Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-13
For the Standard.
THE DEMOCRACY OF THE FIRST DISTRICT
"a e AND HON I'll M9SHAW.

THE DEMOCRACY OF THE FIRST DISTRICT
Is AND HON. 81. M.SSHAW.
The Democracy of this District are thoroughly
aroused and united, and in spite of all opposition,
let or hinderance, they determined to vindicate
the soundness of their principles, beat down the
advocates Of the land swinde and retain at the bar
the eloquent and able advocate of american Wing"
principles. The large number of delegates at the
Winton Convention, srd the zeal and enthusiasm
manifested by them e. strongly to show that there
is now aroused proper spirit abroad that the
people are satisfied with the policy of the great
Democratic party, and that they are determined to
elect DR.. Shaw to Congress. The people-the
masses-are satisfied that the Democratic is the
only national party in the land they know that it
rescued the country from the dangers which but
recently threatened it, and knowing these things,
they would be recreant to themselves and their own
best interests, citizens, if they failed to sustain
its principles now.
DR.. Shaw is the embodiment of Democratic prn-
ciples. He is the chosen candidate of the Democ-
racy in convention assembled, being nominated on
the first ballot by large majority. He is eminent
y adapted to the position for which he is selected
His record is good; yea, it is without a flaw. l
dare the opposition to point to one single instance
in which he did not perform his duty while in Con-
gress. He was ever at his post and alike ever true
to the interests of his constituents In accepting
the nomination rendered him by the Winton Con-
vention he delivered an able, orthodox and elo-
guent address, which was received with demonstra-
tons of loud applause. will briefly refer to some
of the points made by him, trusting, however, more
to memory than my notes. which meagre in
deed. He commenced by saying he came 20 the
convention, not with the expectation Of getting the
nomination, but TO pledge himself for the nominee
thereof, whomsoever he might be. He was for the
most likely to bear the Democratic flag on to
victory. preerring he did the of his party
to selfpromotion. lie was thoroughly Democratic;
was satisfied that his party was the only one that
afplv a1n Stert he hence
he for the most available man. The Democra-
cy had selected him he accepted the tender, and
pledged himself to use all honorable means to de.
fend the party against the SANDER, vurerat;on and
false attacks made upon it by its political enemies.
He then gave a running history of the parties by
which the Democracy had ever been opposed, first,
however, drawing parallel between this country
and the deSpotisns of the Old World, as to the
know-Nothing principle of hostility to foreigners.
He next remarked well | remember, that
the Revolution inaugurated new era; down-trod-
den and oppressed of every cline were invited to
shores; naturalization laws were passed during
Washington's administration. The Federalists took
opposite grounds and repealed those laws and
passed the odous alien and sedition law; but the
Democratic policy restored under Jefferson
and has been in practice ever SINCE Good results
have flowed therefrom; healthy emigration has
1ockcd to our shores, and the country has gone on
"conquering and to conquer and is now one of
the first nations the globe. The adopted citizens
true and loyal to the land of their choice they
came here ION the down troldcn despotisms of the
Old World; they preferred this country because
here they could worship and enjoy liberty unmo-
Tested. The adopted citizens have always acted
with the Democratic party; they aided in electing
Pierce aid overwhelming the Wing party in 1852,
and this acas the great secret Of the opposition
to foreigners. He dwclt eloquently upon religious
prescriptions he opposed it in every shape or form;
he spoke of the awful consequences that have flow
ed from it, and showed that to begin it would be
the first step towards civil war and boodshed. The
Constitution declares that mo religious test shall be
required" &C., &c.-the Know Nothings say there
shall be one. 1t is for the people of this District to
say which shall be affirmed. He spoke warmly
upon the evils that would result from religious pro
scription if established here He dealt some heavy
blows to those Protestant clergymen who spend
their Sabbaths in proclaimng love and charity to
all, and the midnights of the week in Matching up
conspiraces against their fellow man. He spoke OF
Nothingism a mere faction, managing its
organization only here and there at isolated points
without hope or desire to establish its principles.
but merely to enable some of its members who are
engaged in wiid hunt after office" to crafty their
wishes.
He made some concluding remarks in regard to
the present proud position of the Democratic party,
and dwelt upon its present proud position. That it
stands before the world 1eur sans reproche.
His concluding remarks peculiarly striking,
but as my paper is full must close. G..
Gates, N. C., June LIST, 1857.
ACClDENTs.-Week before last man was killed
on the N c. Railroad, near Graham by the locomo-
tive passing over him. 1t is stated that he was deaf
and did not hear the approach of the train. How
ever he had been frequently warned not to walk on
the trach.
On Friday night last man named Stewart was
killed near Greensboro. 1t is supposed that he was
1o,y tha fr0nE nc Sr0S no