Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-08-11


Pursuant to notice the Democratic Republicans
of Raleigh and vicinity gave Barbecue in the
Baptist Grove, on Wednesday last, which was we'll
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 an 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
strations Of applause and have heard his effort
spoken of by the people generally in terms of high
commendation.
Mr.. Busbee was followed by Gen. Saunders, who
spoke with his usual ability and eloquenoe for
about half an hour; after which the meeting ad- |
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
mind it. The Barbecue prepared under the directions
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
en- nsasse for Reid and the hole 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
er 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
ness with which every thing was done.
: To the Democrats of the United States
. The following announcement (says the Wash
ington Union) from the Democratic Resident Com
mittee, appointed by the Democratic National
8 Committee, under the authority Of the Baltimore
Democratic Convention, will, we hope be carefully
read and acted upon by the democratic party II
the several States. We are glad to know and te
, see that the National Resident Committee has de
ter1nined to fulfil its whole duty with energy ane
with ability Our cause is good, our prospects arr
brilliant, and our candidates beyond all cavil o
2 exception; BUT WE MUST WORK TO WIN. Let u
= deserve victory by working hard to achieve it. Ou
: adversaries are attempting to arouse the drooplnl
spirits of their friends throughout the country ant
will doubtless resort to every expedient and to ever
+, effort TO elect Gen. Scott A prompt, perseverng
n and general organization of the democracy is all
# important; and we are glad to see the Nations
Resident Committee inviting the immediate CO
operation of the democratic party of all parts Of tn
$ Union. We hope they will be responded to.
n To the Members Of the seueral Democratic S'afe a"
County Committees.
The Democratic Resident Committee. apFonte
], bv the National Democratic Executive Committee
\, under the authority of the las, Democratic Nat'ons
Convenlion have now in course OF PuOIicduoh
IT number of valuable documents for the coming can
,r paipn In order to complete their lists OF names
u ALREADY large, but not full as should De desiet
70 the Residen, Committee respectfully ask the c"a'
man Of the different democratic State and county con
. mi,,ees, and all active democrats Throughout !"
Unon to forward their earliest convenience sue
of in their respective localities or disric
w.. ~. .ppod of IN. cause. WM. M. GWIN,
% Chairman of the Resident Committee.
n A. P. EDoERToN, Secretary.
p. s. Democratic papers in all parts OF 'he coun''
q are requested TO publish.
- Judge B. F. Porter, formerly Of Tuscaloosa an
~ an influential man, has written letter, which
nuhl;shed in the Huntsville Democrat, deciar'r
lis most positively he will not support the nom'ne