Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-08
co1DsBoRoUGH MASS MEETING.

We learn that the Mass Meeting at GoldsDorougn
was all that the most enthusiastic Democrat could
have desired. There were from two to three thou
sand persons present, and the proceedings were
characterized by the best and most determined
spirit in the good cause.
We CODY the following from the last Marlborough
Southerner, whose Editor was present:
uTHE Mass MEETING. We attended the Mass
Meeting at Goldsborough, and were highly pieaSeI
at the full and enthusiastic rally OF the Democracy VI
the good old North State.
We took the express train Thursday morning ana
arrived just at the commencement OF the Perlorndc
es We ran into Goldsborough, amid the nre U! can
non the shouts of the multitude and the sPirIt-St
strains of fine Richmond band. Just as we stopped
the Pierce and King flag was run up ana from at
least the height of hundred feet unfured us nooe
insignia to the breeze amid the acciama'ions VI '.e
crowd now fully aroused by few eloquent reHdI his
from the Hon. Abram Venable.
Atl5 minutes to II o'clock, the procession was
formed in front of Mrs. Borden's Hotel, and marched
TO the grove, just by the Republican ONCE ""eIs
the Hon. Abram Venable, in one OF those happy ana
effective speeches, for which he is noted entertained
The audience for about three hours. Few men can
boast of nobler appearance, more popular OF srog
er eloouence than Mr. Venable, and few deserve more
Of the democracy. ~ ill.,:
In the evening Gov. Brown of Mississippi denver
ed an address; and the kindness and courtesy win
which he spoke to the Wings and his clear Vlnoca-
zion of democratic policy ana OeIHocId'IC HIT"
ally at this time endeared him to the hearts OF the
whole audience and left with them happy remem-
brance of his frst-rate speech.
At night Messrs. Person and Stevenson, entertain
ed the assembIage, with very handsome speeches.
The ceremonies of Friday morning were opened
nv the reading of letters from distinguished men,
which was done by Col. Ruffn in clear and distinct
tones After this the Hon. ]. G. Dobbin addressed
the meeting in of the most profound, analytical
and acute speeches, we have ever heard. Coolly he
dssec,ed the of Gen. Scott, and showed up in
unrefuabe its dangerous tendency to the South
He pictured in warm and glowing thoughts, the mer.
its of our respective candidates and so aroused the
feelings ofhis auditory, that from that vast aSsemblage
there weed up mighty Of applause, upon whose
bosom foated Neptunelike, the great name OF n orth
Cardinals favorte
Senator Clemens followed and fully sustained his
high reputation. One of those who fought under the
banner of Gen. Pierce. he knew him well, and he
loved him a brave soldier and magnanimous man.
Fresh from the great Mass Meeting at Hilsborough,
New Hampshire, where the vile slanderers of Gen.
Pierce were derded and scorned, his spirits were in
happy state for paying that tribute to his worth,
which he so much deserves, and he nobly did it. He
amid rapturous applause.
In the evening, Gen. Saunders closed the speaking
andhis well-known speaker, knocked the props from
under Whiggery with his usual vigor.
The whole affair worthy of the great principles
of democracy Every thing conducted in the
best manner and the Committee deserve great credit.
The band of music capial.''
We shall have full accounts of this imposing
and glorious rally in next, from the Republican
and Patriot.