Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-28

on the 9th instant, in Kinston, at which Henry F.
Bond ESQ.,, was nominated foi the Commons, and
William Fields, Esq, for Sheriff. The course of
William Sutton, Esq, the late Commoner, who de. !
clines reelection. was cordially approved. We
regret to see by his hitter in the Tribune, that Mr.
Bond has declined the nomination. The Democrats
Of the County will, no doubt take early steps to
make another nomination.
The Democrats of Greene County have also held
meeting, at which they appointed delegates to the
Newbern Electoral Convention and earnestly recon-
mended that Convention of the party of the Couu.
ty be held on the fourth Saturday in this month to
nominate candidate for the Commons and cand-
date for Sheriff. James P. Speight Esq. explained
the objects of the meeting in some appropriate and
we:timed remarks, and the resolutions were repor-
ted by DR.. D. G. W. Ward. The best spirit pre-
vailed in the meeting. The Democrats and anti
Know Nothings of Greene are thoroughly united.
and determined to spare honorable efforts to re-
deem their County from the control of the ozark.
lanterns" -
The Democrats Of Orange held Convention on
the 10th inst, Gen. Joseph Allison in the Chair, and
John H. Paul and w. H. Bailey, Secretaries Cad
Jones, Jr. Esq, was nominated for the Senate and
Capt John +. Lyon and w. F. Strayhorn, ESQ.,, for
the Commons. Some excellent resolutions were
adopted, and the Convention was ably addressed by
Gen. Allison and Sidney Smith, ESQ. The Demo-
Gratis of Orange have entered the contest with sound
and acceptable candidates, and with fair chances of
success They will be aided by number of honest
old-line Wings who cannot 20 with the "dark.lan-
terms"
meeting of the Democrats of Jones County was
held on the 7th inst, Nathan Foscue, ESQ.,, in the
Chair. A series of able resolutions, reported by
Benz. Askew, Esq, and others, were unanimously
adopted The nomination of W. P Ward, ESQ.,, for
the Senate by the Democrats of Carteret, was cor.
daily responded to; and Richard Oldfeld, ESQ.,, was
dominated to represent Jones in the Commons
There are no sounder truer Democrats than those
OF Carteret and Jones. With the efforts which we
are sure they will make their success at the polls is
certain.
The Electoral Convention for the Sd District was
held at Wilmington on the 10th. NJ. B. Smith, ESQ.
of New Hanover, was nominated for Eector and
the following gentlemen were appointed Sub-Elec-
tors: Brunswick, Dr. John H. HILL John Mercer !;
Cumberland and Harnett G. w. Pegram, W. L. Nc
Kay Dupln, Wm E. Hill, Abner NJ Faison; Samp-
+.
Columbus, Forney George, I. L. Vail; Robson.
Thos. A. Norment, Peter A. McEachen; Bladen j.
A. Richardson, 7. D. Mcdowell; New Hanover, R.
X. Bryan, Du Brutz Guitar; Richmond, Walter F.
Leak.
The Democrats and anti-Know No:hings of Hay
wood County held large and enthusiastic meeting
| at Waynesville recently, at which VIM. II. Thomas,
Esq, was proclaimed as their first choice for Sena-
tor, and DR.. Samuel L. Love was nominated for the
Commons DR.. Love, who was present, accepted
the nomination, and addressed the Convention in
handsome style. F. NJ Davis, Esq. was nominated
for Sheriff. The course of Gov. Bragg and of Mr.
Clingman was warmly approved; and the meeting
was addressed by Gen. w. L. Davis, George Will
hanson, Esq, old line Wing, and by B. Turner and
Amos Plot, Esquires. Strong resolutions against
the OZARK lanterns" were introduced by George
Williamson, Esq; and B. Turner, Esq, warned ALL
from his own experience, of the dangerous charac-
ter of the X. N. faction. DR.. Love has no opposi-
ton, and will, of course be triumphantly elected.
The Democrats and anti-Know Nothings of Bum
combe County also held large and enthusiastic
Convention, at Ashevile, on the 9TH. "A series of
admirable resolutions were adopted. Gov. Bragg,
Mr.. Clingman, and David Coleman, Esq., were cor
daily commended for their faithful and patriotic
services and Marcus ERWIN, ESQ.,, was nominated
for the Commons, and Col. G. w. Hampton for
Sheriff. The Ashevie News says
The nomination for the House of Commons is, in every
aspect in which it be viewed first rate bette
could have been made. Marcus Erwin of the peo
pie They know him. and knowing him, they willing to
commit their interests to his hands Of his ability
necessary speak, for he we'll known of the best
informed and most successful popular debates in the
State Those who heard him last Saturday they never
heard him before know that he is every inch MAN, and
that his blows cannot fail to hasten the demise of Know
Nohingsm in this county. With such standard bearer,
we go into the contest doubly assured Of victory"
The K. N. PARTY SEcr1oNAL-A friend writes us