Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-17
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Democratic Convention in Johnston.

Democratic Convention In JOhnstOns
In accordance with previous notice: unusually
Johnston, vas held at Smithfield on the 10th May,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates to repre-
sent the County in the next State Legislature
On motion Of A. j. Leach, Esq, Capt. H. B. Wat
son was called to the Chair, and Saml I. Williams
and II. H. Carroll appointed Secretaries. On taking
his seat the Chairman returned his thanks for the
honorcd conferred upon him, and made few peril
nent and well-timed remarks.
The Convention then proceeded to the nomina-
ton of candidates. which resulted in the renomna-
ton of the following ticket:
For the Senate,
LINN B. SANDERS.
For the House of Commons,
B. H. TOMLlNSON,
ASA BARNES.
The present incumbent, JAS. A. VlNsoN, ESQ.,,
was recommended to the Democrats of the County
a suitable person to be voted for as their candi
date for Sheriff.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr. O.
L. Dodd, which were adopted without dissenting
voice:
Rssolred, That as the great doctrines at the basis
of the Democratic party are eternal truths, it is the
highest interest of the that these truths shall
be practically applied.
Resolced, That we, as Democrats have an abiding
faith in the time honored usages and principles Of
our party, which, if faithfully adhered to, success
and glorious triumph are certain.
Resolced, That unlike our opponents we have no
desire to eschew any question, either State or ma
tional therefore we adopt and fully endorse the
principles laid down in the resolutions of the Demo-
cratic State Convention that the passage Of
the Equal Suffrage bill by the next Legislature is Of
paramount importance to all other IF State
policy.
Resylued, That we embrace this opportunity Of
expressing our qualification at the nomination OF
GD1 opl oyx,i1 hpcf pYQ
increase his majority in this County at the August
election.
Resulted, That we pledge our united support to
the nominees of the Conventon-both for the State
Legislature and also for Sheriff:
On motion of a. j. Leach, Esq, committee Of
five was appointed to wait upon the nominees and
| inform them of their nomination.
Mr.. Sanders being called upon by the Chairman,
made some eloquent remarks, promising to unfur
the Democratic standard the breeze, and pledglng
himself do all i'll his power for the success OF the
Democratic cause. His remarks were well received
| and elected much applause.
| Mr.. Tomlinson being called upon, came forward
| and accepted the nomination. He spoke with much
! enthusiasm and was loudly applauded he, too,
promised battle for Democratic principles and in
| opposition to "Sam.
mir, Barnes being next called upon, also accepted
the nomination in few remarks offering his servl.
ces to the cause of Democracy and dealing n few
| h .rd blows to Know Nothingism. lie was frequent
ly interrupted by applause.
On motion of H. H. Hobbs, Esq, Vigilance
Committee of two was appointed from each Cap
| tain's district.
On motion of j. W. Stuart Esq, Resolued, That
the proceedings of the Convention be published IN
! the n G. Standard.
! On notion the Convention adjourned sine die.
| II. b. WATSON, Chm'n.
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