The North-Carolina standard., 1848-01-26
For the North Carolina Standard.


} For the North Carolina Standard.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WAYNE,
At "a meeting of the Democratic citizens of tn
county of Wayne held, according to previous notice
at the Courthouse, on Monday the l|tn January
! I84S-
! On motion of W. K. Lane, Esq. William Smith
ESQ.,, was called to the Chair, and John A. Greer
appointed Secretary.
that the Chairman appoint Committee TO report res
olutions for the consideration of the meetings adopted
! The Chair appointed DR.. S. A. Andrews, VIM
Thompson, c. j; Nelson, William X. Lane, Ella
Barnes, and Sanders p Cox, Esqrs., said Committee
During the absence of the Committee, the meeting
was addressed by VIM. Robinson, Esq, in very
eloquent speech which he reviewed concisely the
history of the present administration, supporting
their measures in powerful manner, and exposing
the fallacies of the opposition. He was applaudeo
by the audience. DR.. Andrews from the committee
of resolutions, reported the following Preamble and
Resolutions -
In free Republic, where every citizen has voice
in establishing their laws and elccting their rulers
is becoming and proper that the people frequently
assmble in primary meetings to consult ana ADVISE
together upon all subjects concerning the genera
interest of the government of which every lndlvldua
however humble, is a component part We there
FORE citizens of the county of Wayne, and State OF
N. c., in public meeting formally notified and
called, do, by the following resolutions, publish to
the world our views and purposes IN the present crlsls
of our country's history.
BE ii reS0lced, That as Americans we have watch
ed with and jealousy national character, and
far have found reason to believe our govern
ment in the wrong, and enemies in the right.
Resolred, That while regret the necessity OF
war, we rejoice that when that necessity came, 1t
found government in the hands of an Executive,
prompt and capable to conduct it to glorious con-
summation.
ReSolped, That we consider the duty of our govern
ment clearly to be, to maintain commanding posi-
ton in Mexico, until the government of that country
will give us indemnity for their past spoatlons, rob-
berries and pracies, and security for future aggression
Resokred, That to effect this, army should be
maintained at the necessary force to hold the whole
country in subugation confscatng their public reve-
nues and enforcing support and obedience to whole
some laws.
ResoIed That in accepting of territorial indemnity,
must be 1OhOt restriction; that the future settlers
of the territories received such indemnity, may
form such republican constitutions. internal laws and
municipal regulations, consistent with the con-
stitution and the laws of the United States.
Resoired, That the President of the United States,
his cabinet and constitutional advisers have fully
deemed the pledges made by the Democratic party in
1914, and the perfect of their policy shows
the position then taken is the true policy of the
try; the with which they surmounted the difficult
ties which surrounded US, is the best evidence of the
good effects of Revenue Tariff and Constitutional
Treasury.
ResolUed, That to the 100 gallant citizens of our
little County who have Joined our armies, we give
thanks and assurances that they not forgotten
We glory in their honor and sympathize in their pr
vations and misfortunes. Of the Regulars, Sd Art-
ery, boast that their courage and conduct has
been shown in many battles. Of the Volunteers
say-give them the opportunity.
ResofUed, That we recommend to our Democratic
brethren throughout the State, in convention
at Raleigh Wednesday the 18th of April next, to
consult and advise with each other upon the proper
to be pursued in the elections of the coming
year; to select suitable candidate for the Office of
Governor; and to take measures for the due repre-
sentation of the State in National Convention to be
held in Baltimore at such time as may be hereafter
Rcsohed, That notwithstanding we may have our
preferences for individuals fill the executive Offices
of our general and State governments, we hereby
pledge ourselves to support the regular nominee of
each of the conventions before named.
Resolred, That to secure liberty and preserve the
rights of the people, it is important that they be we'll
informed, and therefore we pledge ourselves to en-
deavor to circulate among citizens such news
papers and documents will spread the knowl-
edge of correct principles.
Resokred, That the Chairman nominate SO dele
gates to represent this county in the State Conve-
ton, and the same number to represent us in Dis
trirt Convention to be held in Newben (at such
time may be agreeable to the other counties) to
appoint delegates to National Convention.
The resolutions Were seconded by James w. Lam
caster, Esq in very eloquent address, in which he,
in very happy manner, went over the whole ground
of contest now claimed by the wings, viz: opposi-
ton to the war, showing their determination to drop
all the political issues which they strenuously
for In former contest and throw their
whole force into the scale of Mexico against the Uni
ted States He concluded by the assertion that they the
wings, had found their former ground untenable, and
their only hope of maintaining their present position
was being able to for their leader, man who
was foremost in giving the advice which they say
produced the war; and who has been most active in
the prosecution of it. His speech was received with
great satisfaction and applause. The resolutions were
adopted with the exception of the 1th,
which had one dissenting voice.
hal0 a.
were: John Exum, Theophilus T. Simms, Elias
Barnes, w. Thompson, John Hays, Etheldred Sauls,
W m. Aycock, Col. VIM. Hooks, DR.. A. G. Percons
Giles Smith, John Coley, Zadoc Thompson, James
R. Parker, Capt. John Ivey, Col. Oln Coor, James
F. Kornegay, John Everett, DR.. John B. Hurst Dr.
Daniel Smith, George Kornegay, Richard Manly,
w. K. Lane, G. J. Nelson, Vim. B. Edmundson,
Bryan H. Pate, James Daniel, Exum Howell, James
s. Whitfield John Sherard, Jesse ]. Bizzell, Hardy
Yelverton, Raiford Hooks James w. Lancaster, Ed
nund Coor, Sanders P. Cox, James H. Sasser, DR..
John w. Davis.
The delegates to the District Convention were
David 3. Everitt, William Carraway Jesse j. Baker,
robert w. Best, Council Bizzell, John Wooten,
tlchard Newsom, VIM. Lewis, Thomas Smith, Capt. |
Henry Roberts, Silas Pate, James Daniel John Prid-
geon, Dr. J. K. Green, DR.. S. Andrews Thomas |
Brogden, James w. Lancaster, William ]. Rouse, |
benjamin Borden, Silas Cox, Samuel Smith. Dr. B. |
l.. Hill, DIR. John w. Davis, John Kornegay, Viii
liam Robinson, Rufus Cox, Hamilton Howell Elisha
flPkin, John Aycock, Drewry Barnes, Godfrey STAN
sell, Burket Barnes, VIM. ]. Exum, Robert Simms,
D BBunyard Barnes, Amos Horn, Bryan Pennington,
Rufus Edmundson
On motion of w. X. Lane, ESQ.,, the thanks of the
meeting were rendered the Chairman and Secretary
On motion of DR.. Andrews, it was ordered that
1nese proceedings be signed by the Chairman and