Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-11
Democratic Convention.

than the middle of February next The reasons
given are, that asa new man will be presented he
ought to have time to prepare for the contest and
also that as the courts commence about the LIST of
March, the convention ought to be held before that
time, that delegates having business in the courts
may be able TO attend. -
With all due Difference for the Judgment of our
friend of the Banner, We differ with him. Like him,
we desire to see full convention, aud We arescer-
tain that cannot. be had in February. Froussthe
East and from the West as far as the railroad ex-
tends, delegates can come at any time; but to at
tempt journey from our mountain counties to RAJ
leigh. in the month of February, is formidable
dertakrg. At that season the roads are usually in
bad order and the weather rigorous; and the con-
sequence would be that the very portion of the State
that complains most Of grievances, and which is en-
titled to fair and impartial hearing, would be
cluded from the convention effectually as though
they had no clams to be admitted Even when The
roads good and the weather mild, it is tedious
journey for mountain friends.
But what time will the people have to hold county
conventions and appoint delegates if the State con-
vention meet in February? 1t is now too late to
stir the people up to holding meetings at the fall
courts-or rather to give them the information that
it is necessary for them to do so-as they have nat
uraly concluded there would not be departure
from former usage, and have therefore locked for
ward to the spring circuit for that purpose. The
county courts commence in January, and by the
latter part Of March all the counties will have oppor-
tunities for holding meetings that will be well atten
ded. Meetings called for the special purpose of ap
pointing delegates would generally be thinly attend
ed, and few individuals would rule and direct the
whole proceedings, in many cases, no doubt, in op
position to the popular will. $685..
The convention, probably, could not be held at
any time to suit the convenience of every one but
we feel very certain that some time in April will suit
larger number than any time in February. We
presume there will be mary persons engaged in
courts in February as in April. We designate April
because that has been the month in which We have
generally held our conventions heretofore But the
executive committee, of which our senior (now abb
sen is chairman, will be convened at proper time,
and that committee will designate day for holding
the convention.
As to giving the nominee time to prepare for the
contest, do not think much time is necessary
ANY prominent Democrat is we'll enough posted to
meet dstrbutionist- if he is not, he ought not to
be nominated. The distribution question will no
doubt be the main issue federal matters, as that
alone has survived the wreck of two parties, the
Wing and K. NJ, and is destined to wreck the polit-
ical fortunes of all who embrace it. We think from
the signs we have observed, that the K. n. party
will not run any candidate as X. n. Their object
will be to get out one of those anomalies called
redistribution Democrat" and unite upon him, with
the vain hope of dividing the compact ranks Of the
Democracy. But let us have full convention, nom.
mate true Democrat, and We will elect him by
larger majority than was ever before given to any
man in the State.
The Late Elections.
MASSACHUSETTS. The black Republicans elect
Banks Governor, and have nearly all the Legislature
about 100 majority in the House.
New JERsEY.-The Democrats have bo,h branch
es Of the Legislature. The entire Democratic State
ticket elected
M1sNEsorA.-The Democrats elect Sibly Governor
by small majority. the remainder Of the Demo.
cratic State ticket is elected by handsome msorities
The Legislature is Democratic. 1t is stated that
three Democratic Congressman and two Democratic
Senators will reach Washington by Christmas.
LoUIsIANA.-The Democratic State ticket is elect
ed The Democratic Congressional delegation stands
three Democrats to one K. N.
New YoRx.-The entire Democratic State ticket
is elected by from 5000 to $4,000 majority. The
Democrats have elected majority of the House,
and probably of the Senate also. The following, all
Democrats, elected: Secretary Of State, Gideon
j. Tucker; Comptroller, Sanford E. Church; A.
torney General, Lyman Tremain State Treasurer,
L. " Vanderpool; Canal Commissioner, john NJ
Jaycox; State Engineer and Surveyor, NJ. R. Rich
mond State Prison Inspector, w. G. Rhodes Judge
Court of Appeals, Hiram DEMO.
MARYLAND.-Thc Democrats gain one member of
Congress. The delegation acknowledgements, Stew
art Kunkel and Bowie; X. Ms. Ricaud, Harris and
Davis. Hicks, K. N, elected Governor Sam"
has his grip on Maryland yet.
Affairs at the North.
The Northern papers say monetary matters are
getting better but fear the improvement is most
ly on paper-merely whisting to keep the courage
up. A great deal Of gold, however, has been pour
ed into New York both from Europe and California,
and if the supply continues there may be perma
nent improvement in the finances.
The most alarming feature in the aspect Of affairs
is the signs of bread riots in some of the Northern
cities. Men who have been thrown out of employ
ment, with families to support, mingled no doubt
with many who would not work if they had an OPP
portunity, have paraded the streets with banners
and inscriptions expressing their determination to
have bread at all hazards. Some of their speakers
say those that have must divide with those that ha,
not and if necessary force will be resorted to to ef
feet the division. Even armed bodies Of men ha,
paradeS the streets of Philadelphia with banners
having loaf Of bread on side. and the motto,
We will protect the poor" on the reverse. Men