The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1846-05-07
Cor. Graham in Granville.

Mn. GALES: IL seems 10 be pan af the
game o. the leaders Of the Democratic par
". in The present contest for Governor. 10
affect public opinion, ~ glowing and high
" cOl0Ted accounts Of The triumphant pro-
gress 0f one Of their candidates. These
descriptions represent. doubtless, what the
party wishes might lie lie state Of things
IN regard 10 Mr.. Shepard. and the actual
position and lrinmphs Of Gov. GRAHaM.
Ills e1eellency, you must know, had for
merry pTsctised law in this county, and was
well known personally. and greatly beloved
and esteemed BY IFS cilizens Of al parties.
Here. too, he WAS first nominated, and
here he opened his second campaign. A
short notice had been hastily circulated,
informing the public that he would he in
Oxford on yesterday (lhe 2lst insi.) 10
address his fellow citizens; a day perhaps
the most nnlayorable for large gathering
OF any in the whole year. The season
was busy one with The farmers, the
weather was fine for working, and there
was TO be no discussion Al the court house.
nothing 10 excite or amuse. And vet
hazard nothing in saying. that more res
peeiable collection OF citizens, in point of
number. character and intelligence, never
assembled in Granville. Large numbers.
Of both parties, went flocking in. and all,
without distinction Of political creed, paid
their personal respects TO his excellency,
and gave him warm, cordial and most
gratifying welcome. There was no ex-
element, no noise and hubbub got up for
appearance sake, but more kind, res
pecliul and hearty reception, from all per-
sons and all parties, no man ever received
in any place. Not heart on the ground
but entertained tie sincerest esteem for
the man--noi a citizen that was not proud
Of him as a North carolinian. and many,
many Of his democratic friends met him
with a mournful pride, seeming for the
time, deeply TO regret that dire party ne
eessiiy, which would prescribe and dcfame
this noblest son of the old North State,
this Chevalier Bayard, Of The age, with
out fear and withontreproachf' Alta few
minutes before one, the speaking CON-
menced. Our large court house was en-
iirely filled, and among The auditors were
atlareef collection of Gramille's finest
daughters. .ssfTf lafBsff Fg
st0fsthe address what shall / say more
than this--thati wisllevery citizen oflhe
state could have heardit. There was no
rant nor abuse; no special pleading nor
rccrimiDation; no appeals 10 sectionalfeei-
ings, to particular interests, nor TO tempo
ary passions. TWAS calm, sober, states
Imanlike. enlightened address, for all par
Ties and all interests and all sections, and
all occasions; an address, plain. conclusive
in its arguments; and complete and unan-
swerable in all its positions. Not point
could be assailed, not single position
turned, for he spoke Truth, exchanging,
Interchangeable and Universal Truth. All
felt il, and he was frequently and warmly
applauded. | was particular 10 observe
the profound and respectful attention OF
the audience, and noticed that not do
zen seats were changed, nor dozen pas
sages through the door during the whole
delivery Of the speech, which was two
hours long. When the Governor con-
Guided he was warmly congratulated by
the whole audience, and all of his Demo-
cratic friends spoke Of his address in the
highest terms. No man had his feelings
wounded, no man but listened with pride
and pleasure. Can this be said Of many
political speeches.
1t is needless, and would require too
much time to tell you all that was said that
day by the democrats who heard him; but
must relate one circumstance that came
under my own observation. had OBJ
served that one of the most attentive and
well pleased auditors was leading Demo-
crat, in truth one of the most intelligent,
influential and respectable citizens of the |
county. | asked him why he seemed so
pleased, SSH" said he, 4" was proud
Of Gov. Graham as North Carolinian,
and felt that pride swelling in my bosom
as | listened To his speech. may not
vote for him. cannot vote for Shepard
| may for I.eake, but | hope Graham will
be elected" There. spoke an honest
hearted man, who felt bound by his prin-
ciples TO east his vote for one of his par
ty; but his heart was with Graham. And
are not the hearts of many Of the people
also with him! Come out, then, We ho-
nest Democrats. and lei your cry be" We
have no part in Leak, nor lot in Shepard!
We will honor HIM to whom honor is due,
and thus honor our beloved State and ho- !
nor ourselyes."3a %s@@ A CITIZEN,
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