Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-01-25
Gle Standard,
pALE1GH. WEDNESDAY. JAN. IS, 1854.
nENocRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
W. present below the proceedings of the Demo
-, State Committee, at their meeting in this City
Er;dav last, the goth instant. The members in
' h,,1orce were, Hon. Abram Rencher, Chairman,
"t rrhotbam; Hon. Asa Biggs, of Martin; c. G,
O Or-:nht ESD, of Cumberland and w. w Holden,
of Wake. -, ~,
,.7ay the 18th day Of ApriE, the time for hold
tho Convention. 1t was felt to be impossible to
i'a dav which would be most convenient for all
I.ns Of the States yet the Committee, in indca-
lO tbe time, had the benefit not only of their own
ing ,oIce of the views and wishes of various sec
INV" but also the aid in this respect of prominent
u',, ,ors Of the party from distance. The time
.otod will, we doubt not meet the wishes of
5.ropr number of the party; and we would most
.ootfny and earnestly urge upon those who may
end the period named the most convenient for
NV >, hear the disappointment with the patience
'i'i f,r.ude of Democrats, anticipating all do
an" ;rtorv to be achieved in the canvass which will
'S ~, compensate for any sacrifice of This kind.
Thorc are two advantages in the period designated
,:ah are important One is, that ample time is
,a,rlcd for holding meetings in the various Coun-
ANU Of Tins ensuring full representation and
ot,,ar that the roads will be in good condition,
that many can attend who could not do so IN Feb
ruarv OF March,
p,t tbe time when is subordinate consideration
:. .,o work to be accomplished The State is now
n,ocr.tic: it is prospecting in all departments OF
,,,srv and labor beyond all former experience or
"..o,nlc. its public works going forward ; its
,,oationa interests arc improving and Frightening;
-: fancal affairs are in better condition than at
frror period; and indeed nee day, full Of
homo and promise is shedding its light upon US ALL
The people, we fully persuaded, are satisfied with
these esuts-they take part in the hope that no back
ward step may characterize our present pocy ana
+bc,. will see to it. in humble opinion, that no
mere party schemes or personal ambitions shali III
tornosc themselves to prevent perpetuation OF the
dvantaces and the prosperity which they no" ENJOY
Their svmpathics as we'll their judgments are with
nomocratic men and Democratic measures; and they
;u naitber for slight reasons, undo the past, nor
;ao with their expectations for the future by COM
;,,;oo tbe shin of State to those who have been
o,.odI tried and found wanting. Defeat, then, can
bcfal the Democracy only the result of divisions
or apathy among themselves; these are the points
70 he Guarded from this to the day of the election
divisions among Democrats Wherefore? What
IL
osccuJcuev. Wing abuses in legislation and il gov
crnment generally, and Wing disregard of the pop
ular will and of popular rights? 1t would Go no
GOOD either to our to the people, to regret
all this after we had contributed to produce it let
US them pursue the dictates of common sense and
of common regard for the public welfare, and unite,
as We can unite to a man, and sweep the State as we
did in 1852 Union and energy these are the
words to gleam on banner. Our opponents arc
already in the field and they will struggle with
usual DESPERATION for the Offices and honors of the
State They know that their all is at stake, for if
they fail in this contest they will go down to rise no
more. Wemust meet them at all points; where the
battle goes heaviest and hottest there must show
the most solid front; and in order to do this
i eessfuly must appeal to the people with an &C
ccptable candidate for Governor, with facts and
gumens and with spirit, confidence i'll our cause
which will take result but victory.
But OBTAINING readers from the proceed
ings Of the Committee. In the language of the
second Resolution, beg leave to express the
nest hope that the Democrats L" in every County
throughout the State will take early and efficient
not only to have themselves repre- scented in
Convention, but also organize for the approaching
sary to the triumphant success of the Demo
cratic party but proalpt :nd united action on the
part of its friendS.;'
The Democratic State Committee appointed by
the last Democratic State Convention, having met
Ill the City OF Raleigh on the 20th of JANUARY S54
IN pursuance of previous CALL and ha wing had I'M
der consideration the time and place of holding the
next Democratic State Convention have adopted the
following Resolutions, to wit:
Res0tted, That this Committee recommend TINT
a Convention Of the Democratic party be holden in
the City of Raleigh, on WEDNESDAY, TIE 18TH
DAY VI APRIL next for the purpose of nominal
ing suitable candidate for Governor of the State
Tor the next two years
. Acs0Ired, That in the opinion of this Committee
important to have full expression of the views
ana wishes OF the Democratic party They there
ore earnestly recommend to their friends in every
county throughout the State to take early and eff
,en. measures, not only to have themselves repre-
scented in said Convention. but also to organize for
uie approaching e,ections convinced they are
ua. nothing Is necessary to insure the triumphant
S':eeSs Oh the Democratic party, but prompt and
'il ~ acton on the part of its friends.
hes0tced, That this Committee have undiminisiIed
T ( III the principles and measures of the
democratic party They have stood the test of ex-
palence, and have received the most emphatic and
ypea'gu approyals not only from the people of this
ate out also from the whole Union; and the Com
t doubt not the Democratic party of the State
81 hu ready to-reafirm them and to hold them up
I ~ people for their rc-approval
.:0'.eea, That this Committee feel proud salts
~.on Ill the able and successful administration of
t T, present Governor, DAVID S. REID and though
b; u !olstltuton for wise purposes, has rendered
n ineligible for another term, they doubt not there
ban III the Democratic party other distinguished
. nShen who would be animated by the same de-