Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-28
IFnm-the Salisbury Banner

RATIFICATION MEETING IN SALISBURY.
Mr.. EDIToR:-We are all gratifed at the demon
stration which was made yesterday evening" that
there was not dissenting voice to be heard within
our town in the general shout of rejoicing at the
recent nomination for Governor Of our feow-towns-
man, the Hon. JOHN W. ELLIS. The expressions of
gladness and satisfaction Of such character as
to make any man feel proud. I have never seen
Salisbury present such handsome appearance.
The meeting in the Court House was large and
enthusiastic
The Salisbury Brass Band contributed their ex.
cellent music to enhance the pleasure Of the &C.
casion. The Rowan Rife Guards, Of which COM
pany Judge Ellis is q member, turned out irrespec-
tive of party, presenting . manly and martial ap-
pearance. To complete the list Of attractions of the
evening" are happy to say that the ladies honored
with their presence. The courthouse was bril-
liantly illuminated, as were many of the stores and
private residences Every one seemed anxious to
show their appreciation of the compliment paid to
Salisbury by the action of the late convention at
Charlotte.
The meeting was called to order by Col. H. L.
Robards who moved that Maj James E. Kerr be
appointed chairman, which motion was unanimously
concurred in. Mr.. B. r. Moore was requested 10
act as secretary,-before taking his seat, the chair
man addressed the meeting, with well timed and
enthusiastic speech in support of the nominee. He
acknowledged the honor done to the town and coun-
ty in the selection Of Rowan's favorte son, as the
standard bearer of the great Democratic party.
Rowan by her vote, will show that the nomination
meets with her heartest approval Col. W. L. Steele,
of Richmond, being called for, begged to be excused
from making any remarks on account of indisposi
ton, but, permission being refused, he took the
stand warmly supporting the nomination. He refer.
red in very complimentary terms to Judge Ellis as
entirely worthy of the high honor conferred upon
him. He then introduced the Hon. John Kerr, of
Caswell, who entertained the audience with con.
tinued flow of eloquence. He challenged Rowan to
friendly contest with Caswell for pre-eminence in
zeal in the support of John W. Ellis NJ. Kerr's
fame orator is SO we'll known and established,
that it would be work of supererogation for US to
attempt to say anything of his effort on this occa
sion. He is true and tried patriot, and the enc.
mics of the South will cover beneath the mighty
blows of his stalwart arm. Mr.. Scales of Alamance
next called upon, and willingly added his voice
to the general ratification of the nomination, and
pledged the sincere and cordial support Of the De.
mocracy Of his county to Judge Ellis. Mr. Scales
is a worthy representative of his county Mr.. Engel
hard, of Wake, in reply to the calls made upon him.
responded for the home of w. w. Holden He re-
sponded the more readily, because he was men,
Der of the Wake delegation, whose first choice in
say, for Wake, that she would, in August next, roll
up majority for John w. Ellis that would make
him proud. 1t was particularly pleasing to hear
the gentleman from Wake give in his adhesion to
the nomination so heartily. 1t showed the harmony
and kind feeling existing between the friends of the
the convention. II was fortunate that Wake was
represented, and so well represented. Mr.. Enge-
hard did his part WE'LL and very gracefully pledged
the support of Mr.. Holden and Of Wake. Mr.. DE.
of Sampson, in response to the calls made up
on him. answered for his section of the State, in
united and exuant in the assurance of certain
cess; and the meeting heard with pleasure Mr.. De-
vane promise that Sampson would do her part.
SALISBURY.