Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-16
VINCE OF THE DEMOCRACY .
n.mocratic District Convention.

Democratic District Convention.
According to appointment the Convention TO-
nominate an Elector on the Presidential ticket Tor
the Sixth Congressional District and for other pur-
poses, assembled in Millers Hail. Winston, on Tues
day, April 9Th, at o'clock, P M.
On notion the Convention was organized by call
ing John j. Martin, ESQ.,, of Stokes, to the Chair,
and amounting A. j. Stafford and F. E. Boner, Sec
rctarics.
Thomas Ruffin, Jr, of Rockingham, being called
upon responded in an eloquent address, setting forth
the object of the Convention, and the necessity for
united and vgilant action in the ensuing campaigns.
He reviewed the position and. policy of the Know
Nothing party. and exposed with much ccarness
and effect its intoerant and proscrptive character,
and the utter falsy of its pretensions to nationality
Mr.. Rufin's speech was received with enthusiastic
applause.
The following Delegates were then reported from
the different Counties in the District:
From Stokes-Calcb Hill, Jho j. Martin, Solomon
Petree Wesley Petree, Samuel Hauser, Joseph Fulp,
John Grabbs Sam' Shaub, Archibald C. Fulp.
Observation-Disclosures. Rufiin, Jr.
Surry-No representation.
Yadkin-No representation.
Ashe-Co Murchison.
Davie-No representation
Davidson-Jaeob E. Bodenhamer, Ephraim Brown,
S. Smith, VIM. Hauser, David Michael, d. Fstel
Irede-No representation.
Aexander-No representation.
Forsyth-A large delegation.
On motion of Col j. Masten Of Forsyth, a COM
mittee of one from each County represented was a.
pointed to report resolutions for the OF
the meeting.
The Chairman appointed Thomas Ruf6n, Jr., Of
Rockingham, Caleb HILL of Stokes, Solo. Smith, Of
Davidson, R Murchison, Of Ashe, and j. \. Waugh,
Of Forsyth; who after retiring, submitted the ioi,
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
BY the Convention:
Rsselrfd That We re-affirm our entire confidence
in the purity and justice Of Democratic principles on
all the great and important political questions OF the
day, believing them to embody the true theory OF
the government, and the correct principles for its
SAT. and judicious conduct.
Resolred, That our admiration and approval, with
that of all true PATRIOTS is due to the fearless, con-
sisent and constitutional course of President Pierce
in the administration of the General Government,
as we'll as to the ability and usefulness OF the con-
duct of our present State administration by his Ex-
cellency Governor Bragg and that we regard the
course of both these high and responsible officers
as deserving the highest appreciation at the hands
of all fair and unprejudced men.
Resolred, That this Convention proceed to the APP
pointment of Elector for the Sixth Congressional
District and the nomination of two assistants IN each
County to canvass the District in the ensuing CAM
paign and that there be two delegates appointed
from this Congressional District to the National Con-
vention at Cincinnati.
Col. j. A. Waugh then recommended to the Con-
vention as Elector for this District, MARSHALL L.
CLEMENT, of Davie, paying high tribute to his in
telligence and worth-his devotion to republican
principles, and his zeal in the advocacy of Demo-
cratic measures and, motion, it was unanimously
Resolred, That Marshall I. Clement, Esq, of the
County Of Dave, be appointed Elector on the Dem
ocratic Presidential ticket for the sixth Congressional
District of North Carolina.
On motion of DR.. Brton, of Forsyth, Thos. Settle,
Jr of Rockingham was nominated as assistant elec'
tor for the District
The Convention then proceeded to the appoint
ment of two assistants in each County as follows:
Alexandria, NJ. Stokes, Hiram James.
Ashe-Jas. P. Waugh, Quincy F. Neal.
Davie-A. NJ. Carter, DR.. Hobbs.
Davidson-Sam'l Hargrave, j. A. Bradshaw.
Forsyth. A. Waugh, Joseph Masten.
Iredel-Wm. F. Cowen, E. G. Posteli.g
Rockngham-A. M. Scales. Jr., John Boyd.
Stokes-Hon. John Hill, j. j. Martin.
Surry-J. E. Reeves, Franklin Graves.
Yadkin-Dr. G. F. Wilson, Joseph Dobson.
On motion the Convention then proceeded to ap-
point two Delegates from this Congressional District
to the Democratic National Convention to be held at
Cincinnati in June next and motion, Col. A. J.
Stafford, of Forsyth, and Joseph W. Neal, of Rock
ingham, were unanimously chosen by reclamation.
Upon motion, Geo. Bower, Esq, of Ashe, and
Rufus Patterson, of Forsyth, were appointed al
ternates.
Mr.. F. E. Boner being called upon, addressed the
Convention at some length; and was followed by
Joseph Masten, Esq, J.. A. Waugh, and Alex. c.
Britt, who entertained the audience with speeches
of much force and ability. The policy and practice
of Know Nothingsm were amply discussed, and
the claims of Democracy upon the friends of the
Constitution and of Southern rights in the campaign
about to open, fully indicated and urged Much
enthusiasm prevailed throughout the large assem-
blage present, and the spirit of Democracy seemed
fully aroused for the exigencies of the coming
struggle.
On notion the proceedings of this Convention
were ordered to be published in the North Carolina
Standard and all other papers favorable to the cause
were requested to copy.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the Chairman
tory discharge of their duties, and, on motion, the
Convention adjourned.
JOHN J. MARTIN, Chm'n.
T. +: Z :: S ssasseH0' Secretaries.