The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-26
For the North Carolina Standard.
Col. JOhn IN. Wheeler.

Mr.. HOLDEN: AS it seems generally agreed that
we shall bold Convention on the Sth of January
run on our side as Governor, it NAV not seem i'm
proper TO say few words on the subject.
In ordinary contests our people in this district
ESQ thoroughly whig-rdden) would feel but little
interest; but every vote will tell in this election,
we feel disposed to make every exertiOn in our
power in the furtherance of the great principles Of
the democratic party.
In reviewing the names which may come before
the Convention, as nominees for the gubernatorlal
chair re have noticed with pleasure those of
Avery. Fisher and Wheeler There are host of
others that might be named and it is 10 be hoped
many others will be brought forward, so that we
may have the opportunity OF selecting man that
will strenuous exertlons visit every portion OF
the State, and such man as we can elect. Per-
sonal predictions, a cause where so much is at
stake, should be lost sight OF. Let US ascertain
the most available man--who is he ? where Is he =?
All shedId say. This question is not for me TO de-
eide; did not commence with such design !;
and yaGif can but stir up the minds OF oGr demo-
Gratis to this point, shall accomplish more than
had expected. Let meetings be held IN every
county, no mailer how strong the majority may be
against us, (and are bad off enough here in that
respect, vet we will try TO be repTesented.) Let
spirited resolutions be passed. send at least one
Two delegates to Raleigh, and let the Convention
be stimulated by as much zeal as we can combine
from every section of the State. Let every mem
Der carry home with him portion of the inspra-
countVmen, and success will be ours.
1t may not be amiss, however, TO speak OF the
availability Of the candidates. II Is now unlVer-
sally acknowledged that he must be western
man--there the great battle must be fought. Well,
where is the man who has western Influence that
can command an eastern vote am frank TO say
that so far as can observe land my observation IN
the noun ain counties is not llmlted) that man Is
JOHN H. WHEELER, of Catawba. he is native
of the East, where he was born and brought up
and where learn he still possesses vast Popu-
arity; of this, however we shall see IN the nonI-
nations and suggestions at the county meetings
He residea in the East until appointed 10 the Mint
at Charlotte. Since he has lived in the West he
has won golden opinions from all men. His prin-
cples have stood the tests, and have been
proved democratic of the puresl kind. He has
never wavered in the darkest hour. The leading
wings hereabouts are very apprehensiVe that Col.
Wheeler will receive the nomination and this
regard as no small matter His earnest, energetic
and industrious habits will carry him through the
State before the election and bis pleasing address
and able augmentation will secure him certain
triumph. Thoroughly acquainted with the great
political questions that have agitated the country
he well knows the cunning shifts of whiggery, and
in showing them of to the people he possesses the
naivette Of the lamented Hoke.
I once heard a old member from Hertford tell a
story on Col. Wheeler, which l hope l shall be
pardoned for alluding to in this place. II seems
that on one occasion when the Colonel was on
an electioneering tour in -Hertford, he passed
through district where his principles were In Ill
odor, and of course where he did not expect much;
he was young, fnot twenty-one); and the people
suspected he was proud In his progress through
the district, Wheeler saw some Of the people as
sembled TO move a house, and they had time
for s' chatn Nothing dannted, our young candi-
date distnounted, and after graspiug each of the
hard -6sted iaborers hands, he seized handspike.
and at the command "Yo heave hop continued
to tug and toll until the house was moved 10 the
desired spot none rendered more effective service
than did our friend Such conduct took the neigh
bors by surprise. The labor done, they assembled
for chat" which was despatched as summary as
other engagements would admit; and at parting,