Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-22

legislative enactment the sanction of the people
at the baot-box strictly republican, as it IS Ger
tainiy constitutional; that we are opposed, unoer
any and all circunstances to change Of the basis
4 of representation in the Senate and House OF Com
i mons !; and that we 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 tri-
Eumph. $50 So .sze7sss 49,
sth Resozred. That it is our earnest wish and de-
sire to see the resources of North Carolina agricu-
stural mineral and commercial fostered and develop
ed and the State having already entered upon sys-
! tenn of internal improvements to that end, ana
made large investments with that view 1T would, IN
the opinion of this Convention, be5poftic and pro-
per for the Legislature, from time to time, to ex-
tend such further aid in the completion of the works
already undertaken, and the extension of the same
as Just regard for the interest If the people may
require and the means and resources of the State
i will prudently allow.
9th. Resolred, That our present system of Com
mon Schools ought to be fostered by the Legislature
and its efficiency increased, until the blessings OF
Education shall have been afforded to all the chill
! dren of the State.
10th. Resolred, That re-affirm the Resolutions
of the Baltimore Conventions of 1914, 184S, and
| 1852, far as they applicable to the present
condition of the country.
18th. Resolred, 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.
Col. Bggs briefly addressed the Convention, urg-
ing effort on the part of Democrats and referring
the brilliant victory which awaits if true to
principles and our gallant standard-bearer. He paid
high and just tribute to the character of THOMAS
BRAGG, the nominee of the party for Governor.
The vote was then taken on the Resolutions, and
they were adopted unanimously amid much ap-
pause.
DIR. W. S. Copeland, of Northampton; then
and responded in appropriate terms to the nomination
of Mr. Bragg. After he had concluded, the Conven-
ton addressed by Mr.. Erwin, of Buncombe,
Mr. Mckay, of Cumberland, Mr.. Cantwell, of Wake,
Mr. Dick, of Guilford, and Mr.. Shepherd, of Cum
berland.
On motion of N. j. Palmer, Esq, of Caswell, the
President and Vice Presidents of the Convention
were appointed Committee to inform Thomas
Bragg, Esq, of his unanimous nomination as the
Democratic candidate for Governor and request his
acceptance of the same
On motion of Mr. Morris, of Craven, it was re-
solved that an executive Committee of the Demo
cratic party of the State consisting of nine be al
pointed by the President of the Convention.
On motion ofCol. Biggs, the Convention adjourned
until half past three o'clock.
HALF PAST O'clock, P. NJ.
The Convention re-assembled pursuant to ad-
journment and in response to calls made upon them
addressed by Col. j. P. Jones, of Arson E.
G. Haywood ESQ., of Wake; R. P Waring, Esq, of
Col s. Watts of Martin; William f T. Hill, Esq, Of
Duplin; w. T. Dortch, ESQ., of Wayne; II. c. |
Jones, Esq, of Craven
The President annouced the following gentlemen |
constituting the Democratic Executive Committee:
Jesse G. Shepherd, of Cumberland.
William I. Dortch, of Wayne.
Gen. b. Trollingcr of Alamance.
w. w. Holden of Wake.
Jeremiah Nixon, of Wake
Charles Fisher, of Rowan.
Dr. r. billiard, of Chowan.
David Coleman, of Yancy.
William j. Houston, of Duplin,
On motion of Mr.. Dick, of Guilford, the thanks of
the Convention were unanimously rendered to the
President, and other officers of the Convention for
the able and satisfactory manner in which they had
their duties
Col. Biggs then moved that the Convention al
journ sine die, and in making the motion congratu-
lated the members upon the harmony which had
prevailed and upon the bright prospects of victory
before them. The President then arose and address
ed the Convention as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Convention:
Before pronouncng the adjournment which has
just been ordered, trust you will indulge me in
few words. must, in the first place, congratulate
you upon the happy termination of your labors. The
harmony of your proceedings has been remarkable.
Not single division has been called during your
sittings either in Caucus Convention. This has
rendered my duties easy the cause of it has
been gratifying to me.
| congratulate you, gentlemen, especially upon
your selection of a standard-bearer. THOMAS BRAGG
is not unknown to the country high-minded hon
orable gentleman-a wise and able statesman-a
sound and reliable Democrat You may well be
proud of such leader. and he, doubt not will find
in you active and jealous coadjuters. Under the
lead of such champion you have nothing to fear.
The very name of BRAGG is q tower of strength,
and if in the hottest of the fight you should begin
for moment to doubt of success, you have only to
call upon the gallant BRAGG for little more grape"
and the VICTORY OURS
You have been harmonious here and trust it is
IN augury of harmony everywhere; united in the
great object which all have at heart-the success
Of great Democratic princples-let us not quarrel
about minor matters. If in these we cannot agree,
ct us at least agree to disagree.