Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-13
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN JOHNSTON.

On Saturday, May 9th, a large and enthusiastic
meeting of the Democracy was held in the Court
House, in the town of Snrithfeld, according to pre-
vious notice, for the urpose of selecting candidates
to represent the County in the next General Assem-
bly, of North Carolina.
On motion, j. w. 3. Watson was called to the
Chair and A. j. Heath and VIM. II. Wellons were
a2ooined Secretaries. The Chairman briefly ex-
planned the object Of the meeting.
On motion of A. j. Leach EsI. the delegates from
each district represented in the Convention
quested to retire ard select candidates, and present
their names to the Secretaries for the consideration
Of the Convention. After retiring short time the
names of the following gentlemen presented
Linn b. Sanders for the Senate, and Asa Barnes and
B. II. Tomlinson, Esq,rs, for the Commons, who,
On motion of VIM. H. Watson, Esq., committee
of three were appointed to wait upon the nominees
and request their acceptance-thcy being present,
and before their acceptance of the nomination, the
following resolutions were offered by ID. c. Caring
ton Esq, which were unanimously adopted:
WE, the Delegates OF the Democracy Johnston
County, assembled in Convention, deem this pro-
per occasion to reaSSertthe principles of party
and to declare our views certain matters of in
tcrest to US at this time Therefore
Resolred, That we believe in a strict adherence to
the time-honored practice of Conventions of the
people to nominate their candidates.
ResOlred, That this Convention does expressly re-
affirm and endorse the resolutions of the Democratic
State Convention in regard to the Public Lands and
on the subject of Free Suffrage and we cannot sup
port any man who docs not pledge himself unqua-
edly in favor of those resolutions.
Res0lCed, That we are determined to advocate the
just and republican principle of Free Suffrage to the
extent of ability in the ensuing campaign.
Resolred, That most heartily concur in the
nomination of that firm and gallant Democrat
THOMAS BRAGG, for tie Gubcrnatorial Chair of
North Carolina, AMI will go into the canvass
with such standard bearer with renewed conf
dence.
Resolred That we most cordially approve of the
course of W. Holden, Editor of the N. c. Stand
ard, in the last Congressional election We congrat
ulate the Democracy on having such able advo-
cate of their principles and will endeavor to increase
the circulation of his excellent Taper.
Res0tced, That deprecate the practice of treat
ing with spurious liquors, but protest against the
question of proh5ty laws being introduced so as to
distract our party or cause unnecessary agitation
Res0lrel, That we leave it discretionary with the
nominees of this Convention treat or not as they
may think proper.
Resoloed, That will give the nominees of this
Convention our most cordial and hearty support and
use our best exertions to ensure their election.
After short but eloquent address from VIM. H.
Watson, Esq, and A. j. Leach, ESQ.,. the candidates
were brought forward, accepted the nomination and
expressed their thanks to tie Convention in a hap
py and impressive manner.
On motion, the Secretaries were requested to for
ward the proceedings of this meeting to the N c.
Standard for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned with thanks to
the Chairman andSecretaries.
j. w. 3. WATSON, Chm'n
A. + l. H WSE4o,, Secretaries.