Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-08

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN w ARREN.
large number of Democrats of Warren assem-
bled at the Court House in Warrenton on Monday
last and organized by calling Gen. John II. HaW-
kns to the Chair and appointed James H. Moore
Secretary The Chairman explained the object OF
the meeting to be the appointment of Delegates to
the Democratic State Convention.
On motion of VIM. Eaton ,r, ESQ.,, Committee OF
five were appointed to prepare resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting whereupon the Chair
man appointed the following gentlemen VIM Ea-
ton Jr., Samuel Bobbtt Esq, DIR. r. C. Prichard,
Henry Harris Esq, and Col John L. Laughter.
The Committee retired and during their absence
VIM A. Jenkins Esq, being called upon, addressed
the meeting in few stirring and spirited remarks
after which the Committee returned and reported,
through their Chairman, Mr. Eaton, the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
1. Resolred, That approve of the Convention
to be held in the city of Raleigh the 10th Of April
next for the purpose of nominating a Democratic
candidate for Governor.
2. Resoleed, That we recommend to political
friends throughout the State spirit of Cancellation
and harmony and liberal sacrifice of personal pre-
ferences both in the selection of candidate and in
his support after his nomination
8. Res0lred, That the people of North Carolina
have reason to congratulate themselves upon the
prosperous condition of public affairs under the ad
mnistration of present able and efficient Chief
Magistrate, David S. Reid; and that he will bear
with him, in the retirement from the office he has
acceptably administered undated confidence and
esteem.
l. Resolred, That President Pierce has admins
tered the affairs of the Government with ability and
fidelity, and that he deserves, and, we believe
joys in high degree, the esteem and confidence OF
the people of the United States.
B. Resolced That very decidedly approve of
the Nebraska and Kansas bill now pending before
Congress; measure which breathcs the true spirit
If the Constitution; which is required by the Com
promise of 1S50an which, if passed, will strike from
the statute book of the United States the stigma
cast upon the South in 1920 by the Missouri re-
striction.
g. Resolrcd That the we'll known support of the
above measures by the present administration, ought
to silence forever the clamours of those who have
charged it with disposition to advance the purpo-
scs of the free-Soilers and abolitionists.
u. Resolrcd, That the Chairman be authorized and
requested to appoint % delegates to represent the
Democrats of Warren in said Convention.
8. Resoiccd, That these proceedings be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary, that they be published
in the Warrenton News and in the Raleigh Standard
and that all other papers in the State friendly to the
principles advocated in the foregoing resolutions, be
requested to copy them.
the following gentleman: DR.. Samuel A. Williams,
Henry Harris NJ T. Hawkins VIM. d. Jones, E. a.
Check, Hugh j. JONES' Thomas P. Paschal John d.
Fain, James T. Russell, " eldou N. Edwards, Gideon
w. Nicholson, John M.sRodwcll, NJ. E. Drake, Ma
than Milan, Buckner Eaton Jr., John w. White,
Benz. e. Cook, Jr, Thomas j. JHdkins, Ridley
Brown, John l.. Laughter, Thomas o. Green, John
Workman and John S. Check.
On motion the Chairman and Secretary were add
ed to the delegation, and the meeting adjourned.
JOHN II. HAWKINS CHM.
JAMES H. MOORE Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN'PERQUIMANs.
At meeting of the Democratic party Of Perqui-
mans county on the 18th inst JOS. I. Cranberry