Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-01-30
Democratic Meeting in Carthage.


the Democratic party was held in the Court House
in Carthage the 18th inst for the purpose Of fex
pressing their approval of the late Message of the
President. A. r. Black, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and Donnald Mcdonald appointed Vice Pre-
sident; and on motion, R. G. Barrett and DR.. II.
Turner were requested to act as Secretaries. The
President taking his seat, explained the object
of the meeting and then proceeded to address the
house, which he did at length and eloquently, on
the great principles set forth in the Message. When
he had concluded motion of Col John Morrison,
a committee of five, consisting of Col John Mor-
son, DR.. John Shaw, DR.. ii. Turner, Saml Barrett
and Col. A. A. Seawell, was appointed by the Chair
to draft resolutions for the consideration Of the
ing /; and on motion Of Dr. Shaw the chairman was
added to the committee, who, having retired for a
short time forward and reported through their
chairman Col. Morrison, the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
We, as friends of the present administration, have
assembled here to-day for the purpose of exercising
the right, guaranteed to the citizens of our common
country of publicly expressing our approval or dis
approval OF the measures acted upon, Or likely to be
acted upon by those who the rightful guardians
OF the peoples and country's rights. In the
else Of this right pleased say that the late
Message of the President of the United States to
the Senate, although repudiated by a majority of
the peoples Representatives meets with our hearty
approval. We admire it for the manly constitution
al, open and independent spirit that pervades every
line of it. We approve of his views so clearly
pressed on all matters touching relations with
the great Powers of the earth. We approve of his
suggestions on the subject Of the tariff; believing
that the purposes of revenue alone can justify the
imposition of duties on imports" And most espe-
cially do we approve Of his views on the constitu-
tional relations Of slavery. Such frank and open
expression OF sentiments on this great and momcn-
touS subject, which now seems to threaten the des-
truction of the farest heritage devised by
tai man,-thc Union of the United States of Amcri-
ca,-we deem worthy of the highest commentator.
OF this, what better proof could be adduced than
the admission of his political opponents: The Fay
etteviile Observer says: 1.-The PRONUNCIATION of such
just conservative, patriotic sentiments, clothed in
| language of glowing eloquence, and carrying with
them the power and influence Of his high Office, is
worthy of all praise" The Fayetteville Argus says
But not disposed to criticise a document
that we regard really patriotic in its tone. But
much pleased at finding such sentiments
promulgated by the President of the United States
to his fellow-citiZens, it is painful to know that
large proportion Of them oppose his vicws-we
mean the northern portion. And here would
| pause, and respectfully ask them to consider what
| they are doing, and to give the subject that calm
| and impartial consideration which its importance
| demands lest by heedessly violating the constitu-
tion and abrogating laws passed under the authori
! ty of its clear provisions, the day may come when
| fOrbearance will our part to be a virtue
Their good character and acknowledged ability on
| oil other subjects might lead us to expect better
| things of them and we hope by a second sober
thought, they will be prevented from persisting too
lar III fanatlcal warfare against southern lnSttu-
tions. We hope to find them in the future, seekers
of the peace and welfare of the country rather than
mere agitators seeking place and cmolumcnt by dup
ing the people.
In further exercise of rights offer the FOL-
| lowing resolves:
Resolred, That in view of the present condition
of our country and the aspect of its affairs, that it
behooves to consider we'll in whose hands its best
interests arc placed; in doing so, it is pride to
acknowledge that we have such leader as Frank.
l~
from his section of the Union Cass, Buch-
anan, Marcy, Richardson and Douglas, with host
of others, under such leadership, knowing that the
South is true, have every to hope that the
Union shail and will be preserved.
Resolred That with all due Difference to the action
of the National Convention, when assembled, We
will mention the name of Franklin Pierce as our
first choice for the office he now ably and faith
fully fills; and while expressing our preference as
to who shall fill the Presidential chair, will with
equal frankncss recommend Hon. James Z. Dobbin
of the Old North State first choice for Vice
President of these United State for ensuing Presdcn
tal term. With Pierce and Dobbin at the head o
our national affairs shall know North, nc
South, no East, no West, but one common county
I ResOtred, That we consider the Democratic party
the only conservative and truly national party.
Resolced, That whilst consider the so called
American party south, sound on the great question
of slavery, that their northern brethren, by shame
less abandonment of the Nebraska principle, as en-
have disregarded the known and manifest letter o
the Constitution and laws passed under its sanction
and therefore not entitled to our confidence.
Resolued, That whilst we have entire confidence
in large number of our northern, berthren, YET
there some whose course we cannot too severely
censure; among whom many professed ministers
of the gospel, who under cover of their sacred call
ing and influence spreading broadcast the seeds
of fanaticsm political discord and dsunon rather
than teaching and enforcing the sublime doctrine
that men should love another, and be in subjec
| ton to the powers that be.
, DR.. Turner being called upon, responded in
brief speech in which he said that the democratic
party is now the only national and conservative par
ty-al he regretted that that party is not twice
as strong as it is. -"
The meeting was then addressed by COL Morrison
R. G. Barrett and Dr. Shaw. The Colonel spck,
length in warm, glowing and patriotic style, OF
the great national questions now before the people
We regret that we have not room to give synopsis
of his speech. The Dr's remarks were likewise for
chile, clear and to the point.
On motion of DR. Shaw, the thanks OF the meet
| ing were rendered to the Chairman and Secretarie
for the very able manner in which they discharged
their duties. -fH-
On motion it was ordered that copy of the abov
resolutions be forwarded to the North Carolinan 70
publication, with request that other papers favora
ble to our views publish the same. On motion tn
E meeting adjourned.
: A. R. RLACK, Pres't.
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s BENEFIT OF LIFE INsuRANcE.-Mr. George "
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