Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-19
DEMOCRATIC MEET1NG In MARTIN.

At meeting of the Democrats in Martin county,
on the 18th April, 1854, Daniel Ward was called to
the Chair, and S. w. Watts appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained, Col
Asa Biggs moved the appointment Of committee
to draft resolutions, and thereupon Asa Bggs A. S.
Moorins, John Watts, VIM. r. W. Sherrod and a.
H. Cofheld were appointed, who reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
I. Resotred, That in the administration of Gov.
Reid we have another instance of able and faith
full Democratic public officer, in whose hands the
interests of the State confded to him have been
Zealousy and carefully guarded. We tender to him.
upon his retirement from this post, cordial ap-
probation of his official conduct and we feel well
assured that the honor and character of the State
will never suffer detrment in the hands of David S.
Reid IN any other position he may be called to ILL.,
2. Resoteed, That We deem it important to elect
as his successor some other distinguished Democrat
as the experience of the past demonstrates the safe
ty and prosperity of Democratic principles admins
tered by Democratic men, and we look to the ap-
proachng Convention with confidence, for the Sc
lection of consistent and faithful Democrat as
leader.
3. Res0tred, That we have entire confidence in
the ability and sound principles of Thomas Bragg
Esq, of northampton county, and VIC present his
name as suitable person to be nominated as the
democratic candidate for Governor, fully satisfied
that he will faithfully maintain the time honored
principles of our party-avowing our willingness,
noAgeyer to support the nominee of the Convention
4 hesokced, That the general princles embodied
the res0lutions of the last Democratic National
we think that they form platforms without any adj
llon Of pution, upon which all true Democrats
can sstand and rally.
o. Resoloed, That in the administration of Presi-
Pierce we the rights of the States respect
ed, the great landmarks of Democracy predominant.
and the honor and prosperity of the country pre-
served and promoted, and we have cause of gratu-
lation that assisted in his elevation.
8. Rcsotred, That the Chairman appoint 25 dele
gates to represent this county in the Democratic
state convention, to be held at Raleigh 10Th inst
q Resotred, That the Chairman appoint 1s dele
gates to represent this county in Senatorial Con-
vention, to nominate Democratic candidate for this
dlstrlct and we recommend that such Convention
be held at Plymouth, on the 9th Nav next
9. Reeotred, That this meeting recommend to the
Democratic party of this county to meet in Cour-
ty Convehtion at Williamston on the first Saturday
IN June next to nominate Democratic candidate
Tor the House OF Commons of the next General As
sembly, and that the Secretary immediately adyer-
tise the same in each district.
Under the 9th resolution the following delegates
were appointed "A. S. Mooring Benz q, Mavo A.
.; Cotton, W.sR. w. Sherrod S. c. benjamin. w
w; ward, L. johnson, Saml. w w ats. Asa Biggs
Jonn Watts, Jos. g. Carraway, VIM b. Lanier.
hufus Cherry, John j. Cloman, Thomas CIornan
John u. Whitley, Eli Cherry, Archibald Station.
robert F. Weathersbee, Jos T. Waters A. H Cot.
neid John r. Lanier, Jr., Alva b Rogers James
Hardlsen, Charles Mizel; and on motion, the Chair.
man name was added. $50 ~
Under the 57th resolution the following were an.
pointed :-Hoyet ". Waters, Charles Aiizell, Wni.
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