Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-01

present Know Nothing candidate for Congress in
the Guford District say, in speech delivered at
the residence of William Albright, in the county Of
Chatham in an open way in which could not have
been mistaken That the freesoiers of the North
are with u.s." and am sustained by several gentle
men of standing who heard the same ,,,,,,co>-
Test:
A. DALLAS HEADEN.
For the Standard.
FELLOW CITIZENS Il have no apology to offer
any particular favor to ask at your hands beg
leave to say in the fear of God whose Judgment we
shall ali abide, and that with the best OF feel
ings towards ALL that but seldom if ever felt more
the spirit of doing justice, loving mercy and walking
humblv before God, than do the present occa-
sion having been requested by both the contend
ing parties of the day. being claimed at this time,
as | understand by both parties, first by being OPP
posed to the Roman Catholics, and secondly, by
having been uniformity uncompromising demo-
crat-by way of explanation, beg leave to say that
man should never pursue course himself that he
cannot heartily recommend to others. And my way
has always been in the first place, when any meas
uncommon is presented to me, the first
thing whether it will be approved of God or not
this being settled, if approved, have hesitancy
in determining the course to pursue, having made
this enquiry 81 years ago settled myself down upon
the principles OF the Democracy OF my country, at
which time there were two strong contendng par
ties as is now. Though names may have been chang
ed the principles have ever been antagOnistc; and
say, that for an individual to change his name with
cause, is thing unknown, but nothing is
common than for men, who intend to commit Il
crime, or if you please, having already committed
the crime, for instance say the crimes OffelOny
bigamy, in which cases not an instance has
red where this has not been the case provided the
offender had the opportunity of chan ng his where
aboutS-the change of names has always followed.
This being looked upon in magnitude equal to the
crime committed and if this course sinks an indi-
vIdual to rise no more, why not party? Let that
party profess what they may this being the
dtion of the Anerictn party but they do not stop
here. According to my view of the subject they add
to that crime, the crime of forgery, least, the
crime Of SANDER; not content with changing their
former names, they have forged to the Democratic
party that hateful name of Roman CathoLjc party;
SO much for that. And now gentlemen for the rca-
on, as I suppose why have been claimed by this
American party first having for many years,
pressed myself opposed to the Roman Catholics and
foreign influence; and secondly, for having been
very friendly, usual with my neighbors and
friends who please to Join that order; and thirdly,
my part for ever keeping in mind the moral les
son taught Inc by the anecdote of Aunt SOokys
goose in the flax pond which was as fOllOWS:-IIaV
ing, when very young the misfortune to lose one
foot, she delighted, usual in the element of water,
with the rest of the geese, but sudden surprise
the rest wni!e using the both sides, she used
but the one, and that served only to run her round
in the place; in like manner it is with ali
prejudiced and one-sided politicians or any body
else But am asked how | can reconcile it to my
1cenngS Win SO muCh llSnt on the SUBJECT TO vote
against the American party. answer this by asking
the question, is there nothing that man should
prize higher than his countrys good? answer there
is, for what should it profit if he gained the
whole world and lost his soul?
But again, should this American party succeed il
carrying out their measures, have assurance
that the millennium would be ushered in or that all
men would see eye to eye; but the reverse, from
the spirit and language of Mr. Rayner He spoke
very strong of kicking over and charging bayonet
which seemed to please his party WE'LL and that was
not ALL he seemed to delight in giving vent to his
vindctive spleen against the Chief Magistrate of
country who is not foreigner but native born
citizen who has risked his life IN the battle fields of
his country. And such the Democratic party,
ever mindful to reward virtue, have thought proper
to place him in the highest station in the gift of the
people. But am told that the Democratic party
is disbanded and more exists. But is it not one
of the most remarkable things in the world that the
Democratic party, with chief Magistrate of their
own choosing finding no particular fault of his ad
having the regns of government in their
own hands. with the greatest prosperity in every
department the country has known, together |
with smiling providence, with the best of crops
and the highest prices, and best of ALL money apen
ty to pay the high tax and high prices of produces
say with all this, all of sudden to drop right off
from their old platform and without struggle be /
no more. This cannot bet is contrary to reason |
and common sense. But again. beg leave to ask |
the question if the American party succeed what |
will become of that mighty horde of Roman Catho- |
lies and foreigners who have complied with the !
present law of the land? and that law of more than
fifty years standing without word of complaint !
against it There certainly must be, from the sud-
den cry against it. something rotten in Denmark or
some where else; do believe it would require
the wisdom of Solomon to tell where it is, but I,
being Solomon, will take the liberty to tell where
it is. 1t is with that party which has never been
satisfied with their ADMINISTRATION or that of
others; yea, not long at time with names of their
own choosing. And therefore, men who cannot
please themselves need not expect others to put them
selves to much trouble to please them. And could
say more about the wrong, but am admonished to
tread lightly upon the ashes of the dead
am, as heretofore, yours with respect,
S. FULLER.
a sentiment or toast Of s. Fuller.
May the dew drops, drizzles and fogs of the morn