Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-02
LATE CoNvENr1oN-Gov. REID, &c.

. LATE CONVENTION-GOV. REID, &c.
We extract the following from, an Editorial Cor
respondence of the Democratic Pioneer, at Elizabeth
City, whose Editor was in attendance on the late
Democratic State Convention held in this City:
The second day was full of events of the live,
Hest interest. 1t opened as il closed, amid blaze
of enthusiasm. After the reading of the proceedings
of the previous day, and their APPROVAL the eloquent
Dobbin arose, and all eyes were centred upon
him. He said he felt that the Convention should
not only respond to the action of the Democracy of
the State, but to their feeling also; and the party
from the mountain to the seaboard had but choice
for the gubernaoral office, he would move that the
Convention nominate DAVID s. REID by accldmatlon.
The speakers voice was drowned amid spontane-
Gus burst of enthusiastic applause which literally
shook the walls of the old Capitol. When the storm
OF applause had somewhat subsidized, Mr. D. proceed
ed to review the position of the Democratic party
TO paint In lowing colors the patriotic efforts of Gov
Reid, whose devotion 10 the of popular rights
and Democratic principles had secured to the party
the proud position which it occupies, and show
that, under his leadership they had but be
themselves to place again the wreath of victory upon
his brow. Every sentence that fell from the lips of
the eloquent speaker received with unboun ded
applause; and when the question put to vote, it
was received with perfect hurricane of enthusiasm
The scene was ndescribable. To say that it was
unanimously carried, is unnecessary-for every body
knew that such would be the result; but the depth
Of feeling which characterized the scene only be
compared to old ocean when aroused and heaving its
pillows mountain high. ..-
Ato9etner, the convention was a decided triumph.
Never have witnessed greater harmony, greater un-
animty, greater enthusiasm, than characterized its
deliberations. Every member seemed inspired with
a new zeal, and determination go home and work
for the cause. For myself confess that l feel re-
newed in the spirt-that, in fact, a better De-
mocrat-wiiling to work harder and make more
sacrifices in the great and glorious cause than ever.
cannot close this reference to the proceedings of
the Convention without remarking that the occasion
was graced by the presence of some of the loveest
of the s. farer portion of CREATION, whose bright
smiles cheered in the noble work.
On Friday evening, the Governor held a levee, to
which all the members of the Convention were in
vited. The Executive mansion was thrown open,
and the Company were received in the most cordial
manner by his EXceency and his accomplished lady,
who had smile and pleasant word for every one
even the humblest. The unostentatous simplicity
with which the Governor and his lady presided over
the occasion remarked by every one while their
dgnifed and courteous bearing were equally admired.
sumptuous table was spread, covered with the
choicest vands. which ample justice was done by
the large assemblage. There form OF cere-
mony-but every was made TO feel quite " at
home." After partaking of the hospltates OF the
Executive mansion, the company broke up between
IL and II o'clock, delighted with the kind and cordial
manner with which they had been entertained, and
proud to believe that that so genuine Repu0llcan
| as Gov. Reid presided the destlnes OF n orth
| Carolina.
During my brief stay in this city, have had fire.
quen interviews with Gov. Reid, and have had ample
opportunities Of learning something of the man. Any
! coxcomb-but plain, honest and unpretendlng he
! publican. He has not been spoiled by the honors of
Office, but remains of the people with whom are
all his sympathies. He is, however, bold and fear
I less in the advocacy of Democratic principles.
regret exceedingly that his public duties prevented
him from meeting Mr. Kerr in Elizabeth City. He
desired to do but having previously called meet
ing of the Executive Council at that period he was
compelled to forego the pleasure of meeting with the
Democracy OF Pasquotank at present. He, however,
requested say them, that it was from no want
Al nat thPF0
tunity offered he would still do He intends to
| follow Mr.. Kerr up wherever he may go, if posi-
BILE.
The IS City of Oaks - is the most beautiful Town
at this season of the year that have Eve
ry house is located in lovely grove, which shades
it from the rays of the sum- and gives it charming
appearance while the yards ornamented with
every variety of shrubbery and flowers. The beauty
of the place is only surpassed by the hospitality OF
the citizens. to whose kindness l am indebted for
many attentions