Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
NUMBER s77.

IN OukOIANs W.
(From the ST. Louis Reveille.1
.a STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. t1st
The State Register hoists the name Of Judge Doug.
las for the mex, presidency, subject TO the decision OF
the democratic national convention: we axe tue
Just tribute to the " Little 0ant Hon sne
Introductory remarks Of the editors: .''
"We have, as our readers will perce1ve5 piaceo az
the head of our columns the name OF Stephen Il.
Douglas as candidate for the presidency. La DOING
this we give expression not merely 70 OUT o~n con.
slant and longchersbed preference, but, as we 1le
fully convinced, Of an overwhelming majority OF the
people of Illinois. In the ranks OF the democracy
of the State there is diversity Of opinion on ina
subject. Mr.. Douglas is, beyond doubt, the htst
choice of the entire party. He is emPhat'caHy the
favori,e of the possesses the unlimited con.
fdence OF the people, and has always proved himself
worthy to enjoy it. Endowed with ability OF the
highest order, and animated on all OCCASIONS ~
pure and devoted patriotism, he has, in q compan-
tivey shcrt time, acquired reputation coextensive
with the Union and honorable alike to his State and
country. As Illinosans we have reason to pc PROUD
of him, and cannot but rejoice that dlscnmina7tng
public sentiment points him out az worthy 10 receive
the highest civic honors which the constitution aH"ws
to any citizen.
To anv man who might be the choice of the demo-
cratic party would feel ourselves bound to yeId
cordial and sincere support but we confess shas win
-
democracy we could go into the contest with an en-
thusiasm and energy which it would scarcely Do
possible for any other name to excite. Inc i'ue
Giant of Illinois would afford rallying cry which
mand.
From the beginning we have been animated by
these feelings We have entertained a full conh-
dence, that Mr.. Douglass position would deslgnate
him only the most eligible and popular candidats
of the democratic party, but as the man ABOVE III
nd Nh2
the times and cxencies of the age, whose abilities
and services would commend him to the firm and un-
yielding democracy Of the nation, and whose eharac-
and past services, entirely separated from tne rae
tions and bros of the past, would secure the conn-
dence and respect of all men devoted to the u
Mon, in every section of the country. But, while
entertaining these views, we hestated as to the pro-
priety of putting forward his name, lest 1t might be
thought that spirit OF selhshness Influenced 09E
people IN pressing the claims of their favorite we
preferred that demonstrations should first be made In
his favor elsewhere. We had an abiding confidence
that his services would be appreciated and his emi@
nent character and merits in due time
Nor have we been disappointed. The result mas We
ri1ed the OF our antcipatoEs and justF
fed the course which we deemed it prudent to pur-
sue. Everywhere there are indications, which can
not be mistaken, that Stephen A. Douglas is the
choice of the people. From the North, South, East
and est the popular voice is heard in his favor, and
his name is heard only in accents OF praise His
course as public man is everywh hailed in terms
of approval. On all sides he is acknowledged 40 the
friend of Union-as the efficient and determined pat
riot whose exer,ions have ever been directed to the
good of the country-aways sternly opposed to tho
efforts which faction has made for the subversion Of
or free institutions.
Under theae circumstances, we can no longer hes.
itate. Our preferences, long entertained and well
founded, we find sustained by the earnest, true. and
ever-cons,ant democracy Of the country. We throw
to the breeze the banner Of Douglas. We Geo in 1t
the omens of victory hail it as the prestge OF
our hopes, our wishes, and our success.
To the people of this State it is needless to address
any considerations in his favor: They have seen
him, poor and friendless without patronags OF re-
sources, struggling against adversely, and bnve'y
contending against untoward fortune. Ttey know
his truth, his honesty, and his Devotion the prf'
ciples of republican freedom. They acknowledge
his worth and patriotism. He has been tried in heil
service, and was never found wanting; on no occas.
ion has he betrayed trust, or disappointed the
confidence of those who placed their reliance in hia
rustiulness and capacity. In Of the eastern pa
pers we have him characterized as the honest
Douglass The euloeium was well considered and
faithful. His whole career has afforded an example
which may serve as model, and be pointed out as
worthy Of imitation and praise.
Such is the man whom the Illinois democracy com.
mend to the popular confidence. We misrePresen
no portion Of tdt democracy in taking this course
Their unanimous voice is in his favor There IL nj
doubt, hesitation his qualifications, or thu
policy of engaging in his support. None will with
!,
The popular wish
We repeat, we throw his banner to the breeze
i We call apon the friends Of the Union everywhere
to respect his worth, his ability, and his integrity
Under his command the tosts Of democracy have N
occasion fear defeat. The prestiges Of victory
on his sde-the omens have declared in his favor
success is emblazoned on his standard-his very NAM
q is wa,chword of triumph. He is no advocate o
4 disunion-no wretched tool of faction, who places
his own advancement above the integrity and pros
n perity of the country. ALI his energies have eve
been devoted to the of union, peace and haI
mony and if the past may be regarded as any guar
antee of the future, he will always be found IN tn
path which patriotism points out; he will never tai
to be recognised the sincere republican, the tru
patriot, the answering friend Of popular rights IN
honest advocate of justice, the determined Toe Of eve
d | ry wrong. -. . ..ss.ss
- This Is our estimate of Stephen A. Douglas.
- is founded upon long observation and actua! know
;s edge 1t has the sanction Of the people of Illinois
- and we speak in all confidence when we say there
- none more worthy, none available, none Mol
competent to 6 the highest dignity which treeme
re- can bestow."
The weather has been exceedingly warm this weel
thermometer ranging from 80 to 100. Corn crops q
" suffering for want Of rain. Salem Fres''
G. Jenny Lind was singing at Utica. n. J, on Ia
n- on the 18th instant: She was enthusiastically We
h coined. x:
3: nGARRIRD.
NJ On Sunday, July 9th, by Rev. Thomas W. Toby, N
Sc Peter c. Flemng to Miss Martha II. Davis both Of u
We City: 't" :.
Id At Pittsborough, the I'd instsnt, by the Rev.