Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-30

MECKLENBURG g. UNION CONVENTION.
This body assembled at Mr.. McMatheU's on
Thursday, the 10Th inst, when, on motion of R. P.
Warng Esq, DR.. Joseph Ross called to the Chair
and Capt. Harrison, OF Meck!enburg, and Major w.
w. Hart, of Urion, vice Presidents VIM. Lucky,
of Charlotte, and Col. Milton Stuart, of Monroe. as
Secretaries.
A large number of delegates from both counties
in attendance.
The object of The meeting was explained by Mr..
Warning in most able, eloquent and forcible speech,
which fully sustained his already enviable reputation
as a Jealous expounder of Democratic principles.
communication then read from Capt. John
Walker, whose name had been mentioned in con-
nexion with a nomination, declining upon the score
of ill health, to have his name brought before the
Convention. The President then appointed Richard
Peoples, Capt. A. Harrison and r. P. Waring, of
Mecklenburg, DR.. ]. J. Williams, Hugh Wilson and
Major Hart, of Union, a committee to report the
names of suitable gentlemen to the Convention, to
be nominated as Candidates to represent the two
Counties in the next General Assembly.
The committee, after full and free consultation, re-
ported through MIR. Waring The name of the Hon.
Green w. Caldwell, for the Senate, and VIM. Black,
Esq, of Mecklenburg. John M. Ingram, Esq. and
Col. James A. Dunn, of Union, for the Commons /;
which was adopted unanimously.
The President then appointed Mr.. Wallace and
Mr.. McMathew, to inform MIR. Ingram of his nomI-
nation whoappeared before the convention and thank
ed them for the honor conferred upon him. in brief
and appropriate address. Messrs. Caldwell, Black,
and Dunn being absent the President instructed the
Mr.. w airing from the committee on resolutions re-
ported the following.
RESOLVED, That cordially approve of the nomi-
nation of the Hon. DAVID S. REID by the late State
nor, and that will give him an increased vote at
the ensuing election.
Resolred, That the nomination by the Baltimore
Convention of Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE and VIM. X.
KING. Candidates for President and Vice President
Of the United States, meets with hearty approba-
ton, and pledge ourselves to give them cordial
and enthusiastic support.
Resolred, That we approve of the resolutions adop-
ted by the State Convention and especially those in
favor of Free and Equal Suffrage, and the mode
proposed of amending the Constitution in relation
thereto.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Democratic party
of Meckenburg and Union hereby rendered to
DR.. J. ]. Williams and John R. Harrison, Esq,
late representatives in the Legislature for the able
and efficient manner in which they discharged their
duties.
Mr. G. B. Cross offered the following:
Resolued, That Capt. John Walker, b. his past
services. has endeared himself to the Democracy of
The two Counties of Mecklenburg and Union, and it
is with deep regret we hear of his continued indis-
position, and we offer him the tribute of grate
ul people, We'll done thou good and faithful SER
7ant.''
DR.. J. ]. Williams offered the following:
RESOLVED, That the Convention hears with pleasure
hat Mr.. WariDg has consented TO edit Democratic
PAPER to be published in Charlotte, and we pledge
ourselves to best endeavors 10 extend its cir
:uation.
On motion of Wm Lucky, the thanks of the Con-
7ention were rendered to VIM. McMathews, ESQ,
or the hospitable with Which he treated the
Convention.
On motion of Mr.. McMathews, the thanks of the
were rendered to the President, Vice |
President and Secretaries for the courteous and i'm
,artal manner with which they discharged their re-
pectve duties. On motion of R. Peoples
Resolved, That the proceedings of this Convention
"a published in the N. c.. Standard, and that the |
lincoln Republican and N. G. Wing be requested |
o copy.
On motion Of Hugh Wilson, Esq, the Convention
djourned. "
JOSEPH ROSS, President.
Maj. w. w. HART, Dr.. p.,d.r,.
Caps: A. HARRrsoN, ''ee 1T de"'''
VIM. LUCKY, s,u.,: