Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-30
THE . pENNsYL FsNrANp

The contest now going forward in Pennsylvania
| Is. the most animated 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 re-election are conendng against
theunited hosts of Wings, Know Nothings and Abo-
litionists. The result, it must be confessed, is
doubtfnl but of defeat should befalI 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 g Pennsylvania" the: organ
of the Pennsylvania Democracy. Such paper
deserves not only to be sustained at home but be
patronized and cheered on by Democrats everywhere
We make the following extract from a 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. Bigler and James Pollock
/ the Wing candidate Gov. Bigler's administration
has been characterised by economy, moderation,
and rigid sregard for the interests of the people
and the State: His denomination by reclamation
proof of his great popularity and an evidence of
| appreciation by his feowcitiZens highly credita-
BILE to all concerned, and Indicative of his success
! in October next. His competitor, Mr. Pollock, on
the other hand, is purely an Expediency man, and
| his desire to become Governor great that
| sacrifice however dishonorable, he will maket OBJ
| tain his wishes. As member of Congress, he
proved himselfa traitor to his country by voting to
withdraw the supplies from our gallant army, while
| gloriously fighting in Mexico, and sided with Gal
phin Corwin to welcome patriot soldiers '' with
bloody hands to hospitable graves" As office
seeker, he addressed letter to the State Temper
ance Convention promising in effect to sanction any
law constitutional or otherwise, that the legislature
might fit to pass. As man, he sold his honor.
and integrity to the know-Nothngs in the firm belief
that that dangerous faction would his election.
Mr.. Pol ock, in joining that Order, took an oath
which annus the Constitution of this State. He is
bound, body and soul to carry out this pledge and
yet if elected Governor, he would be compelled to
perure himself again before assuming the duties of
the Office. As Governor, he must take oath to
to support and maintain the State and National
Constitutions. As Nothing, his oath COM
pels him to oppose them. In this dilemma he stands
before the people.
acknowledgement Ito what does it tend ?
Osensbly to overthrow the laws of the country, by
striking at the Charter of our Liberties through the
ballot-box, and annhlating all compacts that do
not square with the traitorous principles practiced
by the de1nagogues of that Order Are the unbought
enlightened free citizens orths great Commonwealth
prepared to surrender not only their rights but the
rights of their children to the keeping OF organiza
ton like the Know Nothings: 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 said Or
der boldly declare their intention to carry out their
I principles or QlSlfancnlScnent ana (nufcn ulcta-
tion, If they triumph at the coming October election.
The more effectuay. tn en-, to prevent result
pregnant with disaster and destructive of the ber-
tics of the State and Union desire the co-opera-
ton and assistance of friends, to further extend
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, singly or in clubs and
by thus disseminating the documents assist the
Pennsylcdnian to battle of yore in the cause of
justice and right-a journal that proudly points to
the past evidence of what may be expected in
the future.
There is no time to lose in this good cause.-the
day of election is fast approaching The secret and
midnight conspirators are hard ut work-they have
their regular and stated meetings at their respec-
tive rendezvous and it bclooveS all jealous of their
freedom irrespective of Church and State, to aid in
combating, and at once their reasonable designs
for defeat at the fall election will be their certain
death, while success would give them confidence
possibly footing that would require years to coun-
teract.
TO your posts then, Democrats, and all who are in
favor of religious liberty, guaranteed to us by our
Revolutionary ancestors-strike home, and let the
watchward be-Bigler and Honor, in opposition to
Pollock and the infamous doctrines of know-Noth-
ingisln."
The weekly Pennsylvania is published at 81 per
annum. Address Publisher, 46 South Third st.
Philadelphia
Correspondence of the North Carolina Standard.
LODI, Miss. Sept. II, 1854.
Mr.. HOLDEN: This neighborhood is composed
chiefly of North Carolinans; and consequently they
feel deep interest in the welfare of the good old
North State" We looked forward to your recent
election with good deal of interest and anxiety.
We now, with much qualification, number North
Carolina in the long list of Democratic States. May
she feel the burden of federal wing rule.
We anticipated victory, but must acknowledge
that expectations have been moro than realized.
We never for moment entertained the idea that
Alfred Dockery would beat the gallant Bragg; but
the decided majority in the Legislature is what we
were agreeably disappointed in and the bright
prospect OF two United States Senators Is what we
glory in.
Gen Dockery, have been informed witnessed
execution during the canvass; and was himself
on the Sd of August duly tried and condemned
The day for Wings to gull Democrats has passed by
We know them matter what name they assume;
and notwithstanding they know so little of the pop
ular feeling and WISH believe thay will eventu-
ally " Know Nothing" Whigsery is dead in North
Carolina peace to its ashes"
The Register, in late article lamenting the Wing
defeat compared it to old Ben Stevens calf which
was whipped generally in the principal parts" Well,
the Editor neglected to state that said calf was
bind fec2 it to be my duty to do so, in order to
make the comparison more complete And being
nephew of {" old Ben" ought to be well posted up
concerning that unfortunate calf Again | say,
''peace to its ashes"
Success to. the Standard, one of the best papers
l ever read. A CHOCTAW DEMOCRAT.