Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-07-13
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THE ApSfiNfsTR ATIoN, or MR. BUG ANANs
Timesahss tsae developer Of men and things, is
NOW naffestine to the enlightened public mind Of
Country and Of the ward tho wisdom Of the
neoble III placing in the executive chair the expc-'
FENCED and sagacious statesman who now occupies
We propose to show, by vdisputable facts, and
by acts accomplished, that in all the departments Of
the Government Estate Treasury, War, Navy and
Interior, and Attorney Generals Oifce-unusual
vigor, energy, an effect have been exhibited in their
control and working under the present admlnlstra-
ton. -----
Much Of what has been accomplished in these re-
spects in the various departments is undoubtedly
due to the zeal and ability Of their respective cheE
fcS whilst according to them al: due merit TOR
proper performance Of duty, the pen Of the historian
couples indissolubly the suc' eSS or failure OF any
branch of the Government with the name oil the
Chief Magistrate =. AZ
There is no such thing known in this country,
either in theory or in practice as resting the failure
or success of an 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
occupying the position of the Executive and the de-
merits of an erroneous or b,ldly-executed admins
tratiye 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 lie will be entitled to, and will re-
ceive the honors 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
all difficult questions, foreign and domestic which
have arisen, or were hand on the day Of Mr. Blu
chanah's inauguration has resulted in the peaceful
settlement of affairs which. with less wise head
or less firm hand might have been decided by the
arbirament Of the sword
Tho settlement of the long-veycd and important
question Of the right of search; the display of the
power,of the United States 10 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 ep
terprise of our people, but at home by firm and
temperate measures and wise policy. he has cStab
lished peace where anarchy reigncd, and where a
blind fanaticism 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 ugly ulcer, was entering
steadily into the body polite 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 snch check as to take from it the power
to do present mischief The rebellion as it may lie
properly termed, of the delnded Mormors, has GER
tainy been effectualy queed-so far at least as to
81, %l,n.,
not beyond the limits of the United States out %
reach Of its power. Their vainglorious boastngs
to their impregability in their mountain Businesses
against any force the Government could send against
them became mere bomLast when the strong arm of
the President was raised against them. That such
q course was not sooner taken in regard to them
was cause Of regret to every moralist and true
Christian of all denominations in the land and they
accordingly and all freely award to br. Buchall
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 tolcratng such fanatics and
impostels had better read .Irvings Life of Mahon-
ct and his Successors, and the absurdiy of confer
ring or allowing such man as Brigham Young to
exercise political power and hold Office under the
government must he apparent.
The efficiency of the army and navy has never
been greater than since Mr.. Buchanan's accession.
The latter especially is at this time in all respects
to the number and quality Of its vessels atoat 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.. Buchanans habits are we'll known. He is
and always has been u practical business man. To
his extraordinary capacity. united perfect system,
order, and regularity, and untirng application and
industry, is he indebted for his extraordinary sue
ccsr in professional and political life.
What an example does his career exhibit for the
encouragement of the. young starting in life
Let him exert himself firmly and persstingly in ac
quring 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 affairs-he devotcs himself to it
with the head and hand of master
Whatever the subject may be that is under his in
vestigation, it is never dismissed without thorough
examination. There is nothing superficial in the
character history, 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.
II is not, therefore, to he wondered at that the
President, being practical man himself. and prob
blyperforming 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 cabinet
men Of similar character-and in this respect he has
been eminently successful. Each and ali of the dis
tinguishcd gentlemen who fill these high position.
have displayed admirable and unusual alministra
tive ability, and the views of the Chief Magstrat,
are carried out in all the Departments with com
mendable zeal and unequalled vigor
1t is not our purpose to dwell at greater length
upon this subject today, but we intend showing IL
subsequent articles Of kindred character that tn,
administration Of James Buchanan has done, and il
doing, more for the benefit and welfare Of the people
abroad and at home, in the same space Of time thar
has been heretofore accomplished; and ic the clos
OF hg career is as successful it has been so far hi
Will leave the presidential chair with unrivaed pop
ularity and his name will be endeared to the heart
OF his countrymen patriot, statesman. and Pres
ldent sans peur ct sans reproche."- HASH Consti
tuition.
TIE WHEAT HARvEsr-From the States in which
the wheat harvest has commenced, the accounts ar
favorable. In lower Virginia the farmers are cuttn
their wheat, and there is good prospect of a fin
crop. In Kentucky and Tennessee the weld q
grain will be large, and the quality is unsurpassed