Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-22
THE NORTH

h;..,u md ,,.do out . triumphant case which hao
an evident effect upon some d'str,put,o" S -
Mr.. Rs eloquent protest against North carolina De-
coming a mendicant upon federal bounty was 'ouu'
ly appauded. aoo ~
the old States by Clay's bill of 1s4l, which was re.
pealed. as soon as the Western States had secured
their share, and the old States defrauded OF their
portion 1t would be repetition Of the same treat
ment, if distribution took place now. Our oPpo-
nents, who talked much about the Illinois ha'',
road grant, ought to know that Senator's Badger ana
Mangum, and three Wing representatives OF North
Carolina, voted for it.
Mr. Branch at some length explained his reasons
for supporting the bill to deposit the surplus IN the
treasury with the several States, and pointed out the
great difference between the Distribution OF the an
nua proceeds of the public lands. and the deposit
with the States of share of the surplus IN the treas
ury He then said the true system to pursue was
reduction of tie tariff: He stated there was ~ cts.
duty upon every dollars worth of iron, and 80 cts
upon every dollars worth of sugar. There were
millions worth of sugar. and millions worth OF iron
consumed annually and pointed out what benefit
would accrue all by reduction repeal OF these
duties, and thus let the poor man get for 20 cts.
What he now pays dollar for. That was the true
policy of the country-reduce the tariff, and let the
lands support the government. Mr. Branch con.
tinued for some time to press his view with great
power and elOquence. In the courS' of his closing
remarks he paid high compliment the old Wing
party for their patriotic conduct in supporting the
Democratic party in the late contest and called upon
all to unite in rejecting old issue, which was de-
feated even when advocated by such men as Clay
and Webster. Mr.. Branch, who was frequently in
terrupted by applause, sat down, amid the cheers
of the meeting.
w. S. RANSOM Esq, expressed his appreciation Of
the very satisfactory speech of Mr.. B., whom he
highly complimented, and expressed wish to hear
his opinion upon the late conduct of Gov. Walker,
in Kansas.
Mr.. Branch stated he could not attempt to give an
opinion founded upon newspaper rumors. He strong
iy disapproved of certain sentiments expressed by
Gov Walker, but could go no further until he had
more reliable Information.
Mr.. Ransom expressed his satisfaction with the
ply. and the meeting separated
The sentiments expressed by Mr.. Branch have met
with universal appreciation. The people of Warren
satisfied with his past course, and feel confident.
that if any new issue should arise, Mr. Branch will
be found equal to the emergency and will steadily
persevere in that line of action best calculated to
support the rights of the South and the interests of
North Carolina"
Mr.. Branch addressed the people at Gulley's,
Johnston. on Monday, and on Monday next he will
speak in Smithfied. We hear rumnrs now and then
of opposition to Mr.. B. The secret tactics of the
opposition well known; and though we fear no
opposition, and no tricks that may be resorted to,
yet the path Of duty is always the path of safety"
Let us hare a tuH turn out the 9th day Of -4u-
gust =: and let jul rote be Polled tor Branch for
Congress, and for Free Suffrage.