Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-01-11
From the Democratic Pioneer.
THE NEXT ELECTION.

IdE NEXT ELECIION.
In course5of time the election will come around
again. when it will be the duty of free people to
exercise the elective franchise In choosing Represen
tatives to the General Assembly and also for select
ing Governor for North Carolina. As Governor
Reid will not he the candidate, there will be several
other names presented by their friends candidates
for this office. Indeed few have already been
spoken of and even, their names presented through
the papers, to the people of the State both from the
Wing and Democratic ranks. As we are to have
new candidate in the field from the Democratic ranks
it is question of much Importance who that candl
date shall be. l do not deem it premature to meet
that question: at this early date, as VIC Snoua
make wise selection from ranks to bear III tIl
umph the noble standard of Democracy. 7 nder the
administration of David S. Reid the State has pros
pered and the Democratic party grown strong anu,
for this reasom | presume that the people OF oui
State arc still willing to elect to tins ofhcc man
who advocates the same political principles as David
S. Reid would respectfully Suggest 10 inc 'GiAoI
racy of the State that staunch republican ana pat
riot, the Hon. CALVIN GRAVES, OF Caswcil' as a
suitable person to be the next candidate for Govern
or of North Carolina. L need say but niue III
praise of this gallant Democrat, as his political SER
vices are known to the State and country, ana can
therefore be appreciated by all. He was elected 10
the Legislature of this State and was made Speaker
of the Senate. This manifestation OF the con-
fidcnce which was placed in HIM by the representa-
tives of the Democracy of the State: The Senate
in electinr him to preside its deliberations paid
a merited compliment to. his talents and services.
His long and faithful service in the Democratic
ranks entities him. not only to the respect and con-
fidence but to the suffrages of the Democratic
party l. therefore, urge his claim to this station,
as one who has been serviceable both to the Demo
cracv and country. He is GInncntly qualified to
be of considerable service 10 the State should
his talents be called into active exercise.
Moreover, he is experienced statesman, and
can call to his support more than amy man OF
ordinary service. All the advantages should be
weighed and considered, are to select new
man, in order that may call to his support all the
votes that we can Here is the position that CALVIN
GRAVES sustains to party and the country that
he could be triumphantly elected, Ihave not doubt
Friends of democracy, let raise this name upon
our standard and go forth to meet the !anquished
forces of whiggery, obtain glorious triumph and
ingrat the republican principle of free suffrage into
the Constitution of our State. With such a candl-
date as CALVIN GRAVES glorious victory awaits US.
With him we are invincible Mr.. Editor, now is the
time to bring the name OF our candidate before the
people. The Wings have already appointed the time
for holding their Convention. Let us not be behind
in this work Let us not repose upon our former
laurels, for fear that may be defeated. With
sincere desire for the of Democratic prnci-
PIES and with wish to advance the varied interests
of our common country, recommend for Governor,
CALVIN GRAVES
NODTII AMpTOE