Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-22
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49, 81 Dienocsssac Msetinss In JoAnssen.
At : large Ind enthusiastic meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis Of Johnston, assembled in accordance Win
previous Notice 1T the Court House IN Sm,thnea on
Saturday the 10th Of March, 1866, for the purpose
of sbbointing delegates to atteId the Convehton ~
SNigh, tv be held the 10th of April next 10 homi-
;siAte 8 csndidate for Governor;
: On naotion, Luncsford Richardson: Esq, WAS up
'pointea chairman. and P. r. Tomlinson and A. y.
Heath were appointed Secretaries. The object OF
the meeting being explained, on motion OF Capt H.
IA WATSON. q committee Of three were appointed TO
draft and report resolutions for the action OIL Tue
meeting. - n
The Chairman appointed John W. Stuart H. ID.
Hobbs and Capt H. B. Watson. call was then
made on Linn B. Sanders, Esq, to address the meet
ing, during the absence Of the committee VINO res
ponded in clear and forcble manner, anu WIN
,narked ability. The committee tnen leport ~
through their chairman Mr.. John W. STUART the
following fesolutions, Prei.eea Sy ie" 'e'n"' A'
Resolped That the Democratic party OF johnston
now as ever heretofore, have abiding faith IN the
sounduess. efficacy and necessity Of the national
Democratic party of the country, and regard IL tae
special duty of every Democrat in the lana 70 ao'
here to- and maintain its principles against al oPpo
sitiop whether coming from open or insldlous Toes
Resoacsd, That the freedom Of speech, oft press
of conscience and the complete separation OF
and State of religion and politics, and the proho'
ton of all religious tests tor ONCE or c'uzensu'p'
were Justly held by the fathers OF the kepuol'c as
principles lying at the foundation OF all tree govern
ment and that any and all attempts, open or dis
eused to violate any Of those sacred principles are
1t war with the letter and spirit OF our State ana
federal Constitutions and should be frowned down
by the friends of political and religious freedom
everywhere.
RSsoloed, That all secret political organizations IN
free country where the ballot-oox is tne M..n a
srbter OF public sentiment are in the highest de-
gree dangerous and subsersive of social, political and
religious freedom and challenge the unmeasured con-
domination of the good and patriotic OF all parties
Resolred, That we take great pride in expressing
our entire approval Of the course OF the present al
mipstration and our undiminished confidence in the
wisdom and integrity of Franklin Pierce, in whom
we recognize devoted patriot and q hrm ana I'M
tlinching champion of the constitution, and the IN
estimable and ever be cherished doctrine OF State
Rights.
Resozved. That the bold and statesmanlike enun-
citation of Constitutional principles in his recent
MESSAGE to the Congress of the United States, en-
titles him especially to the gratitude OF the Soutn
and this meeting earnestly recommend him to the
National Democratic Convention for nomination as
candidate for reelection to the office OF President
of the United States.
Resolred That in Thomas Bragg, the present able
gentleman of exalted Abilities great moral and social
WORTH sincere devotion to the constitution and rights
of the State and to the questions OF State and led
era policy, which have ever distinguished the two
political parties of the country; and as such we IA
his reelection, and pledge him our jealous and
undivided support
Resolred That we embrace this opportunity to
express our high regard for the political and private
virtues of our own James c. Dobbin, the present
Secretary of the Navy, and we do unanimously rec
ommend his nomination as candidate for the Vice
Presidency.
Re.olued, That the course pursued by our repre-
sentative, Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, and other Democrat
ic members of Congress, in sustaining the South
throughout the long struggle for Speaker against the
Know Nothing abolition combination of the North,
meets with our hearty approval and we regret that
their noble efforts to elect national Democrat were
defeated.
Resolced, That we tender the right-h of fellow
ship to such old-ne Wings, whose love of country,
of Southern rights and religious toeraton is supe-
rior to . narrow minded prejudice, and who have
taken their position in the Democratic ranks ready
to do battle for the Union, the Constitution and free
Re.oloed. That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point fifty delegates to the State Convention to be
held in Raleigh, the 18th of April next to nominate
candidate for Governor OF the State.
ResolUed That all delegates appointed at this meet
ing who may be in attendance at the State Conven-
tlOn, SO&0l represent IuIS COuuCy " DiSuiCL Oou-
vention to appoint two Delegates to the National
Convention, to be held in Cincinnati to nominate
candidates for President and Vice President of the
United States.
Resolred, That we recommend the holding of
County Convention in Smithfield on Saturday the
10th of May next, for the purpose of nominating
Democratic candidates for the next Legislature and
We most earnestly request the Democrats of each
election precinct in the County to be fully represen-
ted in said Convention.
A call was then made for Sydney A. Smith, Esq,
who proceeded to address the Convention in an eff
fectiye and eloquent Speech which was received with
gratifying applause by his political friends. He was
justly severe on the humbug party of Know Moth
ings, and his remarks told on some of Sans men
present, il the face is any index to the feelings.
: Calls were then made for B. II. Tomlinson and A.
J. Leach, Esqrs., who successfully addressed the
Convention.
Capt. Henry Guy, an old patriot over ninety years
old, and who represented Johnston County in the
State Legislature in 1910 and 1911, being called up
on, spoke few words of encouragement to the De-
mocracy and warned them against all parties by what
ever name called, holding the principles of the Know
Nothing party; he had watched the changes from
the foundation of our government, and the aim of
Ill those opposed to Democracy was to take away
the power from the people.
In accordance with the 10th resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following delegates daniel
Gardner, N. G. Gully, VIM. H. Tomlinson, F. Mitch.
ener Linn b Sanders. James ID. Bryan, y. l.. Dodd,
John ". Stuart Amos Goats, A. J. Leach, E. Page,
B. Goodwin I'D. T. Wellons, &. Kean, Powell Black.
man, VIM Peacock, Westbrook Lee, Jno G. Hood,
Lang ]. bee Jr, w. L. Ballenger, Robt d. Lunce.
ford, II. GeFhArdfs VIM. h. Cullom, Sydney A. Smith,
Capt b. B. Watson, A.. Kitchener, h. H. Hobbs,
Thomas Atkinson, 7. W. Whitley, Geo. B. Balenger,
B. Afford, Starting Batten, Asa Barnes, L. Kirby,
A. W. Richardson, John Brown Wyatt Earp Josiah
Il. Whitley, E. d. Woodard H. Tomlinson. Jas.
A. Vnson, Kedar B. Whitley, j. W. B. Watson r..
Rogers, Bryan Smith, Saml P. Horton, John II.
Daniel, Jas IL Raiford, Jas. NJ Whitley, N. M.