The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-08-05
Fror.fle Raleigh Register Of july 9Th.
GTeaf Taylor Meeting.

as ne meeting was called 10 order by We
bis Ton x. Gales, who, IN few pertinent il
/, tfoduciory remarks, expressed his gtatli
eaten at the large number of persons d
sembled, and the manifest enthusiasm whic
n animated the meeting. lie moved It's 0
nd ganlzalion, by the appointment OF Georg
les Washington Hay wood, as President. 1h
motion having been unanimously carriet
6. Mr. II. was conducted to The Chair, ffol
whence he made a strong and in erestln
speech, declaring his warm preferences 70
Gen. Taylor as President; and gi,iag
sueclncI but gratifying history o. BIS calee
from his entrance upon The theatre Of PUB
nc lie, 10 the present day.
On motion Of T. J. Lsmay, Charles J
Williams, Of Wake, aud ash'e, Sanders, 0
Johnson, we're appointed Wee President.
Ga motion Of W. d. Cooke, William II
Jones', Of Wake, and Gen. J. 3. Lu,leloAn
o. Franklin, were appointed Secretaries.
Ii W. Miller moved the appoini moot q
Committee OF five persons, to report Re.
solutions Tor the consideration Of the meet
ing. The motion prevailed, and The Chaif
named as the Committee, The following
gentlemen, viz: Henry w. Miller, Hon.
james lredeil, Weston r. Gales, Stephen
Stephenson, aud DR.. II. ". Montague.
Alter a short retirement tie COMMITTEE
reported through Mr.. Miller, the following
Resolutions. W:
ReSolrcd, That We, voters Of the Sixth
Congressional District Of the State of Moth
CirolIua, beng assembled IN the CHS Of
Raleigh on the Sd day Of July, l~l7, Go
hereby uomIaa'e Majlr General Zachary
Taylor Of the State Of LOUISIANA he gal
ant Hero Of Palo Alto, Resaca, Monterey,
aud BIena \ sta, as a Candidate Tor The
Presidency Of The United States, at the
next Presidential T. ection, and We believe
taai by bis distinguished public services,
his afctnt patriotism, his readiness al all
times 10 sacrifice hs comfort, and peril bis
llte fer his country, he has eu.tled himself
10 the gratitude and support Of the whole
American people.
Retolrc That should Gen. TAYLOR be
elected % The high Office Of President Of
The ntcd States, his Sterling abilities, in.
couupuble integrity, and true dependence
an" "''"""ss ct ee"'sS'er. ettofd the mos
ampe guarantee, that he will act thtou4n
lut die performance OF that important pub
&c lfusi VITA view TO promote Tie inter.
esi q. 'hc County and HE hole Country.
Rcsolred. That We have witnessed win
the highest qualification the enthusiasm with
winch the nomination Of Gen. Taylor for
The Presidency has been received, in ell I.
sections Of the country, WheIesoeyer such
aoninalion has been made, and We haii il
as sure lnd caiton, that ii his friend,
prove as true 70 hun as he has Leen 10 the
country be vii be elevated 70 ,aat honor.
abe station By The overwhelming voice OF
he Nati0n.
Reolred That We do condemn in tie
most urq ah!i q terms, the atiempt which
vas made al tie last Session Of Congress,
10 Ok vote a. c,n-use upon Gen. TAYLOR.
or the capjualou al Monterey, winch acl
Of camu'auou VAS sacc' ned and approved
hf the ATTEST officers ID his army And
Ind such proposition passed Congress, i,
would have been an uct OF the blacklist IN
gratitude to Gen lay lor, aud most njIrI.
aus, II not degrading TO our National char
lcter.
Resolred That as American citizens We
are proud Of the character and fame oil
Zachary Taylor. We are proud to know
that, amidst every dlnger-a hen surround.
cd by the most appalling difficulties hen
neglected by hts own Goyernmen,-
assated by plrizrn presses sul dema.
gagues when threatened with being sup.
planted Tor part! purposes N that command
10 when he mad won 20 much glory for his I
country, he swefyed not lnthe performance T
Of his duly--that no i'lhcui'y' danger, or
HgFaliude could daun' nan. but that he .
"eh1 Io'"'ta WIN atesoluie heat'' ana re- /
ying upon ms own genus, anu me 'ndom. /
Haole courage ana pa'floNc devotion o. his .
90 an' "Uie army achieved Victory On
we P'a'us 81 bueha Is'a whicn sIuek ter /
foF lH'o we eae'n'es o. ms county ana
eon'inahoeu 'he au'n''a''oa o. me cNl'l29o
woI,o'
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