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May 1, 1854
Republican Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
Democratic Party convention in Raleigh, North Carolina nominates Thomas Bragg as gubernatorial candidate, anticipating victory over Whig opponent Dockery after Governor Reid redeemed the state from Whig control.
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North Carolina.
A Convention of the Democratic party of North Carolina met in Raleigh on the 19th ult., and nominated Thomas Bragg, Esq., candidate for Governor. Mr. Bragg is a gentleman of character and ability, and will, after the manner of his brother, the famous "Captain Bragg," pour "a little more grape" into the illiterate Dockery than the federal candidate can endure.
The Democracy of the State, under the auspices of Mr. Bragg, anticipate a brilliant victory. By the energy and eloquence of Governor Reid, North Carolina has been redeemed from the ascendency of the Whigs, and is now a reliable Democratic State -Enq.
A Convention of the Democratic party of North Carolina met in Raleigh on the 19th ult., and nominated Thomas Bragg, Esq., candidate for Governor. Mr. Bragg is a gentleman of character and ability, and will, after the manner of his brother, the famous "Captain Bragg," pour "a little more grape" into the illiterate Dockery than the federal candidate can endure.
The Democracy of the State, under the auspices of Mr. Bragg, anticipate a brilliant victory. By the energy and eloquence of Governor Reid, North Carolina has been redeemed from the ascendency of the Whigs, and is now a reliable Democratic State -Enq.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Convention
Governor Nomination
Thomas Bragg
North Carolina Politics
Whig Defeat
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Bragg
Captain Bragg
Dockery
Governor Reid
Where did it happen?
Raleigh, North Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Bragg
Captain Bragg
Dockery
Governor Reid
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Event Date
19th Ult.
Story Details
Democratic convention nominates Thomas Bragg for Governor; party expects victory over opponent Dockery, crediting Governor Reid for shifting state from Whig to Democratic control.