Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-18

Abernethy and in case that either q the ape{
named delegates cannot attend, that Capt. Wn. =
Clarke, Of Raleigh, be requested 20 aes lof as z
- Resozced That in order to secure q triumph 2
next county elections we unite with the on
Democrats Of the County n ssleesns
in the next Legislature also to unite with delegate
i from Castor aDds Catawba Counties to nominate
candidate for the Senate of next
that we appoint s0delegates to US ~ 81.
The above Resolutions were unanimously adopeeu
:. In accordance with the End Resolution, the Cnair
man appointed the following delegates Lave
| Grouse. A. L. Hoke, A. p. Canister, Phillip sPioni
| Henry Cansler, David Dillinger, Albert W. Dettor
John Smith Moses Carpenter. Mike Carpenter, John
McLurd, D. NJ. Jacobs, David Hauss, George Iothe.
row, Jonas Paysour, Robert Williamson, ~: A
Renhardt, F. j.. Jetton, w r. Clarke, w William.
SON W. Lander, w. j, Hoke, l.. Z. Thompson, Ihos
Wells, p. S. Kister, r. "A. Kistler, H.W. Abcrnethy
CIV Williams, VIM. F. Mccoy, John Kline, + y
Slade.
- Res0lred That the proceeding of this meeting be
published in the Western Democrat, N. G. Standard
and Republican Banner. p. PLONK,, Chns'n.
JOHN p CANsLER, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CASTOR.
At large and enthusiastic meeting of the Demo
Gratis of CASTOR county, held at the Court House IN
Dallas, on the 2lst February, it being Tuesday OF
the County Court,
On motion of James H. White, Isaac Holland,
ESQ.,. called to the CAalr ana Jas. Hanna
pointed Secretary. The object of the meeting being
explained in few appropriate remarks by the Chair
man, to be for the purpose of appointing delegates
to the Democratic State Convention to be held in the
CITY of Raleigh on the 18th of April next, to nom-
nate suitable standard bearer OF the Democracy IN
the next canvass for Governor in this State.
On motion, the Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen Committee to draft Resolutions express
i've of the views of the meeting, viz: JAS. Quinn,
James II. White, j. G. Lewis, Richard Rankin, l.
III. Holland j. w. Bradley, Henry Setter, Jonas
Deck Jacob Costncr and Samuel Jarrett, Esquires,
who after retiring short time, During which the
meeting was entertained by few remarks by w.
Lander Esq, in his usually eloquent manner,l re-
ported through Col 1. III. Holland, the following
Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS We desire to be represented in the
Democratic State Convention to assemble in Raleigh
on the 10Th of April next, to nominate suitable
person as a candidate for Governor; and whereas,
we wish to cooperate with our brethren throughout
the State by expression of sentiments therefore,
Resotced, That the Chairman OF this meeting be
requested appoint 20 delegates to represent in
said Convention.
Resolced That having full confidence in the pa
triotism and sound discretion of said Convention
pledge cordial support to said nominee.
ReSOLred That recognise the platforms laid
down by our last State and National Conventions,
embracing the true principles of the Democratic
party and that we will oppose any and all cliques
and factions that may attempt dsorganiZation by
pudiating any portion of these principles.
RtsOlred, That in favor of the principles of
Free Suffrage, and the Legislative mode means
to obtain it.
Resolred, That We in favor of our basis of rep
resentation it is
ReSOtred, That our present executive, DAVID S.
REID, is entitled to the warmest gratitude Of the
Democratic party for the faithful discharge of his
official duties, for his bold and able advocacy of
Democratic principles and especially for his untiring
efforts to raise to political equality thousands of his
felowctzens denied that right, and that in his
retracy he will carry with him tine best wishes of
his party and what is dcarer STILL the consciousness
of having done his whole duty.
ResOlred, That the thanks of this meeting is here
by rendered to that sterling Democrat, William w.
Holden Esq, Editor of the North Carolina STAN
dard" for the noble stand he took in the last Con-
gressona election and his course is hereby fully
dorsed by this meeting.
ResOtued, That we are opposed to the distribution
Of the proceeds of the>Pubic Lands of the Lands
themselves among the States, preferring that the
proceeds shall go into the National Treasury to help
defray expenses and lessen the taxes of the people
whereby we will all get our shar~s.
Resotred, That in FRANKLIN PIERCE, recognise
the true patriot worthy the exalted station he has
been called to fill, and believing the Union and the
Constitution safe and all the interests of the whole
country safe while under his care, will give to
his Administration our warm and undivided support.
Rcsolred That Senator Douglas has our warmest
congratulations for his great effort to bring the Gov
eminent back to first and Constitutional principles,
in the regulation of the Territories of these United
States that Congress has no power by the Consti-
tuition to say that Slavery may exist one side of
line and not exist the other further, that the
people of the States and Territories have tho right
to decide that matter for themselves and that Con-
gross has right to interfere.
In accordance with the LIST Resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following delegates to attend the
Convention, viz DIR. VIM. Sloan, j. G. Lewis Esq,
Col l. H. Holland, Col. R. Rankin, Capt. Samuel
Jarrett, Jasper Stowe, Esq, James Ii. White James
Quinn, Esq, VIM. Ferguson, Maj. F. L. Hoffman,
Jacob PUNK, Esq, Eli Linebarger, Andrew Love-
ESQ.,, Capt. James Carson, ID. F. Raglan, Esq, Jacob
Costner, Alex. Weir, Esq, j. d. Rankin, NJ. A.
Smith, ESQ.,, and Col. s. N. Stowe.
On motion of D. F. Raglan, Esq,
Resolced, That the thanks of this meeting be ten
dered to the Chairman and Secretary and that they
be added to the list of Delegates.
On motion, it
ResoJced, That the proceeding of this meeting be
sent to the Western Democrat, Republican Banner,
and N. G. Standard for publication, and that the
other Democratic papers be requested to copy.
ISAAC HOLLAND, Chairman.
JAMES NJ. Hanna, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
The Democrats of Capt. Carpenters Company held
a meeting at their Parade Ground on the 28th of