Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-07-22
: For the Standard
: How they talk it in NOrthamptOm.,,

SHOW they talk it5in Northampton,
An article has appeared in the N C. Star, of the
18th inst, with the above capton in which the wri
ter has let doon with all the force of his pen upon
the Northampton 'Locofoco Party" on the subject
of internal improvements in the State. This party,
with Mr.. Bragg as their " head and front" is charged
with being "dyed in the WOOL in their opposition to
railroads. am referred to by the intimate
friend and family physician of Mr.. Bragg as hay
ing been a candidate with him in 1886" as having
a right to know his opinions, and as having refus-
ed, at public discussion at Boons Cross Roads OF
the LIST inst, to give a written statement of his
views; which had previously stated over and over
again.
Now, lest the Northampton Locos" and my
intimate friend " especially should suffer serious
detriment at the hands of this writer, and the All
Decency Party to which he belongs have summoned
the holiness to write few things, my own
name, in answer to the article in question. l must
confess, however, that it is with degree of
pidation that undertake to I" break a lance" with
one in the dark. But, like Downing when he was
about to enter the Presidents house, thinks to
myself who's afeard." The writer has displayed
good deal of chivalry in the style of his attack and
having intended to make his, it is Star article,
he has, like the Frenchman, made one grand -four
isle. He certainly deserves much at the hands Of
his All Dccency Party" and perhaps he will get
palm. l advise him to look forward with hope.
1t is the custom, believe, with the Church at Rome
to celebrate the week before Easter. This is called
the " Holy Week" 1t commences on what is called
Palm Sunday" when the Pope sits upon his throne
and dispenses palms to his faithful Cardinals. When
Gen. DockerY comes upon the high seat to which he
aspreS, it may be that this faithful writer will re-
ceive his reward. But, all but the Sd of August is
to come and it may be that the hopeful antcpatons
of this writer will be like those of certain " Milk
Maid :" which we read of. But to the main point
An attempt has been made to show that Mr.. Bragg
and the Northampton Democrats have been hereto
fore entirely opposed to internal improvements
pecally to railroads; and that we are now opposed
to the Central Road l deny that such has been, or
is now, position Internationally; and l deny
having made any statement, at any time, committing
Mr.. Bragg to such position. 1t is true have stat
ed. and state now, that the Democrats of Northamp
ton, with Mr.. Bragg, in 1916, and before, OPP
posed to the endorsement of the old Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad bonds, and to the management OF
that road by Wing leaders 1t is equally true that
many and most OF the prominent Wings of North
ampton occupied the same position. But in regard
to the Central Road, and other works of more re-
cent date, the Democrats of Northampton have been
and are now, in favor Of prosecuting these works,
and others that may be prudenty undertaken, as far
the "means and resources OF the State, with just
regard to the interests of the people, will allow
and knowing these to be the views of worthy
champion, Thos. Bragg, we intend to give him the
largest vote over poled in Northampton in August
AS to the charge that the Democrats of North
ampton deny that the Standard has correctly report
ed Mr.. Bragg's views, it is idle to notice it. The
writer speaks snecringly of Free Suffrage He calls
tor kicked in the stable at Raleigh, and
lame" Now this is pretty, and, prettier STILL the
Wing can idatcs of this county have mounted this
"poor old lame nag" and are trying to ride to Raj
eigh him. But the Democratic candidates
well mounted BEFORE and have got the reins The
it, few shakes of oil Bobby will throw these intru-
sive riders so far behind that they will be seen like
the old Fogys at the tail end of progress.
w s. COPELAND.