Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-03-27

ken. We should have said the 2lst of April.
James e. Shepard Our Candi-
date.
In last weeks paper, we announced through
a postscript thatthe Democratic Central Com
mittee had nominated James B. Shepard as
the Democratic candidate for Governor. We
therefore place his name at the head of the
Journal. In another column will be found an
article from the Raleigh Standard, containing
the letter of the Committee, rendering the
nomination to MIR. Shepard. together with his
reply, accepting the same. Mr., Shepard has
made list Of appointments for the Eastern
part of the State, and private letter which |
we have received from Raleigh, says that he
intends canvassing every portion of the State.
We are aware that the failure on the part
of Mr.. Caldwell to accept the nomination of
the Convention Of the 9Th ofJanuary last, has
cast somewhat of damper upon the minds of
some of our friends. This, however, we
know will only be temporary in its effects
and now that we have got candidate in the
field, the wonted enthusiasm Of by gone con-
tests will animate the party.
James B. Shepard, although still compar-
atively young man, is we'll known to the peo-
pie of North Carolina. lie is particularly
we'll known to, and respected by the Democ-
Tacy of North Carolina, for the fervent and
enthusiastic manner in which he has advoca-
ted Democratic principles and Democratic
measures, ever since he frs: set his foot upon
the theatre Of public life. He has served in
both branches of the LegisIature-once as
Senator and once as Representative, from
Wake county. His abilities as public
speaker, are acknowledged by all. His po-
lilical information is extensive, and we here
predict that his appeals to the people during
the coming campaign will arouse spirit of
enthusiasm in our party, which will surprise
the Federal party far beyond what they now
dream Of. He is in the very prime of life
possessed of an energetic and bold spirit which
no difficulties can daunt or dscourage-of q
warm and sanguine temperament, we'll calcu-
lated to enlist the feelings ofthose with whom
he may come in contact, in whatever cause he
advocates. In word, we present the name
Of James B. Shepard to the people of North
Carolina as that Of wholesouled Democrat.
We then, this day, appeal to the Democrat.
ic party from one end Of the State to another
70 rally to the rescue. Surely it must be Z
source Of pain and modification to the Repul
cans of the State, that their own loved " Ole
n l.
the thraldom of Federalism. Now is the time
to come to her rescue. 1t remains with our
selves to say whether this state fittings will
continue longer TO exist. For we do say, tina
if every Democrat in North Carolina will d.
his duty between this and August next. TIT
State can be redeemed. We have a leade
now who will do all that can be don
by man to insure success. Will w
not second his efforts Will we No
dc our duty? Surely every Democrat in tn
State will feel that he is called upon in tn
most solemn manner, to lend helping han
TO the cause which he cannot but believe to b
that of county. We have a good caus
and good leader. What, then. is there
prevent our success! absolutely nothing, saw
our own supineness. Let our principles /
made known to the people, and so sure as II
sun will rise on the morrow, they will ar
must be triumphant.
We say, then, 10 our Democratic friend
once for all, put yonr shoulder to the work
be active; be vigilant; but above all, sti,
together. Let no petty differences of opini
about men divide or distract you. Rememb
you have to fight common enemy. Prese
TO that enemy an unbroken and resoute fro,
So surely as you do this, success, great a
glorious success, must await you.
TThut's in tie Wind?-On the 18th, Mr.. !
len gave notice that on Monday he wol
immediately after the morning hour move
20 into executive session. Mr.. Allen S;
ahat there was a matter of great importar
which would come before senators, and Il
he gave this notice, so that there might be
surprise. What can this matter be! S,