Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-17
Democratic District Convention.

tIict OF NORM carolina, was held In 0ateSvlll6 on
Monday. 18th March, 1852. On motion of ]. P.
Jordan, Esq, Whitmel Stallngs, Esq, was elected
President, and l.; D. stsrke, Secretary.
| On motion of l.. D. Starke, it was
ResOiued, That all Democrats present, from any of
the Counties in the District be invited to take seats
and participate in the deliberations of the Convention.
On calling the list of delegates, the following
counties ascertained to be represented North
ampton, HEREFORD, Gates, Chowan, Perquimans, Pas
quotank and Currituck.
Mr.. Bragg, of Northampton, explained the object
of the Convention, and moved the appointment of
committee of one from each county to prepare and re-
port business.
The Chair named the.following as said committee
Messrs Bragg, Jordan (of HEREFORD county) Parker.
Jordan, (of Pefquimans) Heath, Martin and Gallop.
During the retirement of the Committee. the Con-
vention were entertained by an appropriate speech
from Lucus J. Johnson, Esq, who urged harmony
and enthusiasm upon the party in the approaching
canvass, the importance of which could not be over
estimated IN contest involving such momentous is
sues.
through their chairman, Mr. Bragg, the following pre-
amble and resolutions
! WHEREAS, The period is rapidly approaching when
the people of the United States will be lied upon
to cast their SURFACES for President and Vice Pres
ident and whereas, the Democracy of this Congress-
ional District in accordance with the past usages of
the party, and in compliance with the recommends
ton of the last National Convention desire be rep
resented in the National Democratic Convention pro-
posed to be held in Baltimore on the first of June
next, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the
Presidency FreSl06DcY OF the nlteQ States
at the ensuing election. Therefore,,
ResoiUed, That one delegate from each county in
this Congressional District be appointed to represent
it in the said National Democratic Convention, and
that The following gentlemen be appointed such
delegates, viz John B. JONES' of CurFituck S. W.
Ferrebee, of Camden L. D. Sarke, of Pasquorank i;
Josiah T. Cranberry, of Perqumans; L. J. Johnson,
| of Chowan; Whtmel Staings. of Gates; Uriah
Vaughan, of Hartford J. X. Rayner, of BERTHE;
Thomas ]. Person, of Northampton; Asa Biggs, of
| Martin.
Resohued, That reposng entire confidence in the
wisdom that shall govern the action OF said National
Convention in the selection of candidates, with refer
ence to their devotion to the Constitution and the
rights of the States, will cheerfuly and cordially
abide the decision of said Convention in the selection
of candidate for the Presidency, and will give
such nominee, whoever he may be, cordial, hearty,
and enthusiastic support.
Resolued, That we present to the consideration of
the Democracy of the country the high claims of
North Carolina to the second Office within the gift of
the people, in the person of her distnug
the Hon. Robert Strangesubject, of course, to the
decision of the National Convention.
Resoive6, That the Democracy of this District
terate their firm adherence and untring devotion to
those great cardinal principles engrafted upon po
litica system by the sages and fathers of States
Rights Republicansm. rigid adherence to the
Constitution of the county-a strict observance Of
the rights of the States-just all, favors
and economical administration of the Federal
Government, essential to the preservation of our
free institutions and the perpeuty of the glorious
Union established by Revolutionary fathers, and
beqneathed to US as the noblest heritage of earth.
Resolved, That we approve of the present revenue
and fiscal systems established by the Democracy du-
ring the wise and patriotic administration of James
K. Polk, and are opposed to any material modfca.
Resolred, That, while we cannot admit that system
of measures, commonly known as the 6. Compromise
measures, just in ITSELF the best that could
be obtained for the South, nevertheless willing
to acquiesce in those measures, that they have
become part of the law of the land, provided they
are faithfully executed in all their parts.
| MIR. Bragg enforced the report in few pertinent
remarks and it was then unanimously adopted by the
| Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to the selection of
an Eector for this District; and Thomas Bragg, IT,,
OF Northampton, was unanimously nominated by the
| Convention.
On the motion of L. ]. Johnson William F. Martin,
of Pasqnotank, was unanimously appointed by the
Convention as Sub-Elector for the District.
| The following resolution submitted by L.. D,
Starke, and unanimously adopted:
ResolUed That the able, upright and faithful man.
ner in which the duties of the Chief Executive of
North Carolina have been discharged by Gov. David
s. Reid, have for him highest regard and
admiration; and we should rejoice see him
retained for another term in the high office which he
has filled with much credit to himself and dignity
to the State.
Mr.. Martin offered the following resolutions, which
were also unanimously adopted:
| ResOved, That for the better organization of the
party, the Chairman of this Convention appoint a
Committee of Vigilance in each county in this EIec-
toral Dstrict-o consist of fve-whose duty it shall
be guard the interests of the party and them
selves in securing its in the approaching State
and Presidential elections.
ResOlved, That Central Committee of Vigilance
and Correspondence be also appointed, the more eff
fectually promote the objects of the above resou
ton.
Under these resolutions, the following gentlemen
were appointed the Committee of Vigilance:
Northampron-Thos. Bragg, Jr., Thos ]: Person,
J. M. S. Rogers. Dr. S. Copeland, NJ. w. Small
wood.
Bertie.-W. A. Ferguson, w. J. Gillian, Dr. w
Fl. Speller, DR.. A. J. Askew, DR.. w. A. Turner.
| HerJord.-W. w. Mitchell, Col. P. Jordan, DR..
G. G. Moore, A. Thomas, Col. G. Vann.
Gates.-Ro H. Ballard, DR.. Joseph Parker, Jno.
Wiley, DR.. G.. E.. Ballard, w. H. Manning.
Ch0wan.-Dr. r. billiard, w. E. Bond, Jno. H.
Leary, J. G. Small. r. r. Heath.
| PerQuimans.-Jas. G. Skinner, ]. T. Cranberry, J.
P. jordan, E. w. Riddick, Thos Wilson.
Pasquotank.-W. F. Martin, Mark S. Sawyer,
James G. Scott, George A. Williams, w. ]. B.
Etheridge.
Camden.-S. w. Ferebee, E. T. Sawyer, G. G.
Williams, 4. Hamilton, W. D. Pritchard
L. Ct.rrituck.-Dr. H. n. Shaw, B. NJ. Baxter, B. T.
Simmons, Joseph Dey, James Williams.
On motion of W. F. Martin.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention be
rendered the President ard Secretary for the ecien
cy with which they have discharged their respective
duties.
Ordered, That the proceedings of this Convention
be signed by the President and Secretary, and pub
lished in the Democratic P oneer and Raleigh Stand
ard.
And then on motion the Convention adjourned, sine
die.
w STALTTNGS PresH