Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-25


large meeting of the Democracy of Martin
County assembled at the Court House, on Tuesday
last, during the recess of Court and notion the
meeting was organized by the appointment of Col.
D. G. Guyther, Chairman, who addressed the as
semblage in few appropriate remarks, urging the
unanimity of the South as the only hope of preserv-
ing her constitutional rights and the necessity of Sc
iecting true Democrat to represent this District in
the thirty-fifth Congress
On motion, Augustus Moore was appointed Secre-
,tary.
The meeting was briefly addressed by Col. S. W.
Watts, after which the Secretary read the following
Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The time is rapidly approaching when
the voters of the First Congressional District of
North Carolina will be called upon to elect a suita-
BILE person 20 represent them in the thirtyffth Con-
gress of the United States therefore be it
ResotUed, That the Democracy of Martin County
fully appreciate the importance of the approaching
election, and urge upon our friends throughout the
District the necessity of immediate organization.
Rtsotoe", That we deem this fitting opportunity
to rciterae our adherence to the time honored prin
ciples of Democracy, and congratulate our brother
Democrats upon the present prospects OF our party
in this District
Resolced, That we heartily endorse the salesman
like of Franklin Pierce while President of the
United States, and feel assured that the Admnstra-
ton OF President Buchanan will be equally nation.
al and conservative.
Resolred, That we congratulate the people of
North Carolina upon the consummation of their
wishes in the final passage, by the last Legislature,
OF that just, liberal, and Democratic measure-the
Free Suffrage Bill.
Resolred, That we approve of the call for a Dis
trlct Convention for the purpose of nominating a
suitable person to bear aoft the standard of Demo-
cracy in this Congressional District.
Reseloed, That for the sake of harmony, con-
cur with friends in other sections of the District
and recommend Winton, the 2Sth of May next, as
l.l1
ton.
Resolred, That we will give the nominee of said
Convention our Jealous support and use every hon
orabie excrtion to secure his election
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point thirtysix Delegates, four from each captains
district to represent Martin County in said Conven
ton.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Democratic Banner, Raleigh
Standard, Democratic Piorfcer and Halifax Repre-
sentative
Under the eighth resolution the following Dele
District No. 1.-Franklin Ward, Jas. E. Moore,
Daniel Vainright and JOS L. Waters.
district No. 2.-Nicholas Robason, Calvin Jones,
Philip Williams and Abner Eason.
Dist, let No. "a. j. Daniel, Grey D. Rogerson,
John A. Robason and Jason lice.
District No. Al. W. Moore, Samuel Rogers,
John Watts and w. B. Laner
District No. 3D. B. Harrison, Wiley Robason,
w. j. Harrison and II. d. Rawes
District No. Ga. H. Cotfied, W. j. Moore, j.
L. Ewell and JOS B. Peal.
District No. w. w. Andrews, John A. Man
ming, John r. Rogers and DR.. Jas. L. Teei.
District No. st. W. Ward, NJ. G. Cherry, DR..
S. G. Benjamin and Joseph Rhodes.
District No. 9.-B. c. Mayo, L. R. Brown W. R.
w. Sherrod and W. L. Hyman.
On notion the names of the Chairman and Sec
rotary were added to the list of Delegates.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting were ten
dercd to the Chairman and Secretary and there be-
ing no further business the meeting adjourned.
D. c. GUYTHER, Chm
AUGUSTUS MOORE, Secty.