Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-26
The X. N. Press on Mr.. stanly.

The X. N. Press Mr.. Stanly.
The course of the K. N. press of North. Carolina
in regard to the treason Of Ed. Stan,y is omnons.
We have watched the K. N. papers carefully, ana
"A vet we have not seen one that denounces him As
traitors deserve to be denounced, with the single
execution of The Milton CA,Oniele, which says Of
him 1--WE detest his treason to the land Of his
birth! We implore him never to add insult to in
jury by planting again bis foot upon Southern SOIL"
The Register is sorry; the Wilmington Herald is
at present disposed to condemn him, but wants to
hear furtber-is ready for any Explanations that
may be made. With equal proprety might judy
ment have been suspended in the case Of Arnold
until he could explain. Plain, palpabIe treason, like
that of Stanly, admits of no explanation, and no
pallation. But We will give the whole of the Her.
AIDS wishy washy article 1t says:
"Mr. Stanly's letter of acceptance of the Repub-
lcan nomination for Governor of California will
attract the readers attention We publish it rs one
sh hereafter such explanations Of his present course
as he shall see proper to make. 1t is needless to
remark that with the lights now before US we do
not justify his position"
The Weldon Patriot and the Newbern Express
publish Mr.. Stanys letter Of acceptance, scithout
one uord Of comment Is It possible the editors of
these papers are hesitating as to which side they
shall take? In . word the K. N. press of this
State is now in q state Of suspended animation"
1t seems 10th to condemn, but dares not Justify;
and hence some are sorry, some surprised, and
some silent. To help the doubters to make up
their minds, publish, one of Mr.. Stany's Tex
planations, his speech to a number of delegates on
the 9Th Of July, who having just returned from the
convention that nominated him, called upon him at
his residence. Mr.. Jno. P. Rankin addressed him
in the name of the delegates upon bis acceptance.
and he replied as follows:
Gentlemen and Fslloso- Cstisens:-You have taken
me entirely by surprise by this nomination. / had
supposed that had provided against every possibil
ity Of a nomination by your Convention l have
earnestly urged my friends to allow me to remain
in private life. purposeiy left the city on business
in an adjoining county at the time. to avoid being
Intercepted or nominated by your body. Having
business in Sonoma county. fixed on the 9th day
of July to attend to it, and supposed was beyond
was no use. say to you. gentlemen, as have said
to my friends, that l do not desire any place or
Office. | left my native State to avoid the annoy
ances of public Office. l commenced my public life
while young and imprudent, and having been &C.
lively thus engaged for many years. have now
sought repOse; yet believe no good citizen has q
right to withhold his influence or services when
called upon by the people.
Since my residence in California, I have studious-
ly avoided all interference with political or public
affairs have not in four years read four political
speeches to inform myself of the principles of the
respective parties, nor have read political plat
form of any party. do not believe in platforms
the platform of q mans past conduct AID known
opinions, is the best one for any party believe in
good, honest, conscientious and patriotic citizens
believe you are actuated by the best motives in your
action, and know that l am surrounded by honest
and worthy citizens. who desire reformation
in the government affairs of our State
shall enter into the canvass in no halfway man.
ner that is not the way have attended to public
duties. 1t will now be my duty to address you
throughout the State, when shall be permitted to
give you my views more at length.
This is not the time for long speech am un-
der many obligations for your kind consideration,
and the confidence your Convention manifess in me.
If elected, which is matter of very little signifca-
ton to me, shall endeavor to do my duty.
had rather have the good opinion of half dozen
good and worthy citizens, than enjoy the consola.
ton of success. Let be kind and considerate to
our opponents, and do our duty as christ ans and
gentlemen. They our fellow citizens, and by
kindness, We may persuade some of them to our
principles Let US enter the campaign with earnest.
ness and determination to reform our State.
will say to you, rs have never said in public,
that was the first Southern man who advocated
the right of the people of California to enter the Un-
ion with such constitution she pleased to form.
And upon this question l went back to my cousti-
tuents and fought the most desperate, and in some
respects unpleasant campaign ofmy life, in which
was successful. ! was opposed on account of re-
cordng my vote for your admission Is Free State.
As said before, shall 60 about this canvass
earnestly, caring little, far as my personal
feelings are concerned, for the triumph. Believing
you are devoted to the Union and the whole Union
upilI quota khor ~ &ho Ck>koO of nj
them-I will say in conclusion: "Whither thou
goest will 60. Thy people shall be my people,
and thy God my God"