Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-07-15

ers. The majority of these gentlemen are Wings
some of whom voted for Outlaw; some Tor Scout
and probably some for both. The General nrst
ed these men with being such Wings as always Vot
ed for Democrats and then declared that the cer't
icate was Just as favorable to Mr.. Bragg as very
smart man could possibly write without telling a ne
and the Wing signers oft were known ABOUT - -
ton as the Corporals Guard" believe that have mere
quoted his very words, and if not am certain tnis
was his meaning.
Tn another part of his abusive effort, he was eulo
eizng his favorte topic, the distribution Oh the
lie lands; and having gotten himself up lnto A'iu
of ecst.cv he triumphantly asserted that major
ity of the freemen of North Carolina, wings ana
Democrats are in favor of distribution IN tneir near
and that the Democrats deferred by the !eaoeIs
from expressing their views that II president
Governor Reid, and the Standard should declare
themselves in favor of it. the whole Democratic par
ty in North Ca rolina would say that they were Ior
it from the beginning, and in less than three months
would swear to it. Mr.. Editor would an honest
man, or patriotic Wing, sensible offlceseeker
make use of such lying absurd language as that
Is such a to be Governor OF the Old North
State? Can the sturdy, honest sons OF North caro-
lima consent to give their highest office to such an
abusive demagogue as Alfred Dockery? Reason
answers, NO! have not time to do justice to MI.
Braggs very able and conc lsive reply 1t was short
clear and convincing. 1t told on all who heard It..
do not pretend to be thorough in my account, but
have only attempted to give faint idea of the most
prominent points in the discussion at
LINCOLNTON.
We regret that professional engagements rem
dered our absence from town on Monday necessary
We had the pleasure of seeing Mr.. Bragg on Sunday
evening" and glad to learn that his health was
much improved and that he would be able to pros
ecute the canvass regularly until the campaign is
ended. He addressed goedly number of our cit
liens in this place Monday, who were delighted
with him; though their expectations were highly
raised he more than realized them. We understand
that did man get such skinning as did
the redoubtable " tyrant of the sandhils," as Gen.
Dockery is familiarity called by his neighbors.
From notes kindly furnished by friend, we will
endeavor for the next issue to write out full re-
port of the speeches.
We were at Moroe, and were equally gratifed
to find the impression Mr.. Bragg had made in that
stronghold of Democracy most fatterng. We
arc crediby informed that number of prominent
wings of Union, as well as of Arson and Richmond,
will not support Dockery; they know him far too
we'll
On Tuesday, the candidates for the Legislature
declared themselves; -Messrs. Ashe and FOLSOM,
both Wings, for the Senate; and Col Dunn for
the Commons The Wing candidates occupy SIM
liar grounds so far avowal of opinions was
made. Col Dunn has repeatedly represented Union
and Mecklenburg, and is staunch and true Dem
crat. In his speech declaring himself he briefly dis
cussed the land queson-announcing what was the
true democratic ground upon this question, and sus
tanned himself by quoting the authority of jackson,
Polk, Calhoun and other republican fathers. He
made the subject very clear, and his speech was we'll
received. He has no opposition.
Charlotte Democrat.