THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE.
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So far as we have had an opportunity Of hear
ing, within the very shorttirne which has elapsed
since Mr.. Shepard's nomination, the responses to
the action of the Committee are strong and hearty
The Richmond Enquirer of Monday last says:


flames B. Shepard, Esq, has been nominated
by the State Committee as the Democratic candi-
date for Governor of North Carolina. He is a
gentleman of high character, fine talents and ster-
ling principles. He has entered upon his arduous
task with spirit, and will canvass the State, to
animate the Republican party vigorous exertion.


1.-The Wings raunred their opponents with their
failure to procure a candidate 10 contend for the
Office of Governor. Strange would it now be,
should James B. Shepard cut down their vaulting
hopes and redeem the Old North State. much
more unexpected defeat stopped their career, when
another son of North Carolina, one James K.
Poikn led on the Republican forces.n