Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-13
CORRESPONDENCE OF rHE STANDARD.
WAsH1xeror, March 8, 1865.


speesi. Of Senator Seward of New York 1t was evi.
dently the result Of most careful thought and abori
GUS research, and is regarded by his personal and |
political friends the ablest and powerful sf
fort of his senatorial career
lie mlnutely reviewed the whole history of slavery
in all its various aspects and consequences and ar.
Eued that, whereas in the beginning the ascend
ancy OF the slave States absolute it is now be.
ing reversed; and that whereas heretofore the ma I
tona favored this change of balance from
the slave States to the free States it has now re.
versed this policy and opposes the change; and fur
ther that national Intervention in the Territories in
favor of slave labor and slave States ia opposed to
the national social and moral development of the |
Republic. The bred Scot: decision came in for
notice, and was criticized in terms Of scathng sever
ity, while to the offending Judges of the Supreme
Court he meted out the full of his indignant
wrath, rcmarking, in concluding his remarks this
head that the constitution had often been perverted
oy m'sconstruction, and would probably be perver.
ted many times hereafter; yet it had inherent
strength and vsor which would cast off all the webs
which the ever-changng interests of classes might
weave around it.
But the most interesting and impressive portion of
this speech, was 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 Douglas) and his associates,
TI,J
and the youthful. but most brave nator from Cali
fornia, Broderck) The late Mr.. Clay told us that
Providence had many ways for saving nations" =
IL will cheerfully cooperate Nth these
new defenders Of this sacred IN Kansas, and
oW .,oard them all due praise ,ohe sce xhaU hare
been successful for their LARGE SHARE Of merit in
atx deliperance" Thus it will be perceived that
these political apostaes have at length been publicly
recognized and received into full communion and
snemH'y Con>ecrated to 1.-THE sacred cause in Kan
the leadership of this Notwithstanding crusade to
. the eminent Senator from Illinois" and the Judge
may soon find himself similarly situated to Dryden's
Zimri
-"who laughed himself from court then sought relief
| by forming p" rites, but could neer be chief"
| AS Mr. Seward has e.nphatically declared that
the battle was fought and won" and further, that
no power on earth could prevent Kansas becoming
free State" am led to conclude that his earnest
and perseyering efforts to prevent her admission,
are the result of desire to keep open this vexing
| question for political purposes only thus impeding
the Legitimate business of the government in the eff
fort to afford party capital for political ricksters and
demagognes.
1t is 10 be much regretted that too many honor.
able members more anxiously solicitous to trim
their and adapt their legislation with view
to securing their reelection rather than for the solid
interests and permanent well-being of the whole
! country.
Mr.. Hammond, of South Carolina, delivered a
speech on the Kansas subject day two since,
which is highly commended in political circles. The
amendment which Mr. Pugh, of Ohio, proposes to
tic bill for the admission of Kansas, declaring her
right at any time hereafter to alter amend. abol
ssh her present constitution, does not meet the ap
proval Of large number Of southern members. My
impression is, at present, that there forty
fifty of them who will strenerously oppose this
declaration useless, out of the province of Con
gressional interference and void of any binding
force. The whole matter presents just now a rather
complicated and unsatisfactory phase; though Mr..
| Pugh may vet so alter or modify his proposed amend
to render it less Objectionable to the South
ern representatives.
The nomination of Cook as Postmaster of Chicago,
Ill.,. has not yet been disposed Of, but has been per.
mitted lie over owing charges preferred against
him by Judge Douglas, affecting his personal and
political honesty. 1t is rumored that during the
discussion which ensued relative to this appointment
the little Giant" waxed exceeding wroth, and as
sailed the gentleman with violent, acrimonious de-
nunciatons, declaring that he was totally devoid o
either ability character to fill any position unde,
the government
1t is worthy of remark that Mr.. Cook was, a few
wears since, the personal and political friend of Mr.
Douglas, and was, at his (Douglas's) instance, ap
pointed Postmaster at Chicago under Gen. Perces
administration, which office he held until his com
mission expired in 1857, when Mr. Price, the pres
ent incumbent, was appointed, also through the in
hucncc of Mr.. Douglas Mr.. Price enjoyed Chi
blushing honors a short time when he was decap
itated aid Mr. Cook, who stands up squarely to tn
administration on the Kansas subject, nominated t.
fill his place.
can scarcely think that Judge Douglas would b.
influenced in his opposition to this appointment b.
chagrin at the detection of Cook from his ranks, O
by miserable. paltry desire of revenge; yet thi
sudden change in the Giants feelings under the pc
cuar circumstances of the case, naturally Awaken
suspicion, and leads one, almost Involuntary, It
speculate to motives. 1t really does appear rathe
singular that Mr.. Douglas, who solicited and ob
tanned Mr.. Cooks appointment, and was therefor
toa vey considerable extent responsible, both for hi
character and ab ty, should, apparently, only hav
discovered his utter unworthiness at time wher
the appoinee cvinces his political antagonism to tn
Judges COURSE and is nominated to supersede Price
who is innical to the Presidents Kansas policy.
If the contemplated Investigation prove Cook tn
disreputable character represented, no Democratic
Senator wil vote for his confirmation; at the sam,
time vehement ranting or furious demonstration
of malevolence. no matter from what distinguished
source. will affect his prospects, unless supported BY
unquestonabe evidence of unfitness. The opinion
is almost versally entertained that he will pass
the ordeal triumphantly. The Little Giant" in
making his fantastic leap, mscalculated the distance
and went far be"ond the lines Of the Democratic
camp, and finding himself regularly bagged by Gen
Seward commander of the Black Host, is I" cussing
everybody but himself, and vents his splenetic hui
NOR on friend and foe unfortunately. Another
drop of bitterness in the cup of the "eminent Sena
tor" is the removal of Mr.. Davidson from the Mar
shalship of the Northern district of Illinois, and the
appointment of Mr.. Tram Nye in his stead. Mr. Da'
wilson was also appointed through the influence Of
Mr. Douglas. I am unable to state positively wheth
not Mr.. Nye has yet "turned up disrepu
table character
The President is fully determined to remove from
Office every Janus faced Democrat, who, while re
ceiving the patronage he bestows, sedulousy en-
gagged in active efforts to cripple his administration
and give aid and comfort to his enemies.
In the House, the Senate bill authorizing the Pres
ident to restore their former position in the Navy
such officers as in his judgment deserved such &C
tion has passed. whereat the gentlemen "who g
down to the sea in ships were excessively grathed