Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-08

tbroY;nq cold water upon the Know Nothing process
sion TO. and meeting at the Oaks which owing to the
state of the weather, did not come OF. Snli tnere
was much electioneerng done, we understand for IN
| doors was the best place could find under the
circumstances, and we stayed there.
We have heard it limited around that some opposl-
ton might be expected to be jumped up on the day
of the election against some OF the candidates Ior
the General Assembly We cannot tell what lmpor-
lance TO attach to such rumours, but in these latter
days we deem it always best 10 be prepared tor any
emergency and we therefore eude to this matter, so
that our friends may that all be right on the day
of election In the absence Of opposition and IN view
Of The fact of our nominees themselves canvassing
the county, we have not thought it necessary TO de-
vote any large space to this branch of the County
canvass devoting our energies mainly to the State is
sues. Our nominees are good men and true' good
Democrats and reliable gentlemen. Owen fennell
requires no endorsement from any body. We ques
ton if there is voter in the county, unless ne has
very recently moved in, who does not kno" nm as
n clever, whole soued honorable gentleman he VIII
he elected of course. MeHsrs Holmes and late, are
Younger much younger men, but just as firm IN their
principles and as reliab in their assertion. They
are gentlemen of intelligence and education, FULLY
competent to discharge the duties Of the position to
which they aspire, with credit to themselves and ad-
vantage to their constituents And we know that
they will bend all their energies TO the task AS the
nominees of he Democratic Convention, and thus
called upon 10 90 forth as its candidates they have
so gone forth, and canvassed the County thoroughly
Thew have frankly and freely responded to the call
made upon them. 1t now remains for the party 10
come up frankly and freely 10 their support 10
give that support which they ought to give to those
whom they call upon to bear their standard
| Again would we urge it upon every member OF Inc
Democratic party but especially upon every omcer Oh
the Democratic Association to be up and doing tor
Bragg-to see that the people are aroused quietly
but efectually We would urge upon them TO look
to it that this important national matte" be not lost
sight of in the engrossng contest tor the Sherlay-
we say national matter for much national Importance
is attached to this approaching election in North
Carolina. From its result deductions will be drawn
favourable or unfavourabe to the unity Of the South
in the greater and more decisive battle of natonalism
against seclionalism to be fought in November
Rally up the voters We ought to make-we can
make and surely must make good showing on
Thursday. We have a trumphing cause-trlumph-
ing because worthy to triumph we have glorious
candidate--a man OF whom any party might we'll be
proud and one of whose appearance and effort here
every Democrat was and is proud. We are fighting
the old fight for the old party, under whose flag we
have rallied so often, and with are not few of
the best of those who formerly opposed US, before
Known Ohingsm came up 10 proclaim the Wing
party in ruins The conservatism of the country is
concentrating upon the only conservat party left
Let not be last or least in the raly.-DaHy Jour-
nal 18th inst.
The Close.
So far newspaper discussion is concerned, the
Gubernatorial canvass of 1856 may be looked upon
closed, and the issue made up. The last startling
appeals ara Naming capitals cannot be cIassed with
sober arguments, or receive from thinking men much
consideration We do not known that new or strange
things may, may not now be sprung in the short
space of time which must intervene between now
and the closing of the polls tomorrow night; but we
do know, that all fresh rumours any kind, making
their appearance so late will be scanned with sus
picious scrutiny.
The result is with the people, with whom rests the
power. Upon them we rely, aud we feel that our
reliance will not be in vain.
In looking over the history of the contest now a.
bout to close, feel conscious that our efforts on
behalf of the which we believe to be right may
have been feeble and inadequate, but we know that
they have been sincerely and honestly made, to the
extent of humble abilities We trust that they
have not been wholly useless We trust that some
at least may have been aroused to the importance of
he struggle, and realizing of the dangers impend
ing the country If SO, we are not without our
reward,
We have another source of satisfaction in the
knowledge that have not knowingly or willingly
done Injustice to friend or foe-that we have stu
diousY avoided misrepresentation or unnecessary
excitement and bitterness We now calmly await
the result in the full certainty that all will come
right Tor the Democracy, and, therefore, for the
coun,ry.-Daly Journal 9Th inst
bS~P Pursuant 10 notice. the Candidates for the var-
Gus County Offices at the approaching election in this
County addressed their fellow citizens at the Court
House, at four o'clock yesterday. The speaking
being from stand the east side of the building
the audience being in the yard Messrs. Holmes
and Tate, Candidates for the House of Commons led
OF in brief addresses announcing themselves, stating
their position, and soliciting the suffrages of their
tellow-ctizens. MIR. Tate compelled to leave on
the d o'clock train, being summoned home 10 the
bedside of his brother who, we regret to learn, is
seriously if not dangerously sick Mr.. S. A. Holmes
cut his remarks short, being unwilling to trench upon
the time to be devoted the discussion between the
Candidates for the SheratY, but promised 10 address
his tellow-citzens at subsequent meeting
The Candidates for the SherifaIty, Mr. Hall. Mr.
Holmes and MIR Cowan, then followed and kept
speaking replying and rejoning all round, or rather