Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-18
nEMocR nc DISTRICT CONVECTION.

| met in Convention at Winston on Tuesday the 7th
inst.
called to the Chair, and J. E. Brown, of Davidson,
and j. w. Alspaugh, OF Forsyth, were requested TO
| act as Secretaries.
| After brief and appropriate address from the
| Chair in acknowledgment of the honor conferred,
and explanatory of tho object of the Convention
persons present. desiring to the Black Republic
can and Know Nothing sway arrested in the next
Congress, and James Buchanan's administration
thoroughly sustained be requested to act as mem
bers of this Convention which was agreed to.
The names Of the several Counties in the District
were then called, and it appeared that Stokes Rock
ingham, Davidson, Forsyth, Surry, and Ashe were
represented.
from tNozes-N. B. Gibson, Hon. John Hill, DR..
j. T. Riddiek, H. Scales s. and John Martini r,oo G..
tie, Jr., John H. Boyd, Esqrs
From Dauidson-Co. Saml Hargrave, Nathan
Parker, Esq., David Hepler, Esq, Jordan Rominger,
j. H. Thompson, ESQ., Jno. A. Mock, ESQ, So
lomon Mock, VIM. Thomas, and John E. Brown,
Esq:
From Surry-Dr. Wolff and j. r. Galloway.
From. Ashe-R Murchison, Esq, (proxy.)
From ForsyM-A large delegation.
Mr.. Boyd, of Rockingham, moved that commit
tee he appointed, composed of one delegate from
each County represented to draft resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting. Agreed to- ana the
Chair thereupon appointed j. II. Boyd, Of Rock
ngham, Col. Harsrave, of Davidson, Hamilton
Scales, of Stokes, DIR. Wolff of Surry, F. E. Boner,
of Forsyth, and r. Murchison, of Ashe.
Col. Waugh, of Forsyth, then offered the follow
ing Resolution, which was unanimously adopted,
amid cheers and applause -
Resolred, That the Delegates to this Convention,
rejecting the wishes of the Democrats and anti
Know Nothings of this Congressional District, do
hereby unanimously and by reclamation, Nominate
ALFRED NJ. SCALES, ESQ, of buckingham Coun-
ty as a suitable candidate for Congress-
The Committee Resolutions, after brief alb.
sence returned and reported the following which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, it is the custom of the members of the
Democratic party, in Convention assembled, to
press, from time to me their views fully and freely
upon the public policy of our country; and where
as by the expiration Of the term of the present Re-
preventative in Congress from this District, it be-
comes necessary to select candidate to represent
US in the next Congress of,he United States BE it
| Rtsolred, That we, the Democracy of the 9th
Congressional District with lively feeling Of graft
tude tender congratulations to our fellowcitzens
of every section of the Union upon the peaceful and
prosperous condition of our country and are proud
OF occasion to renew the expression of our allie
glance and devotion to the tme-honored principles
of our party, which time and experience have pro-
be the only sound ard conservative doctrines
in the country.
Hesolred That with the recollection of the exct-
ing scenes and angry chickering's ofparty rage which
alarmed and disturbed people but few months
ago, too much praise cannot be awarded to those
Uninn-loving patriots of every party, who rallied
under the protecting flag Of the National Democra
tic party, and again restored peace and tranquility
| to our then troubled country.
Rexolred That Franklin Pierce deserves and will
receive the gratitude and approval OF all just and I'M
prejudiced men, for the eminenty wise and states
manlike manner in which he has administered the
affairs of this Government during bis term of office
and in his retirement from public life, will carry
with him the lasting regard and unwavering conf
dence of his patriotic felowcitizens in all portions
| of the Union
| Resol,ed That President Buchanan, by calling
around him as constitutional advisers the purest
and ablest in the country, has given gratifying
assurances that during his Administration the Con-
sttuton will be faithfully carried out, that Southern
rights will be properly guarded and that the great
principles of Democracy will be scrupulously main.
| tancd
Resolred That we recognize in the Kansas-Ne-
braska Act. and the repeal of the Missouri compro
mise of 1920, recently sustained by the decision of
the Supreme Court of the L. s., the only true basis
upon which the slavery question can be safely and
satisfactorily adjusted and that we congratulate the
country upon the signal triumph Of this great car
| dinal principle the Democratic faith.
Resolrtd, That the recent elections have furnish
ed undenable proof of the fact that the Democratic
party is the only effective opponent of sectionalsm
in the country and that upon its success in the
present contest for Representatives, depends the
hopes of conservative of all parties to free the
next Congress from Black Republican rule.
Resoised, That rejoice at the rebuke which po-
pular sentiment has visited upon the attempt to
ray secaran differences in opposition to each other,
and to make them subscrvient to the accomplish
| mcnt of party ends; and that we oppose and will
continue to oppose all distinctions based upon the
accident Of nativity, the matter Of religious be-
| lief
Rtso1ced, That we are opposed to any distribution
| Of the Public Lands their proceeds to the vari-
Gus States, alike impolitic unconstitutional, and
dangerous to the peace and unity Of the country
that We fully endorse the sentiments of Mr.. Buch-
anan upon this subject expressed in his !nau-
guial Address, thus adhcriBg to the ancient land
marks of Democracy, and to the only Constitution
al mode Of appropria,ing the treasure AID property
of the General Government
On motion of j. L. Brown of Davidson, the
above resolutions amended by anueXing to
them the resolution of Col. Waugh.
Loud calls were then made for MIR. Settle, of Rock
ingham who came forward in response and delivered
an eloquent and stirring address. He paid high
tribute to the patlotsm and abilities of MIR. Scales
and declared his conviction that the Democracy of
the District have only to do their duty elect him.
Mr.. Settle took occasion to allude to the attempt
which has been made to convey the impression that
Mr.. Scales and himself rivals for the nomina-
ton. He declared that nothing could be more false
He had neither desired nor expected the nomination.
but had been from the first jealous advocate ofthe
claims Of Mr.. Scales; and such was the relation
listing between them that they could not be brought
in conflict for the nomination for Congress, any
other station Mr.. Settle stated that his earlier days.
in childhood and at school, had been spent in close
and intimate association with Mr.. Scales; and he
knew of no man in whose honor or promotion he
could take greater pleasure. He pledged whatever
influence he might possess to secure his triumph,
and called upon the Democracy to stand firm
and united in his support.
Thos. Ruffn, Jr., Esq, was then called upon, and