The North-Carolina standard., 1848-08-09
NINTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT.

posing the 9th Electoral District of the State assem-
bled at Charlotte; Meeklenburg County, on Tuesday
last, the 25th when DR.. Charles J. Fox was called
to the chair, and James Fulton, and Thos J. Eccles
appointed Secretaries ,l r. atess, ~, - e.,
The chairman explained in brief, feeling and APP
proprate manner the object of the Convention, after
which the following gentlemen answered to their
names as delegates, Yiz:-From. ;c asszs..,, ,6. g.
Mecklenburg--W w. F. Davidson. Capt w. p. Stitt,
Capt John Walker, DIR. R. Gibbon, DR.. G. ]. Fox.
j. w. HafApton, Caleb Erwin, James Fulton, Dr.. A.
Terrence, and s. H. Elliott, Esq. ae "in' l.a'aa
Union-Col. lT..C. Wilson, John Stewart, Esq,
Amos Stevens, Esq. and John Walker, Esq. Robt.
Lemonds, Hugh Wilson. =. ''. . :. PIT. . =
. Gasten-Dr. VIM. Sloan, r. Henry CASTOR, S. L.
Caldwell. 7.is ..a..aa a:e- -- 4. ri .--a Fl E e,e
J. H. Wheeler, Samuel CALDWELL A. Causler, and
Thss. j. Eecles. 10 s:s-'9 ,5r2
Cabarus-Col. Daniel Coleman and Thos. Walk
er, Esq, were invited to seats in the convention.
= On motion of Vim. Lander Esq, of Lincoln, it
was as - .r... ...B -...-E g.. .ra-. .s-s. t5:
Resolved, That in our worthy and gallant citizen,
Capt. Green w. Caldwell, recognise the gallant
soldier, the true patriot, and the able statesman and
that this Convention unanimously select him Elec-
tor of the 9th district. 5 .---..- ..i .....- s.1
This resolution was carried by acclamation. .
On motion of J. w. Hampton, Esq. .. ,..e
Resolved, That Committee of one from each
County represented, be appointed to prepare Resou
tons expressive of the sense of the Convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed viz
VIM. Lander, Esq. DIR. VIM. Sloan, w. L. David
son, and Col. Wilson, who retired for while.
During the absence of the Committee, Col. Wheel
er Of Lincoln, being called on, entertained the
pany in his usual terse and felcitous manner. -.a
The Committee then reported the resolutions ap-
pended, which were unanimosly adopted, amid the
greatest enthusiasm:
Resolved by this Convention of the democra-
tic party, comprising the 9Th Electoral District,
That we have abiding confidence in truth of Re
publican principles, laid down by Thomas Jeffer-
son, practised by Madison, Munroe and Jackson,
and triumphantly vindicated by Polk. These Prin-
ciples have carried nation through peace and
to an elevation unparalleled in history and WILL if
faithfully advocated still advance her in the proud
career of greatness and renown. ....,- s.
Resolved, That principles thus founded,
concealment shun investigation but invite
and defy discussion and argument. The issues made
with political opponents in the late Presidential
canvass, have been met, and while they have aban-
doned them untenable and obsolete, the democratic
party still occupy the same ground, and still antci
pate liberal support at the hands of intelligent and
enlightened community. =. .....a ...- ....
Resolved, That in the platform of principles erect
ed by the late Baltimore Convention, we recognize
the great truths of democratic doctrines and trust
in the patriotism and discriminating justice Of the
American people" to their triumphant vindcation
at the polls in November next. With this platform
we believe that this Government is of limited
powers, derived solely from the Constitution, and
Government is inexpedient, dangerous, and unjust
That the Constitution confers power on Congress
to commence or carry on system OF Internal Improve
ment any power to assume directly or indirectly
the debts of the States, and it is contrary to sound
policy, Justice and expediency to foster branch
of industry at the expense another, and that equal
rights and free unshackled Intercourse with all the
world is the true policy and best interests of this
public 1t is equally the duty of every branch of the
Government to advocate and practice most stringent
and rigid economy in public expenditures, and nc
more revenue should be raised than is demanded By
the necessary expenses of the Government, and the
creation of sinking fund for the gradual, certain and
early extinouishment of recent debt created in
the prosecution of the just and necessary war be-
tween our nation and Mexico. Nor do we believe
that Congress possesses the power to charter Ma
onal Bank experience has proved thatit is danger
Gus and corruptng system, and not necessary to the
fiscal operations of the Government people. Equal
ly do we emphatically deny to Congress or any 9th
er power, save the people themselves, to interfere
with the domestic instituttutons of the South bu
the question should be left to the States themselves
undisturbed by political fanatics and aboitionists
We believe that the constitutional and conservative
veto power vested in the President is of the chic
safeguards of the South, against the attacks of un
principled and misguided agitators. We do not be
ieve with certain leaders of the whig party that h
recent war with Mexico, was on our part '' unjust
unrighteous and damnable," or as declared by tht
House of Representatives, that il t' uneonstitu
tionally and unnecessarily begun by the President
the nlted States, put history ana CruLn VIII uelR
onstrate the fact that it provoked by series
insults and injuries on the part of Mexico; that
was actually commenced by her army crossing thu
Rio Grande, and spillng the blood cf our citizens
American soil. We rejoice in the success of ou
arms in the brilliant series of Victories and the return
of peace has given US full indemnity for the past
and security for the future.' We believe that whel
the mists of party shall have cleared away, that thu
history of the administration of James K. Polk,
tive born son of this county, will be one OF the bright
est pages of the glory and honor of our republic HI
has nobly and truthfuly redeemed every pledge tina
brought him into power, and deserves the thanks
the nation for his course.
Resolved, That the recent nomination of Lewis
Cass of Michigan, and William o. Butler OF Ken
lucky by the Baltimore Convention, as President ant
Vice President of the United States meets the candle
appreciation of this Convention. In Gen. Cass thu
brave and gallant officer, and sound and infexib
democrat In Gen. Butler we have an accomplished
sterling soldier, true and admirable republican.
| Resolved, That with these principles boldly ant
openly laid down, unfold the banner of our party
bearing on its spotess folds the of CAss an
| and virtue of an enlightened community to rail-
around and support It. We call upon the people t
support no men who will not openly and advowedl
declare their sentiments, matter how CAREFUL
they may be presented, their principles concealed
! Let the south in united voice, in tones of thunde
demand this Our rights, our liberties, our domesti
institutions threatened, to be in doubt is to be
danger How lavishly were we promised ever
thing, how faithlessly Were those promises met LIE
| US not be again betrayed and deceived. -.
f. Col Coleman Of Cabarrus responded to call OF IN
Convcntion-endorsing the nomination of the Hon
tG. w Caldwell, and assuring the assemblage tina
it would meet the candid appreciation Of his county.
+ Oa motion, it was =. :. LILY -, q, .-,r -z,.,
Resolved, That the. President of this Consentio
appoint at his earliest convenience thfee gentiene