Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-04-07
SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

to address the Convention. lie aliuueu 10 the aP-
proprateness of Charlotte for meeting for political
purposes, and said that as it was the spot which
gave birth to American independence, it was pecu-
liarly fitted for a meeting of the DemOcracy-that
party being the only one embracing in its creed
national principles and policy lie spoke of the his
tory of the country and showed that the history OF the
Democratic party was truly the history the u S. for
under Democratic administrations of the government
the country had advanced without parallel, in pop
ulation in extent and in greatness OF every kind at
home and in respect abroad Abiding to the an
tagonsts of the Democratic party in the South, he
said they had so many names he could hardly de-
signate them. The name they bore in latter days
he regarded as most appropriate Opposition -
for they had ever been opposed to the cause OF the
country on all occasions. They had opposed all our
wars the acquisition of all territory, and in short
everything that bad tended to national greatness
and advancement They were now opposed to the
only national party in our country-working solely
for its deeat-wthout regard to principle or to con-
sequences 1t had been declared at late Know
Nothing meeting that the defeat of the Democratic
party had become political necessity" That
Was precisely the opinion Of Seward and his black
Republican followers. The Opposition party then
was a party of necessty-rght or wrong, the Dem
ocratic party must go down. But Mr.. +. showed
great necessity" for the continued existence of the
Democratic party-in the defeat of the enemies of
the Constitution and the Union. 1t was necessary
that these should exist and the Democratic party
being the only electors of both, there was great
necessity for its existence and continued ascendan-
cy Mr. F. continued at considerable length to speak
Of the prospects darky looming in the distance but
concluded by giving brighter picture OF the scene.
He took view of the past when great evils had
been averted by the patriotism of the Democratic
party: and instanced the election of 1856, when
the gallant Democracy of PennSy rushed to the
standard of their country and saved the Union. Let
us 90 into the contest with alacrity, then, confident
in the Justice of our cause. The country must End
shall he preserved-the Democracy are able and will
save it. Mr. Fs speech of which the foregoing is
very meagre synopsis, well received and loudly
applauded.
j. A. Fox, ESQ, of Mecklenburg was next called
for lie felt complimentcd by the call, and was glad
of the opportunity ofgiving the Democracy of Meek
lenburg TO understand where he stood 1t had been
said by some that he disOrganizer. This was
not So lie had always been good Democrat and
always expected TO remain one. He believed in par
ty organization and would be found ever ready to
maintain it and the nominees of the party. He
spoke of his attachment to the soil of Meck.enburg,
and pathetically recalled the associations which must
forever bind him to it. He then proceeded to sketch
the Opposition through its various changes, and he
ridiculed in capital style the dongs of the late OPP
position Convention at Raleigh. He spoke OF the
deceptive plank in their platform on al rdtOrtm,
and cautioned the people to be aware of its seductive
faccS lie urged the party to study that question,
tnOQpn
ole, on an examination it would be found to be i'm
polite and unjust In reply to the argument that
the Democrats having urgeda change of the ConSti-
tuition in relation to free suffrage he said that change
vas denounced by the Opposition as wrong. Admit
it wrong said he, did two wrongs ever make right:
He spoke of the danger to the West in this move
ment-aS representation and taxation went togeth
err Transfer the great bulk of taxation to the East
and with went the entire control of representative
power. But what still worse this movement
would work change in our representation in Con-
greSS The movement 4 virtual attack upon
strengthening TO drive it from the State Three
fifths of our slave population now represented
in Congress drive out negroes and our federal
population would become reduced and might end in
our losing three or four members of Congress.
The Democracy went for regulating the SUBJ
iect of taxation by legislative enactment thereby
avoiding the expense of a convention. What was
needed might be accomplished next winter by the
Legislature. Mr.. F. then took glance at national
politics. and the nature of the approaching campaign
He cited the of Virginia in her efforts to vindi-
cate her rights and he called attention to the de-
monstratonS of force with which the black Repub-
lcanS threaten our institutions But let them tri-
umph he said, victory never compelS obedience.
| There was but way to avert the evils which
threaten us and that to the integrity of
the Democratic party. Preserve bold and deter.
| mined part by your compromises" said the
! aged Cas- YOU but weaken yourselves and give
courage to abOlitioniSts. You en- avert your dan
ger but only by your fiTmncss and union" In con-
cluson he urged the South to stand by the national
Democratic party, looking with hope to the conser-
vatiye men of the North. NJ Fox was loudly cheer
ed.
Captain John Walker of Meckenburg, being
loudly called for said he had hope of entertaining
the Convention after the eloquence Of his young
friends They had left him ground to stand on.
But he never would be found wanting when adj
10 Of is
Democratic daddy and he had been rocked in Dem
ocratc cradle. daughter and cheerS.) The pre-
sent crisis in our national affairs he went to say
required every patriot to buckle on his armor. lie
took view of the beautiful proportions of the Con
! stitution of our country. In other way he con
tinued could we have succeeded than in that adopt
ed by our fathers, with our conflicting interests
and our great variety of soil and climate. No cen
trial government could so well have managed these
interests. He spoke of the wise provisions of dele
gated powers and reserved rights. 1t out Of thu
question that Mas achusetts should dictate to u:
what institutions we should have. NOn-intervcn
ton was the only principle on which we could exis
as Union. He said the dangers which now threa
ten should only make the South more vgilant
though he believed slavery was now stronger thar
it twenty years ago. Every such effort as IIar
perS Ferry would be promptly met by the South
If the South would be true to herself she had no
thing to fear. The only danger was in their ben!
divided. He spoke of the important duty growing
out of the objects of the Convention in connection
with the Presidency. The sectional black Repu5li
cans could get no support at the South. 1t might
get sympathy-lt has sympathy, for its emSsaric
were amongst u.s. The bare possibility of the cleo
ton of Seward should bring the South together a
one man. Give Seward the patronage of the gov
eminent but once let him have the filling of from
eighty to one hundred thousand offices, and ther
see the effects! Seward has said that slavery mus
and shall be abolished. Give him such means q
| no Of no pt md
will soon see his threat in force. 1t was true n
one will vote for Seward at the South bat every on
who attempted to weaken the only party that cal
contend successfully with black Repubhcanism mus
be a co-worker with Seward. 1t amounted to an in
direct attempt to elect Seward to get up a canddat
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