Year: 1859

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able with their views of sound political doctrine,
The Governorsip.


Without any desire on part to commence a pre-
mature agitation of this question, may be allowed to
refer briefly to Of the remarks which have already
appeared in the papers Of both parties as well as those
which assume to be neutral independent In politics.
Besides we can refer to this matter with less feeling OF
restraint now than we could have done prior to the last
Gubernatoria contest as in accordance with the usages
of the party and We may add, think It's wishes,
the present able and popular incumbent will be the
unanimous choice of the Democracy of North Carolina
as their candidate for Governor at the election to be held
in August next.


Who will be the standard bearer OF the Opposition
remains to be seen-bu that they will have standard
bearer regularly nominated and energetcay supported
by all the strength Of their party, doubt exist


Our neighbors Of the Herald, notice by edi-
toria in their issue few days since, out strongly
in favor of the nomination of George Davis ESQ., Of
New Hanover County, by the Opposition State Con
vcntion, whenever wherever that body may meet
In other sections other gentlemen mentioned, among
the rest Gen. Alfred Dockery, of Richmond County,
John Pool, Esq, of Pasquotank, etc. etc.


OF one thing however, may rest assured, candi-





candidate The experiment Of trying disorganizing
democrat will hardly be repeated. Another thing is
equally certain, the candidate whoever he may be, will
be supported by the most effective and best trained
ganization that the Democratic party has had to con-
tend with for several years. Any who observed the
course of things during the past summer could not fail
to notice the perfection the Opposition organization as
contrasted with the almost total want OF organization
the part of the Democrats Still less any fail
to appreciate the magnitude Of the suits flowing from
this state Of things amounting in fact to the loss by the
Democrats of every doubtful Congressional District in
the State


This result while Of course it gives encouragement to
the Opposition, ought to be ground OF warning, but
not of dependency to the Democrats. 1t ought
to show them, too, the necessity If preserving accu-
rate and efficient organization it ought to show them
the folly of nduging in squabbles among themselves or
of allowing the party, party to become involved in
or compromised by the personal difficulties, ambitions
aspirations issues made by Individuals mat
! ter what their position or supposed influence.


By the way the NeuJern Progress, which for a neu-
trail paper seems inclined take considerable part in
politics. in doing which it its own best judge of the
prOpriety of its course asks this question its issue OF
| Thursday last -' But il the Standard supports Gov
Ellis who will the UarTentOn NerS and the Democratic
Press support? Can they do battle in common cause
with the StanddEd?"


To this question: we reply, without hesitation, in the
affirmative. The Editors of both the papers referred to
are Democrats-friends OF Gov. Ellis-gentlemen who
support the nominees Of their party and who, when the


issue comes, could not be brought to allow any consider
alton of private feeling against third party to
them from faithful discharge of their duty to the Dem
ocratc party aud its nominec--morc especially when
that nominee is gentleman above reproach, and per-
sonaly acceptable to them.


The Progress in another portion OF the paper refer
red to, attributes part of the recent difficulties of the
Democratic party to what dcsignates" The ncessan u-
caeor ungencrous and unprOvoked attacks which have
been kept up by lesser lights upon the Standard and its
Senior Editor" Without going into this particular
matter, must so far agree with the Progress as to
deprccate all attacks by Democrats upon each Other be
the person attacked the most conspicuous politician
the most humble voter All have rights alike and there
fore it is that would cndeavor to Dculcate the ncces
sity of mutual orbearance and respectful regard for each
others opinions. With that eaOusyWbch would pull down
those who have fairly acquired enviabe influence We
have no sympathy and we have little with that dct
tOria spirit which would proscr he all who may be unw
ling to yield unqualified obedience to the dctaion o.
certain ciques, and at lesser lights al
who may not happen to shine merely by reflection OF the
| faYOritc luminary.