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

Democratic Conventions and Meetings.
The Democrats of Forsyth County held Con-
vention the 14th to nominate candidates for the
Legislature, Joseph Masten Esq, in the Chair, and
j. B. Britton and F. E. Boner, Secretaries. The
course of j. j. Martin, Esq., the late Senator from
the District, was unanimously approved, and the
concurrence of the Stokes Democracy asked in his
nomination for another term. Jesse A. Waugh and
John Masten, Esquires, unanimously nomina-
ted to represent Forsyth in the Commons. These
are excellent nominations. The Democratic banner
IN Forsyth is in safe and strong hands, and will be
carried through the thckest Of the contest to vcto
ry, on the first Thursday in August.
The Winston "Sentinel" says the Convention
was the most enthusiastic and harmonious ever held
In Forsyth. 1t was addressed by Jesse A. Waugh,
Esq., Hon. S. P. Hill, and R. p Dick, Esq. The
Sentinel" says
I'VE think We have listened to more eloquent
and stirring appeal than that made by Mr. H the De-
moeraey of Forsyth and adjoining Counties this
o ni The glowing eoquence with which he was inspired
ana the deep and cutting satire with which he assaed the
principles and practices Of the politicoregious organize
won for him the unqualified admiration of the large
ana intelligent auditory.
The speech of Mr. Dick emneny sustained his reputa-
n as speaker For close and searching argument, and
wear convincing logic have rarely heard its equal We
count Mr. Dicks remarkshough we should doubtless
INJUSTICE to bis effort There is thing which
refrain from mentioning here, however-and ask the
a'enflon of all farminded to it Mr. Dick took
70 refer to the charges brought against himself and
other Directors of the N G. Railroad Company, by Mr.
umer, and since heralded about by of the know
Ilnng sheets in this section He took up each of the
ssrges preferred and showed from the acts, their utter
a9surdity. And he exhibited the degradation which
Umer does not scruple to stoop his desperation by
hg that the Road is conducted upon tie individual
osement of the Directors abused by Mr. Gilmer Yes,
n who denounced being opposed to the Road
working against ts interests, rskng their proper
c a all they possess to keep it in operation while Mr.
;her and the K. n papers doing all they to in
oe reputation in the vain hope making capital against
lhe Democrats of Craven held Conv ention on
Tue 10th, and nominated their candidates for the
legislature N. H. Street, ESQ.,, was nominated for
Tue Senate, and Messrs. R. A. Russell and H. G..
'ones TOR the Commons The Convention was ably
addressed a., by Geo. S. Stevenson, Esq, and others.
1ne Newbern Union " says
readers will perceive in the published given
u ISSUE Of the proceedings had at Convention that
t esteemed e0w-czen, n H. Street. has been nomina-
thu or the Senate Mr. is well known to the citizens of
Uo"nty and State talented, educated and well in
politician He has served frequently in the Legs-
sure with honor to himself and credit to his party and
i'm OF country We trust he will accept the nomina-
mol and If he does will do our best to elect him, with
VI. his being obliged to canvass the County
essrs A. Russell and H. c. Jones received the nom
on tor the Commons They known citizena
having thoroughly canyassed the County years ago
the same position they do Mr. Russell has
10 the Legislature and acceptable Lesisator
bn' Jones came very being elected the last tme per
TIPS rps oy picking his flint" this time he may succeed
lucy are both r0ry popular with the party.
The Democrats of Lenor County held meeting