The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-19
NORTH gAR0E,INA STANDARD
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

Z DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Democratic State Convention for North Caro-
lima, assembled in this City, Thursday morning
Iast the 18th Instant and adjourned sine die on Fri
day the l4th. Tie Hon. Robert Strange, of Cumb-
erand, presided, assisted by John S. Eaton, John
Exum, and James S. Battle, Esquires and the Hon.
Green w. Caldwell, as Vice Presidents. On taking
the Chair Judge Strange delivered an admirable ad-
dress in which he traced the history of parties, show
ed their present relations and objects, and demonstr
ted the importance of harmony and concert of action
among our friends. His address was received with
much applause, and he discharged his duties as Pre-
siding officer from first to last, with such ability and
gracefulness as to win for himself additional respect
and regard.
On Friday morning the Committee of fifteen re-
ported through their Chairman, Col. Biggs, series
of Resolutions which will be found in another COL
umn. They were read separately, and unanimously
adopted amid loud and prolonged applause.
As soon as the Resolutions had been read and
adopted an enthusiastic call made for Gen. Saun
ders who came forward and entertained the Conven=
ton with Speech, distinguished for its elevation of
tone, it's strong array of important facts, its sound
logic and stirring eloquence. 1t would be impossi
ble in limited space this week, to do justice to
this Speech indeed to any of the others that
delivered but we jotted down some of the points,
which we may take the liberty of using hereafter.
Gen. Saunders planted himself on the broad plat
form of the party. again put forth for popular ap
proval by the Convention, and expressed himself
cordially concurring in the Resolutions reported by
the Committee and so enthusiastically received and
adopted. He said the Slavery question was ques-
ton not of party but of patriotism and of Southern
rights and after reviewing with mach clearness and
force the plan of the Senate's Committee and Gen.
Taylor's policy, he expressed his regret that
Whg friends had not seen fit to concur with in
preerrng the Missouri line and had not united with
US, so as present to adversares determina
ton and one front on this vital question.
Among ;other things, he alluded TO the attempt of
the late Wing Convention to '' steal - Democratic
I" thunder'' the Equal Suffrage question. He said
the Wings had stolen the sound 5u we still had the
lightning and that if Gov. Manly was not annihi-
lated by it on the first day of August, he would at
least be badly scorched. This hi-alike palpable and
unexpected-was greeted with shouts of applause. He
also passed high eulogy on Col. Reid, the Demo-
cratic nominee. He said he had served with him in
Congress, and knew him well. Though he spoke
less, while in that body, than other MEMBERS he
one of the most laborious men he had ever known;
and he felt confident, that if elected to the Chief Ma
gstracy of the State, he would make faithful, able,
and most acceptable public officer.
The Hon. Green w. Caldwell was next called for,
but declined to speak at length. He. however, ex-
pressed his hearty approval of the Resolutions and
the action of the Convention.
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next called out. He spoke briefly, but with his
al animation and ability Maj. Clarke is soldier,
as we'll as politician. He has no sympathy with
the party which treated our Volunteers 10 "Mexi-
can Preambles +" and pronounced the war s' damna-
bic and unjust - while he pouring out his blood
for his country at the National Bridge, suffering
from his wounds in Mexico.
Mr.. Shepard of Wake, was next called upon, but
declined to speak account of indsposition; after
which Mr.. McRae, in response to a call, addressed
the Convention for more than an hour in his best
stye He spoke of the odds and ends of all parties
who brought out and supported Taylor-of the cheat
thus practised upon the country-of the utter failure
of his Administration-of his position the Slave
ry question, and Of the humiliatng attitude in which
that position had placed his Southern iends-of Mr.
Manlys opposition to Equal Suffrage, and the bitter
ness of his Sodom - Speech-and concluded by
sketch of COL Reid's life and character. and thrill
ing appeal to the party to up to his support in
the present campaign, with renewed ardor and the
certainty of success. 1t able effort, alto
gether worthy Of that gentlemans high reputation
a popular orator.
Mr.. Shepherd, of Cumberland Gan intimate and con-
idential friend of the Hon. James C. Dobbin) was
next called upon from all sides of the House, and
spoke at some length in response to the call. He
expressed his hearty approval of the Resolutions
and Of the action of the Convention congratulated
the members upon the harmony and good feeling
which had marked their deliberations, and took oc-
casion to pledge the warm and undivided support of
the entire Cape Fear region to Col. Reid. Although
another gentleman (Mr. Dobbin) had been nominated
in the primary meetings in that region, yet that gen.
tleman himself was for Col. Reid as his first choice,
and would devote all his energies to secure his cleo
tion. He spoke also in the same terms for Mr. Dob
bins numerous and attached friends. Under the inn
preston which had generally prevailed, that Col.
Reid would not consent again, under any circumstan
ces, to be candidate, Mr.. Dobbin's name had been
brought forward by his friends against his wish
es on the subject; and though. the result of this
impression, several Counties had instructed their
Delegates to vote for the latter gentleman yet now,
when assurances were given that Col. Reid would
Democracy of those Counties in his support. Mr..
Shepherds remarks were impressively made, and
wsre received with much applause. @es
We can have no doubt that Col. Reid will accent.
He did not desire the nomination, as his letter pub