Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-21


ton, Wayne. Wilkes 3s Counties % 766 voter. 4
No Alamance, Burke. Buncombe, Baden, Beau
FORT Brunswick, Carteret, Cherokee, Chatham, Cad.
we'll, Dupln, Forsylhe, Guilford Henderson, Jack
son, Jones, Johnston, Madison. Martin, Mcdowell,
Macon, New Hanover, Orange, Rockingham, Rnther-
ford, Randolph, .Surry, Stokes, Wake Yancy- 80
Counties-24, 276 votes
The right Of Mr.. Badham Of Chowan, to vote for
Washington was disputed, and, with other questions
of similar kind, was referred.
Capt. Jno. Walker, of Mecklenburg, presented .
letter from W. W. Avery, Esq, of Burke, authoriz-
ing him to withdraw his tAyerys) name from the
contest for the nomination. Capt. W. paid a hand
some compliment to Mr.. Avery and bespoke for him
thefavorable consideration of the party hereafter The
following is the letter.
1t was received with marked appreciation:
MoNGASroN, Apfil H. 1855.
Ny DEAR SIN: perceive that YOU are appointed dele
gate the approaching Democratic Convention at Char
fOe, the l4th inst and knowing from your locality,
that you will certainly be in attendance DESIRE through
you to apprse the delegates of my position respecting the
gubernatorial nomination. = =
of the very first importance that harmony and
cord should characterize the proceedings of heConvenon
well in the private meetings for touching
nomination as in the open assemblage of the deegations
and cannot allow my nane in a remote Degree to
become an element of disagreement. 49,
have been associated with the nomination in the pr-
mary meetings Of the people Without any agency Of own
nence to name which lead to discard and has like
wise imposed Obligations upon delegates from which it is
the favor TO communicate to the Convention such
manner and at such time you deem proper that
nomination for Governor.
grateful for the aatterng manifestations made in
manifest the high appreciation Of the compliment oygv
ing Jealous and cordial support to the Of the Con-
do nass s'
Men, has always been the motto Of glorious old
pillar Of fire amid the darkness which once becisuded our
pathway feel confident it will continue cloud to
guide us in this our day of sunshine and of triumph
your counse and that the proceedings Of The Convention
So as to secure the triumph of
remain, most truly, &c,
| CAPT. Jxo. WALKER.
DR.. Blow moved that the letter be included in the
minutes of the Convention. Adopted
| The motion to proceed with the nomination was
| now adopted.
! Capt Jno. Walker of Meckenburg, nominated
for the Office Of Governor, W. w. Holden, ESQ.,, of
| Wake. loud cheers) He proceeded to pay glow
| ing tribute to Mr. Holden. He had known him init
mately for fourteen or fifteen years. He knew Of
his early struggles in ignorance and in poverty
He knew him when the Democratic party was in ad-
versity-when its flag low. dragging in the very
dust. 1t was time Of dependency and gloom. The
darkness of night was upon cause-no star-no
ray of hope! 1t was time, Mr.. President he con-
tinued, when needed leader man Of nerve
Holden, of Wake, sprang to our dismayed front;
and seizing our flag, resisted by most arrogant OPP
position, he gave it to the breeze high before mems
eyes. loud and continued cheers) And he stood
frn, in that desperate onslaught which followed un.
shaken amid the torrents foppoorous epithets, with
| which he was assaed. (Cheers) His voice could
be distinctly heard above the and din of battle
as he hurled defiance in the teeth of his arrogant
enemies, as he cheered by his encouraging shouts
the dropping hearts of his dispirited forces. loud
cheers) At that day, Mr.. President it was not re-
spectacle to be a Democrat. (Cheers.) But men
took heart. The sounds of Mr.. Hoden's voice were
new to them. They conveyed the consolation of
Hope-the full assurances of victory Yes, sir, and
the hope was realized-he did lead them to vic.
toryl vehement cheering.) Yes Mr. President,
and during this fifteen years. by his mastery plan
ming and indefatigable exertions, by day and by
the midnight lamp, he has hoisted many candidate
from the very dirt-aye, sir, many of them (Cheers)
And i: this assembly overooks his services. it
will stand the type of ingratitude before the world
don't speak of the services of Mr. Holden. from
| hearsay, Mr.. President speak what knoo and
| have seen. l have witnessed his labors With his
| types and his editorials; and know how many
have become distinguished by his aid, who are now
proudly waving their plumes. (Cheers) Think,
sir of the victories he has caused us to winof the
majorities he has helped us to swe-and ct hon
many, but for him, soould ne1er haue soared
| plume! Continued cheering) And now, when
| we have an opportunity of putting feather in has
cap-shall we stand back in a spirit of base in
Eratitudei (Cheers) To the Democracy say, hold
him to your beart-keep him there still By his
talents and industry we shall yet pour many voleys
oflight and truth into the ranks of the enemy Hon
or him do not cast him from you He has done
more for the elevation Of the Democratic party Of
the State, than any other fire men. in 1t. loud
| Cheers.) have witnessed it., Mr.. President, and
! marked it. have seen him in his midnight labors--
toilng for . party, and for men who now stand
aoof when it is desired to put feather in his cap