Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-03-21

Alexsnder. w. P:Burk, and j. w. Oxford, Esqs.
Allegheny. Allen Gentry and j. Bletlsoe, Esqrs
suny, Col H. NJ. Waugh, and J. T. Graves,
Esqrs.
Stokes, J. J. Martin, and Hon. J. Hill.
Forsyth, F. Fries and A. NJ Galnbol.
Yadkin, DIR. H. Z. Wilson and JOS. Conrad, Esq.
The business of the Convention having now been
transacted loud calls were made for DR.. Keen, who
came forward, and in the most eloquent and forcl-
BILE manner, addressed the Convention. 1t has been
the peculiar good fortune Of this gentleman, having
once when quite youth, canvassed this District,
with the candidate of the Wing party, which he
did with such marked ability that many of the cir
cumstances of the campaign are yet vivid in the
minds of the people to attract TO himself many ar
dent and personal friends; and, on this occasion,
those who esteem him Tor his frankness of charac-
ter-his boldness and enthusiasm in debate, had
presented to them additional motives of admiration
and regard The greater portion Of his remarks
was confined to review of the evanescent wander
ings of the Opposition, known as the Wing, the
Know Nothing, the American Mig, the ConserVA-
tive Union party and to the vndcation Of the Demo
cratic party against the charges of extravaganza and
corruption preferred against it by the late Oppose
ton Convention in Raleigh His review was just,
and as scorching it was just and his vindicatlon
was triumphant and complete lie dwelt Also upon
the strange sympathy of this purity with the black
Republican party Of the North and showed that the
crisis now upon the country-the danger that had
alarmed the hearts of the best and truest men of
the Republic, lest the Union should be dissolved
and the fair heritage of Washington destroyed, was
the result of the teachings Of that party That the
threatening storm could only be ayerted by timely
flying and taking refuge under the. broad spread
banners of the national Democracy He appealed
to the Union loving and truly conservative men of
all parties, nobly and CALAMITY to rally to the sup
port of the nominee Of the Charleston Convention.
He declared his readiness to take the field for that
nominee no matter from what section of the Union
he might hail. He had confidence in the wisdom
and patriotism Of the delegates Of that Convention,
which would assemble from all parts of the coun-
try; from the North as well as from the South
from the East and the West. lie would support
Douglas if he were the choice; he would support
more extreme Southern or Northern man, and con-
cuded his remarks by heartstirring appeal to the
people in the coming crisis to sink deep and forever
all predictions for men, and stand by the cause
and sustain the candidate which that cause shall
designate in the National Convention.
Hon. A. NJ. Scales was then called, who arose and
addressed the Chair, and was interrupted by R. l..
Patterson, Esq, to introduce the following highly
complimentary and eminently deserved resolution,
to that gentleman:
Resolred. That this Convention hold in the high.
est estimation and regard their illustrious fellow
citizen, the Hon. A. M. Scales, of Rockingham
of the ability integrity and frmness, with which he
discharged the duties devoved upon him as our
standard bearer in the last Congressional canvass and
especially although defeated, of the nHexibe fidelity
with which he maintained the true doctrines and
principles Of our creed; and that heartily tender
to him the assurance Of the deeply seated confidence
affection, and respect Of the people Of the District
The resolution was passed by cheering and ap-
plause. Mr. Scales, in peculiarly touching and
pathetic manner, responded to the passage of the
resolution. He said, whether his course in future,
like the star of empire " Westward should take its
flight" or whether he should continue to live near
the spot where his eyes first beheld the light of the
sun, the people, the noble people of the 9th Con-
gressional District would ever remain deepest in
turbed condition Of the country, he said that the
Democratic party had high and holy duty to per-
form; that the union of the States was in imminent
peril that the dark and fanatic hosts of the North
threatened its termination. While it lasted it might
be compared to beautiful and lovely boquet of
flowers bound together by the hand of love- but
should that united once, be broken, the different
flowers might still be beautiful and luxurant for
while, but they would be scattered and strown,"
and no hand could be found again to unite them.
The raid at Harpers Ferry would be scarcely drop
in the Ocean compared to united collision between
Northern and Southern States. The Democratic
party alone had the power to quiet the Storm bid
the tumultuous waves be still. He was amazed to
find in the platform of the Opposition of this State
while the Democratic party was denounced in the
bitterest and most urmeasured terms, no resolu-
ton, not single word of disapproval of the action
of that party the black Republican party that has
brought upon the country this threatening dire Ca
lamity. He appealed to the people to judge between
the Democratic party and the Opposition Of the
South, who were right-who the friends of the
| country. He was for the Constitution and the
| Union according to the Constitution. He would
| meet the enemies of the South Intellectually and
physically, and hurl back their insults and assaults
Finally he spoke of harmony, of concert of action
and sngleness of purpose He told the people to
| think not of men, but Of their country; and to
make one more energetic and persevering struggle
to save that country from impending ruin. We had
the requisite strength; we had the right principles
the only national organization, and if we would as
united Southern people act like men, We would win
the honors and rewards of men, the thanks of a re-
deemed country, and the blessings of grateful pos
| terity.
j. H. Boyd Esq, of Rockingham was then call
| ed, who arose and begged to be excused, stating
dy been consumed We regret that MIR. Boyd de-
clined to speak Manypf his friends were anxious
| to have heard him. ..s...r
j. R. Mclean, Esq, of Guilford, the able and ac-
complished Jurist, who was in attendance at the
| Court Of the county, came next He entertained
! the Convention an able, logical and effective
speech of more than half an hour in length. Mr..
1 Mclean is known to be one Of the ablest debaters
in the State and this occasion he more than sus-
| tanned his reputation. He resumed his seat amid
cheers and applause. ),
Andrew Boyd, ESQ.,, Of Rockingham. was called
Mr.. Boyd claimed to be the youngest man in the
Convention, and in modest and graceful address
/ declined to speak. ~. :: - s,as
A call was then made for Jesse Hargrave, ESQ.,,
! Of Davidson. ~, s,. H.. -, II -
Mr.. Hargrave is also young man. and this, we
believe, is the first time that he has had the pleas
ure Of mingling with his Democratic brethren Of
the district in . Convention The style of his
speech was classical and modest, and the substance
of it was sound, sensible and practical He alluded
to the question of the candidate for the Presidency
4 He was in favor Of a Southern man ! the county
he represented agreed with him in sentiment; but
y while he had his preference for man to fill that