Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-26
Democratic Meeting i'm Forsyth.

Democratic Meeting in Forsyth.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Democra.
cy of Forsyth was held in tho Court House, in Wins
ton, the 18th inst, aud was organized by calling
Col Henry Marshall to the Chair, and appointing
f. E. Boner Secretary.
The Chairman briefly explained the object Of the
meeting and, motion, committee Of three was
appointed draft Resolutions for the consideration
Of the same, viz: Col j. A. Waugh, Col Joseph
Masten, and the Secretary.
After retiring, the committee reported to the meet
ing the following Resolutions, which were unann-
ously adopted:
Rtsolred, That we heartily respond to the call of
the Democratic State Committee, to hold Conven-
ton in the City of Ra.eigh, on the 10th Of April
next; and that the Chairman of this meeting APP
wishes Of the Democratic citizens Of Forsyth in said
Convention.
Resolced, That we here re-assert our entire and
full confidence in the great cardinal truths enuncia
ted in the platform of principles adopted by the De-
mocracy of the Union in the Baltimore National
Convention Of 1852, in so far as they have any bear
ing upon the present condition of the country.
Resolced, That for his firm national, and patriotic
course in the administration of the government
Franklin Pierce has proven himself statesman OF
incompatible integrity, of wise counsel and true de-
voton to the constitutional rights of every section
of the Union; and with pride we point to his late
annual message, as containing, in our conception,
of our form of government, and the existing rights
between the States as sovereigns.
Resolped, That we do condem and deprecate all
secret, OATH bound political societies or concaves,
no matter on what pretext founded, what princi-
pies conducted as anti-republican Irresponsible AMI
repugnapt to the genius Of our government; and
believing that the political organization, entitled
"Know Nothing" alias the self.styed american -
party is of baneful tendency-proscriptive and in
tolerant-we do most emphatically dcnounce its
origin, and rejoice now in its early decay and rot
tenness.
Resolued That we would hail with joy the re-
nomination at Cincinnati, of Franklin Pierce for a
second Presidential term, in order that he might
c0nsummate, at this exciting crisis of affairs the
delicate duty of calming the passions, and restoring
peace and quiet to all sections of country, now
torn by the factious agitation of the slavery cues.
ton; nevertheless, we will unite upon and give our
suffrages to any reliable and qualified Democrat
whom the wisdom of that Convention may put for
ward-believing that none but sound, able and con-
| sentative nominees will be presented to the people
by that body for election
Resolred, That sojus beneficial, and praseworthy
has been the administrative policy of his Excellency,
Thomas Bragg, that we cannot withhold the express
sion of our appreciation; and as far as an express
sion Of opinion may 60, we hope and trust he will
be re-nominaed for election by reclamation
ing, as We do, that the hearts Of the people of the
whole State beat in unison with our own in his ap-
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- Ine following delegates were appointed to repre-
sent Forsyth county in the State Democratic Con.
yention, on the. 18th April next VIM. Flynt, ST.
s.gI Aaspsp Ea.d T. W,Seh Linss Gee
Barrow, a. Tlynf j g. Hester. 4. N. Gamble, J
Watson, ]. MasteD, J. Crews, Jr.. j. Lawrence. Ii
Shouae. J. a. Styres, s. PfafE A, Transou J. w
Ahpaugh, a. Conrad n Spainhour. s. Long. s
Ipaggenenr, WIN. Banow, @ 4. Ksshin 3. Basfow
TN fhA mar NJ fho G..