The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-22

which cor organization a party Is based DO
hssotpt That cordially approve and real the rs-
olntons Of the Democratic National Conventions Of s44
shd 1852 a. far they applicable the present
condition Of the county
hssoped That the public lands being The common prop
sry Of ths United States any disposition Of them the
sole and exclusive benefit Of any or more Of the States
or the squanaeng Of them in donations 10 paupers and
oonse whether Of native or foreign extraction would be
unconstitutional and unjust
htsetrsd That heartily approve Of the Kansas
braska act by which the Missouri restriction was repealed
ana inc people Of the South lei la with their property
equally With those Of the North, the common Terrific
res q Tie Union That 10 opinoa the doctrine Of
popular sovereignty the doctrine that the people
OF the Territories when they come 10 form their State con
suntous and apply for admission into the Union as States
have The right determine for themselves the character
OF their domestic institutions
Resolved, That have viewed with admiration and
grainde the noble and manly STAND taken by the great
body Of the democrats Of the non-sayehodng States in
oeha or the constitutional rights of the South and we
VIII cheerfnlly unite with them heretofore in general
convention 10 nominate candidates for the presidency and
vice presidency Of the United Ste aud 10 proclaim
more 70 the world the great principles of the democratic
ai and we pledge our zealons and united support 10
The nominees Of said convention.
Resoired, That we regard The known0thng orgaui1a-
ton a. eorrupng and dangerous in influences and ten
congratulate the country upon its rapid de-
be between the democratic national party the black
republicans; that third party strengthen but
must weaken the South in this contest and that in
crisis like the present is alike the interest and the duty
Of all southern unite with that party which gives
the strongest assurance by its unity It's numbers and its
nationality thai il win triumph over the enemies Of our
constitutional rights by whatsoever name called.
hssopsd That We are opposed 10 all secret oathbound
political associations and 10 intolerance and prescription
On account Of religious opinion either BY Catholics or
Proestants, by legal enactment AT the baotbox.
Resoped That President Pierce by his inaugural ad-
dress and Subsequent State papers and especially by the
noble vindcaton Of the constitutional rghs Of the States
contained in his last annual message Congress as well
as by his uniform devotion the constitution and his
faithful enforcement of s obligations has endeared him
self to all true lovers of the country and while freely
acknowledge and proudly recognise the abilities the pa
rots and the sound principles Of many other distin-
gushed members Of party and will give cordial and
united support homsoeyer may receive the nomination
OF the Cincinnati Convention yet deem it due TO Frank
lin Pierce and 10 ourselves 10 declare that he is first
choice for the presidency and that should hail his
innton with tie liveest satisfaction.
ResoiUed That proud Of the reputation Of James
u Doohin Secretary OF the Navy We respect him for his
experience and wisdom statesman and cherish strong
affection for him man, account of his amiabe dis
position and his many virtues and that his nomination
for the vice presidency would be gratifying 10 the people
of North Carolina, and to bind sl closely
gether the national democratic party.
Resoee That the constitution Of this State ought be
amended, as TO extend TO a free white the
right to vote for members of the members
the house Of commons that regard the plan of amend
ment by legislative and the sanction of the
people at the bailot-box strictly republican il is
alny constitutional that Opposed under and
a circumstances 10 change OF the basis Of represep
ton IN the senate and house Of commons and that we
will abandon the great principle Of free suffrage but
will unite with feow-citzens both parties in press
ing it, in the face of all opposition and difficulties TO its
hnal triumph.
Rssoue That il is our earnest wish and desire to see
the resources OF North Caronaagricultnra mineral and
comuercatostered and developed and the State having
already entered upon system Of internal Improvements
that end and made large investments with that view it
would in the opinion Of this convention be polite and
proper for the legislature from time time extend
such further aid in the completion Of The works already
undertaken and the extension of the just regard
for he interests OF the people may require and the means
and resources Of the State viii prudeutly allow.
Rssored, That our present system Of common schools
ought 10 be ostered by the legislature and its efficiency
increased until the blessings education shall have been
afforded to all the children Of the State.
Resored That the Of Governor Bragg he's been
such 20 confirm and ncresse the confidence reosed in
him, 10 reflect honor himself and to promote the best
interests Of the entire ala that With the fullest
fdence in his triumphant reelection again present
the people Of North Carolina the democratic candidate
for governor Thos Bragg OF Norhappton-a gentleman
and patriot-a statesman fully tried and found
wanting.
Re,atpsd That democratic State committee to consist
If ten persons be appointed by the president Of this
venfion.
Resolped That four delegates for the State at large
and four alternate delegates be appointed by this
veuiion represent North Carolina in the Cincinnati Con-
yention.
Rsousd That two electors and four assistant electors
be appointed by this convention for the State large
Mr.. Cook Of Cumberland, moved that the convention
proceed elect four delegates represent the State
large in the Democratic National Convention and four al
tcI nate delegates; which was agreed to-
The following gentlemen were chosen:
Delegdtcs-William s. Ashe Of New Hanover; W. W.
Avery Of Burke Bedford Brown, Of Caswe and Robert
r Heath OF Chowsn.
Aherpate,-willism HILL Of Halifax; John HILL Of
Stokes; DR.. Columbus Mills Of Polk and L. G. Haywood
Of Wake.
On notion Ii. convention then proceeded to appoint
electors for the State at large The following gentle
chosen: H. " Shaw, Of CurTituek; and Samuel
P. Hill Of CaswelL
The presdent Of the convention then announced the fol-
lowing gentlemen constituting the Democratic E1ecu-
tive Committee for the State 10 wit: William W. Holden
Of Wake; James Fulton, New Hanover; James II. White
CASTOR; Jesse A. Waugh, Forsyth; Robert s. French,
Robson; William A. jenkins, Warren W. X. Lane,
Wayne; David Coleman, Yancy r. p. Wsringi Necklen-
burg; and Joseph Allison, Orange
Mr. Bow, Of Cumberland offered the following resolu-
ton which unanimously adopted;
Rssoipd That highly approve Of the pursued
by our able and patriotic senators David Reid aud Asa
Biggs and democratic representatives in Con-
Eress
The convention then into the election Of four
sstsnt electors the State large; which resulted in
the choice Of the following gentlemen DR.. G. Prtch-
ard Of Warren Marcus Erwin, Of Bunoombe A. scales
jr, Of Rockingham and b. Fuller, Of Cumberland
Dr. r @. Pritcbsrd, Mr.. Fuller Of Cumberland, 4 G.
Haywood Of Wake Sidney Smith Of Orange aud Dr. Cope
land Of Northampton addressed the convention in the or
der named, in able and impressive manner and with
much applause
On motion, IL was
R<,ored That proceedings Of this convention lie fur
nished the North Carolina Standard for publication and
that the other democratic papers Of the State be requested