Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-17
Democratic Meeting i'm Columbus.


According to previous notice, a large and respect
able portion of the Democracy OF Columbus County
assembled in public meeting, at the Court House, In
Whiteville on the 9Th inst.
On motion the meeting was organized by calling
Richard Wooren Esq. 10 the Chair, and requesting
j. G. Powell TO act as Secretary.
The Chairman, in a few brief remarks explained
the object of the meeting. and on motion appointed
he following gentlemen committee to draught reso-
lutions for the action of the meeting, viz Forney
George, Esq, A. F. Powell, Kelly Baldwin, d. F.
Williamson and c. P. Woodell.
The Committee, having retired for short time,
reported through their Chairman, F. George, Esq,
the following preamble and resolutions; which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The period is approaching. when the
people in their sovereign capacity under the Constr
tuition, select President and Vice President for the
United Staes and also when the people of this Stale
choose their Governor; and whereas it has been the
aim of the great Democratic party direct
the government TO administer and mete out even
handed justice all sections and to every Interest,"
without wrong or oppression toany; and whereas, We
are now more thoroughly convinced than ever that
the prosperity and stability of Union depend upon
the application ofthe great principles of States Rights
democracy, to the leading interests and government
of our common Country, it is highly Incumbent upon
us to look to the triumph and success of oul standard
bearers in the coming political contest. Therefore
ResolUed, That, whereas the City of Baltimore is
the place designated, and the lst OF June the time
appointed for holding the Democratic National Con-
Venton for the purpose of selecting, from among the
many able Statesmen spoken of, Candidates for the
offices Of President and Vice President of the United
States. Therefore
Resoiued, That this meeting acquiesce in the pro-
position hold Conve ntion for this Congressional
District, in the Town Of Wilmington on the 23d of
April next, to select delegate to the Baltimore Con-
venton, and that the Chairman appoint Is delegates
to represent this County.
RSeoiUed, That we respectfully suggest the names
OF those able, long tried and statesmanlike Demo
Gratis, the Hon. James Buchanan. of Pennsy vania.
and the Hon. Robert Strange of own State,
flu I,lot
dates for the Offices of President and Vice Presi-
dent.
Resolued, That we concur in the prcprety of hold
ing Democrats Stale Convention at the City of
Raleigh on the 18th of May next, and whilst We will
cheerfuly submit the decision of that Convention
and will give TO its nominee all aid and support
yet as we have abiding confidence in the ability and
integrity of presen! gallant and nvipcbe ncum-
bent, the Hon. David S. Reid, we unanimously re-
commend him as a suitable Candidate for the office
of Governor.
Resolued. That the Chairman of this meeting APP
point Is delegates to represent the County of Colum
bus in said Convention.
ResoiUed, That it be respectfully recommended to
the Democrats of Columbus, hold meetings in each
appon ting delegates Convention to he holden at
Whiteville on Monday of the ensuing May Court, to
nominate candidates for the next Legislature.
Resotred, That these proceedings be published in
the Fayetteville North Carolinian, Wilmington Journ
al and Raleigh Standard.
F. George, Esq, being then called upon, favored
the meeting with eloquent address in behalf the
Democratic party. He spoke, in glowing terms, of
the greatness, glory and prosperity of our common
Country, and that it was through and by virtue of
Democratic principles and Democratic measures, pro-
posed and carried through by Democratic leaders,
that Country has grown up and attained lis pres
ent proud and commanding position.
In accordance with the second resolution the Chair
man appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
the District Convention al Wilmington, viz: +.
George, Esq, Calvin Haynes, ]. G. Pierce. c. P.
Woodell, Col. NJ. Powell, N. l.. Williamson, J. G.
Powell, D. F. Williamson, w. J. Sanly, N. SowIes,
w. R. Gore. ]. H. Gore, ]. P. Formyduva, Jos.
Beach, Kenneth Haynes.
In accordance with the 5th resolution the following
gentlemen were appointed by the Chair as delegates
to the State Convention, viz: F. George. Esq, A.
F. Toon, Lot B. Lennon, J. G. Powell. A. F. Powell,
G. w. Goodwin, J. B. Stanly, Carlton Sowles. Isaac
Wright, VIM. Gore, John Gore, WIN. Ward, VIM.
Best, Jabez Mckay, John Creach.
On motion the Chairman and Secretary were added
to the delegations.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
RICHARD WOOTEN, Chm.
]. G. POWELL, Sec'y.