The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-05-16
REPUBLICAN MEETING IN OR
ANGE.

n hfge anu respectable part oI The de-
moeEaiie Republican citizens Of The eoun-
" Of Orange. convened 81 David Ne.
aahss. pursuant 10 public notice. on 81.
iuEdsy the 9Th day Of April. 1880. On
motion David aebsne, esq. Was called 10
Tie char. and Thomas p. Paul. esq. and
Dr.. Eli +. Watson we're appointed SC.
eIe1arles. The obiee, of tie meeting
was then explained in . brief but appro-
pirate address By the chairman. Where
upon, on motion. tie chair appointed
Thomas Lyheh, Benjsmin Hurdle. +.
Nelson. Joseph McMnnsy and William
Paul. esquiTes. and Col. David Tate and
William Shaw. a committee 20 draft .
preamble and resolutions expressive vi
The sieMs and feelings Of The meeting.
The committee reiiIed, and in . short
lime presented .he following. which Was
unanimously adopted.
Whereas. IN all free independent and
republican gasernmruts. Il 10 The right
and duiy Of the people 70 assemble. and
express fully and freely their sentiments
and opinions upon oil matters touching
The policy, aud measures, Of thnse 10
whom they have entrusted the admins
lra1ion Of the government and laws IN.
der which they live; and, whereas. tie
present crisis in our pubic affairs is Of q
character thai lOreIbly appeals TO The wis
dom. patriotism. and intelligence Of all
retleeung aen. and belie.ing, a. We do.
Thai even IN the most free government
ever established. the powerful and rag.
ing influence Of party strife may be such
- 70 greatly eHdsnger public llberly--we
. portion VI The Democratic Republicans
ct Orange coanty. friendly TO the pre-
sent administration OF the General Co
fernmeni, have assembled ~ declare and
express our sentiments upon some Of the
must important. aud interesting political
topics which are sgi,alIng the country.
Be IL therefore,
ResolUsd, That we have the most en-
lire confidence IN the integrity. patriot.
Ism and pure Democratic Republican
principles Of The present Chief Magistrate
uf The United States: the course pursued
by hun since his elevation 10 Tile highest
olhee within IIe gift Of the people, justly
merits The spPfnSsi Of The friends Vi De-
morcscy and equal rights throughput the
Union: the al important measures recon.
mended by him 10 Congress. show his
most snxIous desire TO administer the
gorernment according 10 The genuine cpl
al oi oui republican institutions; and the
ability which he has eyinced in the per.
Iormance Of his executive duties. eniItle.
him TO the cordial support Of all who re-
juice in the triumph OF Democracy.
ResO!red. That the course pursued BY
our dIslins uished Senators in the Senat,
Of the UulIed States. in relation 10 th'
late. " Federal Wing" Rayner resolu
tons, passed by our late legislature ant
attempted TO be palmed on the people al
instructions; The fearless, dIgnlfed ant
manly defence made by them, on the i'm
pertinent interference Of Henry Clay
meets with our decided approval, an,
has entitled them TO the confidence OF th'
Republicans OF North Carolina, and ",
are grsufird 10 have in them. Senators
who are both able and willing to conlen,
with the strongest Of the "Feders
Whigs." aud ,riUmphaaIly sustain th,
wishes Of majority Of the frecmen o
North Carolina. sgains, the combine,
forces OF Abolilionlsls and " Fedora
Bank Wings"
Resoicei. That tits meeting DO mos
cordially approve Of the firm aud digni
fed course pursued by our late worthy
and talented representative in Congress
DR.. William Montgomery; that his vote,
Oh the Abolition question, lndependAn
Treasury Bill. the Public Lands, and 9th
er important measures, are in accordanc,
With our views, and eniitle him to on
continued support and confidence. and W,
chserlully recommend him to the repub
licans Of this dislric, for reelection.
ResolUe,i. That, 10 insure success I,
The republican candidates in The differ
eni districts thoughou. the stale. in ,h'
ensuing elections, we recommens 10 on
Democratic friends The I,mos, diligenc,
and concert of action.
On motion. RESOLVED. Tha, The pro
ceedings Of this meeting be signed by th'
chairman and secretaries. and forwarde,
J to ihe editors Of the Standard q, Raleigh
and Recorder a, H,llsborugh, with re
, quest that lhey publish the same.
} On motion. Rssolped. Ths. the thanks
Of this meeting be rendered the chairman
for the able aud dignifed manner il
which he has discharged his duty.
DAVID MEBANE, Chairman.
Thomas p. Paul, Secretaries.