Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-12-06

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On motion of Mr.. Blow, Samuel P Hill, Of Cas-
we'll County, appointed to preside the COL
lego; who, being conducted to the Chair, returned
his thanks for the honor in the following address:
Electors for the State of North. Carolina:
thank you for the honor conferred of selecting
me to preside your deliberations.
We have assembled to discharge the highest and
most impressive duty known or performed, for a
sovereign State by any of her citizens-to vote for
a ruler over this confederacy, in place of him who
occupies that place. and whose setting sun is as
lusrous its rising, and whose future life will be
looked to by the citizens of the Union with interest
and affection.
By the requirements of the federal constitution, it
is imperative that some be selected to whom
shall be transferred the power of executing the laws
of the land. The manner in which this duty is dis
charged by u.s. presents striking contrast to the
pursued by other nations in attaining the IKE
result Nothing to intmidate US, scene of vio-
lence before us, but calmly and quietly in this small
chamber. surrounded by the people and their repre-
sentatives, assist to take from the walks of
private life and place him in position than which
none is more honorable among the sons of men. Nor
does this change produce arrangement of the social
system or destruction of the machinery of the gov
eminent On the contrary, the laws will be effective
the citizen in all of his rights and proper
ty of all its protection, as if action to-day
ordinary in its character and limited in its results
Yet it is of magnitude to be weighed in no earthly
balances and of value assignable by no human
calculus. Fanatics hostile to section of the Union,
have disturbed the quiet harmony and sstery affec
ton heretofore entwining the States together, and
have proceeded to that fearful extent, that many
good almost prepared to lift aside the dark
veil of disunion and see what lay beyond. Let us
trust that action to-day will aid in arrestng, at
least for season. the fiery food of fanaticism instll
courage into the weak, and give quiet and high
hopes to the heart of the patriot, that one further
step is taken for the preservation of the Union.
Nor is it an Insignificant cause of congratulation
that other States have to the when dan
ger abroad in the land, and forebodings as to
the future safety of the republic stealing slow
ly but surely the hearts of the people; WHILE
on the contrary, it is matter of profound sorrow,
that other States to have forgotten the obliga
tons they owed the South, the interests have in
common, the glories and traditions of forefath-
ers, and above all, the requirements of the cons-
| tuition.
But let us humbly hope that the Great Author of
all Good will incline the hearts of the people Of these
States to do that which is right and refrain from that
which is wrong, and thereby preserve republic upon
whose preservation hangs the happiness and pros
perity OF an intelligent and great nation.
Mr.. Settle moved that, for the further organiza-
ton OF the College, Quent. Busbee, of the City Of
Raleigh, be requested to act as their Secretary.
communication from his Exccllency Gov. Bragg
was then read after which,
Mr. Shaw moved that the College proceed to vote
by ballot for President of the United States and he
nominated therefor JAMES Buchanan, of Pennsyl.
vania. The ten votes Of the State were then cast
for James Buchanan, under the superintendent Of
Messrs Williams and Waring telers.
Upon this result being announced, ...
Mr. Avery moved that the College proceed to vote
for Vice President of the United States, and he
nominated therefor JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE of Ken
lucky. The ten votes of the State were then cast
for John c. Breckenridge the same gentlemen acting
as teers.
| On motion of Mr. Shaw, committee of two was
appointed to superintend the signing, sealing, an6
directing the certificates of the yotes-Messrs. Shaw
and Avery composed the committee.
Edward G. Haywood, of the City of Raleigh, or
motion of Mr.. Wilder, was appointed messenger te
take charge of and deliver the list of votes to the
President of the United States Senate. in Wash
ington.
were unanimously adopted:
Resoloed, That the Electoral College of North.
Carolina, on behalf of the Democratic voters in this
State tender to Gen. Franklin Pierce, President OF
the United States their grateful acknowledgements
for the signal devotion to the constitutional rights
all the States of the Union, exhibited by him, du.
ring his entire administration of the affairs of the
general government.
Resoleed further, That the President will carry
with him. when he retires from his present position
the sincere wish of every patriotic heart in the re-
public, that the close of his life may be as serene
and blissful, as his career President, has been
triumphant and prosperous.
/ The College then took recess until halfpast 8
| o'clock; at which time the Electors reassembled
when Mr.. Shaw, from the committee, reported the