Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-22


Counties were represented by TWO HUNDRED Dele@
gates; and the representation would no doubt have
been larger but for the inclemency of the weather
Immediately preceding the time for its assembling
The Democrats of the State were here in full force
animated by spirit of concord and harmony and
governed as man by determination to carry the
State in August next.
The Convention was. also characterized by much
ability Men of experience and of wisdom were pres
emit; and the results of their deliberations appa-
rent in the platform adopted and the candidate pre-
sented for the sufrages of the people for Governor
of the State.
Nothing occurred either in private public meet
ing, to interrupt the harmony of the proceedings
indeed there appeared to be all hands laudable
emulation in the effort to forget past divisions and
rally fully and entirely around the great
all have so much at heart.
The enthusiasm with which the Resolutions and
the name of the nominee for Governor greet
ed earnest of the spirit which will animate
all in the pending struggle.
THOMAS BRAGG, of Northampton, the nomi-
nee for Governor is one of our ablest and purest
public men-a sound and consistent Democrat, and
one who is in every respect qualified not only to de-
fend his principles but to commend them, by illus
tration exposition and argument to the attention
and judgment of the people He was member of
the House of Commons in 1912 from the county of
Northampton, and has frequently. abored for the
advancement of Democratic principles as Eector for
President and Vice President He is courteous,
able and impressive in debate; and though he has
not devoted much of his time others have done
to political affairs he is nevertheless thoroughly
quanted with the history of parties and the condi
ton of the country We predict that before this
campaign terminates he will be regarded by Of
all parties as OF the first debaters in the State
and that in the office to which the people will most
certainly, in our humble Judgment call him, he viii
acquit himself to their entire satisfaction, and build
up for himself still more brilliant and enviable
fame.
In the language of the President ofthe Convention
if, in the campaign the cause should appear to be
losing ground at any point, it will only be necessary
to call upon Thomas Bragg, as Gen. Taylor did up
his gallant brother Braxton, at Buena Vista, for
80 little more grape"-in other words, nominee
will be able not only to take of himself and of
that part of the work committed to- his own hands,
but he will prove tower of strength to the party in
every locality where he may be personally present
His own party friends will be proud of him when /
they see and hear him, while the opposition cannot
withhold from him, if they would, their attention
and respect. Such is the man whom the Democra-
cy of the State in Convention assembled have pre-
scented for the suages of the people for the office of
Governor man without fear and without reproach,
most esteemed and beloved by those who know him
best-a high-minded honorable gentleman, public
spirited and most useful citizen and Democrat
without varableness or shadow of turning
And now what remains for our friends to do but
to go to york to elect him And not that only, but
majority of the Legislature, to secure the two
United States Senators, and the perpetuaton of De-
mocratc principles and policy
We call upon the Democrats in all quarters at once
to buckle on their armor It is neither advisable nor
safe to underrate either the resources the tactics
the strength of our opponents Let as do our duty,
and do it s0eU, and then we shall have nothing to
fear Our principles too valuable, and the inter-
ess in our hands too important to be permitted to
be put to hazard by inaction among any or by dis
cord and division. Your Convention, brother Dem
ocrats, aoGs ~nit-but one spirit pervaded it. and
mat was spirit of harmony and of anticipated vic
tory; and what your Delegates have done you will,
we doubt not not only ratify most entirely and
daiy' but sustain by signal majority at the polls
81 Wewere much gratified to see so many
young men of promise in attendance on the Conven-
ton The young men Of the State are Nth ets.
ihey know that Democratic principles are the true
principles Of the Constitution and they feel that the
F-o-0 NnS Ohly atty WOAbhJ OAtHSSAA
sympatmes and exertions. We greet them with a
cordial hand, and hope to witness the progress of
many OF them to deserved distinction in the State
councils
we recognize distinctions between what is
'aneo Old and young America; we are Democrats
"'' and should stand shoulder to shoulder in the
struggle without regard lines of division
=" any character whatsoever. Yet we could not for
Oear alusion to the gallant young in ranks
VINO are so nobly contendng for principles against
tut federal party. We shallnot soon forget the elo-
quent voices of some of those young men uttered in
Oenai OF truth and popular rights in the late Con-
Venon sss
u " We were gratifed to see in attendance on |
,l ' convention several of our Editorial brethren
rl fulton, of the Journal, Mr.. Bryan, of the Caro-
MI Ian' Mr. Waring, of the Charlotte Democrat, and
~ ralmer; of the Spectator They are all confident
w. success in the ensuing election, and will contri-
'Us their full share towards it.
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a papers and to circulate them broadcast among
f. people Send in for the Standard 1--WE expect |
~ our whole duty in the campaign.