Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-07-13
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Mn. HoLDEN:-I have read with attention the
commanicauons in yonr paper from Granville and
Franklin counties, respecting the candidates for
congress in this District. add thinking that i may
not prove embarrassing portion of your readers,
Fl shall give them the views of Democrat. of Wake,
large majority of party in this county, respecting
Messrs. Venahle and Lewis. 5.s.a-e5
Entertaining sincere regard for both of those
gentlemen, shall enSeavor to do equal justice to
each.
Mr.. Lewis, a young gentleman of very respecta-
bile taeRts and requirements, appears before
dorsed by the Johnson delegation, and recommended
by the bold stand which he has taken on the Balti-
more platform, without qualification reservation,
and it strikes forcibly that he is the regular Dem
ocra;ic candidate. l have fnll confidence that If
elected he will be true his professions and that
he will make useful if brilliant representative.
1t matters moi how many asplranis for Congress
there may be in tue district, there only two can
lidates in the field and we to choose between
them.
Mr.. Venable, we'll known from his Congressional
career to be a gentleman of cultivated mind, and ex-
lensve experience, would cast his competitor in the
shade, but unfortunately he is fshy. The horse is
strong and capable OF excellent work, but he will
! not draw in the traces.
Heretofore we Democrats have proclaimed that we
went for principles and not We have rejOiced
in the success of candidates, because thought
that 1t was the sanction and endorsement OF our
principles by the people, we have voted against
personal friends because could not sacrifice
our political principles to private friendship Were
we wrong in doing 500 Let Patriotism answer
How then can support Mr.. Venable! much as
| we may esteem him personally. and much as we may
admire his talents :!
| He is opposed to the acquisition of Cuba, any
terms. Our Democratic President does not oppose it
| if it be acquired consistently with National
! Honor.
Mr. " is in favor Of the distribution of the public
lands among the States, the proceeds of their sale,
it matters u2t which, while the Baltimore Conven-
ton opposed it,
MIR. V. Is " teetOiaAy'' opposed to the Compro-
mise measures, while the Baltimore Convention en-
dorsed them hnal ad ustment of most alarming
controversy.
| Mr.. VenabIe is d disunionist, unless the severe
lashing which Mr.. Miller gave him at Oxford some
three years ago has creud him Of his heresy.
| Now would be far from denying 10 Mr. V. the
right 10 think he peases; but do protest against
his avowing such opinions and protesting to be the
regular Democratic candidate.
And in this connection, MIR. Editor, let me ask you
why is it that you have struck with d strong arm
this renegade Democrat who is dstrac;ing party,
and endeavoring to subvert its principles? ! cannot
believe that you fear him, and conceive it TO be
your duty, the conductor of Democratic journal,
TO rise superior to any feelings of personal regard
which you may entertain for him, and him as
he deserves.
In conclusion, | will say to the Democrat OF
Franklin, whose communication appeared IN your
paper that it is useless for him attempt 10 damn
his count lyman, Mr.. Lewis, with faint praise, in
ure his prospects in the District by saying that his
vote will be small in that county. He had better
task his uncle' before he makes that assertion
again. But be tina! as it may, Mr.. L. will be sus
tanned in Wake county, by old and well tried Dem.
ocras, whose support is an honor to any man.
ulaoriy of at least three hundred is confidently
pected for him by many.
WAKE DEMOCRAT.