The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22

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| to appoint two electors for the State at large.
The following gentlemen were chosen: FL.
NJ. Shaw, of CaFFituek; and Samuel p.
| Hill, of Casweu.
The President of the Convention then
announced the following gentlemen as con-
| stitating the Democratic Executive Com
mittee for the State, to wit William ".
Holden, of Wake; James Fulton, of New
Hanover; James Fl. White, Castor; Jesse
a. Waugh, Forsyth; Robert S. French,
Robson; William 4, Jenkins. Warren;
W. K. Lane, Wayne; David Coleman,
Yancy; r. P. Naring, Mecklenburg; and
Joseph Allison, Orange.
The Convention then adjourned until
Thursday morning ten O'Clock.
THURSDAY, 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
The Convention met according to adj
jOurnment.
Mr.. Bow, of Cumberland, offered the fol-
lowing Resolution, which was unanimously
adopted;
Resolved, That we highly approve of the
course pursued by our able and patriotic
Senators, David S. Reid and Asa Biggs;
and our Democratic Representatives now
in Congress.
The Convention then went into the cleo
ton of four Assistant Electors for the State
at large; which resulted in the choice of the
following gentlemen: DIR. r. G.. Pritehard,
of Warren; Marcus Erwin, of Buncombe;
4. NJ. Scales, Jr., of Rockingham; and b.
Fuller, of Cumberland.
DR.. r. c. Pritchard, OF Warren; Mr..
Fuller, of Cumberland, E. G. Haywood, of
Wake, Sidney Smith, of Orange. and DR..
Copeland, of Northampton, addressed the
Convention in the order named, in an able
and impressive manner, and with much ap-
plause.
The Convention then adjourned until 3
O'Clock, ?. NJ.
THREE O'CLOCK, P. u.
Fhe Convention met according to adjourn
ment.
On motion of DIR. Pritchard, of Warren,
committee of five were appointed-eon-
sisting,of DIR. r. C. Pritchard, A. N. Lewis,
Gen. Joseph Allison, t. l.. Hargrove, and
Sidney Smith, of Orange-to wait upon the
military companies of the City of Raleigh,
now on parade, and invite them to visit the
Convention. The Committee performed the
duty assigned them, inviting the Oak City
Guards, the Independent Guards, and the
Raleigh Cadets into the hall; and they ac-
cepted the invitation, and came up and took
seats.
Dir. Lewis offered the following Resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted;
ResotUed, That every patriotic heart is
filled with emotions of pleasure and pride
at the appearance and display of the Oak
City Guards, the Independent Guards. and
the Cadets of Raleigh, now assembled in this
hall; and we assure them that they have
our best wishes and feelings for their sue
cess and happiness.
The President welcomed them in glow
ing and eloquent speech, and Lieut.. Tucker,
Of the Oak City Guards, responded on their
behalf in his usually happy manner.
Stt ittotloH' LIS koecTeturleS or TINS Con- |
EentioR were requested to inform the dele |
gates to Cincinnati, and the Electors and
heir Assistants, of their appointment as
such.
On motion, it was
Resotoed, That the proceedings of this
Convention be furnished the North Carolina
standard for publication, and that the
'ther Democratic papers of the State, be
to copy.
On motion, the thanks of the Convention
we're unanimously rendered to the President
md other officers for the able and satisfac-
DRY manner in which they have performed
heir duties.
The President then addressed the Con-
'ention; after which, on motion, the Con-
eption adjourned sine die.
JESSE G. SHEPHERD, President.
w. A. FERGUSON,
w. j. Blow,
w. S. AsHB,
j. d. HAWKINS,
r. P. DICK, F'ce- FTeSadentS.
+. l.. SIMPSON,
WIN. SLOAN,
T.W. BRADBURN,
Y. V. GEFFRoY,
7. C. CANNON,
V. J. YATES, Secr>tor;e.
|. X. MARRIOTT,
:. W. SFYRoN,