The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
TIE ST.ATES:
:. Distinct as the BiLLo,cs, but one as the Sea-
Tuesday Morning, April l 5, 1856
AMERICAN STATE CONVENTION.

We are indebted to the Editors OF the
Greensboro Patriot, for an Extra" con-
tanning a report of the proceedings of the
American Convention, which assembled
in that town on the 10th instant. The Con
yention met in the Young Mems Hail.
and soon afterwards, in consequence of the
crowded state of the room, adjourned to the
PRESBYTERIAN Church. The Convention was
called to order by Mr.. William II. Harrison,
of Wake, on whose motion, c. L. n. Da-
Wis. ESD. Of Mcdowell, was called tempo
rarily to the Chair; and Seaton Gales, of
Wake, and VI. S. Sherwood, of Guilford,
were requested to act as temporary Secre-
taries Two hundred and seven Delegates
were in attendance, representing forty-five
counties. Other delegates came in after
wards. The following Delegates from Neck
lcnGurg county were present d. w. Alex
andcr, S. p. Alexander, j. p. Gillaspie,
Il. NJ Oates, and James ii. Carson.
A Committee of one from each Con-
gressional district was appointed to re-
port officers FOR the permanent organization
of the Convention. This Committee report
cd: For President, Hon. S. ii. ROGERS, of
Wake. Vice Presidents, w. E. Mann, Col.
L. w. Mumford, Joseph II. Flanner, DIR.
Z. a. Crudup, \. J. Stedman, j. y. Long,
5. p. Alexander, VIM. f. McKesson. Sc
cretaries, Seaton Gales, NJ. S. Sherwood,
J. F. Bell, Jr.. Talcott Burr, Jr. On Fri
day (the ID day. the Platform of the Ma
tional American Party, adopted by the Phi
IaIclphia Convention, in February, was en-
dorscd; and the following resolutions adopt
I'd:
ReSoLred, That we are in favor of pro-
gresSive system of Internal Improvement;
such as will ultimately develope the re-
sources of the State, and such will not
burthen the people with oppressive taxation.
ReSoLrcd, That we are opposed to the
policy of the General Government squan-
dcrimg the public lands ta provide home
stcads for foreign pauperS and convicts.
(The following, introduced by Victor c.
Barringer, Esq, of Cabarrus):
Whereas. there exist various and con-
fictiug opinions among Wings and Demo-
Gratis, both as to the propriety Of amending
the State Constitution, as well as TO the
manner and extent to which amendments
should be made: ReSoiucd, That in order
that the principles of Amcricanism may not
be tranmclIcL in the ensuing contest by
ycxcd State questions made up by former
political organizations, the American party,
eSchewing sectional issues in the State as
well a in the Union, declare their purpose
of abiding by and maintaining the repre-
sentative basis of the present Constitution.
After the adoption of the majority rule,
the Convention proceeded to vote according
to representation in the House of Commons
for candidate for Governor. The final re-
suit was the choice of the Hon. JOHN A. |
GILMER, of Guilford, as the candidate of
the american" party, for Governor, at the
ensuing election.
Committee having informed Mr.. Gill I
mer of his nomination, Mr.. G. appeared be-
fore tie Convention, and stated that he &C
ccPted "the nomination with the Platform
annexed, and the platform with the nomina-
ton annexed
Cameron. of Cumberland, were chosen Elec- /
tors for the State at large; and John Pool, !
Hon. X. :. DOnnell, Leon F. Siler, and Gen.
John y. Young, Assistant State Electors.
An Executive Committee, consisting of .
the following gentlemen, was appointed -
ii. w. Miller Of Wake, Ralph Gorren of
Guilford, Henry X. Nash of Orange, J.U.
Haughton of Chatham, John d. Hvmap of
Euncombe, Thomas j. Wilson of Forsvtbe.
William II. Harrison of Wake, w. n.
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Anson' John Pool of Pasquotank and John
y. Washington of Craven.
After the adoption of a resolution thank
ing the Scaboard, the Raleigh & CASTOR,
Wilmington & Weldon. and the North Car
'i'na Railroad for passing Delegates on
'hem at half the usual rates-and the adop-
'ion OF other customary resolutions of
thanks the Convention adjourned sine die.