Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-23
GREATDEMOCRATIC JUBILEE.
1900 TO 1000 DEMOCRATS REJOICING.

The Goth of August, 1856, will long be remem-
bered by both the Democrats and Know Nothings
of Wake and adjoining Counties-by the former
with pride and pleasure and by the latter with aw-
full retchngs of the stomach, wretchedness of mind
and comical contortions of physiognomy.
The celebration commenced at four o'clock in the
morning with the firing of cannon and the shouts of
Democracy. A band of music at the Depot of the
N G. Railroad greeted guests from the East and
the West, the arrival of the cars. At eleven o.
clock procession was formed, headed by the band
of music, and marched to the old Baptist Grove
There were from 1900 to 900 persons in attendance
and but for the nclemency of the weather on the
preceding day, the number would have been much
larger.
Capt. j. O. DeCarteret acted as Chief Marshal of
the day, assisted by VIM. E. Alley and both per-
formee their duties well.
Arrived at the grove, the assemblage was address
ed first by Gov. Bragg, in brief but very happy
speech He was almost drowned with applause
Even the sight of the gallant standard-bearer of
Democracy, emerging from the smoke of the battle
with ID, 900 majority, excited enthusiasm spon-
taneous and uncomfortable, and the air vas rent with
loud shouts and deafcning applause.
Hon. S. P. Hill, of Caswell, was next called on,
who responded in stirring and eloquent speech.
Thos. Loring ESQ.,, editor of the Wilmington Com.
mercia next made very sensible, eloquent and eff
fective speech. We would like to notice some of
his "ten strikes" but have not time to do so at
present. He took his seat amid the most vociferous
applause.
James II. Jordan. Esq, of Virginia, was next
called on, and unclaimed the audience for about
hour with one of the best speeches ever listened
to. His arguments were powerful, his reasoning
close, and his logic sound. He came stranger
in midst but the best wishes of many warm
Democratic hearts will follow him back to his home
in the Old Dominion.
At the conclusion of Mr. Jordan's speech, the
dinner announced, and all partook of bounti-
full barbecue.
After dinner, Mr. S. E. Williams, the elector for
the 9th District, stirred the Democratic blood of
every listener with thrilling speech. He was fol-
lowed by DR.. P. A. Holt, of Alamance who made
capital talk. Sidney A. Smith, of Johnston, next
addressed the crowd in very happy manner, and
was greeted with much applause. a. NJ. Lewis,
Esq, of our fearless champions of Wake, made
few remarks, well adapted to the occasion, and the
meeting adjourned to O'Clock, P. M.
The proceedings of the day enlvened by
music from Boots famous band and the of can
at appropriate intervals. The greatest enthusi-
asm prevailed, and every Democrat present, and
every old line anti-K. N. Wing, Several of whom
were presently though proud of the great majority
of 10 900 for Bragg, fully convinced that Bu
chanan will carry the State by &c, GOO 3O,OO0.-
The Democracy Of the State intend to increase their
unexpectedly large ma jorty. Just stick pin here,
and we will hold ourselves responsible
| PROCEEDINGS AT NIGHT.
! At o'clock the crowd assembled in front of the
Court House, Boots band discoursng very elegant
Democratic music. Any quantity of fat pine, split
into the requisite proportions lined the street, aud
in few moments scores of torches lighted. 1t
| was no I" dark lantern" concern.
"Grm darkness felt the might
And fled away"
Then came the Observation-Disclosures in num-
Der, besides several smaller gotten up by patr
otto little boys their own hook, bearing such III
scrptons these: Bragg and Victory" Buch-
anan and Breckenridge" and one little five year old
specimen of Young America " bore aloft his little
square transparency with bragg" on every side.
The first of the series of transparencies represen-
ted Sam " crawling out from under a culvert with
dark lantern in one hand and Bible in the other
His counenancc decidedly foxish, and he looked
every word Of" I'll fool you if can." 1t was la
belled
| "SAN CREEPING OUT"
! The second in the series represented Sam pros
pectng the White House. Helookedlvery proud, very
porty, and had an enormous goatee. With his
| thumb hitched in the arm-ho of his vest, he was
gazing intensely at the W hite House, but the color
of his coat was green. At the top of the transpa-
rency were these words:
| "SAM PROSPECTING THE WHITE House,"
and under the figure was
| "Intense American Sentiment.
The third in the series represented Sam with
his head leaning his hand, his countenance very
awfuly This was labelled,
"SAM CREEPING IN, )"
and was designed portray him in the act of going
| back into his culvert
The fourth in the series represented "Sam in
his cofin only his forehead and nose visible. The
eve was closed, and thought it ought to have
had that copper cent young X. N. wanted to give
| to the Democrats, on it. 1t was labelled:
LAST REMAINS SAM;
| Born in New York in 1854,
| Died in North Carolina, Aug = 1856. ,
Will be buried at the head of Salt River in November next
"McDowELL, BANNER COUNTY,,
| followed by another with
"RurHERFoRD, LARGEST GAIN"
The next bore the inscription:
Buchanan and Breckenridge,
The PEOPLES CHOICE.
| The U'sio" must be Preserued.