Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-11
Democratic Meeting in Goldsborough.

Agreeably to public notice, meeting of the Dem
| ocracy of Wayne was held in the Court House, on
! Tuesday, the I'D instant at l o'clock.
On notion w. Thompson, Esq. called to the
| Chair, and S. d. Phillips and John Wooten, Esqrs.,
were appointed Secretaries.
The Chairman called on G. S. Stevenson ESQ.,, to
state the object of the meeting. The latter gentle
man responded to the call in brief, but eloquent
and forcibe speech, denouncing in whitening terms
the policy of the secret oath bound political society,
known Know Nothings," a name, which, as he
truly remarked, is itself reproach and disgrace
to American citizen.
1t was moved and carried, that committee of five
be appointed to draft resolutions for the consdera-
ton of the meeting.
The Chairman appointed j. V Sherrard, w. S.
Barclift, John Robinson, w. B. Edmundson, and
Lewis Whitfield.
DR.. Murphy and T. Hooks, Esq appointed a
committee to wait on Hon. Thomas Rutin, and re-
quest him to address the meeting.
After which, the committee appointed to draft re-
solutions, reported the following:
WAEREAs, it is not merely the right but the i'm
perative duty of freemen meet together and give
open and candid expression of their opinions in
relation to matters of public policy, and whereas the
Democratic party has shrunk from free and
fearless expression of its principles, therefore,
Resolred, That we, the Democracy of Wayne,
pledges of devotion to the principles Of the
Democratic party, the only National party in
Union-a party that embraces in its the inter-
ests of every section, and preserves nviolate the
rights of every portion of our beloved country.
ResOLCed, That in Franklin Pierce, we recognize
the true patriot the firm defender of the Union and
the Constitution the man of stern integrity, unnc-
tured by sectional jealousy, and to his administration
we give cordial support
Res0tUed That we consider the existence of secret
political societies dangerous to the perpetuty of
republican form of government, inimcal to the spi
rt of our free institutions and tending to the total
overthrow Of freedom
Res0Lced, That the secret abolition party,
known as " KNOWN othngs" is the foe of repub-
canism, and fit tool in the hands of designing
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Resolced, That we heartily approve of the course
pursued by the Hon. Thomas Rufhn, in the late
sion of Congress.
ResoIred, That the present is momentous crisis
in the policy of the United States and in the safety
and interests Of the southern States, and that is in
the patriotism of such men as the Hon. Thomas
Ruffin, that the wellbeing and harmony of the I'm
ion to be maintained and that therefore fully
concur with our brethren of the District in recon-
mending him as our standard bearer in the coming
campaign.
ResoZoed, That should our sister counties deem it
expedent to hold Convention for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Congress, respectfully
suggest Newbern the place. and some time in May
the time of holding such Convention
Resolced That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point fifty delegates to attend the Convention, should
one be held
Goldsboro-Dr. John w. Davis Josiah Howell
Col. G. j. Nelson, W: R. Bridgers, w. S. Barclift,
S. D. Phillips, j. H. Philyaw, Rufus Edmundson,
John Robinson, Hiram R. Nixon, VIM. Edmundson.
.Stoney Creek-Thos. Edwards Bryant Pate, Jas.
H. Thompson, 7. L. Hollowell, Bright Thompson,
Major Isam Pate.
NeoO Hope-Jas. Handley, R. W. Best, j. Wooten,
G. Bizzle.
.Salston-Thos R. Smith, Henry B. Gardner, G.
Best, w. D. Handley.
Da0ises-Wm. Outland Henry Martini VIM. Jack
son, Eldreth Sauls, Jas. Gardiner, Benz. Jones.
Black Creek-Burket Barns, John Hays John P.
Barden, B. Barnes, A. Horn.
Nahunto Col. W. Hooks, John G. Barnes, Math-
ew Hooks, John V. Sherard, j. Coley
Bosaoells-William A. Peacock, Henry Fnlayson,
T. A. Deans, A Howell.
Forh-Dr. j. Murphey, B. H. Hooks E. Corr, S.
P. Cox.
Gross Roads-C. H. Brogden, E. Smith, Thos.
Brogden, Jno. E. Smith.
Buck Soamp-Jno. E. Smith, spias Best, G. Black
man, E. Rhodes.
Indian Springs-Lews Whitfield, B. Herring,
DIR. James Davis, Jas. F. Kornegay, DIR. James NJ.
Davis.
ResoIUed That the thanks of this meeting are
hereby returned to the Chairman and Secretaries.
ResolUed, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Goldsboro Tribune Southern Flag,
and Raleigh Standard.
VIM. S. THOMPSON, chm.
s. D. Phillips, ! Secretaries.
JOHN WooTEN, { "''' e'''' Geo.