The North-Carolina standard., 1848-10-11
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NrMocRAT1c MASS MEETINee G.

At a Meeting of portion of the democrats o.
Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Nash Counties held
at Ransom's Bridge, on the Both of September, tol
the purpose of ascerainiDg the praccabllty OF hold
ing Mass Meeting of the Democracy of the Third
Electoral District of North Carolina, at some time
and place hereafter to be designated, Dr. Thomas
Davis was by acclamation, appointed Chairman and
BENJAMIN d. Mann, Esq. chosen Secretary
The purpose for which the Meeting was convened
having been set forth in few words from the Chair
man, on motion he authorized to appoint com
mtee to prepare resolutions expressive OF ts o23eGS
and will whereupon Messrs. Thomas Avent, II. r..
Williams and ]. w. B. Garrett were appointed, VINO
submitted the following Preamble and Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted -.
Whereas, believing that the approaching fresioen-
tal election Importance to the country,
nd that the Government continue to be admin
istered according to the principles OF the Democratic
nartv thev being, in honest opinion most calcu-
lated to promote the peoples good, and the nations
veal: and holding it to be the duty of every demo-
erat to do all in his power, by fair and honorable
means to aid in the propagation and perpetuatlon OF
those principles therefore, be it
Resolved, That union and concert In action being
essential to the advancement and success of any par
~ or sect and believing that 1t Is emnently conduc-
i've to the interests of party tor Its members to COM
mune together, do beg of our Democratic breth-
rem of the Third Electoral District of North Caro
ma. and of the State generally to meet US in Grand
Democratic Rally and Mass Meeting, to be holden at
time and place hereafter to be specified, and parake
with US of sumptuous entertainment, to be prepared
speeches from of our most prominent speakers.
Resolved, That we do cordially invite and request
the attendance of our Whig friends generally.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary OF this
Meeting be, and they hereby, authorized to ap-
point Committee of Arrangements, which shall con-
sist of twenty persons, they constituting TWO OF the
same, whose duties shall be, to select the time and
place of meeting make all arrangements therefor,
TO see that all guests-and particularly those who
pre specially nvited-shall be made comfortable &c.
All questions brought before this committee shall be
determined by quorum, which shall consist OF any
ten of it's members, presided over by chairman
whom the committee shall elect-the chairman be-
ing empowered to call meetings at his own option.
Resolved, That the Committee of Arrangements
shall elect of its number as Treasurer who shall
receive and keep all sums donated for detraylng the
expenses of the entertainment, and shall dlsburse the
same upon an order from the chairman of the COM
mittee or at his discretion: he keeping an eX-
and comprehensive account OF all moneys receIV-
ed and disbursed by him. which he shall render at any
time that the committee may require It, The Irea-
sursr shall appoint three deputies to assist in the du
ties of his Office.
Resolved, That the Chairman shall appoint COM
mttee of correspondence consist of three persons
who shall address letters of special invitation to
Perrin Busbee, Esq, Hon. a. w. Venable, w. w.
Holden, Esq, Hon. J. R. ]. Daniel, Hon. Weldon
n. Edwards, Hon. Asa Biggs, Duncan X. McRae,
Esq, and to all other gentlemen they may see fit.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this Meeting
be forwarded for publication to the North Carolina
Standard, and that the Democratic Flag, Tarborough
Prass and Warrenton Reporter be requested to copy
In view of the third Resolution, the Chairman and
Secretary then appointed the following gentleman
Committee of Arrangements R. E. Williams, Jno. !
G. Davis, Thos. Davis, B. D.. Mann, Thomas W. |
Avent Arthur Arlington, Sam'l. T. Alston, Edward |
Alston, James Southall, Henry T. Doles, Capt. J.
Williams, VIM. Gupton, H. G. Williams, Geo. W.
Stamper, Litteton Arlington, Benz. Arlington, W.
D. Harrison, Sam'l. Williams, VIM. L. Williams,
Alfred Alston Jr.; which committee elected Edward
Alston, Esq, their Chairman, and DR.. 1'hos Davis
their Treasurer and after short deberation selected
the Goth ofOctober the time, and Ransoms Bridge,
Nash County. as being the place most suitable for
Ihe holding of the Mass Meeting.
Messrs. Samuel Williams, r. e. Williams, and
]. w. B. Garrett, then appointed committee j
Of correspondence; Eherenpon the Meeting adjourned
THoS. DAVIS, Chr'n.
B. D. MANN, See'y.