Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-08-26


our revolutionary fathers. We are striving for the
elevation of labor to its honor and continued
responsibility to secure to all men the free exercise
OF religious opinion, and far can, to secure
10 every citizen home, where strong arms, blessed
with freedom, cheerfulness and plenty, shall have
light hearts, every man under his own vine and fig
tree, where none can molest make him afraid; to
secure the exiles in search of freedom asylum
the Pacific shore, where the ruthless hand of des-
potic power can no longer oppress them; and by
agement to private virtue; and by sustaining untar
nshed public honor, make ourselves respected by
the world and republican institutions the glory
of our country, and the hope of mankind.
with the highest respect GsHdsT NssTy1n
To Messrs. F. NJ Haight, Samuel Soule, Chas
Watrous, and James Mem. Shafter.
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.-HON. EDWARD
STANLY NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR BY
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONl
By the arrival of the steamer Central America at
New York on Wednesday last, we have received
California files to July 18th.
The Republican State Convention assembled at
Sacramento on the 9th of July, and nominated the
following ticket, viz: For Governor, Hon. Edward
Stany, formerly of North. Carolina for Lieut.. Gov
ernor, D. L Cheesman; for Judge Of the Supreme
Court, Nathaniel Bennett; for Comptroller, DR.. L.
@. Gum; for Attorney General, A. A. Sergeant;
for Surveyor General, P. NJ. Randall. The Conven-
ton adopted the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas the issue on which the Republican par
ty has been formed is of q national character, we
forbear to express any opinion in reference to the
question Of State policy, leaving Republicans free to
act aud vote on all questions; therefore, adopt
the following as the basis of our organization:
Rssolucd, That we cordially endorse the Resolu-
ton adopted by the National Republican Conven-
ton, and in them recognize the principles which
governed the political course of the Fathers of the
Republic.
Resolued, That the prohibition of slavery in the
Territories of the Union is properly within the
therefore directly responsible should be per-
mtted to extend over such Territories
ResolUed, That slavery in the New States depends
solely upon State laws for its existence; that Con-
gress has no power to modify, change repeal snch
laws, and is not responsible therefor. We there
fore opposed to any interference with slavery in the
ResotUed. That the speedy construction of ma
tiona railroad by the most central and eligible route
connecting the Atlantic States with California is de-
manded by the military, postal, and commercial ne.
cessities of the Republic, and recognize the pow
ate money, as well as land, to aid in building this
great work
Resoloed, That We are in favor of the speedy set
tement of land titles in this State of free grant
lie domain.
The following were afterwards reported by the
Business Committee and unanimously passed.
Rssolced, That we heartily welcome to our shores
the honest and industrious emigrant who seeks our
country to escape from European Gespotsm, and we
deprecate all attempts to embitter their feelings
against our free institutions by political persecution
on account of their foreign birth.
Rcsolced, That the opinion rendered by Chief JUS
Tanav in hv 9th Ind ~
the late Dred Scott case, is palpable violation OF
the principles of the Declaration of Independence
Justification of the history of country, subver.
sive of State rights, and fragrant injustice to q
large portion of the people of the United States
and as such, merits the reprobaton of every free.
man.
Resolred, That as citizens of California, we depre
cate the Institution of Slavery on the Pacific coast
and we therefore extend to the freemen of Oregon
earnest desire for their in the establish
ing of free principles the basis of their State gov
ernment
Mr.. Stany, upon being notified of his nomination
sent the following letter of acceptance by telegraph
SAN Francisco, July 9th, 1857.
To Messrs T. W. PARK IRA P. RANKIN, and A. A.
SARGENT:
Soon after l learned the Lords Prayer and the
Ten Commandments, was taught that every mar
had duties to discharge to his country in peace a
we'll as in war. California is q part of country
Among the first to advocate her claims to admission
into the Union, shall be the last to say that she has
| no claims on me.
If you cannot prevail, as hope you may,
better man to be your standard bearer, and car
trust North Caronian upoE faith in his past lfi
and expressed opinions, my name is at your service
know the honest men and patriots who max,
this nomination will do their country no harm.
Yours, &C., ED. STANLY.
! Richmond County.
We publish below the vote of Richmond County
by precincts. Mr.. Winslow's vote in this County il
one of the most gratifying features in his contest