Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-10
FRIDAY Evening, I O'clock.

at large, Messrs. I. L. Hargroye, Granville; A A
McKoy, Sampson; N. N. Fleming, Rowan; and Da-
vid Coleman, Buncombe.
Gov. Ellis then appearing on the floor of the Con-
yention he was received with deafening applause,
and conducted to the secretaries desk where he de-
livered an address, rendering his thanks for the
nomination, and in most logical and eloquent man
ner laying bare the monstrosities of the opposition
party alleging that it was ruled and swayed by,
and mainly consisted of band of superanuated dis
appointed politicians.
He said the committee had made known to him
the action of the Convention; nomination from the
hands of such body as this was certainly high
compliment of which any one might well be proud
He thanked the Democratic party of the State for
this endorsement of his as Chief Magistrate,
and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for this further
mark of favor and confidence.
He said he would accept the nomination and the
platform, and with it all the responsibilities it i'm
posed Sixteen years had elapsed since he first en-
tered Democratic Convention on that floor, but
under very different circumstances from those which
then surrounded him. Then (sald he) we had two
powerful parties, recognized Democrats and
Wings, but now Democracy is surrounded by an
tagonsts, known by the different appellations of
black Republicans, Freesoers, and OPpositionists,
who hold opinions and advocate measures totally at
war with the principles of the Democratic party,
and calculated to destroy the Union of the States
The question whether African slavery shall exist in
the States where it is now held has agitated the pub
lie mind for some time past
The black Republican party say it shall be abol-
ished. W. H. Seward, their leader, advocated uni
versal emancipation and at Rochester declared that
there was an 'irrepreSsible conflict" between free
and slave labor-he had endorsed the sentiments of
the infamous "llelper book" and asserted that
there was higher law than the Constitution; and
yet that party says that all the States have guaran
tees for their rights and protection of their property
in the Constitution how fallacious! How can
the South expect protection to property from those
who aid and abet the assassin and murderer as this
party did in the case of John Brown? 1t may be
renewed. We know that in high station in
the North have furnished money and arms for the
advancement of this diabolical cause. Senator Will
son, Of Massachusetts, has acknowledged that he
was cognizant Of John Browns Intentions The
shame of the election of Seward to the Presidency
must never disgrace this country. (CrleS OF no,
never, and applause.)
We have opposition at home to meet The oppo-
stion party tell us that Northern Democrats are not
sound the slavery question; we have only to
revert to recent events to prove this false The
Democrats of the Northern States deserve great
credit for the noble selfsacrfcing course they have
pursued in battling against fanaticsm in its worst
form for the of the Constitution and the Union
lie regretted that the grave body Of antIquated pol
ltcians and office seekers which assembled short
time since, had said that they perceived no differ
ence between black Repubcansm and Democracy.
1t certainly showed obtuseneSs of vison-differences
might arise in the Democratic party, but the word
diride is not in its vocabulary-it might have diff
fered to- day. but there was no dvison-t is based
time honored principle, and has no power to d.
vide. The black Republican party must be beaten
down, the peace Of the Country must be preserved,
and the Democratic party can and will do it. Zap
plauSe) The ancient office seekers who met here
on the 22d of February last, nominated two candi-
dates for the Presidency from this State. There are
already in nomination for this office, by this party
sixty six candidates. and yet they say the Democrats
want all the offices. Can we call this party?
fraction of party? No, it is sort of joint stock
company each member is anxiousy waiting his
turn to he rotated into position and it may not in
aptly be compared to lottery-a bogus gift book
lottery would pay better. The opposition have
adopted I'D rdiOren in this State their hobby and
have sent forth standard Bearer, who, few short
months ago, on oath, representative in the Le-
gisature of the State by his vote declared dd ra-
advocates internal improvements, and yet they Sc
lect man to enunciate and defend their platform
who has invariably voted against every railroad pro-
posed to be built during his terms of service in the
Legislature. They say that natIraliZed citizens are
entitled to the same protection those to the "ma-
nor born ard yet appoint third degree Know
Nothing to defend their platform.
The Governor closed by exhortng Democrats to
be of good cheer; to go to their respective homes
and battle for the perpetuity of the Union and the
preservation Of their Constitutional rights.
Hon. John Kerr, loudly called for, said he felt
somewhat embarrassed in addressing the members
of the Convention they were undoubtedly wea-
ried after the ardous labors of the day. Balancing
at the galleries which crowded with the gent
Ter sex,) he remarked that he was desperately in
love with all the ladies. Loud laughter.) He COM
plimented Gov. Ellis the statesmanlike and pat
rlotic speech which had just fallen from his lips
he had prepared an argument on of the ques-
tons Of the day, but the Governor had stolen bis
thunder forestaed his literary and political mark
ct. He said he had belonged to the Wing party,
had acted under its flag under the influence of hon.
eStconyictOnS but he left it. believing the Democratic
party to be the only national conservative party in
the Union ; he had abused it, and in turn had been
abused he therefore considered the account balanced
Mr.. Kerr then proceeded to speak of the oppOsi-
ton of the black Republican party said that North
ern pupitS were entered Sabbath after Sabbath by
ministers for the ostensible purpose of preaching
sermons when in fact they delivered political anti
slavery harangues he felt sure of the success of
the Democratic party, though he did not believe
them infalible or divine, as did Andrew johnson,
of Tennessee; he hoped that fraternal union would
characterize them in their efforts to preserve the
Constitution involate. His remarks were attentive
y listened to- and frequently interrupted by shouts
of applause
Hon. A. NJ. Scales next called for, who in
very eloquent speech endorsed and pledged his sup
port to the platform and nominee of the Convention;
said he was in favor of independence in the Union,
or independence out of it, his speech was received
by the assemblage with evident satisfaction and We
hemently applauded.
Mr.. Steele being called, said that the arduous
duties which he had performed during the day had
untitled him for speaking; he however, made very
impressive and eloquent address; he said that the