Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-07-26


been. Our candidates are s'noble set Of men, and
are doing their whole duty. CASTOR a. Wilder
stands where he stood when you first knew him,
anu on his banner is written no such word as fall
Rand. who has borne our flag SO long, knows no such
word as change-his purity none dare question:
Lewis stands champion, proud that in Rogers he
meets foeman worthy of his steel, while Bledsoes
indomitable courage and perseverance bids them all
look we'll to their laurels. He is winning friends
every day. With such standard bearers what can
We not achieve in August next? Let US in the con-
fict prove ourselves worthy of our cause and wor-
thy of such leaders. II.
For the Standard
Mass Meeting i'm Lincolnton..-.Great Speech
of Hon. John Kerr.
According to previous notice portion of the
friends of the Democratic party met at the Court
House, in Lincolnton the 18th July, for the pur-
pose of ratifying the nomination of James Buchanan
for the Presidency and John c. Breckenridge for the
Vice Presidency of the United States The meeting
was organized by calling Gen. Dan'l Seagle to the
Chair, and appointing w. j. Hoke and David
Schenck, Secretaries
Mr.. Lander then in a few eloquent and appropri-
ate remarks explained the object of the meeting, and
concluded by introducing to the meeting the Hon.
John Kerr, of Caswell who was received with great
applause.
Mr.. Kerr arose and opened his speech by express
ing his deep feeling the occasion, caused by the
circumstances which surrounded him, his liability
to have his motives impugned, and his sincerity
doubted by the mean and selfish; but as he pro-
ceeded he seemed to gather inspiration from the i'm
portance and magnitude of his subject, and his elo
quent and patriotic sentiments and beaming face
spoke plainly the sincerity and honesty of his heart
His audience was fully aroused and well prepared
to receive the great speech which followed. lie
spoke Of the Wing party of former DAYS, when it
battled for principles, high and noble unaer the BAN
of the gallant Clay-then tracing its history he
oonfra cd tha tv nf IAStf vnAr
when it was merged into abolitonism at the North
and become mere faction ut the South-that not q
Northern Wing was found to acknowledge the Con-
stitutional rights OF the South embodied in the
Kansas bill. That Mr. Fillmore surrounded by this
influence was reluctantly induced to sign the fug
tveslave BILL and that he but tamely executed its
professionalism when the flnatical abotonists of
the North was caught and convicted in the District
of Columbia for kidnapping the slaves of the South,
Mr.. Fillmore was prompt to pardon them. Then
contrasting him with Mr.. Pierce he showed the
promptness Of the present administration to execute
the provisions of the bill and to uphold the Const-
tutional rights of the South at all and every hazard
lie then indicated in a powerful and conclusive
manner the nationality of the Democratic party and
contrasting it with the Know Nothing and black
Republican parties-appealed to his old associates
who had stood by him in former times, to rally now
in its support the only hope for our country and
the only salvation Of the South His noble, patr-
otto and eloquent appeals this part of his subject
are far beyond the powers of description. The ora
tor seemed to gather inspiration from the glorious
memories of past history, and in burning words,
which warned every heart he called upon all patri-
ots-all who deserved the name of American cti-
zens, to lay aside seshness and prejudice and come
forth to save the country from the impending dam
ger. lie now proceeded to view the probable
suits OF the present campaign, showing in a most
felictious manner the rottenness of this "North
American, South American Know Nothing parity
tho tic cd
trines-the execration which it deserved from all
true and honest men, and its rapid decline as it con-
tinued to develOpe its deformities. He pointed to
the black Republicans Of the North as our arch en-.
emy-as the foe who has been long insidiously OF.
ganizng its forces under the influence and direction
of that able, willy and ambitious leader, William II.
Seward, whose aim to ensave the South and
destroy the Union. He the Napoleon Of the
camp, who, from his high position at Washington
was viewing with compacency the success of his
nefarious schemes-that he now had but foe; but
thank God it was gallant and formidable one, and
he hoped that through the Democratic party We may
yet defeat his wicked purpose and our country
from ruin Mr.. Kerr closed this noble effort by Civ.
ing his hearty adhesion to the great national Demo-
cratic party. Would to God his words could be
heard by every honest Wing, by every man and
woman of our country, for then we might rest in
quiet, relying upon their integrity to fulfil the high
duties which now devolve upon them! Mr. kcrrs
speech will be long remembered by his hearers who
will continue admire his honesty and patriotism
so long as our Union Qor which ne contends SO gal
lantly) shall remain.
After Mr.. Kerr closed and the shouts of applause
were hushed, Mr. Lander read letter from the Hon.
Bedford Brown, giving his hearty appreciation. and
exporting all to vigilance and activity. The following
resolutions then offered and unanimously adop-
ted, when the meeting closed with three cheers for
buchanan, Breckenridge, Bragg, and John Kerr:
Resolced, That We warmly approve of the prnci.
nfa;n in ha Nnh 10
embodying the Constitutional doctrine of slavery in
the territories of the United States and that
knowledge debt of gratitude to those noble patri-
OTIS North and South who in Congress maintained
and supported the measure.
Resotred, That in the selection Of James Buch.
anan as the President and John c. Breckenridge
the Vice President of the United States the country
will have repose-the integrity of the Constitution
will be preserved-the honor of the nation VIII be
MISUNDERSTANDING sectonalism and fanaticism
will be crushed out, and that cordially approve
of, and heartily endorse their nomination, made by
the Democratic Convention which assembled at Gin
cinnat.
Resolced That his Excellency, Thomas Bragg,
Governor of North Carolina, has proved himself in
Office worthy of the confidence reposcd in him by
the people; that he has shown himself statesman
and patriot worthy of the high trust reposed in
hr', and that will use best eXertions to re-
promote him to that Office at the ensuing election
in August next.
Resozced That we tender to the Hon. John Kerr,
heartfelt thanks for his able, eloquent and pat
rotc speech upon this occasion in vndication of the
national Democracy of the country.
The thanks of the meeting were then rendered to
the Chairman and Secretaries; when, on motion,
the meeting adjourned.
D. SEAGLE, Chm'n
D % ~ s sensscx, Secretaries.
For the Standard.