Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-04-28
Hon. John w. Ellis.

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The Democratic candidate for Governor, John w.
Ellis is in the vgor of manhood, being in his SSth
year. lie was born in Davidson County. in Novem-
Der. 1920. He graduated the University of North
Carolina, and afterwards read law under Judge
Pearson.
We first met him in the Democratic State Conven-
ton Of 1914, which nominated Col. Michael Hoke
for Governor. In response to general call of the
Convention, he made a speech on thnt occasion, in
vindcation Of Democratic principles, and especially
urging party organization, which produced highly
favorable impression and gave promise of the dis.
tinction which he has since achieved. We remem
be! we'll the occasion, the speech, and the appear
ard bearing Of the man. In 1874, after All an
mated CONTEXT he elected to the House OF Com
mons from the County of Rowan and he continued
to serve in the House until ls4s, when he elect
ed Judge of the Superior Courts Of Law and Equ-
ty. In 1916 lie was member of the Democratic
State Committee We had the honor of serving with
him in the House of Commons in 1916 the celebra
ted "preamb!e session when to be Democrat
to be tried in the fires of persecution and ma.
levolence, and when our princi lles were still more
clearly defined. and our organization strengthened,
by that wholesome adversely which now and then
overtakcs all majortes in free States. Judge Ellis
acquitted himself with credit during this, as we'll as
during the first and last sessions which he served
and ne went from the Commons to the bench, the
first Democrat who had for years been elected a
Judge. His decided personal popularity was shown
both in his election the Legislature and to the
Judseship: for Rowan considered rathera Wing
than Democratic CouusSfrom 1874 to 1913, and
the Legislature of IS45 was it is well known, near.
ly if not perfectly balanced.
Judge Ellis is thoroughly acquainted with State
affairs and we'll posted in national politics. I"ter.
nal improvements and omrnon Schools WILL feel
sure, find in him a steady and active friend.
He will resign his Judgeship at the close Of the
ensuing week, having concluded Northampton Cou,t t
and he would doubtless have resigned at but
for the fact that-a the other Judges being on the
circuits-no one could be spared to take his place
We take it for granted he will canvass the State
we think it probable he will appear before the people
by the 10Th or 18th of May. We predict that he viii
produce the most favorable impression wherever h,
goes by his ability and eloquence and tha; the grea
body of the people from the seashore the mountains
will rally to hin with an enthusiasm and a oneness
OF purpose which will overwhelm all opposition. =
THE NEwBERN CELEBRArIoN-The celebration o
borough to Newbern, will take place at Newb.rn OF
the 2Jth. The Rev. DR.. Hawks and Henry w
Miller, Esq have consented to deliver orations OF
the occasion.
The Independent and La Fayette Light Infantr
Companies of Fayetteville, and the Oak City Guard
o: this place. have accepted invitations to the cele
bration. Quite brilliant military display may b
expected. The people Of Newbern provcrbial 70
their hospitality, will welcome their friends wit
warm hearts aud open arms.
An occasion like this should not pass without
tribute, every way we'll deserved, to the inteigen
and en.erprisng President of the Road, John
Whi,fnrd, Esq. lie has given all his time, all hi
thoughts, and al his energies to this importar
work; and much of the success which is crownin
the enterprise is due to him..
The completion Of the Road to Beaufort is locke
to with interest," as Of the most important event
in the commercial history Of the State. The arder
hopes Of Caldwell aud of other patriots. who Labor
cd for this great result, are about to be realized
The stlrill voice Of the iron horse, sounding fro
the gorges of the western mountains, will soon /
heard. announcing daily the arrival and departu'
OF new vehicles Of trade commerce and travel q
the shores Of one Of the best harbors the Altar
tic coast; and Yet US hope, when the road shall ha,
been put fully under way, since especially as the
n will be sufficient commerce and sufficient busne
for both localities, that spirit Of concord and amt
j may spring up b,tween Newbern and the people {
y the ilarbor. resulting in mutual prosperity and mi
tual good, and thereby contributing as far as poss
BILE to the advancement of internal improvement
( and the welfare Of the State
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