Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-29
DEMoCRAT4Cs AND FEDEg a /. pI, ATFoRafs

s WEthe Delegates of the Democracy Of North Carr
DINA In Convention assembled considering the oc-
casion proper for the re-assertion of the welI-
defined and imehoqored principles that bind us to-
gether as party, do Resolve e
8 1st, That we are for a. rigid construction Of the
Constitution of the United States as grant of linz
tied powers for an Independent Treasury and a.
gainst United States Bank for Tariff for revenue
and against Tariff for protection; for economy in
the administration Of the federal governments and
against extrayagant expenditures; for an early pay
of unjust and unfounded claims.
I'd. ResoIred That President Pierce, by his In
augural Address and annual Message and by his de-
votion to the Constitution and rights of the States
therein manifested, has sgnally justified the expec
tations of the american Democracy, in elevating
him to the distinguished position he now fills and
in the administration of the government upon the
principles thus boldly ayowed by him, he viii place
himself where he deserves to stand high in the list
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3d. Resolced That the bill now pending before
Congress to organize the territories of Nebraska and
Kansas, has our hearty approval and we tender to
Senator Douglas and other members of Congress
from non-saVeholding States, our thanks for their
manly patriotic and national course on this ques=
ton.
j 4th Resozced, That the public lands are the COM
mon property Of the people of the United States and
therefore any disposition of them for the sole and
exclusive benefit of any of the States, would be
unjust and unconstitutional
9th. Resolred, That the public lands, being the
common property of the people of all the States
should be held common fund and disposed OF
for the common benefit of all-frst, in the payment
of the public debt and then in defraying the expen-
ses of the federal government, to reduce the
taxes now imposed upon the common necessarics OF
life.
9th. Resozred, That the Democracy of the State
have reason to be proud of the administration OF
public affairs under David s. Reid; that he has
shown himself just patriotic and able Executive;
and in addition to the fame he has achieved as the
originator and champion of Free Suffrage, and as the
long-tried and unwaverng advocate of the people $
rights he will carry with him in his retirement from
his present post the consciousness of having dedca-
ted his best energies to the public good and the sin
cere and enthusiastic confidence Of the Democratic
party.
ought to be amended, to extend to all free
white men the same right to vote for members OF
the Senate as for members of the House OF Com
mons that regard the plan of amendment by
legislative enactment and the sanction OF the people
at the ballot-box strictly republican, it is GER
tainly CONSTITUTE onal; that we are opposed under
any and all circumstances, to change OF the basis
of representation in the Senate and House OF Com
mons; and that will never abandon the great
principle of Free Suffrage, but will unite with our
fellow-citizens of both parties in pressing it, in the
face of all opposition and difficulties, to its final tr
umph.
sth. Resozred, That it is our earnest wish and de-
sire to see the resources of North Carolina, agricu
turaI mineral and commercial, fostered and develop
ed and the State having already entered upon sys
tenn of internal improvements to that end, and
made large investments with that view, it would in
the opinion of this Convention be polite and pro-
per for the Legislature from time to time, to OK
tend such further aid in the completion of the works
already undertaken, and the extension of the same
as just regard for the interest of the people may
require and the and resources of the State
will prudcnty allow.
9th Resolred, That our present system of Com
mon Schools ought to be fosered by the Legislature,
and its efficiency increased until the blessings of
shall have beCn afforded to all the chill
dren of the State.
10th Resolred That we re-afirm the Resolutions
of the Baltimore Conventions of 1914, 1913, and
1852 as far as they are applicable to the present
11th Rcsolred, That having entire confidence in
the ability, integrity, and sound principles of
THOMAS BRAGG, ESQ, Of the County of North
ampton we do hereby nominate and recommend him
to the people of North Carolina suitable candidate
for Governor at the ensuing election.
Resolutions adopted by the Whig State Contention,
held in Raleigh, February 22d, 1854.
/. ResolreG, That we cherish cordial and immo-
vabc attachment to the Constitution and Union of
the States and it is determination to resist every
attempt to ALLEVIATE portion of country from
the rest and to enfeeble the sacred ties which link
together its various parts.
2. Resolced, That we disapprove the legislation of
Congress by which the Public Landslide common
property of all the SIates-are often appropriated
for the sole and exclusive benefit of the new States
and we insist and shall continue to insist that the
State of North Carolina should receive her equal and
Just share of the same, for purposes of Education
and Internal Improvement within the State.
3. Resolred, That reaffirm the Resolution of
the last Wing Convention on the Compromise meas
ures of 1850 which declares them final settlement
in principle and in substance Of the dangerous and
exciting subjects to which they relate and that
in favor of the doctrine of non-intervention by
Congress on the subject of slavery within the terri
tories of the United States held hereafter to
be acquired.
4 Rtsozoed That we most decidedly condemn the
action of the President and his Cabinet in their
cent interference in the local elections of sovereign
States, and regard their conduct alike calculated
to detract from the dignity of their station and sub
versive of the dearest rights of free people.
5. Resoloed That the conduct of the present Adj
minstration in the appointment of Free Soilers"
to Office an unjustiable insult to the southern por
ton of the Union and in violation of the pledges
upon which the party went into power.
6. Resoloed That of opinion that the peo
pie of North Carolina desire change in the Consti
tuition of the State and that this be most wisely
and safely done by Convention of Delegates, cleo
ted by the People; Therefore we recommend to the
Legislature to call such a Convention, and in sub
hitting the election of Delegates to the people, so
to provide as the present basis of repre-
Sentation in the Legislature.
T. Res0Iced That we are in favor of increasing
the efficiency of our present Common Schools, so
that the blessings of liberal education may be free
ly diffused throughout the State.
g. Resokued That we are in favor of liberal sys-
TEN of Internal Improvement on the part of North
Carolina and especially recommend the extension of
the North Carolina Road East and West, to the IA
vorable considerations of the next Legislature.
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SINGULAR SUICIDE. The Richmond Enquirer states
that stranger named S. A. Burger took passage in
the northern cars in that city Saturday evening
for Raltimore. On arriving TaVlorsy where