The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
CABARRuS COUNTY.

OOONA
According 20 appointment, Democratic
meeting was held in the Courthouse, in
Concord, on Saturday, 2lst June, 1856.
The meeting was organized by calling to
the Chair Maj. IBzAN CANNON, and appoint
ing WIN. G.. WEDDINGToN and A. j. BosT
Secretaries.
Col. DANIEL COLEMAN being called on,
explained the object of the meeting, and
submitted for its consideration the following
Resolutions, upon which he made few ap-
propriate and forcible remarks.
r. P. WARING, Esq, of Charlotte, was,
in the mean time, introduced, who spoke at
some length, setting forth, in an able, elo-
quent, and conclusive manner, the claims of
the nominees of the late Cincinnati National
Democratic Convention, JAMES BUCHANAN
and JOHN G.. BRECKENRIDGE, for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency of the United
States. He also, in a fair, daylight view.
exposed some of the false arguments and
principles of the KnowNothing or self
styled American party. Mr.. Warning had
reference to the records" for the truth OF
his statements, and challenged contradic-
ton. The meeting, evidently, was highly
pleased with both the speakers.
The Meeting, on motion of Col COLE
MAN, unanimously received and adopted the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That we do most cordially ap-
prove the nomination of JAMES BUCHANAN,
of Pennsylvania, for the Office of Pre- sident,
and of JOHN G.. BRECKENRIDGE, of Ken
lucky, for Vice President of these United
States, made by the National Democratic
Convention which assembled at Cincinnati,
Ohio, on the I'd day of the present month 4;
and we pledge ourselves to use all honora-
bic means to secure their election to the of
flee for which they have been respectively
nominated.
RESOLVED, That we approve of the prin-
ciples contained in the Platform laid down
by the said National Democratic Conven-
ton, as being sound. conservative, and con-
stitutional; and especially do we approve
of the principles laid down in what is COM
monty called the Kansas Nebraska act, on
the subject of slavery; and also do we cor
daily approve of the principles contained
| in said Platform, on the subject of religious
liberation.
Resolved, That we regard all secret po-
Flitical organizations anti-republican in
their nature and tendencies, dangerous to
civil and religious liberty, and subversive
Of the Constitution.
Resolved, That we deny that Congress
has any right to make compromises" or to
enter into any agreement or compact where
by any principle in the Constitution may be
changed, modified, or in any manner what
ever effected.
ReSolrcd, That we regard the National
al Union Party in the country and as such,
friends of Constitutional Liberty.
ReSolUed, That we cordially approve of
the Administration of FRANKLIN PIERCE
that he has shown himself to be an able,
just, and patriotic statesman; and in his re-
firing from the high and responsible posi-
ton he now occupies, on the 4th of March
next, he will carry with him the heart felt
gratitude of all his fellow citizens. who love
Equal Rights and the Constitution.
Resolved. That THOMAS BRAGG has full
filled our highest expectations of him as
Chief Magistrate of North Carolina aud, as
an evidence of our abiding confidence, we
promise to make all proper efforts to secure
his re election.
On motion. it was Resolved, That copy
of these proceedings be forwarded to the
western Democrat Republican Ban
ner," and Concord Gazette for publica-
ton.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
IBZAN CANNON, Chm.
" W. &. 6 Bo MSOD'S'T0s' Secretaries.