Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-02

federal conssitnfiol 3 6cede the sdms to every
section OF This great md growing Republic.
ResolrsdF Ihat 6fe IN favor Of frequent cleo:
tipns 6f an omcal administration of the State
and federal government, and of holding all in au-
thority To- thu strictest accountability. =.
Reselrsd That we approve and endorse the ad-
ministrations Of Franklin Pierce, and, should he be
the noslipeesof the approaching National Conven-
tion viii cherfully give him our united support for
the next Presidency of these United States
Resolred That VIC congratulate the countryson
the admirable reforms now going on in that impor-
tant arm of our national defence, the Navy, at the
suggestions and recommendations of one Of North
Carolinas distinguished sons, James G. Dobbin,
Secretary of the same, and hope that more, and
higher honors await him.
Resolued That the ability, firmness and ceaseless
vigilance displayed by the Hon. Thomas Ruffin, in
the late memorable contest for Speaker of the House
of Representatives of the United States, have met
with our decided appreciation; and we embrace this
opportunity to tender to him the best regards and
undated confidence of grateful constituency.
Resolred, That VIC cordially approve and endorse
the administration of Governor Thomas Bragg, and
warmly and unanimously recommend him to the
favorable consideration of the aforesaid State Con-
vention But in this, as in the National Conven-
tion have entire confidence as to their unsullied
patriotism, and will support with our best, and uni
ted efforts whatsoever may receive these respective
nominations.
Resolred That we instruct our delegates to con-
suit with the delegates from other portions of this
Congressional District Should this proposition be
approved aud appoint the candidate for Eector for
President and Vice President for the same
Resolred That the Chairman appoint five dele
gates from each Captains district in this county, to
attend, and represent us in said Convention.
Under the 18th resolution, the Chairman appoint
ed the following delegates:
Speights Bridge District.-W. A. Darden, Lafay-
cite Darden, Isaac Minshew, j. P. Speght, d. G. W.
Ward.
7yson's Harsh District.-S. B. Turnage, VIM. F.
Edwards, Anvil Sugg, j. E. Exum, j. L. Freeman,
L. NJ Hardy.
Hughes District.-R. d. Warren, John Turnage,
Richard Harper, Oliver humphrey, Thos. Hughs j.
r. humphrey.
GUS District.-Eas Carr, A. S. Darden, Rob't
Carr, James Churchill, VIM Harrell, L. r. Coward
Bull Head District.-W. Ii. Edmurdson, Joseph
Lane, W. r. Bryan, L. Ii. Dawson, d. "A. Sugg Hay
wood Edmondson.
Ou Field Distriet-Joshua Speght, G. W. Moore,
H. d. Speight, Wm II. Fields, Jacob Mercer, A.
Groom.
Hoo1erton District-Josiah sugg, M. B. Powell,
Dr. j. Larroque, B. ii. Saunders, Simson Bruton, j.
j. Hooker.
Mr.. Editor your humble servant does not remem-
Der to have attended any political meeting that
gave him more pleasure than this think it was
fuller than usual on such occasions, and every one
seemed to be in food humor. Yet there was
fixedness of purpose indicated, which fOretod of
victory on the side and defeat, if not ruin and
humiliation on the other. We had it all our own
way, an adversary could not be found in all the
plain though it was suspected that few owls and
bats were lowering around, but there was too much
light for them they did not even hoot.
During the abscuce Of the committee, Capt. J. P.
Speight, being called on, responded in telling
speech Of about 80 minutes. Mr.. Editor, il Capt s.
was stranger to the good people of this or ada
cent counties, l would tax an uncertain memory to
give all description Of his able effort, but under
the circumstances it is deemed sufficient say that
the repeated applause Of his intelligent audience,
sured him that he was doing his work well; that
Sam. with all his deludcd followers, were suffering
drcadfully from his scourging lash.
1t was now moved and ordered that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the Goldsboro'
Tribune, with request that all the Democratic pa
pers in the District and also the Raleigh Standard
do copy.
1t was ordered that the Chairman and Secretary
be added to the list of delegates and, finally, the
cordial and unanimous thanks of the meeting were
rendered to the Chairman and Secretary for the
ability and fidelity they had displayed in the dis
charge of their official duties.
DREW A. SUGG, Chm.
B. W. BEST, Sec'y.