Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-26

DEMOCRATIC RALLY.-A Democratic meeting was
called on w Wednesday last to respond to the action
of tie late Clinton Convention, and most noby did
the Democracy of Cumberland answer the cali At
an early hour the Town Hall filled. We have
not larger as large audience in the Hall
for many day previous Geo. w. Pegram Esq,
presided and ". Prior and W. W. Mckenzie acted
as SECRETARIES.
Resolutions were passed endorsing the nomination
of Hon. Warren Winslow, and expressing confidence
in the principles of the democratic party, and firm
belief to the triumph of our candidate in the
ing contest.
w. Mel. Mckay, Esq, in response to repeated
calls, made short speech, avowing his firm adhe-
renee to the democratic party and his unalterable
opposition to the secret movement and its objects
VIM. S. Devane, Esq, of Sampson, being loudly
called for made some pointed and eloquent remarks,
pledging the county of Sampson to the support of
the nominee, and urging the true democracy rally
to the standard under under which they have Of
ten fought and conquered. During the speech the
speaker was repeatedly greeted with loud and pro-
longed applause.
John Green, j. H. Cook and James McKethan,
Esqs., were appointed a committee to wait and
invite the nominee, Mr. Winslow, to address the
meeting That gentleman appeared and made one
of his happiest efforts. We will not attempt to give
a synopsis Of his speech knowing full well that we
could not do him justice, but will briefly alude to
some of the main points made. He spoke of the
nomination having been rendered him unsought,
and believing he did, that it would meet the ap
probation of his democratic friends throughout the
District he did feel at liberty to decline accept
ing. He gave his views with regard to the know
nothing secret party-said it against the spi"
it OF republican institutions, and destructive Of
the peace of this gloriou sUnion He proved conclu
sivcly that the order at the North abolitionzed
that the antslavery men had control OF it and
would use it to put down southern institutions
pointed out the danger of southern cooperating
with such party, and made an eloquent appeal to
those who for upholding the rights of the south
to come out and take their position with the only
national party, the great democratic party To those
democrats who had Joined the secret movement,
he appealed in earnest and impressive manner
leave it and fight against their old political
mics banded together under
The rapturous applause of the audience while Mr..
Winslow speaking is indication of the hearty
approval of his nomination and of the united and
determined support he will recSge from the democ-
racy of this section in August nj Ct.
1t may be unnecessary to mention the fact but
many false reports have been ndustriously circula
ted, we will state that Mr. Winslow unequivocay,
and in the most positive manner, denied any con-
nection with sympathy for the secret party what.
ever All who heard his speech on Wednesday
evening" the one at Clinton when he accepted the
nomination, are we'll satisfied on this point.
1t is one of the tricks of know;nothingism to en-
deavor to create dstrust among democrats.
Fay. Car.