Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-02-22
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DEM0cRATIc NESTING m RoWAy.
According to previous notice large number Of
the democrats of Rowan met in the Court House. in &
Salisbury, on the 9Th inst VIM. A. Walton, Eso., .
was called TO the Chair, and L. Brown requested to
act rs Secretary. - -
N. n Fleming. Esq, explained the object Of the &
meeting in few appropriate remarks and conclu-s
ded by moving that the Chairman appoint commit
tee OF five to draft resolutions. The motion pre-
vailed and the following gentlemen were appointed 4
said committee, viz: Archibald Henderson, Saml
Reeves. Sr. Frank. l. Wilson, J.. c. McConnaughey
and j. p. Wiseman = ~
The committee retired, and the meeting was well s
entertained by eloquent speeches from j.. n. Glenn
ent, X. E. Love and n. N. Fleming Esqrs
The COMMITTEES having returned, reported the
following resolutions, which werc unanimously
adopted: - So :
WHKREAs, We desire to be represented in tho
Democratic State Convention to assemble in the =
City of Raleigh on the 18th of April next to uom.
nate suitable person candidate for sGoyernor;
and whereas We wish to cooperate with breth-
rem throughout the State by an expression of senti-
ment, therefore 80 -
Resolced, That the Chairman of this meeting be
requested to appoint 25 delegates to represent
said Convention. 3
Resolred, That having full confidence in the pa
riotisln and sound discretion of said Convention
pledge our cordial support to its nominee.
Resotred, That we recognize the platforms laid
down by OUR last State and National Conventions as
embracing the TRUE principles of the Democratic
party, and that we will oppose any and all cliques
and factions that may attempt dsoganization by re-
pudiating any portion of these principles.
Resolred, That we opposed to the distribution
of the proceeds of the Public Lands of the lands
themselves, among the States, prefering that the
proceeds shall go into the national treasury help
defay national expenses and lessen the taxes of the
people, whereby we all get our shares.
Resolred, That in Franklin Pierce We recognize the
true patriot worthy the exalted station he has been
called to fill; and believing the Union and the Con-
cfIf lo1ao
safe while under his care. will give to his admin
| istration our warm and undivided support. ie:z-
Resolred, That are in favor of the principle Of
Free Suffrage, and believing the Legislative mode of
ticable for engrafng the great principle of popular
rights upon our Constitution, will use our best en-
deavors to secure it by that mode.
Resolred, That we are in favor of our basis of re-
presentation as 1t is =
Resolred, That our present Executive, David s.
Reid is entitled to the warmest gratitude of the Dem
ocratic party for the faithful discharge of his official
duties, for his bold and able advocacy of Democratic
principles and especially for his untirng efforts to
raise to political equality thousands of his fellow cit
izens denied that right and thai in his retracy
he will carry with him the best wishes of his party,
and what is dearer still, the consciousness of having
done his whole duty.
ResoIced That the Democrats of North Carolina
have obtained three signal victories within the last
four years. and that look confidently forward to
fourth triumph in August next
Resolred, That we will use all honorable means to
insure candidate for Governor as large major
ity in Rowan next August, as we gave the gallant
Cragc last August. = 80
Resolred, That the thanks Of this meeting be ten
dered to VIM w. Holden, Editor of the N. C. Stand
ard, for the noble stand he took in the last Con-
gressona election and his is hereby fully en-
dorscd by this meeting
In accordance with the 1st resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following delegates, viz: A.
Henderson, H. c. Smonton, DR.. E. W. Brown, DIR.
j. j. Summerel n. n. Fleming, VIM. s. Maeay,
VIM. Hcathman, Dan1 W. Smith, John Rice, Dr..
John, Locke j. G. McConnaughey, John Lezer,
Henry Sechler j. l.. Hedrick, DIR. N. A. j. Roseman,
Vim. F. Miller, James Morphis, James Montgomery,
Green Morgan, Milus Arey, David Parringcr, Law
son Heilg, Robt Lowry, Adam Earnhart and T. u.
Crawford.
On motion it was resolved that these proceedings
be published in the Republican Banner and that the
other Dcmocrotc papers of the State be requestcdtc
copy. 's y =
On motion the meeting then adjourned
VIM. A. WALTON, Chm'n.
, L. BRowN, Secy.