Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-01
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATES,
no THE VOTERS OF MOORE AND

ITO THE VOTERS OF MOORE AND
time ago candidate represent this Senatorial Dis
rict in the next Senate Of North Carolina feel it
duty to lay before the people to some extent principles
and in regard to of those topics which will be
discussed by the candidates who will offer themselves to
the people for public. favor. ..-.-"5 - sf1t tl. ri
In doing is necessary for me to tell you who
as some of you but slightly acquainted with per-
sonay, and know but little about me tn character
profess to be of North Cardinals humble farmers who
has made his support solely and uone by that profession
and has never engaged other vocation profession
by which to support his family Pr'esSiDg then, to be
one Of the agricultural class feel special duty more
particularly to represent that class and their interest," and
call upon them. TO sustain me 10 my election. .
The Farmers are the master wheel of our government
and the bone and snew Of these confederate States the
proceeds of whose abors have been one of the greatest
means used by young to lead thus far
to victory and success while at the time had
have been sothu and backward might have been SUBJ
jugated long since. .i.. Pc. .F PIE .-.
In view of these facts let us inquire into the matter and
what the farmers have done for and for
independence They have left their homes their families
and all that is dear them and have gone forth to battle
for their country and, with but few exceptions. have ia
exposed to the hardshps Of amp life and the freezing
blasts Of the midnight winter and the burning of the
'onday sun, while their loved home exposed
TO the cold charity OF extoroners and Spectators their
wives and their children toliug day and night to make
support to keep soul end body geher portion of which
IS tllhed IN KIND to support the government and they
themselves left destitute and their property taxed de-
fay the of the government and paw shade
officers those enormous salaries and fees while their bus
battle with the pittanee Of $1 per month and the poor
farmer can't have voice in legislative halls where
our laws made by which governed but they
filled with professional who but little for The in
teresrs If the hard working class and the poor soldier
al home las that intends stand by your interest
uphold and defend it so long am abel come the
polls in mass and vote for Of your class that
may be able shift these burthens and pOsIns which
have been heaped upon and bring ourselves an
equality with other classes, which is ell we ask. a. .
My principles are Conservative of The original class not
aOfth ola ayvhn hovo
Conservatives because they think they will escape
scriPtion and the service Of their country snder
but it's honest conviction that it is the only doctrine
that can country from inevitable ruin was
chairman of the first Conservative peace meeting which
was held in this Senstaral District. and then and there
let my principles be known, publicly being Conserv
alive, boldly and earessy known thOse who were
present and may be known in part by and all who
will refer TO the Raleigh Standard of last August and
the resolutions which unanimously adopted by
the meeting Ritters Muster Ground there and then
declared that had rather lose my life in the defence
that which thought to be to the interest of country
than TO die in submission to that which would prove our
inevitable ruin, which to men out of Office
cples In the language Of Hon A Stephens This
is my motto while living and want better epitaph
when am dead"
am strongly in favor Of negotiation for peace upon
honorable terms if we get it am favor of con-
vention of the States for the purpose of appointing
missoners To treat for peace Cuuederte au
horitie refuse neglect do it during the present ses
sion of Congress- am opposed TO the suspension of the
writ of kabeds cotpUs and without multiplicity of words
IL. i
that benefited BY equally the injury and in
justice which bef the citizens BY Suspension but
do think aud verify believe that it has injured abroad
Than any thing that has taken place since the
war began. 1t IS bold assertion coming from the head
of government that there is dsIovay and disunou
among whether not TO The very least of it,
the very declaration itself coming from the head of our
government is enough to shake the confidence IF all for
prwers and drown their sympathy for US if anv they
ever had endorse the position taken by the Hon a.
Stephens and Gov Brown of Georgia. and feel that am
right when end"rse it.
am IN favor of a reorganization of the army by the
soldiers elecng their officers hav room 10 give Won
my views IN full on this subject but suffice it say that
there part ofustce to the private soldiers uoder the
present organization. Men have been drafted and con-
scrbed carried off to the army aud deprived of the prv
lege Of making choice of regiment much less
To have the privilege nf eeetng their officers Can
expect soldier to do good ighting when he mas no
confidence in his commander Surely not Then saw
give them the chance tn elect their own officers II they
like their present commanders let them reeIect them
NOT give them the chance TO do have before said turn
out their tyrannca leaders and elect good men Is there
anything wrong ab"ut this? think not But do think
1t will greatly strengthen and then we NAV ex
pec every man to stand to his all times
and if possible will hear of more victories and
greater success than we have ever had
am an ardent supporter of W. w. Holden for Cover.
nnr and It nv notions do not change shall give him nv
influence to elect him for onr next Governor.
lnu will doubtless be glad to know what has kent me
out OF the army am proud that say to you that
it is not by having shade office but it is the account
of disability certificate Of which have carried in nv
pocket fora long time And though have not been in
the service yet have been doing what able to do
for by giving to the soldiers families testmo-
Of which you get from the many soldiers families
BY which l am surrounded
These the outlines of nv views and prncpIes and
IT they meet with approval hope that you will 90 to
the polls on the day of election and give me your votes
and will assure you there will be more thankful
Tor your confidence and favor than myself
lam, srs, your ob't servant
June 81, 1854 SIT