Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-20
DEMOCRATIC REJOICINGS.

Inc DenocraIs OF wake county, together with
the Democratic members of the Legislature, cele-
brated the late victory, in this City, on Monday
night last in the most spirited and imposing style
! Soon after sunset the firing of cannon was COM
menced : and in few minutes bonfires kin
died in front of the Capitol the Court House. and
the Government House, and the procession was
formed and marched to pay their respects to the
Governor, with torchlghts, music, and Transparent
cies. The large crowd, arrived at the Executive
mansion, gave three hearty cheers for Gov. REID,
to which His Excelency responded in appro-
pirate and eloquent manner and at the conclusion
of his remarks three more cheers given for
the first in long line of Democratic Governors"
The Governor then invited the crowd to partake of
refreshments after which the procession returned
up Fayetteville Street, and halted in front of the
Yarbrough House, where, in response to calls, brief
but spirited and pointed speeches delivered by
Hon. James G. Dobbin, S. P. Hill, w. w. Avery,
and John F. Hoke, Esquires. The procession then
moved up Fayetteville Street to MIR. Fentress's
building, where, in to calls, some stirring
marks were made by CASTOR Fl. Wilder, Esq. The
procession next moved to the residence of Mr.. John
Hutchns, where William Lander, Esq, Col. Bow
ESQ.,, were successfully called out, and who enter
tanned the large assemblage for some time in the
happiest style. Next Perrin Busbee, Esq, was
waited upon and called out. Mr.. Busbee made
capital response, elicting repeated shouts of ap
plause after which w. w. Holden, in answer to
calls at his residence, made some remarks; and
then the procession marched for the residence Of
Gen. Saunders. Gen. Saunders residence was il
Illuminated in honor of the occasion, also the
Executive Mansion. After repeated cheers, the
General addressed the assemblage in his best man
ner, and concluded by offering refreshments; after
partaking of which the crowd moved off with cheers
down Hillsborough Street. and arrived at Law
rences' Hotel they were addressed in a handsome
manner, in response to calls, by Forney George,
ESQ.,, COL William Mcneil, and Gen. Thomas J.
Person and afterwards, at the Court House, DIR.
H. NJ. Shaw and William E. Hill, Esq, being call
ed on, spoke briefly amid cheers and hurrahs.
| There were some fifteen twenty Transparent
cies borne on the occasion, with the following among
other inscriptions
1. An Eagle holding in its beak PIERCE and
KING, the choice Of the people" No North, no
South, no East no Vest: and on the reverse
100000 majority.
| 2. FRANKLIN PIERCE, New Hampshire,
Conservatism triumphant; reverse, Foss and Fogg,
Fraud and Forgery, Fuss and Feathers.
3. NORTH CARoL1NA-KING is her son; re-
verse, More thunder from the mountains r'
4. CoNNEcT1cUT-"T The last notion "-3, 900
majority.
5. MAINE-She comes Numbering ia, 900
majority; reverse, GEORGIA, she doubts no longer.
6. PENNsYLvAN1A-25, 900 majority-The Key
stone is firm reverse, New JERSEY, Her Broad
Seal tells this time.
I IND1ANA-1s,ooo majority-She never fall
tiers.
g. Little DELAwARE-Thankful for small favors
9. VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, TENNESSEE, and
KENTUCKY ask leave to change their votes reverse,
WISCONSIN, Iowa, CALIFORNIA" Train up child
in the way he should 60"
10. OH1o-2O,oOO majority-"O Oh that sweet
Irish brogue r'-reverse, MIcmGAN-Lewis Cass
has done his duty.
IL. New YoRK-26, 900 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
repudiated; reverse, SOUTH CARoL1NA--Zealousf for
her rights.
H. LL1NoIs--15. 900 majorty-The home of
Ine " LlILle OldnL reverse, ALABAMA anu Mis-
s1ss1ppI, Democracy and Cotton their staple pro-
ducts.
49, TExAs-A star in the centre, and
| named star on the light.
IA A Monument, and the names of Polk
CALHOUN, CLAY, WEBSTER either side Of it,
with the words, Their names immortal.
Gen. Singeltary, who acted as Chief Marshal on
the OCCASION acquitted himself admirably. He
assisted by Col. Otey, Mr.. George T. Cooke, and
DIR. S. A. Williams-all of whom, together with
the Committees, deserve the thanks of the Democ-
racy assembled the occasion for their prompt dis
charge of their respective duties.
Every one, from the boys up to the veterans who
could boast of having cast their first votes for JEFF
ferson, appeared to be brimfull of patriotic joy.
1t was an occasion-a scene-an outpourng of the
masses, and an hour of "jubilation" and of joy
Gus excitement which will long be remembered in
Raleigh. Our Wing friends bore it all with much
good humor, feeling as they no doubt did, that
were doing just what they would have done under
similar circumstances.
A NATIONAL PRESIDENT.
The whole u Mon, with the exception of California,
has been heard from, and the result is as follows:
Gen. SCOTS vote: