The North-Carolina standard., 1845-04-23
THE WAKE DISTRICT.

1t will be seen, by the Proceedings in another
column, that JAMES c. DeBBIN, Esq. of Cumber-
land. has been nominated as the democratic candi-
date to represent this District in the next Congress
of the United States. All the counties were rep
resented in the Convention-forty-four Delegates
being in attendance.
We have not the honor of personal acquant-
ance with Mr. DoBBIN, but learn from those who
know him WE'LL that he is a most excellent, amia-
Bile, and able man. Well qualified as he is to be
the standardbearer Of a great and patriotic party,
and receiving the nomination unex pectedIy to him.
self, and without solicitation on his part, he will
90 forth to the campaign with troops Of ardent
and valuable friends, and return from it the chosen
of fthe people by a triumphant majority Let all
past preferences and predictions be at once for
gotten; and let the motto of every true democrat be,
AwGy ocith erery consideration, erery acish 0hich
mag come bstsoee,s me and the performance of my
duty! In the very nature of things, every aspi-
ration cannot be grati6ed; and it becomes US all
to submit uncompIainingly and cheerfuly to the
will of the Convention.
And now, let the democrats burnish their weap-
ons and make ready for the battle. We still have
powerful and willy adversary to contend with
He will leave no effort untritd to defeat u.s. Let
us beware of divisions in our own ranks Unit
ed, victory is ours. Divided, defeat and disgrace
as party most certainly await us. The Wings
are only waiting for an opportunity to profit by
a schism in our ranks, as the last Register
will prove. Shall they be gratifed2 No. The
entire democracy of the District will rally TO the
support of DoBBIN, and elect him. The Wings
uW be disappointed. So they may as well bring
out their candidate, if they intend TO stand polk
But who will come forth at the bdaing ofthe lead
ers2 Who will CONSERVATIVE is ambitious to
be drfeaedf
The following letter, from distinguished dem
ocrat, shows the good feeling with which the
nomination of Mr. Dobbin has been received:
FAYErrEv1LLE, April 21st 1s45.
Mr.. HOLDEN: We have jusI heard the result of
the action of the Democratic Convention In this
District. The nomination of Mr. DoBBIN meets
with the hearty concurrence of our friends here,
and he will receive Gas he richly merits) the undi=
vided support of the democracy of Cumberland.
Under no circumstances could better selection
have been made. Mr.. DoRBIN not only possesses
the confidence of his political friends but his cour-
teouS and gentleman!y conduct must win the admi-
ration of his political opponents. His powers
debater of a high order. and the banner Of our
party could not have been placed in abter hands
he combines, emphaticaliy. the "suaVifeT 10 modo
with the "fortitel in re-" Let then The oher coun-
ties in the District unite with old Cumberland in
giving our young champion a hearty and cordial
support let there be no heart-burnIngs section
al feelings created to mar prospects, but let
every democrat go to the polls and evince his pa
triotIsm and his devotion to principles, by casting
his vote for the nominee Of the Convention.
friend and obj SeFY't