Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-16
ENTHUSIASM FOR PIERCE.


CONCORD. N. H., June 5th The news of Pierce's
nomination has given grea. joy to his friends in this
CITY, They are now firing salutes and ringing bells
in his honor.
ROME, N: Y, June 4. Tie democracy are ont en-
masse 10 rat'fy the nomination of Pierce. Speeches
are being made, guns fred, &c. ..- ... ---. .-
WASHINGTON, June 6. The Democracy here ex-
press great satisfaction at the nomination. MI Pierce
being well known and much esteemed. The Hunk
ers keep shady, but seem hopeful.
RICHMOND, June 6. The nominations, especially
that of King. well received. Virginia having set
the Pierce ball in notion seconded by North Caro-.
lima, he is hailed by the Democracy as the Virginia
candidate. -.0.. ...-
PErERsBuRe. Va, June 6. Dispatches have been
received from most of delegates, declaring their
satisfaction at the nomination, vouching for Pierce
as good man, and true to the South. Both nom.
nations have been favorably received in this vicinity.
WILMINGTON, N. c., June 6. The nominations
OF Pierce and King are entirely acceptable to the
Democracy of this section Our delegates announce
Pierce as the nominee of the South Northern
man with Southern" and Union principles.
CHARLESTON, June g.. The nomination of Pierce
was received here with great surprise, accompanied
by inquiries as 10 who he is. Dispatches from a
number of prominent Southern delegates speak of him
as firm friend of the South, and true to the Union
and the Constitution. He will undoubtedly receive
the vote Of the Palmetto State.
BOSTON. June 6. Col. Barnes, late United States
Marshal, personal friend Of Gen. PIERCE on hearing
OF his nomination, at once started with the tidings,
and met the General at Cambridge. He manifested
great surprise. and ntimated that he thought might
be hoax. About a hundred personal and political
friends called at the fremont, and congratulated the
General during the evening; but there public
demonstration, and in order not 10 be moested, the
General gave all hands the slip by quietly taking up
his quarters at Cambridge. For the presen; he de-
cines meeting his felIow-citizens publicly. He has
also declined public reception Concord, N. H.,
rendered him in a teegraphc dispatch received to-
day. Mrs. Pierce is with him, and in delicate health
He goes to Northampton on her account, where he
will remain few days.
New ORLEANS, June 7. The news of the nomi-
nation OF franklin Pierce. for President, and VIM.
II. hing, for Vice President, by the National Demo-
cratic Convention. was received here or Saturday,
by telegraph, and full proceedings of the Convention
published in the Sundays Picayune.
The nominations have been we'll received by the
democracy, and gave rise to much excitement and
great rejoicings. salute of one hundred guns has
been fred in Jackson Square, in honor of the nomina
tions.
Montgomery, and other places, where similar demon
STATIONS msde. All seem to respond with good
cheer to the nominations.
ALBANY. June 7,h. The democracy fred two
hundred guns Saturday: afternoon, in honor of the
nomination of Gen. Pierce as their candidate for the
Presidency. They also illuminated the city with
bpn6res amid their rejoicings. The nomination ap-
pears to be we'll received here.
PITTsBuRe, June 7. The democrats held ratii-
cation meeting here tonight, in the Supreme Court
room. which was we'll filled on the occasion. VIM.
Wilkinspresded and speeches were delivered by Mr.
James b. Snowden, w. W. Irwin, P. c. Shannon,
and others. Resolutions approving of the nomina-
ton of Pierce and King were unanimously adopted.
Also. resolutions endorsing all the acts Of the Balt
more Convention. The old democrats, principally
friends of Buchanan and Cass, have given in their
adheson,and all of them signed the call for the meet
leg. The young democrats appear to be well pleased
The whig papers here, generally. speak respectfully
of Gen. Pierce, and publish the endorsement Of his
bravery by Generals Scott Pillow and Worth.
ST. Louis, June 6. The news of the nomination
Of Pierce and King received here yesterday
ming. and caused much rejoicing. Sautes were fired
in various quarters Of the city, in honor to the nom-
nations.
CINCINNATI, June 7. The democratic nominations
seem to give general satisfaction the party here.
salute Of 81 guns was fired, in honor, on Saturday
night. The Enquirer pronounces the ticket most
excellent.