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

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SAM W. WAITS, SecQ.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN, HENDERSON EN- y;
Il ,Cn sNneslay The 4th instant Democratic meeting
convened in the Court House in HendersonVliie ane
was organized by calling j. D, Justice, Esq, TO 1ns
Chair. and appointing Rev. I. M. Berry Secretary
David Coleman ESQ. was called to explain the Cd
;ect of The meeing which he did in few appropri
ate remarks. Maj E. Cantrell lntroduceo 'he ioio"
| ing resolutions:
Resolrcd, That the Chairman of this meeting DC
authorized and requested to appoint IL delegates &c
represent the Democracy of Henderson County IN
the State Democratic Convention, to be holden in
Raleigh on the 10Th instant for the purpose OF nom
! mating candidate for Governor.
Res0Lred That deem 1t necessary at TINS time
! to enumerate afresh the well known and national
principles of our party-the Henderson Democracy
are democrats and our creed is the Baltimore Plat
! FORM"
Resozred That the course of the administration of
President Pierce has been like the statesman at its
-eminehtly national, republican and american
and we add our expression to the deep voice OF our
brethren Elsewhere and OF the country IN nearly aP
/ proval and support
Resolred That the Nebraska bill, now before Con-
gress procaims the true theory of the Constitution
on the subject of slavery in the Territories, and re-
afirms principle the original departure from which
has been of the greatest disasters OF our country
and that the bill claims the active support of every
true friend of the South and the Constitutional rights
of the States.
ResoLred That the great measure of Free Suffrage
involves principle which has become part and par
eel of the democratic heart in North Carolina and
that we will cling to it through good and evil for
tune.
Resozred That the position of the platform of the
late Wing Convention the subject of Constitution
al reform, regard alike weak, mschlevous and
insincere. That as rejecting men we can entertain
for it no respect citizens can yield to 1t no
confidence and friends of real reform we VIII show
+ it quarter
Resolced, That we recognise the vital Importance
of internal improvement within the State, and with
in i16ic limit W alQ-and
pecially of the extension of the Central Railroad
East of Beaufort and West to the Tennessee line.
Res0lred That the Administration of Gov. Reid
has been of a character which claims our ndnlira-
ton and approval; and that he will carry with him
in his approaching retirement from office, the atfec-
tomato respect and kindest sympathes of the party
and the State he has served so well.
Mr. Coleman being loudly called for, responded
in a speech of some length, during which he was
frequently cheered. He fully sustained his reputa
ton as one of the best speakers of the day.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted AZ
ter which, G.. NJ. Greer ESQ.,, introduced the follow
ing, which was unanimously adopted
Resolred, That while will cheerfuly and hearth
ly support the nominee of the Convention, we take
this opportunity respectfully to suggest the name OF
Dr. Columbus Mills, of Rutherford county, the
favorite choice of the Democrats of Henderson, and
as gentleman whose antecedents, character and
principles combine to recommend as worthy to be
the Democratic standard bearer in the approaching
campaign.
The following delegates were appointed by the
Chairman under the first resolution &C. NJ. Greer
Col. VIM Fuller, E. Cantrcll, VIM. Miller B. King,
Jefferson McAnn, Thomas r. hurry, Jesse McMinn,
d. T. Sims, V Ripley.
On motion of Maj. E. Cantrell, the names of the
Chairman and Secretary added to the list of
delegates. Marcus Erwin, Esq, of Buncombe, was
appointed proxy for Henderson county, in case the
Delegates failed to attend the Convention.
The thanks of the meeting were rendered to MIR. |
Coleman fol his able and eloquent address.
The officers received vote of thanks for the |
prompt and efficient manner in which they had dis
charged their duties.
On notion the meeting adjourned sine die.
j. ID. JUSTICE. Chairman.
L. NJ. BERRY Sec'y.