Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-26


pnatic The present basis of representation IS also
approved in the strongest terms and determine
exesa 70 stand BY It under all ci1cunstaaces There
is no attempt. for the purpose q votes to
tconciliate the East o. the West to please all ex
tremes by promises such as federal leaders make.
which may never be performed hut there is clear
ness directness about the Resolution which must
of itself command the respect Of all those who NAV
not entirely approve it. But this is no new ground
lit Is that steadily occupied by the Democracy since
l84s, when Gov Reid presented this great issue for
popular consideration and sanction. Free Suffrage
Is measure which has connection with the basis
OF either the Senate or the Commons and it can be
effected by legislative enactment and theapproyal of
the people at the ballot-box as the Constitution e
pressly provides. There is, therefore, no necessity
for a Convention SO far as it is concerned; and the
Western people, all of whom are for Free Suffrage
will never go into limited Convention Con-
vcnton as the federal leaders have proposed-mere-
y for the purpose of securing what they can Just as
well secure by another mode. So far then as these
points are involved with .them-that is, zoe
are TOR FTee Suffrage 6y legislative enactment, and
against what we must regard as an absurd PROPOSE
ton, that Of a limited Concentten Democrats never
blink nor conceal their principles as the federal
leaders did Wing principles in their late Convention
when they failed to avow themselves for free Con-
venton and white mixed basis; and for proof of
this assertion in regard to opponents, refer
to the declarations to what are Wing principles
by the late meeting of the Wings of Henderson. We
refer also to the famous Western Address signed by
n w. Woodfn, John A Gimer and thirty fi"e other
Western Wing leaders, in which the most decided
ground is taken against the present basis and in favor
of free Convention.
The eighth Resolution is devoted to Internal I'm
provements. 1t embodies the views and feelings
quite sure of vast majority of the people of
the State; and we have hesitation in saying that
in opinion, it has the entire and cordial approx
al of THOMAS BRAGG, the Democratic candidate
for Governor. So of the ninth Resolution, in rela-
ton to Common Schools. Here common grounds
where all can stand, and unite man in the no
BILE work of developing the physical and mental re-
sources of the State.
We repeat what said in last, that we can
refer with satisfaction and pride to the Democratic
Resolutions They were unanimously and enthusas
tically adopted Nothing occurred either in Caucus
or in Convention, whether in relation to Resolutions
the nominee, but of the most friendly and con-
ciliatory character All appeared to be actuated by
a common desire to unite upon an acceptable and
patriotic series of Resolutions, and to present
didate who would be able, ON just and honorable
grounds, to unite in himself in the hghestSlegree
the elements of popularity and strength. No man
sought the nomination. 1t truly said, amid the
applause of members, that the Democratic party,
though morally certain of victory, entirely I'M
disturbed by the ambitions of rivals. We have
to know that several of the distinguished Demo-
Gratis spoken of by their friends for the nomination,
looked to that of Mr. Bragg and advised it, and all
of them, feel confident will give to him their
cordial and powerful support. The Democratic par
ty of the State is therefore, both in relation to its
principles and its candidate for Governor already
the road to victory for its principles those of
the people, repeatedly endorsed by them at the polls
and its candidate is at the choice and the rep
resentatve of every member of the party. If true
to ourselves untoward event seriously affect
US determined success, let go for
ward to achieve it. All the indications ausp-
cious. Let only improve our advantages and po-
sition and the day will be ours and federalism, de-
feated in this encounter, will not again raise its
front to disturb and divide the public councils.
That power contends for the Offices and honors
paramount consideration; contend for prin-
cples and the extension of popular rights. Let the
people judge between