The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-13
For the Western Democrat.
Denoc,atic Meeting.

democratic Meeting.
In acco,danee with notice to that effect, large
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting was held o"
Saturday the 9TH inst, at the Courthouse i"O
meeting was opened by calling David Parks Esq.
20 the Chair, and appointing DR.. e. A. Henoer-
son and S. w. Davis, Secretaries. Caleb Erwin
Neal Todd, Fl. M. Pri,chard, J. NJ. Hutchinson "no
S. w. Davis, were appointed on the COMMITTEE
10 draft resolutions for the action OF the meeting
retired for that purpose, when, r. P Waring be-.
ing called upon to address the meeting. arose ana
for considerable length Of time, entertained Inc
audience with q beautiful and eloquent speech IN
exposition Of the objects. and workings OF The
Know. nothing organization. The committee he.
ing present, reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which were read and unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, The manifest activity OF the know.
nothing party Of this district TO secure at every
hazard the election Of their candidate, having be-
come apparent; we the democracy OF old Neck
Ienburg, have in vindicaon of our cherished Prin-
ciples, thought it advisable to hold this meeting
and TO pass The following resolutions
Rcsolred, l. That in justice to the present ad.
minisration and the thereof, feel called
tant national questions, that have been submitted
TO their consideration, and that an acknowledg-
mcnt of the highest esteem is due from the nation.
md particularly from the South, 10 President
Pierce, for the firm and decided stand which he
has taken in relation the execution Of the fugI
tive snve law.
Rcsolvecl, g. That we stand BY the Hon. Bur.
ton Craige in the present campaign. battling as he
is with brave heart, and strong arm FOR the
perpetuity of TIE Union, and rights Of the South:
Resolrcd. 3. That regard The platform Of the
know. nothing council held at Philadelphia, June
5'h. 1856, containing nothing in its entire en-
bodimen, commanding 1t to the consideration Of
the voters of this Congressional district. or to the
notice OF the American people at large.
Rcsofved, 4. That Ne look upon this fundamen.
tai basis Of know.nothiug principles. as species
OF political jargon and prevnrcafion. ingen"nsly
c"ncoc'ed for the purpose of deudng the unwa.
ry Of all pa rites, AMI drawing them unconsciously
iEo the folds Of the new organization.
2csolred, S. That in opinion. stree the
action of the late Philadelphia council. the insti'u-
object Of political division upon geographical dis.
elimination, then at any previous period OF our
government.
ReS0iUed, 6. That the tyranny Of religious per-
secution manifested the par. Of The selfstylcd
American party, is at variance with the spirit and
letter Of the constitution, and absolutely inconsis
tent with the doctrines Of true christianity.
EcSo}0cd, Z. That the interference by Con-
gress with institution OF slavery in the District OF
Columbia. in the States and Territories, or be.
tween the same is contrary to The spirit Of tine
Constitution a breech oil faith between the States,
and injury and insult to the Southern States,
which they ought not. and must not submit to ;
and tina! the ab!ishmcn of the Missouri com.
promise line, and the refusal Of Congress to admit
Nebraska as a slave State, will be a sufficient
cause OF alarm for the Southern portion Of this
confederacy, 10 call into play for eIfprotcc.
Sale in virtue of their individual sove reignty.
w. z. Myers then called upon TO address
he met ting, which he answered with speech Of
considerable length, in exposition of the ma
trrals Of which the know nothing party is com.
posed, together i,h their manifest lust after cffice
and power.
Dr.. Pritchard being then calI"d for, took his
sea: after making few pointed and witty remarks
after his usual happy and eloquent style.
On motion. the meeting then adjourned, to NICE,
again on Saturday evening, the l4'h inst, at the
same place, TO which all the friends of the great
Republican party, and those opposed to the know
nothing organization requested TO attend.
DAVID PARKS, Chan.
3 g.; W. 9: b j.. ns''H''"'' Secretaries.