The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28
na,nocratic state Convention.

inc rPDort from Inc committee on heSOlutlonS:
We The Delegates of the Democracy of North
Carolina, 10 Convention assembled, considering
,b. occasion proper one for the re-assertIon oil
The weI-defined and time honored principles that
hind US together a party, do Resolve,
1st. That we are for Il rig III construction OF the
Constitution of the United States, a grant Of
limited powers for On Independent Treasury and
upaiust United States Bank for a Tariff for
revenue and against Tariff for protection f1r
economy in the administration OF the federal gov
erumcu and against extravagant expenditures
for an early payment OF the public debt, and against
the payment of unjust and unfounded claims.
%. ReSoiccd. That Presiden, Pierce, by his
Inaugural Address and annual Message, and by
his devotion TO the Constitution and rights OF the
States therein manifested, has signay justified
the expectations of the American Democracy, in
eIevating him to the disuing pushed position he
fills and in the administration Of the government
upon the principles thus boldly avuwed by him,
he will place himself where he deserves 10 stand,
high in the list of American Presidents.
81. Resolved. That the bill now pending before
Congress to organize the territories of Nebraska
and Kansas, has our hearty approval; and
tender 10 Senator Douglas and other members of
Congress from uon.slavehodng States, our thanks
for their manly, patriotic aud national cnurSe on
this question.
4lh. RcS0iUeI, That the public lands the
common property OF the people OF The United
States, and therefore any disposition Of them for
the sole and exclusive bencf, OF any one o: the
States, would he unjust and unconstitutional.
5rh, RcsDICCd, That the public lands, being The
common property Ct the people of all the STATES,
should be held as n common fund and disposed of
for rle common benefit Of all-frst, in the paw
ment OF The public deb: aud then in dcfraying the
expenses OF the federal government, So to re-
ducc the imposed upon the common
nccPssarirs oil life.
Oh. RcS2icei, That the Democracy of the State
have reason To be proud of the administration OF
pablo arrirs under ID avid ). Reid; that h" has
shown himself just, patriotic and aO' Executive
and in addition 10 the fame he has achiev, the
originator and champion of Free Suffrage, ard as
the lung-tri"d and unwaVcring advocate of the
peoples r.h's, he will carry with him ia his re-
Igrrment from his present pnst the consciousness
Of having dedicated his best energies TO the public
good and the sincere aud enthusiastic confidence
oil the Democratic party.
7rh. Resi- rel, That the Constitution Of tins
State ought Ia be amen led, 10 extend To all
irce white men the same right to for mem.
hers Of the Senate for mtmbers of The House OF
Commons; that regard tn" plan of amendment
by legislative enactment and the sanction OF the
people at the ballot box strictly republican,,
il IS certainly constitutional that are opposed
under any and all circumstances, To change of
the basis of representation in the Senate aud House
oil Commons and that we will never abandon
the great principle at Free Suffrage, but ~ilI unite
with fellow cir'z"ns nf both parties in pressing
II, in The face Of all opposition and difficulties, TO
iIS final triumph.
sIh, RcSoiccd, That it is our earnest wish and
desire 10 The resources of North Carolina, ag-
r'cur"rH ;nn"r.l and cnmmcrcinI. IoSrr'd and
d"vPnprd; and the State having already entered
upon system o! internal Improvements Ia tnai
end, and made large investments with that view
u would, in The opinion of this Convention. be
y PAiic aud proper for the Legislature, from tim"
tu time, 10 extend such further aid in :he compile
ton "i The works already Undertaken, and the ex-
tension at the sam'. just regard for the in
icrest "I the people may quife, and the means
and resources OF the State " i'll Prudently allow.
9Th. EtSO'cci, That our present : stem of Com.
m"n Schools ought To b. lnstercd by the L gIsIa-
ur" and its iii 'icncy increased. until the blessings
OF Education shall have afforded all the
children of the State
10Th. RcSo/Ucd, That we re-aitirm The ResoIu-
tons OF the BIltimorr Convention OF 1914, lS48.
and 1852, far they arc applicable TO the
pres" mt condition Of The country.
lllh. Re.Oir0i, That having entire confidence
IN N" anly, INTEGRITY, and sound principles of
IIlonAo n"A"G. E>q. of the County o. North
'P'"'' we "o "' rphv nominate and recommend
I'LL" ~ .ie Pe""'e of North Carolina suitable
~ -" Governor NJ the ensuing rl"rii'n'
W.T. p.SS' briefly addressed the Convention,
sS i"I' n The p1rt Of Democrats and reirr-
~ " " lant victory vhch awaits us if true
~ ''"I Ties and our gallant standard bearer.
iGh and inst tribute 10 the character Of
c',,ra' BRAGG, the nominee of the party for
". tie hen taken on the Resolutions, and
4pIause. "'''' '"0 ~
md w. s. Copeland, OF Northampton; then rose
na,;o csponh"d in appropriate terms To the nnmi.
thu Of Mr. Bragg. After he had concluded.
D. Convention was addressed hv Mr.. Erwin, Of
NC c"mhc. Mr.. Mckay. Of Cumberland, Mr. Cant. |
ST. u. Of Wake, Mr.. Dick. of GuiIford, and Mr.. |
ephprd, of Cumberland
n On motion OF n. J. Palmer, Esq. of Caswcll !
e President and Vice Presidents Of the Convcn- /
bon were appointed Commirree To inform Thomas
bragg, Esq Of his unanimous nomination as the !
democratic candidate for Governor, and request |
his acceptance Of the sam".
On motion Of Mr. Morris Of Craven il was re. |
eoivedthat an executive Committee Or the Demo. |
cratic party Of the State consisting Of nine be ap-
pointed by the President Of the Convention.
Dc motion Of Col. Bggs, The Convention ad- |
Journed until half past three o'clock.
HALF PAST O'clock, P. NJ.
The Convention re-nssembIed pursuant TO ad. |
11nurnmcnt; and IN response to calls made upon
fhem was addressed by Col ] Jonns of Apsop