Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
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The Canvass In Forsyth.


The Canvass In Forsyth.
We have five candidates in Forsyth County for
the Commons branch of the next Legislature who
are now going around with the Sheriff to the tax
gatherings aud discussing the political issues of the
day, vugarly called stumping the County.
We having had Conservative mass meeting ut
Winston OH the 2Sth May for the purpose of nomi.
natirg two sui.abl, candidates to represent US in
the Commons, MAJOR W. g. Stlne and COL W. II.
Wheeler were unanimously chosen as the Conser-
vative candida es, and series of resolutions were
al pied as sort of platform, and which were
founded on strictly constitutional basis. Since
Tat time, j. Ii. Hester and j. W. Cole, Esqrs.,
have declared themselves as the Destructive candl-
dates in opposition to Messrs. Stipe aud Wheeler,
and Dr. 4. kerner, one Of the present members, has
declared himself and undertakes to steer between
the two extremes and beSIected to the next Legis-
lature on the grounds ofS6eing Vance man, and
pleads that as the people have electeahim once it
is Que to him that he be elected at Least more,
and says it is at least the custom.
The Doctor labors hard to prove to the people
that he did not while in the Legislature at its last
session, vote to endorse the administration of JEFF
ferson Davis but has failed 10 do So the journals
showing that he voted for Mr.. Cobb's amendment,
thus allowing his zeal :or Gov. Vance to lead him
to endorse the very measures that he processes to
support Gov. Vance for opposing.
Mr.. Cole is not much of an orator. so the burden
Of the opposition falls on Mr.. Hester. He admits
that he an original secessionst, voted for Con-
vcntion in 1861. and voted for Messrs. Masten and
Beo, the secession candidates for delegates in op
position to Messrs. Patterson and Wilson, the
Union candidates refused to vote for Vance two
years ago, but says he never was very rigid party
man; advises that all parties forget their political
differences; that the Destructiyes treat the Conser
vatves conrteousN and pice rers0 that unless this
is done, whenever peace is made We will not have
peace but fighting among ourselves
Mr.. Testers speeches are largely interspersed
with egotistical remarks, having reference to his
hospitality to soldiers and his berality to their
families. This subject brings me to the main OBJ
ject of my communication.
Without intending the least Disagreement to
Mr. Hester, would state upon the authority of the
good people of the neighborhood- and of my own
knowledge, that Maj. Stpe has done as much for
soldiers and soldiers families as any man of his
ability in Forsyth County, and has said as little
about it himself and would further add, that as
some of the Destructives Of this County, envying
the Major his we'll earned popularity, and having
charge to bring against his character, but hoping
by some means to defeat his election, refer to his
having once failed in business, saying that some
years ago be was broken up &c, and sneerlngly re-.
mark that man not capable of managing his own
concerns is incapable Of managing Stale Affairs
Of course this is trivial affair and not worth no.
tcing in paper, but know it will be used and
capital tried to be made Of it among the uniformed
in distant parts Of the County to operate against
his election.
Major Stipe was remarkable in 1S6O,6l for his
strict attachment to the federal Constitution and
when the old government was broken up he took
as firm stand upon tho Confederate Constitution.
and is determined to be elected or defeated on a
constitutional basis, denouncing the dangerous en-.
croachments of Congress and the Executive at
Richmond, and endorsing VIM. w: Holden in his
fearless and straight forward course Of warning the
people from time to time of their danger and will
support Mr. Holden for Governor.
would remind his traducers that so far "a his
pecunary affairs are concerned, that he has suffi
cent-amount of property to entite him to seat in
the House of Commons if elected, or the Senate
either; that he has acquired it himself by homes,
industry and perseverance,; that he has always sup
ported his family, paid his just debts, &c which
we think is enough for our purpose He is well
known in his neighborhood for his energy of char
scter, for his unainching perseverance in his under
takings. As public servant he is PROMPT in &C.
ton and f,thful in the discharge Of his Duties
lie is true patriot and the PEG oles and soldiers
friend.
Col Wheel:r il younger and less known to tn,
writer, but am happy to say If nm that he is ,
gentleman OF refined and aif.ble manners, q cult
waited mind, connected with sound patriotism an,
uno!emshei moral character. He will support Mr.
Holden for Governor,
Mr. Cole says but little, and I know but little o