Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-23

Gov Bragg addressed the Convention at some length
in an able and impressive manner-acceptlng tne
nomination, and pledgng himself to use his oest
exertions to carry the Democratic banner In triumph
| through the contest. -
On motion. the Convention took recess until
seven o'clock
SEVEN O'CLOCK, p N.
The Convention re-assembled, pursuant to ad-
| journment
Mr.. Hill of Halifax Chairman of the Committee
on Resolutions, reported the following whlch were
read and unanimously adopted:
WE, the delenates of the Democracy of North
Carolina. in Convention assembled, deeming the
present occasion suitable to re-attirln the we'll
defined principles upon which our organization Us
| party, is based, do
Resolce, That we cordially approve and re-affirm
| the Resolutions of the Democratic National Conven-
lions of 1884, 1S4s, and 1852 far as they are APP
plicable to the present condition of the country.
Resolred, That the public. lands, being the COM
mon property of the United States, any disposition
of them for the sole and exclusive benefit OF any one
or more of the States or the squandering of them in
donations to paupers and convcts whether of native
or foreign extraction, would be unconstitutional and
unjust.
! Resozred, That we heartily approve Of the Kan
Nebraska act by which the Missouri restriction
repealed and the people of the South let in with
their property, equally with those of the North to
| the common Territories of the Union. That in our
opinion the doctrine of popular sovereignty is the
true doctrine; that the people of the Territories,
when they come to form their State Constitutions
| and apply for admission into the Union as States,
have the right determine for themselves the char
acter of their domestic institutions.
Resolced That we have viewed with admiration
and gratitude the noble and manly stand taken by
the great body of tie Democrats of the non-slave-
holding States in behalf of the constitutional rights
ofthe South and we will chcerfuy unite with them,as
IN nt1no to 10 cSn
didates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of
the United States, and to proclaim once more to the
world the great principles of the Democratic party;
and we pledge Jealous and united support to
the nominees of said Convention.
Resolred, That we regard the Know-Nothing or
ganization as corrupting and dangerous in its inhu-
ences and tendencies. We congratulate the coua-
try upon its rapid decay. The contest for the
Presidency, it is apparent, must be between the
Democratic National party and the Black Republi-
cans; that third party cannot strengthen, but
must weaken the South in this contest and that in
crisis like the present it is alike the interest and the
duty of all Southern men to unite with that party
which gives the strongest assurance by its unity,
its numbers and its nationality, that it will triumph
over the enemies of constitutional rights, by
whatsoever name called
Rcsolred, That We are opposed to all secret oath
bound political associations, and to intolerance and
prescription account of religious opinion, either
by Catholics or Protestants, by legal enactment or
at the ballot box.
Resolced, That President Pierce, by his Inaugural
address and subsequent State papers, and especially
by the noble vindcaton of the constitutional rights
of the States contained in his last annual message
to Congress- as we'll by his uniform devotion to
the constitution and his faithful enforcement of its
obligations has endeared himself to all true lovers
of the country; and while we freely acknowledge,
and proudly recognize, the Abilities the patriotism,
and the sound principles of many other distinguish
ed members # our party, and will give cordial
and united support to whomsoever may receive the
nomination of the Cincinnati Convention, we yet deem
it due TO FRANKLIN PIERCE, and to ourselves, to
declare that he is first choice for the Presidency
and that should hail his nomination with the
livelcst satisfaction.
Resotoed, That we proud of the reputation of
JAMES C. DOBBIN, Secretary ofthe Navy. We res
pect him for his experience and wisdom as states
man, and cherish strong affection for him man,
on account of his amiabe disposition and his many
virtues and that his nomination for the Vice PreSi.
dency would be gratifying to the people of North.
Carolina, and serve bind still more closely togeth-
err the national Democratic party.
Resolred That the Constitution of this State ought
to be amended, rs to extend to all free white men
the same right to vote for members of the Senate
as for members of the House of Commons that we
regard the plan of amendment by legislative enact
ment and the sanction of the people at the ballot
box as strictly republican, it is certainly const
tutional; that We are opposed, under any and all
circumstances, to change of the basis of represent
tation in the Senate and House of Commons; and
that we will never abandon the great principle of
Free Suffrage, but will unite with fellow citizens
of both parties in pressing it. in the face of all op
position and difficulties, to its final triumph.
Resolued, That it is our earnest wish and desire
to see the resources of North Carolina agricultural
mineral and commercial, fostered and developed;
and the State having already entered upon system
OF internal improvements to that end and made large
Investments with that view it would in the opinion
OF this Convention be polite and proper for the
Legislature, from time to time, to extend such fur
Their aid in the completion of the works already I'M
dertaken, and the extension of the same, just
regard for the interest of the people may require
and the means and resources of the State will pru-
IDENTIFY allow.
Resolced, That our present system of Common
Schools ought to be ostered by the Legislature and
its efficiency increased, until the blessings of Educa-
ton shall have been afforded to all the children of
the State.
Resolced, That the course of Gov. Bragg has been
such to confirm and increase the confidence re.
posed in him, to reflect honor upon himself and to
promote the best interests of the entire State; and
that with the fullest confidence in his triumphant
reelection we again present to the people Of North
Carolina as the Democratic candidate for Governor,
THOS. BRAGG, of Northampton-a gentleman and
patricia statesman fully tried and never found
wanting
Resotued, That Democratic State Committee, to
consist OF ten persons, be appointed by the Presi
dent of this Convention
Resolued, That four delegates for the State at
large and four alternate delegates, be appointed by
this Conventions to represent North Carolina in the
Cincinnati Convention.
Resolued, That two Electors and four Assistant
Electors be appointed by this Convention for the
State at large.
Mr.. Cook, of Cumberland, moved that the Con-