Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-07

gates have full authority fill any vacancies that
may occur in their numbers.
g. ResOLred Tina approving of the manner in which
Gov. REID has discharged the duties OF his ONCE we
heartily commend him TO the State Convention as be-
ing the suitable person to run as our cancioa'e
at the approaching election.
3. ResoLved. That the unwaverlng integrity nones
ty and distinguished ability manifested by JAMES
BUCHANAN of Pennsy Tania in the many important
posts which he has been called, has satisfied US
that he is emineny qualified 10 fill the highest ONCE
on earth and unhesitangly declare him to be our
first choice for President of the United States.
4. Resolred, That we would feel highly gratihed at
having the name of our friend and neighbor. Hon.
RoBERT STRANGE, placed the Democratic ticket as
candidate for Vice President; and from long and
intimate acquaintance, we cheerfully recommend him
to our Democratic brethren throughout the Union as
possessing all the requisites for that distinguished Oh
fee.
S. Resolred, That in the commencement Of the ap-
proach ing political campaign, re-affirm our adj
herence he doctrines of the Democratic party "a
revenue arf-a proper exercise OF the veto power TO
restra in hasiy and nconsiderate egisaton-the In
dependent Treasury for the safe keeping and
of the public moneys-a strict construction OF
the constitution and an economical administration OF
the government.
G. Resolced, That we regard the effort being
made to induce the people believe that the self
styled - Union Party" is the peculiar friend and
guardian of the Union but another attempt to de-
and faSten the country the odlous doctrines
of Federalism
We are unwilling to admit that there is any party
more devoted the Union than the Democratic par
~. There is none so able to perpetuate it.
Robert Strange, Jr., Esq, being called on, enter
tanned the meeting with able and interesting ad-
dress.
David Reid, Esq, being called on, addressed the
meeting briefly, promising at some future period, to
give his views more in detail
In accordance with the first resolution, the chair
man appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
the Raleigh Convention, being two from each Cap
tain's district. viz:
1st. Distrct.-Wm. D. Mcneil, Elisha Pierce.
2nd.-Joseph R. Kemp, Gen. James ]. Mckay.
3rd.-Thos. D. Mcdowell, Robson Council. 4Ih.
j. R. Corbett, Enoch Halves. 5th.-Geo. w.
Bannerman, Samuel Anders. 6th.-David B. Mel
vim. James Hall. 7th.-Mat.hew Young, Chas. r.
Davis. 9,h.-Jas. Robson, Jr., John s. Willis
9th.-John A. Mcdowell, F. F. Cumming.
And the following gentlemen to the District Con
vention:
lst. District-Thomas NJ. Kelly, James Brown,
Jr. 2nd.-John Fl. Clark, James l. Kemp. Bid
X. X. Council, Henry b. Jones. 4ih.-James AL
len, Benjamin Evans, Sr. 5th.-Cavin J. Dickson,
Patrick Cromartie, Jr. 6th-Love Mcdaniel, w.
A. Melvin. 7th.-John Skies, james Melvin. 6th
-Thos. j. Robson, John Il. Council. 9th.-Janes
NJ. White, James Chids.
ResOlped, Tina. the Editors of the Journal, Carroll
nan. and Standard, be requested to publish the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
On motion of James Robson, Jr., the meeting ad-
journed. -
JOHN c. WOOTEN, Ctn.'a.
JAMES l. McREE, Sec'y.