Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-24
WILLIAM A. ALLEN, ESQ.


The name of this gentleman was urged by his
friends, before the County Convention on Monday
last for the nomination as of the candidates for
the House of Commons
We are authorized to say that Mr. Allen most
heartily approves the action of the Convention and
fully endorses it's nominations. He did not person.
ally desire the nomination, and only permitted his
to be used by his friends, because he is Dem
ocrat of that stripe who, disregardng all personal
considerations, is always willing to acquesce in the
action of his party, having the utmost confidence,
from its past history, that its action is guided by
justice and an anxious desire to promote the best
interests of the country.
Mr.. Allen is Democrat from principle. We
know no Democrat who is more unselfsh than he
is Or devoted to the cause and we feel conf
dent he will exert himself for the success of the
entire ticket with his accustomed ability, and with
as much zeal and energy as any man in the County.
These statements are necessary among those in
tmately acquainted with Mr.. Allen; but they are
made matter Of sheer justice to him, and to
prevent the circulation of contrary reports that
might possibly arise.
81 The Elizabeth City Sentinel, in notice Of
H. N. meeting recently held there, says, "Mr Pool
addressed the Club at some length, indicating his
party from the foul charges of abolitionism." Has
1t come to that? Do Southern X. Ms deem it me-
eessary to argue to show that their party is not an
abolition party? One thing is certainly apparent
and that is, the Southern K Ms are but one step in
the rear of the black Republicans on the question
81 the extension Of slavery. The black Republican
hnow Nothngs denounce the repeal of the Missouri
lne and declare that it must be restored the Sou
tnern K. Ms denounce its repeal as "reckless and
unwse." Both unite in censuring President Pierce,
Judge Douglas, and other Northern Democrats be.
cause they favored its repeal What is the inference
from this? If it was wrong to repeal that line,
would it not be right to restore it?
FIRMSEss OF THE PREsIDENT-President Pierce
mas vetoed the bills recently passed by Congress for
Inc Improvement of the mouths of the Mississippi
ana st. Clair flats. These measures were artfully
sontr'ved, and have been passed on the eve of the
ohc'nnatt Convention, in the hope that they would
u'm'nsh the Presidents popularity. But he has
nad the nerve and the rmness to stand by the Con.
Sltut'on and by his principles, without regard to
consequences. We concur with the Richmond En-.
4urer' tnat such an example of moral courage
and unselfsh patriotism will command a tribute Of
admiration from every honest heart" vii, the
people Of the South be longer divided in their nref
erences? What says Virginia?
!. discussion IN CHERoKEE.-We invite the atten.
"0' Oh our readers Of all parties to the account in
n a' paper to day, of the discussion between Gov
ss and Mr. Gilmer in Cherokee. Read it, and
as aside for future reference. Let US see. bv
s0"par'ng this account with what Mr.. GiImer NAV
Or 'ea.er' now and to what extent he will change
a'0o''y his positions and opinions We tell you
good reader, that the K. N party is sectional
Ms STATE as it is sectional in the Union; and no
h. A. candidate for Governor can make headway. il
tha MAINTAINS the same doctrines CD State affairs in
Tue East and West -