The North-Carolina standard., 1850-05-01
RALEIGH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY MORNING MAY /,
Democratic Meeting in Columbus.

Democratic Meeting i'm Columbus.
According to previous notice, meeting of the
Democratic party of Columbus county was held at
the Court House in Whiteville,. ON the 9th inst.
On motion of John G. Powell, Esq, Richard
Wooten, Esq, was called to the Chair, and N. L.
ed to act as Secretaries.
On motion, the Chair appointed Committee of
five to draft resolutions for the action Of the meeting
The following gentlemen appointed upon said
ell, w. J. Stanly, ]. C. Powell.
After having retired for short time, the Commit
tee reported through their Charm an, F. George Esq
the following preamble and resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t becomes especially necessary in
times of great excitement and trial, present felt
and exhibited throughout our land-when all the ele
ments Of political power seem to be thrown into
confasion-when the safety of our Union and the
harmony which should exist between its different
power, to the great first principles upon which our
government is based; and whereas, it has been the
constant practice of the Democratic party, at all pro-
per times and on all fit occasions, to publicly and
openly avow, and freely and fully express its opin-
ions as regards the great public measures which
shape and control the leading interests of our common
country: be it therefore
l. Resolved, That we, portion of the Democratic
party of Columbus county, in public meeting assem-
bled, cherishing as our fondest hope the Union OF
these sovereign States, and veneratng the constitu
tion as the great cord which binds them together,
have seen. with deep regret and much indignation,
the Northern portion of our confederacy wilully dis
regarding and nullfying that clause in the consttu-
ton which relates to the delivering up OF fugitive
slaves, and the many wrongs and insults which it
has from time to time been perpetratng against the
South and her institutions.
2. Resokred, That our hopes strong, and our
confidence unshaken in the great prnniples ofStaes
Rights Democracy, believing all actions by the Gen.
erat Government tending to advance section, or
Glass; interest," at the expense OF another to be un-
democratic, unconstitutional, and unjust.
g. Resolved That believe in the strict letter of
the constitution, since when latitudinarian con-
struction is allowed sectional interest and party pre-
iudice will enter into its interpretation by which it
will be diverted from its true purposes and proper
aims, and may be made the instrument ofgreat wrong
and oppression.
A. Resolred That in order to get full and general
expression Of the Democracy of the State, is both
expedient proper, and in accordance with the usages
of the party, hold Democratic State Convention,
for the purpose of selecting and nominating cand-
date for Governor.
S. Resolued, That concur in holding the State
Convention, at the City of Raleigh, on the 18th day
of Nav next, and whilst we will cheerfully submit
to the decision of that Convention and give to its
nominee all our aid and support, we join with New
Hanover and Cumberland, in recommending to the
Convention the name of Hon. James c. Dobbin as
our first choice.
be authorized to appoint fifteen delegates to represent
the county of Columbus in said Convention.
In obedience to the sixth resolution, the Chairman
appointed the following gentlemen delegates to the
Raleigh Convention :-F. George, J. G. Powell. N.
L. Williamson, NJ. Powell, G. w. Goodwin, A. F.
c. Hill, G. w. Hill, James Beach, e. Haynes, j.
G. Pierce.
On motion, the Chairman was added to the dele
cation.
For the further action of this meeting, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were respectfully sub
mtted and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, There is a Commoner to be elected
from the county of Columbus, and Senator to be
chosen from the District composed of Baden, Bruns-
wick and Columbus. to represent them in our next
Legislature; and whereas. it is expedient, for the
more perfect organization of the Democratic party,
and the more efectualy to its success to de-
termine upon its candidates by Convention; be it
therefore
Reso!ved, That we, portion of the Democratic
citizens of Columbus county, in public meeting as
ssmbled, respectfully recommend that County Con-
venton be held at Whiteville, on Monday of May
Court next, o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose of selecting and nominating County candidate,
and also recommend one for the District.
Be it further Resolued, That we have learned with
the deepest sorrow the death Of Hon. John c. Calhoun
the great metaphysician and statesman of America,
whose high moral worth and great superiority of ta-
ent must command the admiration and win the love
of all who place anything like just estimate upon
real true greatness.
Resolred, That these proceedings be published in
the Wilmington Journal, and the Fayetteville North
Carolinian be requested TO copy.
On motion of Dr.. Formyduval the meeting adjourn
ed. RICH'D WOOTEN, CA'n.
\: \: T: +. Psms1s; %,ns'sa.or. Secretaries.