social and moral development of the |
Republic" The Dred Scot. decision came in for a |
notice, and criticized in Of scathng sever
ity, while to the offending Judges Of the Supreme
Court he meted out the full measure Of his indignant
wrath, rcmarkng, in concluding his remarks on this
head, that the constitution had often been perverted
by misconstruction, and would probably be psrver.
ted many times hereafter yet it had inherent
strength and visor which would off all the webs
which the ever changing interests of classes might
weave und il. ..s..
But the interesting and impressive portion of
this speech, when this High Priest of black Re-
publicanism cordially extended :" the right hand Of
fellowship" to his newly found friends and jealous
co.laborers, and patronizingly encouraged them to
perfect themselves in good works" Hear him.
He welcomes to the Republican ranks the eminent
Senator from Illinois tDougas) and his associates
the distinguished Senator from Michigan (Stuart,)
fornia (Broderick) The late Mr.. Clay told us that
Providence had many ways for saving nations" .
Il will cheerfuly co operate ,oitk these
ne,o defenders Of this sacred in Kansas. and
IscM arcard them all dne praise, ,ohen re shaH hare
been successful for their LARGE SHARE of merit iH
its delirerance" Thus it will be perceived that
these political apostates have at length been publicly
| recognized and received into full communion and
s,emnly consecrated to "the sacred cause in Ran.
| sas-" Mr.. Seward, however, will scarcely accord
| a.
the eminent Senator from Illinois" and the Judge
may find himself similarly situated to Dryden's
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=" who laughed himself from court then sought relief
| BY forming p"rties but could ne'er be chief"
| As Mr.. Seward has enphatically declared that
the battle fought and won" and further, that
| no power on earth could prevent Kansas becoming q
| free State" am led to conclude that his earnest
and perseyering efforts, to prevent her admission,
are the result Of a desire to keep open this vexing
question for political purposes only thus impeding
the legitimate business of the government in the ef
fort to afford party capital for political trcksters and
demagogues. --. .- -s... .fE --.#
1t is 10 be much regretted that too many honor
able members more anxiously solicitous to trim
their course and adapt their legislation with view
securing their reelection rather than for the solid
interests and permanent well-being of the whole
country .s...
:. Mr.. Hammond, of South Carolina, delivered 9
speech on the Kansas subject day or two since
amendment which Mr.. Pugh, Of Ohio proposes te
tie bill for the admission of Kansas, declaring he,
right at any time hereafter to alter, amend abol
ish her present constitution, does not meet the ap
2roval of large number of southern members. Ny
impression is at present. that there are some forty
OF fifty Of them who will strcnerously oppose thi
declaration rs useless, out Of the province Of Con
gressional interference, and void Of any binding
force The whole matter presents just now q rathe
complicated and unsatisfactory phase; though Mr.
-Pugh may yet alter modify his proposed amend
ment render it less Objectionable the South
ern representatives '-.. '..a :i--'...-.- .r
The nomination of Cook as Postmaster Of Chicago
Ill., has not yet been disposed Of but has been per
tted to lie Over owing to charges preferred agains
him by Judge Douglas, affecting his personal ant
political honesty. 1t is rumored that, during tn
discussion which ensued relative to this appointment
r the little G;ant" waxed exceeding wroth. and as
sailed the gentleman with violent, acrimonious de
nrnciations, declaring that he totally devoid G
either ability or character to I'll any position unde
the government. -' .'| '. .'-r-r'
IL is worthy sf remark that Mr. Cook was fe,
wears since, the personal and political friend Of MI
Douglas. and was, at his (Douglas's) instance, sp
pointed Postmaster at Chicago under Gen. Pierce
| administration, which Office he held until his CON
mission expired in 1857, when Mr. Price, the pre-.
!. ent incumbent appointed, also through the ir
! fuence Of Mr.. Douglas Mr. Price enjoyed hi
blushng honors" a short time, when he was decaI
iated AID Mr.. Cook, who stands up squarely to tn
administration on the Kansas subject, nominated
fill his place. r.t ...' .-. .a.s,- .- ..
can scarcely think that Judge Douglas would
{ Influenced in his opposition to this appointment
chagrin at the detection Of Cook from his ranks, &
by a miserable. paitry desire Of revenge; yet th
sudden change in the Giants feelings under the p,
culiar circumstances Of the case naturally awaken
suspicion, and leads one almost invountarily,
speculate to motives. Itreally does appear ratht
{ singular that MIR. Douglas, who solicited and ol
!, tanned Mr.. Cooks appointment, and was therefor
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character and ability, should, apparently, only ha,
discovered his utter unworthiness at q time whe
the appointee evinces his political antagonisu to Il
Judges course and is nominated to supersede Prc
. who is innicai to the Presidents Kansas policy.
-. If the contemplated investigation prove Cook Il
disreputabe character represented, no Democrat
Senator will vote for his confirmation; at the san
. time vehement rantng or furious demonstration
}. Of malevolence. no matter from what distinguish
source. will affect his prospects. unless supported
unquestionabie evidence Of unftness- The opinit
!, is almost universally entertained that he will pa
=. the ordeal triumphantly. The Little Giant"
making his fantastic leap, mscalculated the distan
-aa and went far be-ond the lines Of the Democrat
camp, and finding himself regularly bsgged by &c
p Seward commander ofthe Black Host, is "cussine
: every body but himself and vents his spenetic b
. NOR on friend and foe indiscriminately. Anoth
drop Of bitterness in the cup Of the eminent Ser
o. tor" ia the removal Of Mr.. Davidson from the s
q shaship Of the Northern district of Illinois, and
appOntment Oh Isain wye ~ ntS Sie1l~'
- wilson was also appointed through the influence
81 Mr.. Douglas l am unable to state positively whei
er or not Mr.. Nye has yet " turned u" . " dsrep
=. 4 table character" :.EA n II .iauerrt ~ II .
: The President is fully determined to remove frt
- Office every Janus. faced Democrat who. while
- ceiSng the patronage he bcstows are seduoasy
n gagged in active efforts to cripple his admihstfati
n and give aid and comfort to his enemeR .lI.>1s
Il In the House, the Senate bill authorizing the Pr
ident restore tn their fnsmer position in the Na'
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