Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-26

Anti-Know Nothing Meeting il cleaveland.
In Pursuance of . notice appearing in the last
number Of the /" cleveland Times, TO call meet
ing Of the antiknow nothings in Shelby, the 18th
inst, o meeting was held, for the purpose OF APP
pointing delegates to the State Convention, to be
held on the 10th of April to nominate candidate tor
Governor.
ton to be held Rutherfordton, for the nomination
of senatorial! candidate for this district.
On motion Of j. X. Irby, the meeting was organ
lied, by calling E. Kppey, Esq, to the chair, and
William NJ. Blanton to act as Secretary:
The object of the meeting was explained by Jo-
seph X. lrby and P. d. Gold
On motion, the followings persons were appointed
Committee to draft resolutions, for the considera-
ton of the meeting, P d. Gold Charles Blanton,
DIR. E. Jennings, j. K. Irby and G. G. Holland
The committee retired, and after short time re-
ported the following resolutions which were adopted:
WnEGEAs, The anti.Know-Nothing party Of the
State of North Carolina has appointed State Con-
venton, to be held in the City of Raleigh on the
10Th of April next to nominate candidate for Gov
crnor; and whereas, We the Anti Know -nothlngs OF
Cesveland county, feel our duty to be represented
therein therefore,
Resoiued, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point ten delegates to represent this county In said
Convention.
Resolred, That in case of the failure of such de-
legates to attend at Raleigh, w. w. Holden and F. !.
Resokued, That the independent, high toned pat
riotism of THOMAS BRAGG, has inspired US with in
creased confidence in his ability and craftsmanship;
and, should he be nominated, we will rally to bis
support in solid column.
Speeches were made by Mcssrs. Jennings, Irby
and Gold; and the following appointments were
made for State delegation:
James NJ. Wear, j. c. baltimore, Col. Joshua
Beam, P. D. Gold, VIM. Blanton, II. De X. Cabaniss,
F. S. Ramsour, g. G. Holland, John Weber, John
p. Novel.
Also delegation of the following gentlemen was
appointed to meet the Rutherford and Polk delega-
ton, to nominate suitable person, as senatorial
candidate for this district.
: RESOLVED, That the following delegates be ap-
pointed to attend Convention OF the Anti-know-
nothings of this Senatorial district, to he held at
Rutherfordton, the second Monday of April next,
to which cordially invite the cooperation Of all
the anti know nothings of Rutherford and Polk
countless viz: Charles Blanton, Col. Joshua Beam,
A. R. Honestly, W. W. Green, j. c: baltimore,
Maj. G. G. Holland, A. W. Burton j. r. Logan, F.
S. Ramsour, b. Ellis, Joseph Carroll, G. NJ Green,
Edmond Durham, Edmond Jones, w. f. Lee, j. h.
Irby, W. w. Wright, G. B. Palmer, Milton Gold,
John Nicholson, ". H. Green Thomas NJ. Hardin,
S. N. Wear, j. L. Dickson, A. f. Collins, IL. De X.
Cabaniss, John A. Roberts, John Anthony, John
Hartman, Capt. Thomas Kendr;ck, P. ID. Gold F.
Schenck, d. D. baltimore, Jacob Haynes, John
Whisnant, F. Price, John Hunt, Dr. VIM. Parham,
John A. Null David Evans, T. baltimore, B. A. Mag
ness, e. Washburn, n. Eskridge, G. Z. Durham,
John Bridges. W. Poston, Dobbins baltimore, J. d.
Wear, David Beam, Martin Goode, Dr. E. Jennings,
A. R. Fu,guson, z. Earl, L. J. Dickson, R. A Lor
ancc, Preston Goforth, and John NJ Patterson.
1t was declared that the second Monday in April,
be proper time for such meeting. The meeting
was harmonious. The course Of our patriotic Gov
nor was approved Of, and willingness to rally to
him again was manifested.
The candid answering patriotism Of President
Pierce was warmly endorsed.
The meeting then adjourned.
E. RIPLEY, Chmn.
w. NJ BLANroS, Sec'ry.