Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-17

In all portions of the State the nomination of Mr.
Bragg as our gubernatoral standard bearer, is hail
cd with acclamations of delight. The Convention
that nominated him was characterized by harmony
and cnthusasm-the delegates returned to their
homes thoroughly imbucd with this spirit-t spread
among the masses like a prairie fire, and the
Democratic party now presents the glorious specta
Gle of band of brothers animated by glow Of as
socated pride and determined resolution. From all
quarters the news comes up of the most cheering
and gratifying character and so sanguinc and con-
Gdent are our friends of success that the figures by
which we shall sweep the State like whirlwnd in
August next down at from five to ten thous-
and.
The truth is, the Convention made hit-a decid-
ed hit, IN presenting to the people the of the
gifted and accomplished Bragg, who holds place
IN their affections second to that of no within
the confines of the State. And we of the East look
with peculiar pride and satisfaction upon the noble
devotion of the Western Democracy, who literally
took our champion away from us and declared him
their own choice. They evinced appreciation of
the many sacrifices made by the East-of her
desty-of her indifference to mere persons and her
ardent and undertaking attachment to the of
our party and common cause, and they magnani-
mously came forward and claimed our especial cham
pion as their own. The East will bear this gallant
conduct in mind in August next, and will show how
they appreciate this gaantry of the West by rolling
up such vote for THOMAS BRAGG will startle the
cohorts of Whiggery and cause the great Democrat
&c heart of the State to thrill with nexpressibe de-
light.
THOMAS BRAGG is man to be proud Of The De-
mocracy proud of him. The people love him.
The spotess purity of his private fc-the stern in
tegrity and distinguished ability which have marked
his public career, and his uniform, consistent and
unbending devotion to the great principles of old
fashioned Democracy, all conspire to render him an
OBJECT of peculiar respect and admiration. While
the simplicity. and frankness. of his manners go
straight home to the feelings of the people, his pow
erful reasoning and fervd eloquence will carry con-
vlction to their judgments. He has passed seattle
less through many a hard-fought contest and we
verify believe that he will emerge from the present
struggle, not only scathcess, but immeasurably tr-
umphant. We firmly believe this. There is that
within us which inspires with a conviction that
such man can never be defeated by Alfred Dockc-
ry. We should esteem it a reflection upon the in
telligence and discrimination of an enlightened and
discerning people, to defeat Thomas Bragg with
such man Alfred Dockery. Hyperion and
Satyr were scarcely greater antipodes and the peo
pie will hardly fail to render verdict alike subser-
Went to their interests and crcdtable to their judy
ments.
With such leader, standing upon the admirable
platform laid down by the State Convention, we
have nothing to fear, but everything to hope. The
fine spirit which everywhere pervade the party
gives unmisakeable evidence of browning victory
alike fattering to our pride and prospecting to our
cause. As Father Richie wont to say "the
skies are bright and Frightening" Dom. Pioneer
GRAND LODGE, I. o. o. F. The following gentle
men have been elected officers of the Grand Lodge
OF North Carolina for the ensuing year
Col w. s. Andrews, of Godsboro', Grand Master
w. j. Hoke, of Lincoln Deputy g
7. NJ. Gardner, of Wilmington, g Secretary.
A. Paul Repiton Treasurer.
james n. NORRIS OF New bern, Warden
Walter L. Steele, of Richmond, Rep.