Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-02-01
DEMoCRATIc MEETINGIN cLEAvELAND.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLEAVELAND.
In accordance with previous notice, portion of
the Democratic party of the county OF Cieayeano'
assembled at the Court House IN Shelby, on Mon--
day the 9th instant for the purpose Oh appointing
delegates to the contemplated State Convention OF
the Democratic party, to be held in the City OF Hal
eigh, to nominate a candidate for Governor.
On notion A. w. Burton, Esq. was called to the
Chair and j. A. Andrews, requested to act as oec.
rotary
The object of the meeting was explained by the
Chairman, when the following resolutions were OF
fered by Maj. Joseph K. Irby, and unanimously a
dopted viz:
WHEREAS, 1t has been the custom of the Demo
cratic party of North Carolina to assemble in Con-
vention to nominate some suitable person as a Can
ddate for the Office of Governor; and as the Con-
vention will assemble in tAe City OF Raleigh, soon
for that purpose; we, the Democrats OF Cieaveland
county do adopt the following:
Resolred, That we do hereby approve OF the
course of the present administration, and congratu-
late fellow Democrats in promoting so faithful
and efficient officer to the Presidency OF the Uni
ted States, Franklin Pierce; and we approve,
and heartily concur in the doctrines contained in
his annual message and i'll all the actions OF his
Cabinet.
Resolred, That it is a matter to be regretted that
our present Governor and able champion of Democr-
cy David S. Reid, is constitutionally debarred from
coming before the people candidate for the Gu
bernaoral Office. But for his sound doctrine, able
advocacy of Democracy, and faithful discharge of his
official duties he has the best wishes of the party in
retiring from his present high and elevated position
ReS0tred, That we approve the course pursued
by the able Editor of the Standard, W. w. Holden
Esq, in the late Congressional canvass. And al
though it is to be regretted that some of our able
advocates have wandered from the true faith, and
have united with the disorganzers instead of bright
and shining lights; yet be they who they may, we
will not lend our support in any way, to any man,
set of men, who have attempted this movement
in party.
Resolred, That we have confidence in the Demo
cratic State Convention, and that will support
the nominee of said Convention be he who he may
yet we would recommend the claims of Capt. John
+. Hoke, of Lincoln county, suitable person to
receive said nomination.
Rcsolred, That the Chairman appoint four dele
gates represent this county in the State Conven-
ton, and that said delegates be requested to attend
In obedience to the 9TH resolution, the Chairman
appointed the following delegates to the Convention
viz: Charles Blanon, c. G. Holland, Joseph K Irby,
and ID. d. baltimore.
Resolred, If it so happens that none of the dele
gates should find it convenient to be present, that
appoint w. w. Holden, Esq, of Raleigh alter
nate and request him to cast the vote of this
ty.
Rcsoleea, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Carolina Intelligencer Ceaveland
Herald, and that the Standard, Republican Banner,
Western Democrat, and the other Democratic pa
pers in the State be requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
A. w. BURTON, Chairman.
j. a. ANDREWS, Secretarv.