The North-Carolina standard., 1848-08-09
iLINCOLN COUNTY,

AT meeting of the Democrats Of lincoln county,
N. G. held at loves muster ground on Thursday,
9Th of July, 1913. Isaac Lowe, Esq. called to the
chair, and Jacob Helermau, Esq. was aPpihted Sec
retary. .s .-. .,.-,...- - s.4-. zsi'r
The following resolution were then offered, and
unanimously adopted. ~. ~ rr
Resolved. That we cordially concur in the late
meeting of the democrats of Mecklenbur{r held at
Charlotte on Wednesday, 27th ut, in the pTopriety
OF convention of delegates from the seyeral counties
IN the 9th Electoral District, composed of the
counties of Anson, Union, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus,
Castor and Lincoln; and that Charlotte is central
place for said convention, and Tuesday (of Mecklen
burg county cour) the 25th inst, is proper time to
select Eector for this District of the democratic
party of our State. -. ..f "a, ..,,,r'~
Resolved, That those counties who have not yet
held meetings, be respectfully requested to hold them
forthwith, for it is only by early Organization, union
and concert, that can repel the assaults of our
political opponents, and overcome them by the power
of truth and justice of our cause. 49,, .,.-,
Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting
ton, -. L '..7, ~, -.l-7.
Resolved, That the meeting halls with sentiments
of unalloyed pleasure, the of Lewis
CasS, of Michigan, for President, and William o.
Butler of Kentucky, for Vice President of the Uni
ted States In Gen. Cass we have brave soldier of
the war of 1872 and ripe and accomplished states
man, whose valour the field has only been equaled
by his ability and wisdom in the cabinet and councils
of the nation. In Gen. Butler we have man who
Joined the ranks of his country in the with Eng
land, as private soldier, and by his merit and val
our promoted to commission, in which he per-
formed eats of glorious valour and in the late war
with Mexico, general officer on the nights of
Monterey, with his own blood he proved the bravery
of his noble character. The American nation will,
we trust, but echo the patriotic sentiment of the
brave Lafayette, who when speaking OF the ancestors
of this illustrious family said, when wanted a
thing well done, ordered Butler to do it, The
people wish the Vice Presidency we'll filed, we hope
that they will @' order Butler to do it, ~
Rncnl lund hot thu nf h..fh0
candidate for Governor this time, of the democrat
ic party, meets admiration and regard. Go on;
thou faithful servant, and we will aid all In oUI
power. .....:. t......-. .-.. -.-." -."
Resolved, That this meeting do now proceed to
form Democratic Association for this District, whose
duty it shall be to distribute documents and papers
throw light the great questions of the country
who will meet and discuss the political questions OF
the day,
| Resolved, That the proceeding of this meeting be
published in the Lincoln Courier, Mecklenburg JEFF
fersonian and Raleigh STANDARD rd---------------.
In pursuance of the Sd Resolution, the chairman
appointed the following delegates to attend at Char
lotte on Tuesday the 25th inst. ..; d..
Col. Richard Rankin, Benjamin Morris, William
| Williamson, William Lander, Capt Thos. j. Ec-
cles, Pnkney Lowe, Col. John H. Wheeler, Sam
uel Caldwell, DR.. L. w. Coleman, Col. David 4.
Lowe, Alexander ]. Cansler. ,a 3. .... sy. aa...
To which list on motion the chairman and secre-
tary was added, and on motion the meeting adjourn.
! ed. .-., -. ISAAC LOWE, Chm'n.
JACOB HELDERMAN, Sec'y.