Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-15
For the Standard.

ing in the Northern Magazines and Literary papers,
fell into conversation with very intelligent gen.
tenan, whom found thoroughly read upon all the
absorbing topics of the day. He expressed himself
as strong Union man, so long as the Union was
one of equality but the South not receiving her
rights, he was for the South. And as one of the
rights due to the South, he argued that we should
Danish from firesdes these Northern anti-slave-
~ publications, magazines and newspapers, and
build up publications at the South. This senti-
ment was expressed with much animation and earn
estness
have been for some time past an observer of the
movements of the Southern people upon this sub
iect and while it is almost universal practice to
denounce these ant-slavery publications. and to cry
loudly for encouragement to Southern enterprise,
yet find but few, very few, who execute the decl-
sons of their OWN Judgments
So in conversation with this gentleman after he
had expressed such strong desire that the South
should build up publications at home instead Of pa
tronizing the Harpers and such publishers at the
North, thought would test the matter, and re-
marked to him that VIC had publications in the
South equal to those published in the North. lie
asked, with some little SURPRISE what were they and
where published? | referred him to RuSsellS Nag
aziRe and the Southern Literary Messenger among
the monthleS, and to the GrcenSborough Times
among the wceklics. His reply suggested the
heading of this article"Will their acts prove their
words p
Il
interests of the country, gentleman of position,
gentleman thoroughly Southern in his every feeling,
and yet, instead Of proving his words by his acts
instead of aiding to accomplish what he so much
desired accomplished, he did not even know we had
i our midst Southern publications deserving of
Southern patronage. And, Mr. Editor, this gentleman
is representative man. There are thousands of such
to be found, and | dare not deny their sincerity
when they cry out against Northern monthlies and
weekeS, and wish that the South could establish
worthy organs at home. The sentiment prevails in
the public mind South that it is impossible to COM
pete with the North in such publications. and hence
people never enquire for them and it is almost
riddle to me, how, under these circumstances our
publications at the South do exist and show such
decided excellence In my Judgment, RusseIs Mag
dzinG among the mOnthlies is much more ably cd
tied that uarpcrS; and among the wecklicS look
upon the Greensboro Times equal to any Of the
literary and family papers in any of the Northern
cities have been especially pleased with the re-
cent new dress and other signs of great improve
mcnt in the Times and as it is Southern paper,
having its iOcaiy in North Carolina hope YOU will
excuse me, North-Carolinian, for making special
reference to it. | was glad, when | read in your
paper, few days since, such iattering notice of
the Times with appeal to North Carolina to
tain it. have been a regular reader of the Times
and heartily endorse your notice; the Times is an
honor to the South, and especially tn North Carroll
North State have too much pride about them not to
patronzc and sustain such paper. 1t should be
read i'll every family circle and encouraged as
worthy State enterprise. Here your readers, Mr..
Editor, have opportunity to prove the sincerity
of their words by their acts. Let them do it by
forwarding 81 to MeSsrS. Cole Il Albright, Greens
boro', \. c., for the Times for $50.
\ NORTII-CAROLINLAN.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MECkLENBURG.
In accordance with time-honored custom, the
Democratic party of Mecklcnburg met in public
meeting at the Court House in Charlotte on Mon
day the Odd ult.
On motion of Capt. .Jno Walker Maj. j. NJ Potts
was called to the chair, and on motion of Nm. r.
Myers, Saml p. Smith was appointed secretary.
The chairman after taking his seat. called upon
Captain Walker to explain the object of the meet
ing, which he did in a forcble and pertinent man.
nCr
On motion, the chairman was requested to ap
point committee to prepare business for the con-
sidcration of the meeting The following were ap-
pointed, viz:
r. H. Johnston, r. L. DeArmond VIM j. Yates,
w. c. Morris Stephen Wilson, John W. Morrow,
Zcnas A. Grier, and w. NJ Matthews.
In the absence of the committee, James W. Os-
borne and VIM. Il. Myers, Esqs., being called upon
entertained the meeting with appropriate and
eloquent remarks The committee then reported
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS 1t is proposed to hold a Democratic
State convention in the city of Raleigh on the 9Th
of March next; and whereas We believe that only
by conventions can the will of a majority Of party
be correctly ascertaned and unity of action secured
therefore,
ResoIred, That the chairman of this meeting APP
point delegates to represent the Democratic party
of Mccklenburg in said convention.
ReS0tCed. That our present Executive, John W.
Ellis is entitled to the undivided confidence OF the
Democratic party and Of every citizen of the State,
and, while cordially approving his administration,
we declare in favor of his denomination the De-
mocratic candidate for Governor.
ReS0lred, That the chairman also appoint dele
gates to attend District convention to he held on
Tuesday the 9Th day of March, for the purpose of
selecting two delegates and their altcrnatcs rep
resent this congressional district in the national
convention to be held in Charleston on the 23d of
April next.
ReSOLred, That we, portion of the national De-
mocratic party, remain firmly attached TO those
time honored principles Of our political creed which
have characterized our party, in victory de-
feat as the great conservative element in the Repub
lie and the palladium Of equal privileges and consti
tutiOnal rights.
Resolced, That our present federal Executive
James Buchanan, deserves the confidence and
spcct of the people for his patriotism and devotion
to the interests of the whole country and especially
for the readiness which he has shown to protect the
institutions and rights of all the States
ReSolred, That the Democratic party being the
only organized national party in existence under
whose banner the patriot can rally with any pros
pect of success against sectonalism and treason in
the next Presidential campaign, believe that all
attempts to weaken or defeat it are calculated to
weaken and defeat the cause of the South and en-
danger her rights in the Union.
Resolred That we deprecate the growing strength
of sectionalism and fanaticism in the Northern
States, and that admonShed, by recent events
of the necessity of unyicdng devotion to consti
tutional rights and of thorough union of the friends
of law and order everywhere; and to effect this
end we solicit the cooperation of the friends of
constitutional Union in again elevating to the presi
dental chair a national Democrat.
Res0lued That the Democrats of Mecklenburg
county be requested to send delegates from each
Captains district in the county to county conven-