Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-02-21
Shall 'Abolitionism Prevail in the Souths

Tne politicians of the southern States who have
surrendered themselves to the secret party at
tempt justify this act of wfu degradation by the
declaration that the new party have triumphed over
the aboitonists of the North and have made an Or
ganlzation which looks to liberal and national ac-
ton, irrespective of past divisions the slavery
question. Under any circumstances, in view Of the
continued feeling of hostility to the South which has
been cultivated and cherished by large class Of
men in the free States this idea would b. preposter-
Gus; but to make il shield and pretext for south
ern cooperation with sach party as that recently
nYented, 1T is not only dangerous pretext, but it
may prove to be fltat one The new party has
become serpent which has swallowed up all the
other reptiles of faction; but it has taken the hue
and imbbed the poison of aboltion-inaking that
positive which Was partially negative blforc, and
giving vitality and rgor to those fanatics who have
for long years been lighting under their peculiar
leaders, with little of permanent or widespread Or
ganiZation even on the theatres where they have
most actively iaborvd. 1t is true that know-noth-
ingism absorbed aooon-w whggery in Massachusetts,.
1t overthrow the old whig eaders-the superannua-
ted Quincys, the polished Everetts, and the courtly
Winthrops-!nen who, however violent against the
people Of the South, were somewhat restrained, by
their education and experience, from resorting to
the desperate extremes now so popular in the new
party. But the country and the constitution have
gained nothing by the change. Indeed the cause
of the South has sustained loss. Mr. Gardiner and
General Wilson are the leaders that have taken the
places OF those who have been pushed from their
StoOs-the first an avowcd abotioniSt and the lat
ter the acknowledged head of the frec-soil party in
the Bay State ioT years. Both have been elevated
to the highest positions of command; and although
both have avowed the doctrines of the new party,
both have taken to reitrrate those sentiments
of hostility to the South and the constitution which
are fundamental and enduring elements of abolition
ism. But III the Other States, the old whg leaders
have been retained in their advanced positions.
Those noted abo.itionistS, Johnston, Pollock, and
Stevens, Of Pennsylvania: Pennington, Dayton, and
Hssted, of New Jersey; Lincoln, ofIlinois, Grimes
and Harlan of Iowa; Fosg and Hale, of New Hamp-
Smith, OF Connecticut, lead the fusion column in
their respective States and yield tn know nothing
ism hearty support. Even in New York it sceins
to be conceded tnat Mr.. Seward is be rc-eiect ii
by know-nothinss i'll spite Of his affected opposition
tC their order.
But if the South needed any new arguments, the
canvass in New Hampshire presents tneui in tn.
most convincing form. The actor most pronIuent
the side of the abotionistS and know notlngs in
that State IS nesro-a Fugitive slave, who tr:Iyeis>s
the State and ad the people the subject of
".Siatry a.d Puisry" The following announce
ments copied from the New hampshire Indepcn.
dent Democrat, the same abolition organ that tra-
duced President Pierce in 1852 FOR being hostile TO
the Catholics of New llampshire
SLAVERY AND PoPERr. Rev. Thomas James a
fu itive slave will address the citizens of Franklin
Oh Wednesday evening" january 8, upon Slavery
and POPERY, and show their bearing Oil the nation.
Mr. James will be at
Sant"rn,on Bridge on Thursday evening,
Lake Village Saturday evening,
Meredith Bridge on Sunday evening,
New Hampton on Monday evening,
Bristol on Tuesday evening,
Hill on Wednesday evening
Friends in these places will see that necessary ar
rangcmentS are made.
Independent Democrat, jan. II.
Rev. Thomas James, of Massachusetts,, formerly
add SS,.I Al ut oil
in this city, last Sunday evening, the subject of
Slavery and Popery. The patient attention which
the audience gave 10 the address is the best test of
its ability and of the interest it excited. Mr. James
is WORTHY MAN, and WILL DO GOOD, we make
no doubt, wherever he has hearing -Ldependent
Dem0crut, Jan. IL.
SLAVERY PoP=RY. Rev. Thomas james,
fugitive slave will address the citizens of various
towns upon Slavery and Popery, ,and show their bear
ing on the nation
Mr.. James will lecture January 18th at Plymouth,
10 at North Rumney, 2O,h at Wentworth, Dist at
n. Haverhiil and averhi;l Corner, 22 ut PieInont,
23d at Oxford street, oath at Lyme street. 25th at
Hanover street, 26th at Lebanon street, 9th at
Piainticd Green, 25th at Ciarcmont and Nc <poTt,
29th at Bradford Corner, 3lst at Chester street,
FEBRUARY lSt at Andovcr, MasS.-Iad,peHdsnt Denl-
Ocrdt, jan. Is.
| That able and vishant paper, the New Hampshire
Patriot supplies another proof Of the abolition char
acter of the new party IN the following powerful
| article:
DowS WITH PARTY HACKS. The know -noihinss
of Manchester and other places, prior to their State
convention, pledged themselves by resolutions not
| to support any OF the candidates Of other parties
This they carried out to the letter jar TIE drD,
Ocruts concerned but they Iorgot their pte}yes
when they came to whig and trce-soii nominations
" In scutorial district No. they nominated Mar
| cellus Butford, who the whig candidate last
! year, and it was well understood that he would be
! their candidate this year.
| " In district No. 2 it was agreed that Thomas j.
Melvin the candidate of the wings last year, should
be the know-nothins and whig candidate this year.
and be has been accordingly nominated by both!
| In district No. the know nothings nominated
Nathan Parker, the whig and free-soil senator of
last year, with the express agreement that he was
to be the candidate ofthc wings and freesoilers this
| year!
| In district No. the know nothings nominated
George II. Herring, the whig and frccsoil candidate
oflast year, again to be supported by the united
opposition this year!
In district No. s the know nothings nominated
George W. Hammond, man who was run last year
| by the free -soilerS and variety Of fisms
In district No. the know-notiings nominated
| William Hale, the whg and frec-soil senator of
| last year. and it well known that he their
candidate for re-clection
| In district No IL John Clough, the candidate Of
| both wings and freesoerS in 1858, nominated
by the know uoth;ngs, with the distinct understand
ing that he should be supported by all these "a tons
at the ensuing election!
I'm district No. II the know-nothings nominated
Aurin NJ Chase the free soil candidate Of last year,
knowing that ms would be the this ye:r
Here are tao0thiryts of the senatorial candidates