Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01
-DEM0cRATIC nISTpIf,1, aaNYENT1oN.


DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION.
A Convention Of The Democracy Of the frst Con-
gressiopal District was held at Gatesyie on Satur-
day. I7th May.
On motion Of J. T. Cranberry. Esq. w. stallings,
Esq, was elected President Of the Convention, and
DR.. r. billiard and w. A. Ferguson, Secretaries.
The President requested l.. d. Starke. Esq, to
explain the objects of the Convention. In response
to the CALL Mr.. Starke stated the object TO be the
lection of suitable candidate for Congress to be
run by the Democratic party of this District.
On motion of Mr.. .Starke,e it agreed that in
voting for nominee, each county be allowed to cast
many votes she was entitled to Delegates in
the House of Commons.
The roll of counties being called, the following
were found to be represented:
Currituck-A. Perkins, J. S. Dey.
Camden-George w. Gordon, w. Pritchard and
Il. E. Rddick.
Pasquotank-L. D. starke, E. NJ. Stanton, George
A. Williams, Dr.. J. B. Goodwin and L. J. Johnson.
Perquimans-J. +. Cranberry, j. G. Skinner, r..
Wilson. Sol. Eason. John P. Jordan and L. Bilups.
Chowan-Dr. r. billiard and ]. G. Badham.
Gates-W. Stangs, R. H. Ballard, e. E. Ballard.
J. G. Ccsten, L. Riddck. Dr.. Joseph Parker, Jas.
Cosen, John +. Parker, J. B. Langston, R. Gatlin,
Jno. Wiley, B. Saunders, Simon Walters, w. H.
Manning, David Parker and w. H. Harrell.
Beriie-W. A. Ferguson.
Martina. S. Mooring.
On motion it resolved that all Democrats pres
from any of the counties in the District be ent
tied take and in the deliberations of the
Convention.
On motion of ]. T. Cranberry, Esq, committee
of two from each county represented appointed
present the of suitable candidate for Con-
gress. Committee IT, Cranberry, Thos. Wilson,
A. Perkins, ]. S. Dey, Thos. +. Riddick, w. Pritch-
ard, Geo. A. Williams f. NJ Stanton, DR.. billiard,
]. G. Badham, r.. Calling, r. H. Ballard, w. A.
Ferguson and A. S. Mooring.
Alter brief retirement the COMMITTEES returned
and reported through their Chairman the name OF
DR.. Henry NJ. Shaw, of Currituck County, suit
able candidate. This nomination enthusiastic
caliy and unanimously conf rmed.
On motion of Mr.. Mooring, of Martin, commit
lee Of one from each county represented was appoint
ed to draft and report resolutions expressive of the
| sense OF the Convention. Committee A. s. Moor
ing, A. Perkins, Geo. Gordon, L. d. Starke, J. G..
Skinner, DR.. r. billiard, ". A. Ferguson and John
| Wiley.
During The retirement Of the Committee a motion
was adopted appointing committee of three-Dr.
Ballard, r. Wilson and E. NJ. Stanton-io wait upon
J. P. Jordan Esq, and invite him TO address the
Convention. They soon returned With MIR. Jordan,
who delivered able eloquent and patriotic address,
happy in conception and admirable in delivery.
AT the conclusion of his address, the committee
Resolutions Submitted the following report, which
was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS. The time is rapidly approaching when
the snifrages of this the first Congressional District
of North Carolina, will be called upon to cast their
votes for suitable person TO represent them ia the
next Congress of the United States; and whereas,
we have mistaken faith in the great principles Of
the Democratic party-lhose cherished principles
which have given TO our country its present proud
position among the nations of the earth, and which
have been IumphanIly indicated by the Aneri-
people in The late Presidential election therefore,
ResolUed, That we reeraie our confidence in, and
devotion to, the principles of the Democratic p<.rty
as handed down by the fathers of our political
faiih and PTactised upon by successive Democratic
Administrations.
Resolved, That the public lands are the common
property of the United aes and should be sacredy
devoted TO the payment of the national debt and de-
frayng the ordinary expenses OF the Federal Gov
eminent.
ResoLued, That experience has indicated, and many
Of its former opponents been compelled 10 acknowI-
edge the justice and expediency of the revenue prin
ciPle opposed to that of protection in evying do
lies upon imports.
Resotued, Tina; approve the present Democratic
Treasury system
ResOiUed, That opposed 10 general system
of lnernal Improvements by the General Government
for local purposes but the opening of Inlet at
or near Nag's Head in this State is an improvement
national in its character and said work ought to be
accomplished by the General Government AT the
| Hest practicable period.
ResolUed, That in DR.. H. M. Shaw, our nom nee
for Congress, recognize standard-bearer worthy
of party and cause, and that we pledge TO him
our most cordial, hearty and enthusiastic support
| On motion, the following gentlemen were appoint
ed committee to inform Dr.. Shaw of his nom ina
ton: A. S. Mooring, r. Calling, Dr. G. K. Ballard,
DR.. billiard, J. +. Cranberry, l.. D. Starke, George
Gordon, a. Perk ms, w. A. Ferguson
On molten of J. T. Cranberry, Esq, the thanks
! OF the Convention were returned TO the President
and Secretaries of the Convention for the efficient
and dignifed manner in which they discharged their
| respective duties.
| Resolred Tha, the proceedings of this Convention
be published in the Democratic Puneer, Roanoke
Republican, and Raleigh Standard.
On motion the Convention adjourned sine die.
| w. STALLINGS, President.
R r.. p a. Fnasu.or, Secretaries.
! LEARNING THE CURRENCY IN A SMALL WAY. OF
all the close dealers among the Dutchman live
the least, and shave the closest. II is astonishing
occurred however, few days since, with the keep
er of small Lager Bier saloon, in this neghbor-
hood, who undertook to teach his assistant thick
headed sprout off, Faderland, the difference between
" We pence % and s. six Pence.''
"See, John, de piece nit de vomens ish de five