Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-06-01


We learn that at Tie Convention q The Dsmoaais
Of the First District held q Edsstpa q Thursday
last the Hon. Henry n. SAsw, IL hss usnhs, vas
unanimously nominated FORE election 0rsasnshu-
siasm prevailed
The ADemocsats and anti.Know Nolhin0 q The
First District are already aroused and ore entering
the campaign With spirit and determination that
give assurance Of victory. But Il rust b borne in
mind that the contest two years ago Was Close and
that the Know Nothings have again nominated Mr.
Smith, who is, perhaps their strongest man. Every
effort will be resortcd to to elect NJ. Smith
Our Democratic friends in the District must pre-
pare for an earnest searching energetic, deter.
mined struggle. Dr.. Shaw, We may Be sure villdo
his duty but he must be seconded and sustained in
every neighborhood and by every Democrat With
full vote, the result cannot be doubtful; and the
sooner the good work Of thorough organization BE-
gum the better.
We will cheerfally publish accounts Of the Discus
sions, and such documents as may be necessary to
lay facts before the people Of the District
We are indebted to an esteemed friend for the fol.
lowing notice of the Know Nothing Convention Of
the District:
DEAR SrANrARD:-The "opposition" met in con-
vention at Winton Monday last for the purpose Of
nominating candidate to run for Congress in oppo-
| sition to the democratic party. The Hon. Kenneth
Rayner was called to preside over the deliberations
Of this orerpdtriotic convocation Of disappointed
| gentlemen; and some one, unknown to the writer,
was requested to act rs secretary. The Convention
was pretty well attended by delegates indeed il was
decidedly the most respectable Of the opposition
have ever attended in the district The delegates
seemed to be actuated solely BY desire to defeat the
democratic party; and it seems that they care no,
how it is accomplished or by whom. 90 IL 10 done
The Convention experienced some difficulty as to the
manner Of voting. but that was submitted to . com
mittee who retired and reported that each county
give as many votes as it is entitled to Commoncrs
Upon the first ballot It was tie between John Pool
ESQ.,. and Mr.. W. n. H. Smith but upon the sccont
Mr.. Smith received majority, whcrcupon his nomi
nation was declared unanimous. Mr. Smith va,
present and accepted the nomination.
At intervals during the day guns Of almost ever,
calibre were brought to bear upon the Democracy
from the fierce field pieces Of such experienced artil
lerymen as Rayncr ct Id, down to the harmless pol
guns Of much smaller men. At the devoted head
of the Democracy did these iufuriated and dcspcrat
gentlemen hurl every species Of abuse and dcnunci
alton. Never before there such furious but per
fectly harmless abuse am sure the most accom-
plished and experienced gentlemen from Billingxgat
could not have surpassed them. Alter abusing u
to their hearts content they adjourned without eve
adopting platform or suggesting any remedy b
which the country could be saved This conventio
was most interesting affair, and il had time
would be pleased to give you true and full accour
: of its proceedings, but l am short Of time q,
about leaving for Edenton and have written this !
the greatest haste, simply to let you know the
inee. From Edeuton you will hear from me aeai'
u.
Gates County, N. c., May IS, 1859.