Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-12
r.uoc,,tic Meeting in Duplin.

Democratic Meeting in Duplin.
meeting of portion of the Democracy OF the
county of Duplin was held at kenansvile, on iues-
day OF March Court
IN melton Of William F. Hill, Esq, Dr. James
G. Dickson, was appointed Chairman, and Gibson
Carr Secretary. ...
I'm motion, committee Of five were appointed to
draft resolutions for the action of the meeting Inc
Chairman appointed the following gentleman u,
said committee Owen r. Kenan, Esq, WIN. \.
Hill, VIM. j. Houston, j. Il. Monk ana N. r.
Mathis.
and George S. Stevenson, Esq, were invited to par
ticipate in the deliberations OF the meeting .
The committee having returned, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions:
WHEREAS The time has again arrived when the
duty devoves upon the great Democratic party o.
the State and nation to take measures for the orea;'-
cation of their party strength. and Tor securing Tue
success of sound constitutional principles, oeH
Rssolpea That We portion OF the Democracy
of Dupn County, pleased to re ahrm our renew
ed strengthened and abiding confidence IN the Sou"u'
conservative and patriotic administration OF FRANK
lin Pierce, and in the approaching contest 'oe h o
chief magstracy We believe him the choice OF Tue
Southern Democracy; and, while we are willing to
abide the decision Of the national Convention we ae
clare him our first choice for the Presidency OF tue
United States.
Resolced, That we hail with delight the recon-
zen, Hon. JAS G. Dobbin, for the Vice Presidency.
He is our first choice for that distinguished position:
We trus, that he may receive the nomination; anu
pledge to the nomination of Pierce and Doeoh our
cordial and enthusiastic support
Rssoloed That this Union is founded upon the
full equality of Sates-that that equality Is guaraa'
teed by.the Constuton-that all and every attempt,
on the part of aboitonists, to interfere, by State
legislation or otherwise with the rights of citizens OF
the southern States hold and enjoy their properly
at home, or to remove with it to any of the terri
tories is unwarranted, unjust, and tends to disso
luton of the Union
Resolysd. That the Democracy of Duplin pro-
claim to the world that they entirely in favor OF
Americans ruling America, at least so lar as the
principles relate o North America, leaving SCUM
America" and "South Amer the undsputeo
right to take of themselves; but we believe the
new organization OF Americans coh'lhon!y eas'ee
"Know- Nothings," founded upon prescription OF c'-
tizens account of their birth place and their re,
lision, aim blow at the Constitutional the civil
and religious equality of the people, -,
ResoLced, That the national Democracy OF the
Northern States who have so manfully and so nooiy
stood up for constitutional rights and com6atted the
hordes of aboltionism and fanaticsin at the North,
are entitled to the gratitude of every patriot and ev
cry friend of the Union.
Resolred That we are we'll pleased with the course
of our able and faithful representative in Congress-
Hon. Warren Winslow, and extend to him renewal
Of our confidence.
Resolred, That the present and very worthy Gov
ernor Thos Bragg, is our choice for re election.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting APP
point fifty delegates to represent the County OF Du-
pin in the Democratic State Convention. to assemble
in the city of Raleigh on the 18th of April next.
Under the last resolution, the Chairman appointed
the following delegates from the county:
Owen R. Kenan, ESQ.,, James Dickson, VIM f.
Hill, James Pearsal, VIM. j. Houston, J. w. Biount,
Luther R. Loften, E. Bardin, A. NJ. Faison, ID. B.
Newton, II. H. Hodges, j. B. Hurst, B. w. Herring,
Joel Lofsin, Daniel JONES' Austin Swinson, Dr. B.
field, Dr. Thos. Hill, A o. Grady, Grady Outlaw,
Seth Davis, D. Simmons. George Smith, S. NJ. era
dy, John Maxwell, B. Smith, Jr., B. Southeln Jr.,
Ii. Farrier j. NJ. Chastin, j. W. Williams Thcs.
Burton, G Sloan, Thos. Lanier, Fl. Murray, c: Nc
Milan Danl Teachy, Boney Wells, VIM. R: Ward,
Dr. w. K. Devane, N. P. Mathis j. B. Monk, James
G. Stoakes.
On motion of O. R. Kenan, Esq, the Chairman
and Secretary were added to the list of delegates.
On motion of VIM. E. Hill, Esq,
Resolued, That in accordance with the suggestions
of sister counties delegates to the State Con-
vention at Raleigh, on the 10th of April be empow-
cred to select suitable persons to represent this Dis
trict in the National Convention, to be held at Gin
cinnti to nominate candidates for President and Vice
President; and also to appoint an Elector for this
Electoral District, iii the event that District Con-
vention should not be held.
Mr.. Ill; offered some remarks in support Of the
above resolution, showing the importance Of having
section Of country we'll represented in the Ma
tional Convention. For harmony and union among
the Democrats, (he only National party at present
in the countryD is the best method of putting down
Know othingism and Abolitionism.
The meeting was also addressed by Sam' Holmes,
and VIM. j. Houston, who spoke eloquently in favor
Of Democratic principles.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published in the Wilmington Journal, and other
Democratic papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JAMES G. DICKSON, Chairman.
GIBSON CARR, Secretary.