Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-22
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Below will be found the proceedings of the meet
ing on Tuesday, 9TH inst. Though the delegates
are not restricted in the choice of candidate the
general opinion in favor of Mr. Branch's reelec.
tion The majority of the delegates appointed are
Democrats who have proved themselves faithful to
their principles in all times and at all risks. The
sons of old Warren will rally strong in Franknton
on the 22d, and, usual be found foremost in sup
porting the nominee of the Convention. Judging
from what we have heard, there seems to be but
one determination-to maintain unimpaired the
time honored principles of the Democratic States.
rights party and to allow side issues to draw them
from that determination. Wdrrent0n Nescs.
Democratic Meeting in Warren.
On Tuesday. 14th inst, according to notice, re-
spectacle and influential portion of the Democracy
of Warren assembled in the Temperance Hail. War
renton.
On motion of. Matthew Drake, Esq, DR.. 7. j.
Pitchford was called to the Chair and VIM. A. Walsh
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman stated that the business before the
meeting the appointment of delegates to attend
the forthcoming Convention at Franklinton. He re.
GREETED that the unfavorabe state of the weather had
prevented larger attendance, and congratulated
them upon the favorable state of public affairs in
consequence of the late decision of the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
M. Drake, ESQ.,, then moved that the Chairman
be authorized to appoint five delegates from each
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Harris then moved that the Democracy of
Warren approve of holding the Convention in Frank
linton on the 22d inst, which was agreed to.
N. Drake, Esq, stated that it not his wish to
tie down the delegates to the support of any partc
ular individual and moved resolution to that effect
Mr. Harris, while approving Of the resolution,
wished it to be distinctly understood that there
no objection to Mr.. Branch, and that the meeting
concurrcd in the sentiments expressed by the 9TH
er counties relative to late representative. The
resolution was adopted.
Mr. White moved the proceedings be published in
the Warrenton News and the Raleigh Standard
On motion of Mr.. Harris the chairman and secre-
tary were added to the delegation.
Thanks being returned to the chairman and secre-
tary, the meeting adjourned.
The following delegates were appointed:
Warrenton Dstrict-Col. j. L. Laughter, DR.. r.
G. Pritchard, Thos. Reynolds DR.. II. j. Davis j. w.
White.
River District-John E. Boyd Nat Nicholson,
VIM. H. Bobbit Buckner Eaton, Moses K. Beckham.
Shocco District-Ihos: 7. Aiken, E: 0; Drake, w.
X. kearney, DR.. r. E. Williams, Gen. NJ. 7. Hawkins.
Nubnsh District VIM A. Burwell, John H.
Fleming, Dr. w. j. Hawkins W. Wallace White,
Robt G. Moore.
Fishing Greek District-Charles M. Cook, Henry
F. Egerton, DR.: Isham II. DAVIS, Thos. P Robert
Hawtree District-G. w. Nicholson, John NJ. Rod
WELL Henry F. Twitty, Armstead King, 7. l. Jud-
kins.
Six-Pound District Matthew NJ Drake. Henry A.
Foote, DR.. Simon T.. Green, Nathan Milan, Francis
! A. Thornton.
| Judkins' District-Rich'd. j. Harris, Saml Bob
bitt. W. A Dowtn, Jacob F. Brown, John W. Riggan
| Smith Creek District-David C. Hall, Jas. Rus.
sell, Jas H. Mayfield, JAS S. Walker, Rob't A. White
| Sandy Creek-E. Cheek, Jordan H. Foster, j
| Sutherland. T. j. PITCHFORD Chm.
| WIN. A. WALSH, Sec'y.