Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-07
Spirited democratic Rally.

OF Raleigh and vicinity gave Barbecue in the
Baptist Grove, on Wednesday last, which was well
attended and marked by much spirit and genuine
enthusiasm. Arrangements had been made for
speaking in the grove, but owing to the rain, the
people were invited to assemble in the Town Hall,
where they were addressed by Perrin Busbee, ESQ.
and Gen. Saunders.
Mr.. Busbee spoke for about two hours with more
than his usual animation and force, and with much
ability and effect. He first discussed the State
issues, and especially the Free Suffrage and Con-
vention questions; and he then took up national
politics and spoke at some length thereupon. He
showed, in the clearest and most convincing man
ner, the present antiSouthern and anti Union po-
sition and associations of Gen. Scott; and concu-
ded by eloquent vindication of Gen. Pierce as
an able statesman, brave and meritorious officer
while in service, and as pre-eminently true upon
the "Compromise and the question of Slavery.
His remarks were greeted by the liveliest demon
STATIONS of applause; and have heard his effort
spoken Of by the people generally in terms of high
commentator.
Mr.. Busbee was followed by Gen. Saunders, who
spoke with his usual ability and eloquenoe for
about half an hour; after which the meeting adj
journed to the Baptist Grove, to partake of the
Barbecue. The rain poured, but the Democratic
spirit was aroused, and the crowd did not seem to
of Messrs. Sugg and Crawford was excellent and
there enough for all, of meats and vegetables,
and to spare. After dinner the crowd repaired to the
stand which had been erected in the grove, where
they were again addressed, in brief but stirring
and eloquent speeches, by Mr.. Busbee and Gen.
Saunders and they were followed by Samuel Whit
aker, Esq, in strong and earnest appeal to the
Democrats 10 stand by their colors and to vote
masse for Reid and the Vhole ticket for the Le-
gislature. The crowd then marched, preceded by
music, to the Standard Office, where hickory pole
had been planted during the day, and gave three
cheers for Pierce and King, three for Reid and Free
Suffrage, and three for Democracy generally; after
which the assemblage dispersed, determined each
man to do his whole duty on the day of election.
By the way, that pole went up in fine style,
with its heart of hickory and its handsome stream
err bearing the names of PIERCE and KING. "
The flag floats just 1O2 feet above the ground.
But for the heavy and continuous rain we have
no doubt there would have been more than one
thousand persons present. AS it was, the gather
ing was large; and we have never witnessed great
er enthusiasm among the Democrats of Wake than
was exhibited on the occasion.
Much credit is due to the Executive Committee
of the Pierce and King Club, and indeed to all
concerned in preparing the Barbecue and in raising
the pole, for the attention bestowed upon each de-
partment of duty, and for the spirit and prompt
!
The following announcement (says the Wash
ington Union) from the Democratic Resident Com
mittee, appointed by the Democratic National
Committee, under the authority of the Baltimore
Democratic Convention, WILL we hope, be carefully
read and acted upon by the democratic party in
| the several States. We are glad to know and to
see that the National Resident Committee has de-
termined to fulfil its whole duty with energy and
with ability. Our is good, our prospects are
brilliant, and our candidates beyond all cavil or
exception; BUT WE MUST WORK TO WIN. Let US
deserve victory by working hard to achieve it. Our
adversaries attempting to arouse the dropping
spirits of their friends throughout the country, and
will doubtless resort to every expedent and to every
effort to elect Gen. Scott A prompt, perseverng,
and general organization of the democracy is all
important; and we glad to see the National
Resident Committee inviting the immediate CO.
operation of the democratic party Of all parts of the
Union. We hope they will be responded to.
To the Members Of the several Democratic State and
County Committees.
The Democratic Resident Committee, appointed
by the National Democratic Executive Committee,
under the authority of the last Democratic National
Convention, have in course of publication a
number of valuable documents for the coming cam
paign. In order to complete their lists of names,
already large, but not full as should be desired,
the Resident Committee respectfully ask the chair
of the different democratic State and county COM
mittees, and all active democrats throughout the
Union, forward at their earliest convenience such
lists of in their respective localities or dstric
with post Offices attached, may serve to promote
the good of the cause.
VIM. M. GWIN,
Chairman of the Resident Committee.
A. P. EDGERToN, Secretary.
P. S. Democratic papers in all parts the country
are requested to publish.
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROADS. We
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