Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-07-09
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rHr. ABlaN bFERATIoN OF Mr.. BUCHANAN
: fiS6x us seveIoper Of men md things is
nov mani estine 10 the enlightened public mind Of
khis eol,iIlET and Of the world the wisdom Of the
peodl ilac;ng in the execativs chair the exPe-
RENE and sagacious statesman who now occupies
We propose 70 show, by indisputable facts and
the Govesnmsnt Sdltc, Treasury, War, Navy. and
Interior, md Attorney Generals Ofice, unusual
vigor energy and effect have been exhibited in their
control and WORKING under the present adm'nstra'
ton. -
Much Of WHIT has been accomplished in these re-
spects in the various departments is undoubtedly
due to the zeal and ability Of their respective chiefs
Yet whilst .ecordins 70 them a: Que merit Tor
couples indissolubly the success or failure Of any
branch Of the Government with the name OF the
There Is no such thing known IN this country,
either in theory or in practice rs resting the failure
Or success Of IN Administration upon Prime Min
lister and his cabinet as is the case in England
Hence the narrator Of events cannot here. as there
draw distinction between the merits of the person
merits Of an erroneous or baldly-executed admins
trative policy. Therefore, we repeat, that whilst
James Buchanan will be held responsible for any
failures that may occur whilst he is in power, on
the other hand he will be entitled to- and will re-
ceise the hono-s and rewards which an intelligent
and grateful people bestow successful public men
while living and the reverence with which their
memories are cherished when dead
The true, manly, straightforward way of meeting
ill difficult questions, foreign and domestic, which
have arisen, or were on hand on the day Of Mr.. Bu
chanans inauguration, has resulted in the peaceful
settlement of affairs which. with less wise head
or less firm hand might have been decided by the
arbitrament of the sword.
The settlement of the long-vexed and important
question of the right of search the display of the
power of the United States to the South American
governments in the successful management of the
Paraguay expedition resulting in the peaceful open
ing of those immense regions hitherto sealed almost
to the rest of the world to commerce. and the civil
ization and enlightenment which always accompa-
MES it. and the completion of treaties with China
and Japan constitute of themselves great events to
be effected in the short time Mr. Buchanan has held
the presidency. He has not only extended the
power and influence of the country abroad by OPEN
ing new and extensive fields for the commercial
terprise of our people, but at home, by firm and
temperate measures and wise policy, he has estab-
lished peace where anarchy reigned, and where a
blind fanaticsm hoped the struggle would not end
until the horrors of civil war would light up the
cottages of her settlers and the beautiful plains of
Kansas be dyed with the blood of those who should
live as they now do, as friends and brethren. An
other matter which, like an ugly ulcer, wD entering
steadily into the body politc and for which others
had in vain sought for a remedy to heal, received
his attention, and if not yet entirely cured it has
received such check as to take from it the power
to do present mischief The rebellion, as it may be
properly termed, of the deluded Mormons, has GER
tainly been efectually queed-so far at least to
convince them that in their dcsert-home they are
not beyond the limits of the United States or out of
reach Of its power. Their vainglorious boastings
to their mpreguabiity in their mountain businesses
against any force the Government could send agains:
them became mere bombast when the strong arm of
the President was raised against them. That such
course was not sooner taken in regard to them
was cause Of regret to every m0ralist and true
Christian Of all denominations in the land and they
accordingly one and all freely award to Mr. Buchan-
an the gratitude and thanks to which his prompt
and fearless action in the matter so justly entities
him Any one not acquainted with the danger of
countenancing or even tolerating such fanatics and
imposters had better read Irvings Life of Mahom-
ct and his Successors" and the absury of confer
ring or allowing such man as Brigham Young to
exercise political power and hold Office under the
government must be apparent
The efficiency Of the army and navy has never
been greater than since Mr. Buchanan's accession
The latter especially at this time in all respects
to the number and quality Of its vessels aoat larger
and better than it ever has been before and in all
parts Of the world its flag is constantly displayed for
the protection of the persons and property of our
citizens.
Mr.. Buchanan's habits are well known. He is
and always has been a practical business man. To
his extraordinary capacity united to perfect system,
andr oDd,,
industry is he indebted for his extraordinary sue
cesr in professional and political life
What an example does his career exhibit for the
encouragement Of the young man starting in life
Let him exert himself firmly and persistngly in &C.
curing those fixed habits of regularity and industry
and system in his business affairs in early life, and
As years roll on he will find his ability to despatch
business with constantly increasing promptness.
Thus it is with President Buchanan in his man.
agement Of public afairs-he devotes himself to il
with the head and hand of MASTER
Whatever the subject may be that is under his in
vestsgation it is never dismissed without thorough
examination. There is nothing superficial in tn,
character, history, or antecedents of the President
and of the immense amount and variety of questions
constantly presented to his consideration all receive
full attention and prompt decision.
1t is not, therefore, to be wondered at that tn,
President, being practical man himself and prob
ably performing himself as much work every twenty
four hours as any man in the United States, in O
out of office, should have selected for his cabne
men Of similar character-and in this respect he ha
been eminent1y successful. Each and ali of the dis
tnguished gentlemen who gil these high position
have displayed admirable and unusual administrs
tive ability, and the views of the Chief Magistrat
are carried out in all the Departments with CON
mendable zeal and unequalled vigor
1t Is not our purpose to dwell at greater lengt
upon this subject to-day, but we intend showing il
subsequent articles of kindred character that til
administration of James Buchanan has done, and
doing, more for the benefit and welfare of the peopl
abroad and at home, in the same space of time, tina
has been heretofore accomplished; and If the clos
Of his career is successful as it has been so far
will leave the presidential chair with unrivaed DO,
uiar!ty, and his name will be endeared to the hear