Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-11
TENNESSEE.

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The Democratic State Convention of Tennessee,
recently held in Nashville, unanimously adopted
the following Resolutions
!" ResotUed, That the democratic party of 1ennee-
see adhere with pride and confidence 10 the prnci-
Piles and policy which have characterized our entire
existence party, first developed by Jefferson
and afterwards restored by Jackson and recently H.
i9strated-and as We trust perpetuated-by Polk.
we point with confidence to the onward course of
our government in all the elements of prosperity and
greatness under the influence of democratic policy
as conclusive evidence of the excellence of our prin-
cples, and furnishing the strongest ground of our
devotion to their maintenance
hesotDed, That we cordially approve of the plat
form adopted by our party at the Baltimore Conven-
ton IN 1882 es setting forth the political creed
men Tue democracy OF Tennessee plant themselves
In the approaching contest.
ResOEUed, That the triumphant election of Ganeral
Frank Pierce as President,land Col. VIM R. King
as vice President of the United States, standing as
they dId on the Baltimore platform, furnishes the
most lncontestlbe proof of the devotion of the demo-
cratic party to the preservation of odr glorious Union
while we see with joy nthe inaugural address OF
President Pierce tments of earnest patriotic de.
Votlon TO the UnIon which enables repose safe
~ upon Its preservation under his administration.
ROsoLred, That the sentiments and principles
ed by President Pierce in his inaugural address
sound, national, conservative, and patriotic, cacDla
ted to elevate our government in the estimation of
foreign governments to give that the rights
OF American citizens will be protected home and
ChdTdCt6-
fIZeo oy WISDOM, hrmness, and patriotism"
The Hon. Andrew johnson was unanimously
nominated for Governor, several gentlemen who
had been named for the post, having Withdrawn
in Mr.. Johnson's favor. The Nashville Union
speaks in eloquent strains of the nomination, as
follows:
" The DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE. At late hour in
the day We returned from the convention to announce
he rIlh 4AoEh A.. IT,. H.
democratic candidate for governor. We beeve-we
feel ntuiVely-that this nomination is the prelude
an overwhelming victory. No man within the bord-
ers OF State has in his character and history
to challenge the wonder and respect of its citizens.
A selfmade mana man from the people and of the
People-strong in intellect, pure in patriotism, and
unsued in honor, are free 10 state belief that
his superior could not be fou nd, in the bril-
liant galaxy of Tennessee statesmen. That galaxy
EN- braces many Of the unquestioned ability
and excellent patriotism. II embraces Nicholson,
Trousdale, Harris, Ewing, Dunlap, and many
others whose names were not brought before the
ventlon-men whom the party would be honored in
honoring, and who have borne its banner in triumph
over many well fought field. But we hope it will
not be deemed invidions to say that it embraces
man possessing stronger claims to the respect and
admiration of our people than Andrew Johnson, the
mechanic statesman. If we have u utterly misap-
pretended his character, he is emphacai!y of
natures nObLemen. His early life was contest
against those
Low birth and iron fortunes
Over these he has triumphed. By energy. ability,
and honesty he has worked his way from the lowiy
walks of life to proud position in the affection of
his countrymen. In whatever position he has been
called to act by the popular Partially, he has dis
charged its duties ably and without leaving blot
upon his escutcheon. His record is of practical
usefulness. Whoever examines it fairly will find
upon it the evidences Of master mind and honest
heart. Every act points TO practical and
thy end. He never wasted his strength in idle
dr aiming, in Protless heorizing but the practical
has been his forte and the useful and honorable his
constant aim. We admire such character even in
the ranks of opponents; bow much more we should
not admire it when found in the house of friends.
But we feel that eulogy is wasted cPon his charac
ter His history needs but TO be understood make
him the favorite of the people of Tennessee. We
will discharge duty to him and the democratic
party by exhibiting that history in all its striking and
remarkable features, and for verdict in his ia
to tine justice and discrimination of those who
exc mine it,
Andrew Johnson is native of this place. He
worked at his trade, tailor in this City, some
twenty-five years ago. and left when youth for the
State of Tennessee. He started in the world poor
without education or friends he has made his way
up by industry and native strength of intellect
AS a citizen of Raleigh, we feel proud of the man.
His example speaks strong words of encourage
ment to every poor boy in the land.
Mr.. Johnson has served for number of years
and with distinction, a member Of the House of
Representatives from Tennessee. His election as
Governor appears to be regarded as certain.
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