Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-10-04
THE PENNSYLVANIA"


is the most animated one that ever took place in
that State, and is looked to with deep interest by
the Democrats in all parts of the Confederacy
The Democrats, under the lead of Gov Bigler who
is candidate for reelection are contcndng against
the united hosts ofWhigs, Know Nothings and Abo-
ltionists. The result, it must be confessed, is
doubtfnl but of defeat should befall our cause we
shall have the proud satisfaction of knowing that our
friends there true to the constitutional rights
of the South and to the cardinal principles of the
Democratic party.
Foremost amongst the ablest and most fearless in
this contest is the "Pennsylvanian," the organ
of the Pennsylvania Democracy. Such q paper
deserves not only to be sustained at home but to be
patronzed and chccred on by Democrats everywhere.
We make the following extract from late Pros
pectus of that paper:
The approaching political campaign is one of
more than ordinary interest. The people are to de-
eide who shall be the next Governor, between the
present incumbent VIM. -Biger and james Pollock
the Whg candidate. Gov. Bigler's administration
has been characterised by economy, moderation,
and rigid eregard for the interests Of the people
and the State. His denomination by acclanation
is proof of his great popularity and evidence of
appreciation by his fellowctizcns highly credita-
ble to all concerned and indicative of his success
in October next. His competitor, Mr Pollock,
the other hand, is purely an Expediency man. and
his desire to become Governor is so great that any
sacrifice, however dishonorable he will make to OBJ
tain his wishes. AS member of Congress, he
proved hmselfa traitor to his country by voting
withdraw the supplies from gallant army, while
gloriously fighting in Mexico and sided with Gal
phn Corwin to welcome our patriot soldiers " with
bloody hands to hospitable graves" AS an office
seeker, he addressed letter to the State Temper
Convention, promising in effect to sanction any
law constitutional or otherwise that the legislature
| might see fit to pass. As man, he sold his honor
and integrity to the KnowNothings in the firm belief
that that dangerous faction would his election
Mr.. Pol ock, in joining that Order took an oath
which annuls the Constitution of this State. lie is
bound, body and soul to carry out this pledge and
yet if elected Governor, he would be compelled to
perjure himself again before assuming the duties of
| the office. AS Governor he must take an oath to
| to support and maintain the State and National
| Constitutions. As Know-Nothng, his OATH COM
| pells him to oppose them In this dilemma he stands
! before the people.
Know-Nothingism Ito what docs it tcnd?-
Ostcnsibly to overthrow the laws of the country by
striking at the Charter of Liberties through the
| baot-box, and annihilatng all compacts that do
not square with the traitorous principles practiccd
by the demagogues of that Order. Are the unbought
enlightened, free citizens ofthis great Commonwealth,
prepared to surrender not only their rights but the
rights of their children the keeping OF organiza-
| ton like the know-Nothngs: and will they suffer
themselves to be deprived forever from enjoying the
privileges of American citizens? The supposition is
too absurd for belief yet the members of sid Or
der boldly declare their intention to carry ont their
| principles of disfranchscmcnt and Church dcta-
ton, if they triumph at the coming October election.
| The more efectually. then to prevent result so
pregnant with disaster and destructive of the bcr-
ties of the State and Union, desire the co-opera-
ton and assistance of our friends to further extend
our already large circulation. We call upon the
| members not only of our own party, but upon all
good and patriotic Wings, to rally to support
to obtain for us subscribers singy in clubs, and
! by thus disseminating the documents, assist the
Pennxyiranian to battle of yore i'm the of
justice and rght-a journal that proudly points to
the past an evidence of what may be expected in
| the future.
| There il no time to lose in this good cause.-the
day of election is fast approaching The secret and
! midnight conspirators are hard at work-they have
their regular and stated meetings at their respec-
tive rendezvous, and behooves all jealous of their
freedom irrespective Of Church and State to aid in
combating and at once, their trcasonable designs
for defeat at the fall election will be their certain
| DEATH while success would give them confidence
| tcract.
&C. To your posts then, Democrats and all who are in
favor of religious liberty, guaranteed to US by our
| Revolutionary anccstors-Strike home, and let the
watehward be-Bigler and Honor, in opposition to
Pollock and the infamous doctrines of KnowNoth-
ngism."
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