The North-Carolina standard., 1843-12-06

Col zIR Richard m. Johnsom.
II will be perceiY Yed. from the following Cor
Tespondence, that Col JoIxsON sontemplates Wis
iting the Capital of North CaroIina. From the
most reliable infoEmation, received through .
private medium, as well as from the Letter itself
we think we may ventuae to express the contideni
belief thai lie toiH5e hercat the Democratic State
Coapgation, on the 14th Of TIE pressnt znonth.
Come up then, democ rats; come up people of this
ancient and rend@Red Comm tosdo hon
or 70 ethe friend of freedpm and of manss-te
gfeetand welcomeb OLD TEcUMsEH=-to take by
the hand the gallant. hero whose woundssti
Bleed s. - !.
5s The beautiful and eloquent Letter of the old
hero,lin reply to the invitalion, pays high tri-
bnteto North Carolina 1t comes warInfrom the
heart, and speaksto all hearts by its candor and
simplicity. Here is the Correspondence:: :,
- Ralesgh. ID Oct. ls4s. !
To Hon R. M JOHNSON. @s7 - -
Sir: The undersigned understanding that on your re-
turn from your present visit to Virginia. that yo proba
bly, lake North Carolina on your way home. avail them
selves of this opportunity invite you to the Capital of
State and extend towards you those hospitalites
be in their power and their respectful hom
age to your long and faithful services in the field and
councils of our nation
limo part of our Union (vvh perhaps, the exception
of your immediate neigh5orhood) have those services
been more appreciated, than by your Of
Moth Carolina. - N
With our earliest recoections, our patriotism has
been eRvened by yeur daring deeds in defence of
country's liberty and have all learned lessons of
wisdom from your VARIOUS eorsn both Houses of Con-
gress. - fs
Our people ungrateful to their public benefac
tors. In 1886, with venerable and now venerated
MAeoNAat the head of her Electoral College, North
Carolina Contributed her vote to your elevation
the second office in the Republic and in IS4O. the de-
mocratc party of State stood firm amid fhe panic Of
that disastrous epoch their attachment to your patriot
ism. Yaior and craftsmanship. @a I3t. I q
We would welcome to borders ~the war-worn SOL
der the tried patriot the friend Of freedom and of uan,
and hope that you will and allow our people to
behold among whose person bears living marks of
bis devotion their liberties, and whom they have long
esteemed aud admired. .E"l szst r-a 4
We have,the honor to be, sss
Your Eeho4v-citizens,
JAMES B. SHEPARD, JOHN H. WHEELER,
HILEoRY WILDER, KIMBRoUGH JONES,
W. P. DoBSoN,ot Surry, B. B. SMITH,
WILL: w. HOLDEN, JAS. T. MARRIOTT,
R. P. FINCH.
Washiagtea. 20th -Nev'ry 1S4s.
GENTLEMEN have the honor 30 acknowledge the
receipt of your inviting visit the
your State. In federal constellation there
IS net brighter sarhan that Of North Carolina In our
earliest struggle for liberty she foremost shake off
ha ke Of fOreio hal
conederate sisters her independence. Forts establish
nen, she withheld no sacrhce counted her richest
blood too dear price. The character which she then
established for gallanry and patriotism, she we'll
aimed in all the Political Vicisstudes throu which our
Republic has since passed and in all its prig-ess from
infancy to naturty3 she has given uniform example to
he world of generous undertaking devotion TO the prin
:ipes which first stimulated her to action Having ever
cherished veheraton for that noble State it has long
my desire to make It visi'. Whether it will be in
ny power at this time todo So yet pfobleatica Bu-
mess of pressing interest detains for season at or
this place, from which can make but short excur.
ions In compliance wihthe request of friends am at
his moment about taking my departure for day two
nto Maryland, but must hasten back to this city When
engagements here shall be accomplished fthe season
hall not be too far advanced and if circumstances will
ermit it will give the greatest pleasure to visit the
Taptal of that honored State. Public service has not
ermitted me to spend winter my home for forty
ears 1t is my intention to enjoy that long desired yet
Dng departed luxury the approaching winter little
me will determine whether it will be practicable for
to indulge the wish OF exchanging sautatons with my
ellowctizens of North Carolina in Raleigh and if So
shall regard it my duty to advise you Of it. ;
+ have the honor to be. Raster
With profound respect, - 7-5
t "> Your ieilow-citizen, .--
RH NJ. JOHNSON
iessrs James 8. Shepard, John H Wheelcg, uiIlory
Wilder, Kimbrough Jones, Samuel Whitaker, Gas. H.
w uder. WIN. P. D"bson, nj Surry, B Smitil, VIII
w. Holden. J. L Marriott, K P. Finch. Raleigh n c.
PERSON COUNTY.
We are requested, by the District Delegation
Person, to say that they concur in the PROPOSE
on Of the Orange Delegation to hold the Con-
ention for that Congressional District IN this City
after the adjournment of the Demo
Fatic State Convention. They also express the
ope that the other Counties Of the District will 4
eet them atthe above time and place.
~ The Wing State Convention will Assem-.
e in this City tomorrow. Who will be the
ominee for Governor II is difcuIt t ,,red;ct