Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
North Carolina.

The election in this State takes place in
August Both the democratic and whig par
ties have organized aud made their nomina-
lions for Governor. The democrats have nom
mated Thomas BRAGG, Esq, Of Northampton
The present Governor, David S. Reed, is a
democrat, and The champion aud originator Of
free suffrage, a rigid construction Of the Con
stitution, the independent treasury, revenue
tariff and the early payment q the public debt,
doctrines which are making the democratic the
popular party in n. Carolina The following
resolutions were passed at the State Cuuyen-
tion -
Reso7rod, That PREsIDESr PIrRcg, by his
inaugural address and annual message and by
his devotion to Tie constitution ard rights Of
the states therein manifested has signally JUS
:i6ed the expectations Of the American democ-
racy in electing him to the distinguished posi-
ton he now fills; and in the administration Of
the government upon the principles then boldly
avowed by him he will place himself rbac he
deserves to stand, high IN The list Of 1maricdn
presidents.
Res0lred That the bill now pending before
congress TO organize the territories Of Nebras-
ka and Kansas has our hearty approval, and
we tender to Senator Douglas and other mem
hers of congress from the nun-slagehuliing
states our thanks for their manly and national
course on this question.
Rcs0}red, That the constitution Of this state
ought to be so amended as to extend to all free
white men the same riA hi TO vote for members
Of the senate as for members of the house of
Commons that we regard the plan of amend
hv lnrrie
Of the people al the ballot box as strictly re-
publican, as tits certainly constitutional; that
We are opposed, under any aud all circumstance
IS, 10 change 10 the basis cf representation
in the senate and house of commons; and that
we will never abandon The great principle of
free suffrage, but will mite with our fellow
citizens Of both parties in pressing il, in the
face Of all opposition and difficulties, to lis f.
nal triumph
ReSolred, That i; is our earnest wish and
desire to see the resources Of North Carolina
agricultural, mineral and commercial, foslered
and developed and the state having already
entered upon a system Of internal improve
ments, TO that end, and made large investments
with that view, II would, in The opinion Of this
convention, be polite and proper fur the legis-
latnre from time 10 time 10 extend such further
aid IN the completion of the works already nm
dertaken, and the extension of the same, as
just regard for the means and resources of the
Stale will prudenlly allow.
The convention at which the democrats
adopted the above resolves was the largest and
most enthusiastic political convention ever
holden in the state, ffiy-nine counties being
represented by two hundred delegates, although
the weather on the day Of assembling was ex-
ceedingly incement. The hest feeling was
exhibited throughout, and the union Of the par
ty is perfect TIE Raleigh Standard says -
" We recognize no distinction between what
is called old and young America we are dem
ocras all, and should stand shoulder to shout
der IN the present struggle without regard to
lines of division Of any character whatsoever
Yet we could not forhear ailusion to the gal
liant young men in our ranks, who are so nobly
contending for principles against the federal
party. We shall not soon forget the eloquent
voices of some Of these young men uttered in
behalf Of truth aud popular rights in the lale
convention"