Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-06-10
Democratic Meeting in Edgecombe.

public meeting of the citizens of Edgecombe
county, assembled according to previous notice in
the Court House, on Tuesday, 26th May.
On motion Of VIM. II. Johnston, the meeting
called to order by nominating Col. Henry L. Clark
as Chairman, which was carried. Col Clark took
the Chair and explained that the object of the meet
ing to take the proper steps to bring out some
candidate to represent this District in the next Con
gress-that public invitation has been given and
adopted 10 hold Democratic District Convention in
Newhern-and the object of this meeting to
spond to that invitation, and appoint delegates to re-
present Edgecombe in the convention.
On motion of Jno. S. Dancy Esq Mr.. VIM. A.
Jones was appointed Secretary.
VIM. Fl. Johnston, Esq, then introduced and ex-
planned in clear and satisfactory manner the fOl-
lowing resolutions, which after due consideration
were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, Several counties of this Congressional
District, have held meetings and proposed the hold
ing of a Convention to nominate Democratic Can
ddate to represent the party in the next Congress
of the United States: And whereas, We, the Dem
ocratic party ofthe county of Edgecombe in primary
meeting assembled, believe, nomination effected
through a Committee, would promote harmony in
our ranks and give assurance to the pominee that
he held his position in obedience to the will of the
people; Be it therefore resolved,
1st That we concur in the proposition to hold
District Convention in Newbern, Thursday the
18th June
end, That the Hon. Thos. Rufin, of Wayne, by
his faithful adherence to the time honored principles
of the ty has endea, ed himself to the democracy
OF Edgccombe, and we cordially present him as our
candidate for re nomination.
3rd That in James Buchanan and his political
advisers, we have President and Cabinet whose
national conservative views entte them to our en-
tire confidence and who We feel assured by their
wisdom and integrity, will steer the ship Of State
safely through the difficulties which surround it dur
ing the next four years.
4th, That we trust and believe that the policy Of
the administration. foreshadowed in the Inaugural
Address Of the President and his official acts since,
will mark in the political history Of the conn
try, in bringing about peaceful and lasting settle
| ment of the veXed slavery question.
5th That we congratulate the democratic party
throug ghout the Union and every true hearted son
of the South, in the elevation of James Buchanan
Vice Presidency ofthe United States in the triumph
of national principles and the overthrow of fanati-
cal sectionalism, thus. securing peace and quiet for
| another presidential term.
| 9th, That the Chairman of this meeting. be en-
powered to appoint delegate from each Captains
District and any others from the county at large to
the proposed Convention.
After the adoption of the Resolutions the Chair
observed, that the 9th Resolution devolved on him
| the duty of selecting delegates, and he hoped that
the members of the meeting and the citizens, would
aid him in making out the list and suggest the
names of such persons would most probably at
tend.
The Chirman reported the following list of Dele.
| gates, viz.
John S. Dancy. R. H. Pender. Charles H. jenkins,
John Norfleet, John L. Bridgers, VIM. F. Dancy,
Theo. Thomas, VIM. S. Battle, John E. Baker, Geo
Howard, Jr Ben Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Robt.
Bynum VIM. Y. Moore, John A. Vines, Henry
Belcher, Ralph E. Macnair, Spencer L. Hart, VIM.
Mercer, WIN. Knight DR.. F. G. Pitt James R.
Thigpen, B. F. Hart, DIR. Wesley Jones, Isaac
Bats Orren Williams, John w. johnson, Jordan
Thigpen, DR.. K. Dicken, S. B. Bradley, Wells
Draughn, Tho. L. Maner, Thomes, F. Cherry, Pa
trick Byrum, John R. Pitt.
On motion of L. D. Pender, the name of the
Chairman and Secretary, were added to the list o.
delegates.
On motion of j. S. Dancy, Esq, the meeting ther
adjourned
HENRY T. CLARK, Chm.
w. A. JONES, Sec'y.