The North-Carolinian., 1843-12-02
Democratic Meetings
In SAMPSON.

IN SAMPSON.
At large and respectable meeting OF the
democratic party of Sampson, held at the
Cour, House in Clinton, on Wednesday, the
22d inst, on motion, Isaiah Thomson, Esq,
was called to the Chair, aud 1ho.. |. Faison
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman explained he object of the
meeting in short and appropriate address.
On motion, Richard c Holmes, RzM Murphy.
DR. Robt Mckay, ~ Royal, andS1@N Lane,
were appointed Committee 10 prepare reso
lutions expressive of the views Of this meet.
ing.
A call was made by the meeting upon c
Dobbin, Esq, for an address, aud in ODE
dience thereto, he addressed the meeting in
an eloquent and impressive nanucr.
The Committee, after few moments re.
tirement, submitted the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted, except the
9th, and that with but few dissenting voices ::
Whereas. The perins for electiag Pfe<i-
dent of the United States is approaching, and
principles oi vital importance to the prcscrva-
ton Of our Constitution; and, the said cleo
iIou having serious bea,ing c.s the future
prosperity and happiness Of our country, viii!
be involved in that Interesting contest and
still cheflshing an ardent attachment to that
Constitution aud to the great princiolcs ol the
Republican patty OF our county
l. Resolved, That we approve Of The policy
ofholding Democratic Convention in the
City OF Baltimore in May next, composed Of
delegates from lhe various States in the
Uuion, to discuss the merits of the distinguish
ed democrats whose names have been
suggested in connexion with the Office of
President, and to nominate the candidate for
the Office best calculated To ensure the bar
mony and success of the friends of Demo-
cratic principles.
2. Resolved, That the Chairman of this
meeting appoint thirteen delegates to attend
the District Convention to be held IN Viii
mington, on the 4th Monday IN January
next, TO select a delegate TO represent this
District in the Baltimore Convention.
B. Resolved, That the Chairman Of this
meeting appoint twenty one delegates to at
tend the Democratic Convention to be held
i'll Raleigh on the l4ih December next, to
nominate candidate for the office Of Cover
4. Resolved, That We coidial|y approve
Of the nomination of MICHAEL HOKE
for that o!Ice, who eminently combines iu-
teg,ily of character and abilities that peculiar
ly recommend him to public favor.
). Resolved, That while we admire the
Si1ltuuiu dDHitieS duu StefiiuS WOfti1 Oh ttle
several distinguished statesmen whose names
have been suggested for the consideration Of
the Baltimore Convention in conDexion nth
the office of President, that, without detrac;ng
hi all from the merits of others, we deem it
our duty frankly TO express our preference for
MARTIN VAN BUREN,, who, during his
term Of service, exhibited SO conspicuously
those qualities which peculiarly fitted him for
so responsible station, and sustained with
such eminent ability the great principles of
the Democratic patty.
6. Resolved, That we prefer Hon. VIM.
X. KING, of Alabama, for our next Vice
President admiring, as we do, his consistent
and unflnching advocacy of the princi pies of
Democracy, aud having unimpaired conf
dence in that stern honesty of purpose exhb-
tied when formerly our neishbor, fellow-citi-
zen, and Representative, as well as when
Senator in Congress.
7. Resolved, That, Notwithstanding we
have thus candidIy expressed our preference
for Martin Van Buren, for President and W
K King for Vice President, we will cordially
support the nominee of the Naiona! Con-
vent!on.
The Chairman appointed the following
delegates to the State and District Conven-
tions: