Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-03

the stability of the Union and the bless
ings of freedom
B. ResoleSd, That whilst We are firmly determined
to meet and repeI all upon the cofst
tutional rights of the people of North Carolina yet
are equally resolved to uphold and defend the in
tegrty Of our National Mon against all assaults by
whousoever made, and from quarter they
4 B. Resotped, That upon the perpetuity of our Union
depends that dependence and liberty which pos
sess, and which were the work of the joint co6nses
and efforts, of the common dangers, suferngs and
success of our Revolutionary fathers !; and which
VIE are bound by every consideration of gratitude to
them, of interest and honorto ourselves and duty
| to our posterity, to maintain and defend. +
I1esogued ThatSwe believe large portion of the
American people desire the restoration of harmony
and concord to country by fair and honorable
adustmentof the agtating questions connected with
the institution of domestic slavery and they demand
that their peace and comfort shall be no longer dis
turbed by keeping open, as capital for demagogues
and fanatics those delicate and dangerous questions
3. Resotced, That we approve, and believe large
majority of the people of North Carolina do approve
the general plan Of the Adjustment reported to the
Senate of the United States from the Committee of
Thirteen; and desire that with such amendments as
friends in Congress shall deem necessary, Just
and proper it should be adopted and become the law
of the land.
6. Resolred, That our confidence in the ability in
tegry and patriotism of the President of the United
States, General Zachary Taylor. is undminised and
we feel convinced that, regardless of the abuse,
Misrepresentation and caumnies of his enemies, he
will prove himself to be what he has always been,
true friend to his country that he will do his duty
and his whole duty to his country and that his course
in the administration of the Government will be con-
sentative and patriotic
T. WHEREAS, large number of the people OF the
State without distinction of political party have in
dictated wish to have the State Constitution amend
ed so as to give to voters for the House of Com
the to vote also for Senator's Ind schereds
it is fundamental principle of popular government
declared in Bill of Rights, that all political pow
&c tod in apHHp from no nnlv
Resoloed, in the opinion of this Convention, that
the Legislature should adopt some mode, in accord
with the provisions of the constitution, by which
the of the majority Of the people may be clear
ly ascertained and their wishes carried out, refer
to said proposed amendment of the Constitution.
8. And WHEREAS, many People of the State have
indicated desire that the present mode of electng
Judges of the Supreme and Superior Coul is, Treas
urer Comptroller Secretary of State Justices of the
Peace, and other State officers shall be changed,
to give the election of said officers directly to the
people themselves AND WHEREAS, the voice of the
people, without distinction of party should be consul
ted in this in every other matter involving in al
teration amendment of the Constitution:
ResOlred, in the opinion of this Convention, that
the Legislature should also adopt some mode, in &C
corancc with the provisions of the constitution, by
which the sense of a majority of the people of the
State may be clearly ascertaned, and their wishes
carried out in relation to the Of eecng said
officers any of them.
Resolutions Of the Fhig Contention Of North Car
DINA, Of 1852.
l. Resolred That Willard Fillmore for the able
firm and patriotic manner, in which he has admins.
tered the Government, deserves the confidence of
the whole country; and we do not hesitate to de-
clare that he is the first choice of the Wings of
North Carolina, for the Office of President of the
United States.
g Rtsolred That William A. Graham by his
ability integrity and patriotic devotion the
ry has endeared himself to the people of this State;
and believing him faithful and capable earnestly
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office of Vice President
g. Re8olred That whilst thus declaring our choice
or the Presidency and Vice Presidency, We will |
nevertheless cordially support the nominees of the |
W hig National Convention, if they unequivocal-
Y in favor of sustaining the Compromise measures, |
which insist should be adhered to, and carried in
faithful execution, final settlement, in princ
pie and substance, of the dangerous and exciting
subjects they embrace. And declare it, the |
opinion of this Convention, that candidate for the
Presidency or Vice Presidency obtain the vote
If the Wing party of North Carolina, unless he is,
beyond doubt in favor of maintaining the entire
les of Compromise measures.
4. ResoLred, That opposed to the doctrine
If Intervention; and declare that it is the duty
If the General Government to adhere strictly to the
oreign policy of Washington.
5. ReSOtced, That we disapprove the legislation of
Congress by which the Public Landslide common
property of all the Statesare Otter appropriated
or the sole and exclusive benefit of the States;
md insist, and shall continue to insist, that in
he disposition of said Lands for the purpose of Ed
lcation and Internal Improvement, sthe State of
North Carolina should receive her equal and just
hare of the same
6. Resoiced, That cherish cordial and i'm
movable attachment to the Constitution and Union
If the States and it is determination to resist
very attempt to ALLEVIATE one portion of our country
rom the rest and to cnfeeble the sacred ties which
ink together it's various parts.
Z. Rcsolred That in the opinion of this Conven-
ion, whenever amendments to be made to
tate Constitution, they should be effected by Con-
ention of the people, elected on the basis of the
louise of Commons; and we are in favor of submit
ing it to the people to say, whether such Con-
ention shall be called not for the purpose of
making amendments to our Constitution.
PARRow's TROUPE. This celebrated company are at
resent performing in this City. They come highly
commended In every place their chaste and anus
ne performances have been received by crowded
udences with unbounded applause. We are certain
ne citizens Of Raleigh will literally patronize them,
nd give substantial proof that real merit will always
leet with generous reward in the City of Oaks.
The following extracts will show how their inim-
.be performances have been received in Petersburg
nd Portsmouth -
Parroaos Troupe. Parrow parroao-dises all the wit
Il the wit and humor sextant, and dresses it up in
Il sorts of pleasant and humorous ways, to make
eople laugh and grow fat. y He and Bones, Her.
andez, Lacy Hunter, Laner, Melton, Murphy, w IL
ANS and Williams, and all the rest, popular
nong the people and particularly popular on the i
age They go to Raleigh soon where under their
lpacious canvass, they will amuse the citizen of the
OAK CStu - We commend him and his excellent
oupe to the tender mercies of Gales and Holden, /
he of the best wings and of the best democrats,
ID two Of the cleyerest men every wayin the old
orth State Portsmouth Globe. KS
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