Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-16
Democratic Meeting in Pitt.

At Democratic meeting held in the Court House
in Greenville Tuesday, May sth COL L. P. Boards
ley was called to the. Chair, and Joseph L. Ballad
appointed Secretary. The following gentlemen
appointed to draft series of resolutions,
wit: Col. Mathew L. Carr, DIR. w. j. Blow, Peter
Rives, Henry Stancel and William Fl. Smith. Dur
ing the absence of the committee Col. Asa Biggs
being called OH to address the meeting, and in
a speech of an hours duration, reviewed the foreign
and domestic policy of the Administration.
In the course of his remarks he took occasion to
complimentary-a few of whose benighted followers
skulked around. The Coils remarks elected loud
and frequent bursts of applause, and he concluded
amidst reiterated cheers
and resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS The time is now approaching when the
people of this Congressional District will be called
upon to elect Representative in the next Congress
OF the United States; therefore
Resotoed, The We, the Democratic party of Pitt
county, take this occasion express again our
shaken unalterable devotion to the great cardinal
principles of Democracy.
Resolred, That the Administration of Franklin
Pierce meets with our hearty appreciation and has
given renewed assurance and increased confidence
in the power and will of the great Democratic party
throughout the country to abide by the consttu-
tonal compact.
Resolced That to the Democratic party alone the
South must look for impregnable barrier to resist
the assaults of the different gangs of traitors and IA
natics Joined in unholy and secret oath bound
conspiracy against our domestic institutions and our
individual rights and we call upon and invite all
true republicans to unite with US in destroying this
political hydra.
ResolUed, That in the secret society known
the Know No:hings, recognise our ancient po-
litcal enemies who have often changed their name
and so seldom mended their principles and in 'Sam,"
their presiding genius, we trace close relationship
and strong resemblance to Sambo.
Resolced, That as republicans and followers of
Washington and Jefferson, we Indignantly denounce
and frown upon the narrow bigotry whck proscribes
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them of the right TO worship God as they choose
Resolred That in Col. RUFFIN, our late represen-
tative in Congress, we recognise the true Democrat
and the highminded gentleman, whose course as
representative has confidence and respect; and
unanimously and earnestly recommend him as
our first choice to represent in the next Congress
of the United States
Resolred, That in order to secure full and free
expression of the sentiment of this District
commend Convention to be held the first Thurs
day in June, in Newborn, such other place may
seem most convenient.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting were ten
dered to Col Biggs for the able and eloquent speech
he delivered; also to the officers for the manner in
which they discharged their duties.
On motion, it ordered that the Chairman APP
point SO delegates represent us in the Convention
Whereupon the Chairman appointed the following
delegates Edmond Moore, James Spain, Geo. Per-
kins Rippon w ard j. R. Congleton, William L.
Perkins, Weddgan Moore, John F. Whichard, Arch.
House, David House, David Fleming John S. Smith,
w. A. Whtehurst, Willie Stancill, Peter E. Rives,
Henry Stancl, Chas. Randolph, William Cobb,
Canol Stain, Sidney Spain, Joscphus Brady, r. R.
Foreman, Ivy Lewis, Reding Gay, Henry Harriss,
J: R. Moore, d. o. Spain, G. w. Wooten, Willis R.
Williams, Thomas B. Dupree, Gideon Ward, Benz.
May, John May, Peter Hines, Mathew L. Carr, Thos.
Phillips, Sherrod Tison Henry Sheppard, L. P.
Beardsley, John Randolph, Joseph L. Ballad, J. 7.
Baker, Samuel Kittrell Stanly Kittrell Jerry Wash
ington, Levi Dawson, John W. Dawson, Allen Jack
son, G. Knsauls, w. H. Smith, Bryant Cox, Cannon
Wilson, Spencer Brooks, Sylvester Ga-rss, John R.
Washington, Church Moore, Edward Buck, John A.
Smith, Bryant Smith, William Moore, G. j. Peterson,
John NJ. Smith, DR.. W. NJ. B. Brown, DIR. Wyatt M
Brown W. K. Delany, B. G: Pearce, Dr. w. j.
Blow, j. S. Dancy, DR.; c. j. o'Hagan, W; L: Cher
ry, Bryant Hardy, Abner Griffin, NJ. G. Cherry,
Thomas E. Nelson, James A. Brown, James F. La
than, Benjamin Cary, G. E. B. Singeltary, Jas. c.
Albrtton, James Nelson, Willie Brown, William
Moore, Henry Brown
On motion, the GoIdsboro' Tribune, Raleigh STAN
dard and other Democratic papers be requested to
publish the proceedings of the meeting.
L. P. BEARDSLEY, Chm'n.
JOSEPH L. BALLAD, Sec'y