Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-26
Democratic Meeting in Johnston.


N. MURcn1soN, Sec'y.
Democratic Meeting in Johnston.
Pursuant to previous notice, large portion OF
the Democracy of Johnsons District, in the upper
pat of Johnston County, assembled at the store OF
Amos Coats Esq, on Saturday, the 10Th inst. On
motion of \. j. Leach, the meeting was organized
by calling A. Coats to the Chair and appointing w.
H. Lambert Secretary. The object of the meeting
having been explained by A. j. Leach, j. w. Stuart
moved that committee of three be appointed to
prepare business for the action of the meeting;
whcreupon the Chair appointed j. W. Stuart Capt
j. R. Coats and j. b. johnson.
During the absence of the Committee, B. H. Tom
lnson, being called upon, addressed the meeting in
very clear and forcble manner, setting forth the
principles prospects and duties of the great Demo-
cratic party.
The committee thenreported, through their Chair.
man. j. w. Stuart the following preamble and rcso-
buttons, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has been recommended that Con-
vention of the Democratic party of Johnston be held
in Smitheld the 10th of May, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the Legislature; and
whereas, approve of holding such Convention:
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting APP
point % delegates to represent this District III the
said Convention.
Resolced, That our motto being principles, not
men, we will support any ticket fairly organized
Convention may nominate.
Resolred, That we have undated confidence in
the truth and efficiency Of Democratic principles,
and are more impressed than ever, with the great
importance of their continued success.
Resolred, That all secret, oath-bound political as
sociatons, whether known Know Nothngism, or
by any other name, meet with our unmeasurcd con-
demna.ion and, in our opinion, should receive the
denuncaton of ali friends of civil and religious lib
erty.
Resolred, That VIC cling with equal tenacity to the
iule IF Ercn Suff itrf
throughout the State will never relax their efforts
until it has triumphed and become fixed law.
Resolred, That the proceedings of the recent State
Convention meet with our entire approval, and cs-
pecially do we hail. with pleasure, the nomination
of that tried and faithful statesman Gov Bragg and
That we will use all honorable means to secure his
election.
Resolred That the bold, patriotic, and statesman
like administration of Franklin Pierce, commands
our unqualified appreciation ; and that he is our
choice, above all Others for the next Presidency.
Rtsoired, That we greatly admire the splendid
talents and many private virtues of North Cardinals
favorite son, Hon. James C. Dobbin, and with pride
and pleasure do we recommend him as gentle man
emincntly qualified to perform the duties Of the Vice
Presidency.
Resotced, That we most cordially approve of the
course OF L. OBJ Branch, our representative in Con-
gress. and feel confident that his Congressional
course will realize the highest expectations of his
most sanguinc friends.
The Chair, under the first resolution, appointed
the following delegates: j. W. Stuart W. w. Pate.
Jos. Barker, j. b. johnson, A. j. Johnson d. Ste
pfenson, ST., Capt. j. R. Coats A. j. Leach, +. l.
Williams, L. P. Linsey, II. A. Clifton, W. Grimes,
b. Grimes, Ihos. Barber ST., NJ. Jones, W. II. Coas,
D. Stephenson Jr., S. Stephenson, NJ. Wilmington,
R. Bridges, IL. II. Carroll, W. Lambert, r. Carroll,
L. Dupree, P. Hardy.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to the list
On motion, it was Resozred, That copy of these
proceedings be sent TO the n. G. Standard, with
request that they be published.
There being no further business before the meet
ing, on motion, it adjourned.
AMOS COATS, Chm.
W. H. LAMBERT, Sec'y.
1t having been announced after the adjournment
of the meeting, that Sidney a. Smith, ESQ., and DR..
j. I. Leach, the County Electors of their respective
parties, were present. Smith was loudly called for,
and responded in speech of over hours length,
in which Fillmore and Gilmore" met with their
just desserts Mr.. Smith speaks uently and reasons
cogen:ly; and if he has his health, will make his
mark high among the orators of the country.
DR.. Leach replied in short speech, consisting
more of anecdotes than arguments We must give
him credit for being cooler than We have heard
him, and considering the very bad cause he had to
advocate, he did very well.