North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-28

Pursuant to previous notice, portion of the De-
mocracy Of Craven assembled at the Courthouse, or
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. The meeting hav.
ing been called 10 order. motion, L. Sade ap-
pointed Chairman. and JOHN A. Hodge, Secretary.
G. s. Stevenson, Esq, explained the objects OF the
meeting IN a few pertinent remarks and on notion
the Chair appointed committee of five, consisting
OF Messrs. Jos. J. Robertson. Jos. Franklin, T.. V.
Swan, g. s. Stevenson and l.. B. Higgins, for the
purpose of drafting suitable resolutions
Attera brief period the committee returned, and re-
ported through e. s. Stevenson, Esq, the following
preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted -
WHEREAS, l, is proposed to hold a Convention OF
the Democratic party of the eighth Congressional
District at Newbern, on the 4th day of June next
Therefore
Resoired, That we will give cordial welcome to
our Democratic brethren of the District, and will
unite with them in adopting such will
secure the triumph Of our principles.
ReS0ced. That we still adhere the ancient Dem
ocrdc faith rs illustrated by the administration of
Cen Jackson, and believe that upon the success OF
Its principles depend the perpetuiiy of the republican
Institutions OF this country.
IiesolDed That the present agitated and alarming
condition OF pubic affairs demand the uncedsing Wig
lance oil every true patriot and now, than ever,
should he advocated that cardinal principle of the
democratic faith,-hat sheet anchor of the hopes Of
The Souh,-"a strict construction of the constitu-
tIon.'
Resofred, That we will cheerfuIly submit to the
decision OF the Convention, and ready do our
part to secure victory in the coming contest, caring
rather tor the Triumph of principles than for the
elevation OF any particular individual.
Hes0fred: That 40 gentlemen be appointed by the
ChaIr as delegates 10 represent this County in the
Convention of the 4,h of June.
On motion of Joseph j. Robertson, Esq, the Chair
appointed committee of ten, to make suitable
engagements for the reception of the delegates The
committee consists of Messrs. J. f. Morris, X. n.
Taylor, w. G. Bryan, l. Dsosway. J. j. Robertson,
n. b. Lane A. w. Jarvis, L. B. iluggins, L. b.
qnHR
In accordance with she 9Th Resolution, the Chair
appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
represent this County in the Convention:
Bay Riuer. CIV. Swan, Jas. Miller, and Mathew
Hos0n.
Ices. e. B. Wood. Thomas S. Singleton, V. A.
Tolson, W. n. Marshall and Jos. r. franklin.
.8da0.'s Creek. Francis Mason, Jas. Masters and
James Mason.
~, Boards tresh. Philip Pipkin, John Miller, and
Lathams'. F.. P. Latham, R. W. Latham, and ].
F. Lincoln.
Lille SuOjf Creek. Bryan Whitford, Alex. Willis,
and ID. P. Whitford
Big Se0V Creek. Jas. Jackson, Samuel r. Street,
Church Chapman, and l.. P. Wayne.
=, R1ssers Johnson Bryan, Fred. Bryan and DR..
Wiggan's Nat. Fl. Street, Washington Carman,
and Obed Palmer.
Newberm. r. Castex, c. Kelly, L. Phillips, NJ.
Phillips. H. Slade, j. C. Stevenson, J. J. Robertson,
w: G. Bryan, Fl. b. Lane, and l.. B. Higgins.
On motion the Proceedings were directed to be
sent to the "Republican and PATRIOT for publication
on motion the meeting adjourned, sine die.
4. SLADE, Chairman.
JOHN A. HODGE,, Secretary.
SLAVERY BETRAYED VIRGINIA! The Peters
burg South-side Democrat charges a number of cas-.
tern men in the Virginia Constitution Convention
with beraying the Interests of their constituents That
paper says that every elected to the Convention
rom eastern Virginia, was pledged in published ad-
dress' to support the mixed basis Of representation
In the General Assembly,
There seems to be warm times in Virginia or this
subject, H., 49,. ~