The North-Carolina standard., 1850-05-01
Lincoln, CASTOR, and Catawba.

Lincoln, CASTOR, and Catawba.
Convention met according to public notice.
On motion Of Thomas Ward, ESQ.,, COL Wheeler
was called to the Chair, and T. J. Eccles and J. M.
Newson were appointed Secretaries.
On taking the Chair, Col. Wheeler stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting, closing with most eloquent ap-
peal to the Democrats to- stand firmly united in the
opening canvass.
VIM. Lander, Esq. then arose, avowing his hearty
concurrence in the object of the Convention and
pressing his regret that professional engagements
prevented his continuance in the convention, and then
offered A. w. Burton, ESQ.,, to supply his place in
feet, Mr.. Burton's name was duly recorded as del
egate. Whereupon MIR. Lander retired.
On inquiry, it appeared that the delegations from
Lincoln, Castor, and Catawba. were in attendance
and the Lincoln having announced that they
were instructed vote for the nomination of Captain
John F. Hoke for the Senate, Thomas Ward, Esq,
on behalf of the Catawba delegation, and stated
that Capt. Hoke also the choice of Cawtaba, as
unanimously expressed in their Convention where
upon James HI. White, ESQ.,, for the Castor delega-
ton responded to the voice of Lincoln and Catawba
pledging Capt Hoke the undivided support OF the
Democracy of Castor.
On motion of A. ]. Cansler, the Chair appointed
Thomas Ward and Joseph Wilson, Esqrs:, of Cataw-
Canser, of Lincoln-and Jas. H. w White, Isham Ford
VIM. Furguson, and John McGinnass, Esqrs., OF
Castor, a committee to prepare report for the final
action of the Convention. The Committee having
retired, the Chair called upon Mr.. Williamson and
other gentlemen address the Convention and, when
being called A. w. Burton, ESQ.,, arose and deliver
ed an address which listened to with deep inter-
est. When Mr.. Burton had taken his seat }. M.
Newson, being called up, spoke until the Committee
returned.
Thomas F. Hampton, in behalf of the Committee,
then reported as follows:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
l. Resolred That the Democratic party OF Lincoln,
Catawba, and Castor Counties, in Convention as
sembled, congratulate the Country on the nrn man
", and united stand of the South in vlndcation of
our principles and constitutional rights. We trust
that the clouds that have so heavily hung over our
prospects and property, will be dsspated by the light
of TRUTH justice, and reason; and while we ask for
only our rights, in the language OF our Jackson
will submit to nothing wrong"
2. Resolred, That we rejoice in the prospect that
the principles of Democracy will once more be In the
ascendancy in North Carolina; that she will dlscaim
the unnatural alliance of Federalism, and assume her
ancient and natural position in the Republican ranks
and, with this view, heartily approve of the pro-
posed State Convention at Raleigh. for the purpose
of selecting candidate for Governor.
g. Resoired That the unrivalled reputation, exalted
talents, and long services of the Hon. David s. Reid,
of Rockingham County, entitle him to the thanks of
every democratic voter in North Carolina; and we
instruct delegates to present his name as the can
ddate of our choice, and that the Chairman of this
meeting communicate this resolution to him.
A. Resoiued, That the Chairman appoint fifteen del
egaes represent Lincoln Couny In the Democratic
State Convention with the delegates heretofore ap-
pointed from CASTOR and Catawba Counties.
S. Resolued, That feel the importance OF uni
ted, cordial, and firm support OF our candidates tor
the next General Assembly at the polls In August
next and. with this view, we recommend the names
of Capt. John F. Hoke, as Senator, and Col. Kch'd
Rankin, Franklin D. Reinhardt, Col. Samuel N.
Stowe, and Henderson Sheriff., as members OF the
Commons, to the confidence and suffrage OF every
republican in these counties.
6. Resolred, That the Democratic party recognize
the principles adopted in the constitutions OF Wis
consn, New York, and several other States that no
pledge of the faith and credit of the State binding the
property of its citizens for time to come for schemes
Of Internal Improvement, shall be legal, unless it be
enacted by one Legislature and confirmed by subse-
quent session of the thereby having the sane
ton of popular appreciation.
On motion of Mr.. White, it was agreed. that the
Convention should the resolutions separately
whereupon they were SO read, and unanimously
adopted.
In compliance with the 4th resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following delegates: Gen. Daniel
Seagle, VIM. ]. Hoke, Esq, VIM. Lander, Esq, A.
w. Burton, ESQ.,, A. J. Cansler, Capt. J. +. Leon,
sardt, Major Hull, Esq, Joseph stamey' Capt David
Esq, W. w. Monday, Esq, Thomas F: Hampton,
Esq, Jacob llelderman, ESQ.,, and r. E. Burch, Esq
On motion, the Chairman and Secretaries were
added to the delegation.
On motion of Mr.. Burton, the following commit
tee was appointed to wait on Capt. Hoke, inform
him of his nomination, and request his appearance in
the Convention :-Thos. Ward, ESD, James H.
White, Esq, A. w. Burton, Esq. Thos F. Hamp.
ton, ESQ.,, and Mai. A. P. Cansler, who returned
with Capt Hoke, whom the Chairman addressed,
informing him of his nomination. Whereupon Capt
oke arose, and, in very appropriate but bref ad-
dress accepted the honor conferred upon him.
James H. White, Esq, the former sterling rePub-
llcan Representative then congratulated the Conven-
ton upon the evident harmony in the party, and In
very handsome manner returned his thanks for the
support he has received from the people of Old Lin
coin. =
Messrs. Furguson, Ford, and McGinnas were then
appointed Committee to inform Messrs. Stowe and
Rankin Of their nomination. ..zzss
In of failure of the attendance of the delegates
to the State Convention, Hon. r. M. Saunders, w.
w. Holden, Esq., and Perrin Busbee, Esq, are ap-
pointed alternates for Old Lincoln.
On motion, the proceedings of the Caosention were
ordered to be published in the Lincoln papers and all
other Democratic papers in the State.=tzt.s. - 2
On motion of Mr.. Hampton, the thanks of the Con-
vention were rendered the Chairman and Secreta.
res,-Adjourned. - s-e
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