Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-01-26

Chair and Donpald Mcdonald appointed Vice Pre-
sldent; and on motion, r. G. Barrett and DR.. II.
Turner were requested to act as Secretaries. The
President on taking his seat explained the object
OF the meeting, and then proceeded to address the
house, which he did at length and eloquently, ON
the great principles set forth in the Message When
he had concluded, on motion of Col John Morrison,
committee OF five, consisting of Col. John Mort
son, Dr. John Shaw, Dr. FL. Turner, Saml Barrett
and Col. A. A. Seawel, was appointed by the Chair
to draft resolutions for the consideration of the meet
ing and on motion of DR.. Shaw the chairman was
added to the committee, who, having retired for
short time came forward and reported through their
chairman, Col: Morrison, the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
We. as friends of the present administration, have
assembled here to-day for the purpose of exercising
the right guaranteed to the citizens of our common
country, of publicly expressing our approval or dis.
approval of the measures acted upon likely to be
acted upon by those who are the rghtful guardians
else OF this right we pleased say that the late
Message of the President of the United States to
the Senate, although repudiated by majority of
the peoples Representatives meets with our hearty
approval. We admire it for the manly, constitution
al, open and independent spirit that pervades every
line of it. We approve of his views SO clearly ex-
pressed on all matters touching our relations with
the great Powers of the earth. We approve Of his
suggestions on the subject of the tariff believing
that the purposes of revenue alone justify the"
cally do we approve of his views on the constitu-
tional relations of slavery. Such frank and open
expression of sentiments on this great and momen-
tous subject which now seems to threaten the des-
truction of the arest heritage devised by NOR
tai man,-the Union of the United States of Ameri
Gave deem worthy of the highest commentator
Of this what better proof could be adduced than
the admission of his political opponents The Fay
etteville Observer says: "The PRONUNCIATION of such
just conservative, patriotic sentiments, clothed in
language of glowing eloquence, and carrying with
them the power and influence of his high office, is
worthy of all praise" The Fayetteville Argus says:
" But we are not disposed to criticise document
that regard really patriotic in its tone" But
much as we are pleased at finding such sentiments
promulgated by the President of the United States
to his fellow citizens, it is painful to know that
large proportion OF them oppose his vews,-we
mean the northern portion. And here we would
pause, and respectfully ask them to consider what
they are doing, and to give the subject that calm
and impartial consideration which its importance
demands, lest by heedessly violating the constitu-
ton and abrogating laws passed under the author-
ty of its clear provisions, the day may come when
forbearance will cease our part to be virtue.
Their good character and acknowledged ability on
all other subjects might lead us to expect better
things of them and We hope by a second sober
thought, they will be prevented from persisting too
far in fanatical warfare against southern institu-
TONS We hope to find them in the future, seekers
of the peace and welfare of the country rather than
mere agtators seeking place and emolument by dup
ing the people.
In further exercise of rights we offer the fol-
lowing resolves:
Resolued, That in view of the present condition
of country and the aspect Of its affairs, that it
behooves to consider we'll in whose hands its best
interests placed; in doing So is pride to
acknowledge that We have such leader as Frank.
from his own section of the Union as Cass, Buch-
anan, Marcy, Richardson and Douglas, with host
of others, under such leadership, knowing that the
South is true, have every reason to hope that the
Union shall and will be preserved.
Resolced, That with all due Difference to the action
of the National Convention, when assembled we
vii: mention the name of Franklin Pierce as our
first choice for the Office he ably and faith
fully fills and while expressing preference as
to who shall fill the Presidential chair, We will with
equal frankness recommend Hon. James G. Dobbin,
of the Old North State as our first choice for Vice
President of these United State for ensuing Presden-
tial term. With Pierce and Dobbin at the head of
our national affairs shall know North, no
South no East, no West, but one common county.
Resolued, That we consider the Democratic party
the only conservative and truly national party.
Rssolced, That whilst we consider the so called
American party, south, sound on the great question
of slavery, that their northern brethren by shame
less abandonment of the Nebraska principle as en-
bodied in the 18th article ofthe Philadelphia Platform,
have disregarded the known and manifest letter of
the COnStltutOn anu laws paSSeu unUer us SancCOn,
and therefore not entitled to our confidence.
Resozred, That whilst we have entire confidence
in large number of our northern, berthren yet
there some whose course we cannot too severely
censure; among whom are many protested ministers
of the gospel who under cover of their sacred call
ing and Influence spreading broadcast the seeds
of fanaticism political discord and dsunon rather
than teaching and enforcing the sublime doctrine,
that men should love another, and be in subjec-
ton to the powers that be.
Dr. Turner being called upon, responded in
brief speech, in which he said that the democratic
party is now the only national and conservative par
ty-al he regretted that that party is not twice
as strong as it is.
The meeting was then addressed by COL Morrison,
R. G. Barrett and DR.. Shaw. The Colonel spoke
at length in warm glowing, and patriotic style, on
the great national questions now before the people.
We regret that we have not room to give synopsis
of his speech The Dr.'s remarks were likewise for
chile, clear and to the point.
On motion of DR. Shaw, the thanks of the meet
ing were rendered to the Chairman and Secretaries
for the very able manner in which they discharged
their duties.
On motion it was ordered that copy of the above
resolutions be forwarded to the North Caronan for
publication with request that other papers favora
BILE to our views publish the same. On motion the
meeting adjourned.
A. R. RLACK, Prest
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The Battle of New Orleans was won by no COM
mon man. Andrew Jackson was formed a hero and
statesman by Gods own hand. That signal vic
tory was the opportunity which placed him favora-
bly before the eyes of that nation, the chief public
servant of which he subsequently became, and in
which he enjoyed the highest and most enduring