The North-Carolinian., 1852-05-22
AYETTEVILLE. N NlC., MAY %, 1852 Z25-g M,e.~ln-'


MrDiek on behalf Of the comm,ttee recon.
mended further that Patrick MCGOWAN be ap-
pointed door-keeper, which waa eoncurred in.
On motion Of Hon. r. NJ. Saunders, Com.
mittee, consisting Of tw" delegases from each
Congressional District was APPOINTED to report
Resolutions for the action of3hs Convention.
81 6i;,sIsss ,;|s;,,is s..sk assp;6e:
trict, John Shaw, Perth Rusbee; 9Th District.
James M. Walker. Alfred Reid; 5th District,
Abrsm Rencher. John S. Eaton; 9th District,
R. NJ. Saunders, W. Watson; 7th District.
James C. Dobbin, Edward Csntweli; sth Dis.
trict, John v. Sherrard. DR.. D. G. ". Ward !;
9th District, L. D. Starke, Jno. Mitchell.
The Convention then adjourned unit. Friday
morning at 10 O'clock.
FRIDAY, 10 o'clock, A. III.
The Convention met according to adjournment
and after the reading of the Journal, Hon. J. G..
Do,bin, of Cumberland, addressed the Conven-
tion in eloquent speech, and concluded by
moving that Hon. DAVID S. REID, of Rocking
ham, be nominated the Democratic Candi-
date for the Office Of Governor of North Carolina,
which was unanimously agreed to by acclama-
tion.
On motion of Hon. J. c. Dobbin, of Cumber-
land. Committee Of three was appointed by
the President to wait on Gov Reid and inform
him Of his nomination. The Committee consist
ed of Hon. 4. Nj. Saunders. Of Wake, Hon. Jas.
c. Dobbin, Of Cumberland, and Hon. Abram
The Committee on Resolutions then reported
through their Chairman, Hon. r. NJ. Saunders
of Wake, the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, to Wit:
WE. the Delegates of the Democracy of North
Carolina, in Convention assembled considering
the occasion proper one for the re. assertion of
the well l-de6ned and time -honored principles
that bind US together as party, do
Resolue. 1st. That We are for rigid construc-
tion of the Constitution of the United States.
9Q m for [nHo nHouf
Treasury, and against United States Bank; for
Tariff for revenue, and against Tariff for pro-
lection; for economy in the adm Illustration of the
Federal Government, aud against extravagant
expenditures; for early payment of the public
debt. and against the payment of stale and un-
founded CLAIMS
I'd. That are devoted to the Union of the
States, and desire its preservation by a strict
and faithful observance of the Constitution and
by doing equal and impartial justice to all its
parts.
3d. That we willing to adhere to the mea-
sures of adjustment knewn the Conprom-
>ise," and insist upon the faithful and full execu-
tlon of the law in regard to fugitive-slaves; and
we will not support any candidate for the Prssi-
cency. who withholds full. prompt, and expli-
cit al of his approval of the said law, and Of
his determination to enforce the same.
4th. That the public lands the common
property of all the States. to be held by the
General Government as common fund for the
payment of the public debt aud other charges
upon the public Treasury.
5th. That we are in favor of the nomination
of the Hon. ROBERT STRANGE for the Office Of
Vice President Of the United States; that we
duly appreciate his great moral worth. his a.
ried and extensive attanments, his uniform and
eloquent advocacy of the great principles Of
democracy, and that we earnestly and cordially
recommend his name to the consideration and
approval of the Baltimore Convention.
9th. That DAVID S. REID, for his able. pru-
dent. and judicious discharge Of the duties Of
Governor, is entitled to the cordial support of
every freeman of the State.
7th. That the Constitution Of this State hav-
ing provided for its amendment by legislative
enactment. and three;fftds of both houses of the
last General Assembly having veted for the
measure Of Free Suffrage. we are in favor Of re-
affir ming it by the next General Assembly, and
of its subsequent approval by the people. as to
make It part of said Constitution.
Sth That we for holding sacred the Fede-
raj basis of apportioning Representatives among
the several States: and against changing the pre-
sent basis of representation in the Senate and
House of Commons of this State.
9th. That the State, having heretofore acted
IN conformity 20 the act of 1892 in regard to her
Electors for President and Vice President Of III z
United States We are for 80 acting at the present
time and We propose that the nine Congress
sienal Districts stand as the Electoral Districts
at the next election, selecting an Eiector for
each and one for the State at large.
10th. 1 hat four Delegates be appointed by
this Convention for the State at large to unite
with such number as may be appointed by the
Congressional Districts TO the Baltimore Demo
cratic Convention.
llth. That an Executive Committee of nine be
appointed by the President of this Convention
18th. That we re-affirm the Resolution Of the
Baltimore Conventions Of 1874 and lS4S, as far
as they are applicable to the present condition of
the country
On motion of Mr. Cantwell, of New Hanover,
the blank III the Resolution relating to Delegates
to the Baltimore Convention was filled with the
following names:
Hon. J c. Dobbin. Of Cumbe rlanl,
Hon. r. NJ. Saunders. OF Wake,
Hon. Weldon N. Edwards, Of Warren,
Hon. Green w. Caldwell Of Meckienbure.
Committee were empowered to appoint candi.
date for Etector for the State at large, and As,
sIstant Electors.
Hon Dobbin on the part of the Committee
to wait on Gov. Reid. and inform him Of his no.
mination, reported that the nominee would res.
in the Hall at half past / o'clock
On motion off. I. Wilson, ESQ . of Rut ther rford
DR.. Columbus Mills, of Rutherford, was appoint
ed delegate to the Baltimore Convention from
the lst Congressional District. and William Fl
Thomas. Es9.. Of Haywood, was appointed can.
didate for Elector IN the lst Congress- ona
District.
r. P. Dick, Esq. of Guilford, then responded
to loud and repeated calls in able and eioc cuen
speech.
The hour Of IL, o'clock having arrived, the
Hon David Reid was conducted into the Hall
by the Committee, and returned his thanks to
the Convention for the honor conferred on him
in an appropriate address. Able and eloquent
speeches were then delivered in response to
calls made on them. by Hon. Abrsm Rencher. Of
Chatham. Hon r NJ Saunders, of Wake. and Hon
James G. Dobbi d, OF Cumberland
The Chairman then announced the following