Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-07-28
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MEssRs EDITORS Presenting that it would not
be altogether embarrassing to You to learn how the
canvass is progressing in this County we have con-
cluded to occupy a few moments in giving you an
account of discussion which took place to-day III
this johnson > District. Last week advertisements
stuck up in different parts of the County stat
ing that Linn b. Sanders and b. H. Tonlinson would
address their feow-ctzens at the store OF Amos
Coates, Esq, in opposition to Know Nothlnslsnl-
As the notice appeared, a gentleman OF this
County, who has heretofore been notorious for his
Whiggcry and now for his warm espou:a oil the
dar'k-antern party, addressed note to Mr. Sanders
asking that the american purity might be heard on
the occasion. Mr. Sanders replied certainly that
such his confidence in the truth of the princi-
pies of the democratic party, so far from avoiding
opposition he desired it. 'hhe report immediately
spread that H. w. Miller to be imported to sup
port the lettering limbs of Sam" The time ar
rived, but no Miller. We understand the reason he
did not that the Smithtied Clique COM
posed of three hot headed tyranical federaliss and
traitorous Democrat having the power in their
hands decided that Mr. Miller should go the Shelter
District, about miles from Coates and thereby
would draw the crowd but in this they We're eyre
gious'y mistaken, for we had tremendous gather
ing But to the discussion. AT II O'Clock, B. II.
Tomlinson, ESQ.,, member of the last Legislature,
took the stand and for one hour and half, handled
g Sam" with gloves off. He took the platform and
examined it section after section-pointed out its
Inconsistencies and exposed its humbuggery. Mr..
L. is plain farmer and makes no pretcnsionS to or
atory, but his speech this OCCASION for sodity of
argument and clearneSS OF expression can be equal
ed by few. At the conclusion of MIR. rs speech,
DIR. JAS Il. Leach arose and said Fellow Citizens,
l not here to-day the mouth piece of the Wig
Democratic party, but of the great american par
ty. | came here to tell the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, and l intend to do it
l came here to put down Catholics foreigners cross
rOa0 politicians anu broken doacu Lpaoyers" The DIR.
was very severe upon Frankly Pierce" and the
"red mouth Irishmen." We esteem DIR. Leach high.
ly as a gentleman and an eminent Physician but as
speaker and politician he is emphaticlly acanting.
He said and read great DEAL but with ali our atter-
ton could not ascertain what he was endeavor-
ing to prove. His speech was Admitted by ali be
an injury to his cause. Linn B. Sanders our State
Senator, followed him in enthusiastic speech of
about thirty minutes, in which he closely examined
and triumphanty rcfuted every position attempted
to be taken by Gr. Leach, and impressed more in
delibiy the decided impression already made by the
able speech Of Mr.. Tomlinson. We deem it hardly
necessary to say that Mr.. s. is hard surpass as
popular speaker, all will agree to it who have ever
heard him. Messrs Editors, have fears for John
ston County. The Democracy aroused and seem
fully to appreciate the important issues involved i'm
this canvass. If the balance of the County will do
well this District will carry the County by
at least 25O majority. The Wings have been polling
here formerly about forty votesat this election we
guarantee they will not get fifteen. Come, brother
Democrats, in the ascendency and let us be
so. Let US which District in Johnston will de-
serve the banner. BUFFALO.