The North-Carolina standard., 1843-11-29
From the Tarboro' Press.
Meeting i'm Nash.

According to previous notice meeting OF the
Democrats of Nash county was held in the Court
House on Tuesday evening dnring Court week
when Samuel L Arringtln was calIed*to the
Chair, and J. w. Lancaster appointed Secretary
After short but eloquent and appropriate ad-
dress from the Chairman, explanatory Of the OBJ
ject OF the meeting, the following gentlemen ito
wit: J. w. Lancaster, James N. Mann, William
Ransom, Absalom B. Bains, and Dr. John Ar
rington, were appointed committee to draft re-
solutions for the occasion, who after retiring a
few minutes returned and reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted
!. Resolred, That this meeting heartily concur
In the call for State Convention, by Demo
cratic brethren Of Wake for the purpose of select
ing suitable candidate for Governor and appoint
ing Delegates to the National Democratic Conven-
ton.
2. Resolred, That we greet with pride and sa-
ti>faction the preference generally manifested for
MICHAEL HOKE, Sof Lincoln. as the can
didatc of our party for Governor-that we have the
most implicit confidence in his ability and integrity
and entertain no apprehcnsions but that with him
for leader the victory must be ours.
3. Resolved, That we heartily recommend sthe
formation of Democratic Associations as set off
10 the numerous Clay C4uhs,' igsiiluted all over
the country by our polite al 4oppon enIs-rhat we
regard their institution as indiealiseof determ-
nation on their part TO leave ndfhingundone on
attempted that can possibly rebound 10 the interest
cl their party.
T. Resolred, That We recommend the most un-
turing vigilance to our Democratic bret n hrough-
out the State-that we believe its strength has
never vet been fairly tesied-that 10 the lukew
ness and general apathy (he "besetting sins" of
partY,) our defeats heretofore in great degree
attributable-that could our party be but roused-
could that enthusiasm be but infused into it, and that
indomitable energy and activity impaired which our
political opponents display on every occasion in
manner worthy of better cause, 'the Old North
State" would redeem herself in the next Guber-
na toria and Presidential elections from the tbral-
dom Of Federal Whiggery.
.. Resotped, That with regard 10 the subject of
the next Presidency. although we have a decided
DreteTen ce, yet which ever one OF the distinguish
I'd individuals whose names have been placed be-
ore the Democratic party, shall receive the nom-
nation of the Convention, shall also receive from
is cheerful, hearty and enthusiastic support
hat either of them in opinion is eminently
qualified 10 discharge the duties of the ofhce-that
when the nomination shall be made we earnestly
entreat our Democratic brethren throughout the
Union, as they value the preservation of the ber-
les oil our common country, they value those
lear bought privileges secured to at the expense
If so much blood and treasure" TO unite at once
With the spirit of men deeply sensible of the mag
litude of the interests at stake and the fearful a.
mount of responsibility resting upon them
5. Resotred, That it is the duly of the Chair
nan OF this meeting to appoint ten delegates TO the
aalelgh Convention, a majority of whom shall
n the delegation, and substitute others IN place
If those (f any who may not feel inclined to at
end the Convention.
Under the last resolution the following gentle
men were appointed delegates 10 the Democratic
State Convention, (to wip:) Absalom B. Baines,
as w: Lancaster, William Ransom, DR.. Richard |
Short David M. Deans, DR.. John Arlington, Col.
81 ohm E. Lindsey, Thomas Avent, Jr William Nc
" llliams' and William H. Bryant; and, on mo-
ion, the name of the Chairman was added.
Z. ResotUed, That these proceedings be for
Varded to the Editor of the Tarboro' Press for
publication. Democratic Editors throughout the
state are requested to copy
On motion the thanks of the meeting were ten
cred to the Chairman and Secretary, for The salts
ac!ory manner IN which they severaily discharged
There being nothing for further consideration
etore the meeting on motion of J. w. Lancaster
was adjourned.
SAMUEL. L. ARLINGTON, Chm.
). w. LANCASTER, Sec'y e