Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-14

Democratic meeting IN TzunAaAns
AtaConvention Of the, Dsnocrsts of Davis Dis
pose of appointing delegates to the County Conven-
ton 10 be held in Louisburg on the Gath inst the
meeting was called to order, and, on motion, j. 4.
Landlord was appointed Chairman and A. Thomas
and DR.. w. c. Landlord requested to act as Secre'
taries. The Chairman explained the object Of the
meeting, and appointed COL H. Harris, Maj. s. w.
Brodic and j. W. Balthrop, committee to draft
resolutions When said committee retired to per-
form their business, w. D. Webb was called upon
and addressed the Convention in happy strain OF
patriotic sentiments. Indeed, Franklin is "wide
awake" and in August and November next, her
vote will show that her then, ever, will sup
port the long cherished principles of Democratic
freedom.
The committee returned and offered the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The time for choosing suitable per-
sons to represent the county of Franklin in the next
Legislature of N. G. is approaching, and the Oath
day Of May being suggested as convenient time
/ for holding Democratic Convention in L6uisburg
for the purpose of comforting together and ascertain
ing who is the soundcst, strongest and best man to
represent US in the Senate and who also in the
Commons; and whereas the Democratic party Of
this county has often heretofore been distracted,
confused and defeated by voting for and having too
great q number of candidates of their own party in
the field thereby allowing their political opponents
to take advantage of their scattered strength and to
therefore
Resolved, That we, the Democracy of Davis Dis
trict believe, that in union there is strength and
that the people have right and ought to assemble
in primary meetings to cast about and see who are
the most suitable and ablest men, and to whom they
confidently intruss the right of making laws for
themselves and their posterity.
Resolred, That now, more than ever, should we,
the Democrats of the glorious old county of Frank
lin, be united, when the dark conspracies of the
midnight order and the fusion of sms have COM
bined against u.s.
Resolred, That the Democratic party is the only
great and national party, and that in it true and
faithful men to the constitution to be found,
we'll in the North as in the South.
Resolced, That the contemplate and scattered
isms which oppose the Democratic party, are not
national but are actuated and polluted by the desire
of plumber
Resolred, That in Franklin Pierce, the chief Exec
utive Of this republic, We recognize the great and
able statesman, the champion determined to carry
into effect the provisions of the constitution let the
consequences be what they may.
Resolued, That the Hon. Thomas Bragg has exc
cuted the trusts imposed upon him by his office,
with fidelity and ability; and that in his renomina-
ton for election are highly pleased and that we
will give him, in August next our full and hearty
support
Res,lred, That we approve Of the plan of holding
Convention in Louisburg, on the Oath May; and
that the Chairman Of this meeting appoint fifteen
delegates to represent this Captains District in said
Convention.
In obedience to the last resolution, the Chairman
appointed the following delegates, vz:-Jet Harris,
NJ. Landlord, W. II. A. Harris, B. Gay, S. NJ. Boon,
H. II. Wesler, H. Harris, R. R. Boon, j. W. Balthrop,
w. A. Moore, w. D. Webb, S. II. Brode. R Stall
lings, j. R. Perry, W. Crowder and j. L. Stegall.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretaries were
added to the list
On motion, it was ordered that copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to the n. G. Standard for
publication
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
j. E. LANDLORD, Chm.
A. THOMAS, Soorot.r;os
w. G. LANKFoRD,}