Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-11
The Nominees.

We hoist to-day the names of the nominees of
the Democratic National Convention for President
and Vice President, and shall support them with
zeal and with all the ability we can command.
North Carolina as her vote in Convention shows,
preferred the present patriotic, able, and worthy
Chief Magistrate; but the National Democracy, at.
ter full and fair trial of strength, has decided in
favor of another distinguished ctzen-and her De-
mocracy will acquiesce most cheerfully in the de-
cision. When the first impulse of disappointment
shall have passed away, every Democrat will rally
cheerfuy and with all his energy to the support of
James Buchanan and John G. Breckenridge. 1t is
the peculiar glory of the Democratic party that it
is party Of principles; and whatever attachments
may exist for men, they must yield, if necessary,
and they do yield to the general voice. and to such
a course as may be judged best by the great body,
to carry out those principles. North Carolina it is
known, voted unanimously and uniformly for Mr..
Buchanan in the National Conventions of ls4S aud
1852. She stood by him, in the last Convention,
until even Pennsylvania despaired of his nomina-
ton; and now that he is the nominee, her Demo
cracy will rally to him with the old enthusiasm and
give him, beyond doubt the vote of the State.
In every crisis in public affairs, and under all cir
cumstances from the time of his entrance into pub
lie life Mr.. Buchanan has displayed an ardent and
unselish devotion to the country, and has brought
to its service as much ability and high order
of craftsmanship as any man since the days of JEFF.
ferson. He is distinguished for bis equanmity of
temper and his sagacity and though moderate and
cautious in his movements, he is never behind the
just demands of the people, and has always exhib-
tied, in times of trial. nerve and decision of
character equal to any emergency. The Constitu-
ton and the best interests of the country will be
safe in his hands. W., need not say more now, as
in the progress of the canvass the character and
claims of Mr.. Buchanan will be fully presented in
the columns of this paper.
We cordially concur with the Richmond Eng irer
in the following remarks in relation to Mr. Brock
enridge, and the great strength of the ticket
"The Democratic candidate for the Vice Presidency is
worthy of association with the venerable
man of Pennsylvania. john c. BRECKENRIDGE enjoys q
reputation for wisdom in counsel and ability in debate
which is ecpsed by the fame of other public in
the country Thoagh scarcely yet in the prime of life he
is reckoned among the foremost OF the nation In
Congress he displayed talents of the very highest order
and exhibited combination of energy and dscre
ton, warrant the President in appointing him to the
declined with characteristic modesty. His influence is r
resistibe in Kentucky and his nomination will the
of debateabe State for the Democratic candidates
ticket which thus unites the wisdom and experience of
manhood and which illustrates, in the character of both
candidates. the utmost love of country and capacity of
lie SERVICE cannot fail to command the confidence and
port of the American people,"