Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-29
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| Mr.. Editor: have been informed, through the
the Standard, that Convention has been called 10
meet in Raleigh the 30th June for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Congress. When Mr..
J Venabe declared himself candidate Immediately
upon his return from Washington, strongly il,
favor OF Convention; but ever since Mr. Lewis be-
came his opponent, have been opposed TO one; and
II does seem 10 the, at this stage of the game, the
movement is a very uDwse Oae TO say the least of
II. These gentlemen fairly in the field, and have
actually warmly canyassed, for nearly two months,
with no Wing candidate, is there any prospect of
one, unless this very Convention, in failing to NOM
inaie either Venable or Lewis, bot some other man,
| and thereby create such breach in the party
invite one into the arena. No good possibly
grow out Of this proceeding, while the other hand
much harm may; for assure You, Mr.. Editor, that
the people (lhe masses) have already taken sides,
and 1t will be no easy matter to turn their attention
In new direction, however strong party ties, and
successful party drilling, may have been heretofore.
suppose the object is TO throw both overheard
otherwise why call Convention Every man can
certainly vote, if they wish to do so, because, even
upon the superstition that both these gentlemen are
regarded evils the lesser evil be selected. If
another should be nominated, the evil might be still
greater.
1t seems very clear to me, in case Mr.. Venable
should be the nominee, and Mr.. Lewis, tIlereupon,
thinks proper 10 decline, that, if the maier part
large number of his friends, will refuse to support
Venable, and some might be induced to vote for
Wing in preference. And the would be the
case on the part of MIR. Fenable's friends, in the
will be the natural OF things. II the people
pretty equally divided between them, las
some think they arr) would they remain so land
notwithstanding the large Democratic maorily in the
District, would there not be great danger of running
in Wing, even were the single ha nded against
either one, but more especially. if new man IS
brought forward by the Convention, to the exclusion
of both
But have no idea that either will decline, Con-
vcnton or no Convention, and hope will not, the
race has been commenced, and so far continued in
good earnest between them, and thus may be ended
Nodeegates (appoin,ed by regular meeting) will
be sent from Granville; her people satisfied with
their old representative and will, the day oil trial.
prove their faith by their works, in giving him an
overwhelming majority. A large number hold my
views upon this subject; for; Notwithstanding they
and J. opposed Mr. Venable at the last election since
it IS perfectly understood that he continues fully to
acquissce in the compromise measures, and will go
to the death against the acquisition Of Cuba or any
ofher ferr;tOrv either by stealing or otherwise; and
because. earnest has been given his part, that
he will contend manfuIly tor North Cardinals share
of the public lands, (the Democratic doctrine upon
this subject having become obsolete,) will support
him most cordially in the coming election.
GRANVILLE DEMOCRAT.
Granville, June "a, 1853.
We are authorized to say that Mr. Lewis will
abide the action of a Convention. This has been
his position from the first. Ed. Standard