Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03
Democratic Meeting i'm Robson.

In pursuance of public notice, large and respecta-
BILE portion of the Democratic Party of Robson
in the Court House in Lumberton the 23d inst.
On motion of Col. VIM. McNeill, Col. Neill Regain
was called to the Chair, and H. F. Ptman and Neill
Mcneil, Esqs., were appointed Secretaries. At the
request of the Chairman, Col. VIM. McNei ex-
planned the object Of the meeting in and appro-
pirate manner, and in conclusion, moved that COM
mitee of five be appointed to draft resolutions ex-
pressive of the and object of the meeting. In
accordance with which the Chair appointed Malcom
McBryde, VIM. Glover. Col. VIM. McNei, E. P.
Ashley, and M L. Sealy, who retired and reported
through Col. McNeill the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has been proposed and agreed by the
democratic party of this State to hold Convention in
the city of Raleigh, the 18th day of May next, for
the purpose of organizing the party for the approach
ing. Presidential and Gubernatorial campaign and
whereas it has been proposed by the demo of this
Congressional District to hold Convention in the
town of Wilmington the 23d day of April next, to
select delegate represent the said District in the
National Democratic Convention, to be held in Bal
more on the LIST day of June next, therefore
Res0lved, That we do most heartily approve of the
holding of said Conventions, and that the chairman Of
this meeting appoint twenty delegates to attend the
Raleigh Convention and ten to attend the Whining
ton Convention.
ResOlued, That rejoice to the democratic par
ty of the nation preparing to meet again with unanl-
nifty and harmony upon the platforms OF IA and 49,
and with such indications are daily MANIFESTED we
feel certain and confident of success Notwithstanding
the deceptive games already commenced to be played
and the vote catching thrown out by political
opponents, without setting forth principles or meas
ures, but loudly vociferatng wings and for
the Union.''
Resulted, That we have increased confidence in the
tlme-honored and conservative principles of the demo-
cratic republican party, expressed in the Virginia
and Kentucky resolutions of 98 and '99, and in the
Baltimore platforms of IA and 49, and maintained
by the immortal Jefferson, Madison, Jackson and
Polk, upon the success of which depends the perma-
nency of the Union, the preservation of the Constitu
South. Liberties
and prosperity of the people No.
Resolced, That among the many names of the
good and true democrats spoken of in connection
with the next Presidency, we have no choice, but
will most heartily support the nominee of the Balt-
more Convention.
ResolUed, That we do most earnestly recommend
our esteemed fellow citizen the Hon. Robert Strange
candidate for the Vice Presidency; and dis.
rict delegate in the Baltimore Convention is hereby
requested to press his claims upon the consideration
of said Convention.
utive incumbent, DAVID s. REID, is first and de-
cided choice for the office of Governor-with him
again our leader, second democratic triumph in
the Old North State is certain.
ReSOLUed, That the various Captains Districts in
this county be requested to send each ten delegates
to Convention proposed to be held in Lumberton
on the 4th Monday In May next (it being Monday of
County Court,) for the purpose OF nominating demo-
cratic candidates to represent this County in the next
General Assembly of the State.
During the absence of the committee, Col. JAS G.
Davis and }. u. Shepherd, Esq, being called upon,
delivered able and animated addresses before the
meeting.
In compliance with the first resolu ton, the Chair
man announced the following gentlemen delegates
to attend the Raleigh Convention
John w. Powell, Col. Jas. G. Davis, Col. Vim.
McNei, Jos. Thompson, H. F. Pttman, Jos. Smith,
Jas. G. Smith, James Conoly, NJ. G. Smith, Maj. ].
Blount Capt. Ne Fairly, H. T. Pope, E. P. Ash
ley, VIM. Glover, Arch'd Matthews, M. McBryde,
John S. McAlpin, Col. Alex. Mcmillan, Moore I.
SeaY, and Jas. A. RoZer.
To the Wilmington Convention: Maj. A. Wat
son, Col. John Mcneil, Elias Carlisle, w. H. Will
lis, Maj. E. Wshart, R. G. Ashley, R. B. Gregory,
Thomas A. Norment, Neill McNeiII, and Col. w.
McNeill.
On motion, the Chairman was added to the last
delegation.
On motion, the editors of the North Carolinian and
Journal were requested to publish the
proceedings of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
NELL REGAIN, Chm.
H +. F. P R9Ns,.1' Secretaries.