Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-30
DEnocE Arp MEETING lNa1oasrrA


'tersen, Esq, the meeting wass organized BY calling
Philip Barrow, Esq, to the Chair, and appointing
Milton Fl. Linville and Alex. G. Brietz, Secretaries.
The Chairman made known the object Of the
meeting in few remarks; whereupon F. =. Boner
introduced the following resolutions which, on mo-
ton Of Jesse AfWaugh, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the time is approaching for the Demo-
cracy of the several Counties of the State to take
steps towards securing representation in the next
Democratic State Convention and asit - customa-
ry with the members Of the Democratic party, on
meeting together from time TO time, to express their
views upon matters Of public interest and policy
Be 1t Rssolred, 6y the Democracy Of Forss t.
County, tn C0npentson Gsseabled: That we regard
the approaching State Convention Of much
importance. and that it is proper for every County
the State to be represented therein that for the
purpose of securing representation from Forsyth
County, the Chairman of this meeting be requested
to appoint 30 delegates, and that his name and
that of the Secretary be added to the list.
Resolred, That as portion of the National! Dem.
&C, attic party Of the country, we remain firmly at
tached to those great cardinal principles of our pol
itical creed, which have characterized our par
ty the great conservative element in the republic
and the champion of equal privileges and consttu-
tiona rights
Resoleed That the recent unparalleled and almost
universal triumph of the Democratic party IN The
elections held in various portions of the Union furn
ishes the most gratifying evidence of the purity and
strength Of Democratic principles, and Of return
ing sense of right and justice the part of our po-
litica opponents; that we regard these indications
as justfying the hope Of the final overthrow and
dissolution Of the so.called Republican party, now
the most dangerous political organization in our
country, and the only one of any consequence
against which the Democratic party Of the country
has to contend.
Resoloed, That we heartily approve and endorse
the Administration Of President Buchanan. and that
we rejoice to see that the fairminded and unpreju
diced people of the North we'll as the patriotic
and Unonlovng people OF the South, are alike sat
iSied with his position and course upon questions in
regard to which other parties and other organza-
tons have been wrecked and dashed to fragments.
Resolred, That the views Of The President, in his
recent able and admirable Message to the two Hous
es of Congress. meet cordial appreciation; and
that consider the bold and patriotic expression of
the views of the Chief Executive contained therein,
a renewed evidence of his strict devotion to the
Constitution, and the rights it guarantees to the
States and the people.
Resotred That we especially endorse the position
and views of the President upon the subject of
Banking; that We are opposed. as We have hereto
fore been, TO United States Bank-ihat we are in
favor, as ever, of moderate and liberal tariff and
that regard the present financial pressure at
trbutabe to the overissues Of the banks, which, by
flooding the country with fictitious paper bills, and
driving specie out Of circulation. have engendered
extravaganza, speculation, and an undue expansion
Of trade and credit, thereby causing, at time of
prosperity and plenty, revulsion which has
brought upon the country unusual distress and SUI
ferng, and repetition of which must occur at i'll
tervais, SO long the present banking system is
maintained.
exercise Of any authority, to or by banks other
corporations whereby they may refuse to meet their
just liabilities; that We regard the right Of suspen-
sion by the banks as an outrage upon the commune
ty. because it is privilege denied to the people by
the laws Of the country; and that banking corpors-
oho,,I Isrln ssh l-sl
ais held alike accountable for their debts, alike re-
sponsible for their payment on demand, and open
alike to the same course of proceeding in case of
failure. ..
Resolued That we are none the less satisfied with
the position of the President upon the Kansas ques-
ton; that his course in sustaining the Lecompton
convention ought to satisfy the most skep.ca of the
Southern people that spark of that fame OF Sec
tional jealousy of late unfortunately prevalent at
the North, has fonnd resting.pace within his boz
som. r..-.. 5-.-..
Resolred That we remain opposed to the reckless
and ruinous policy of distribution of the public
lands among the States, upon the same grounds and
for the same reasons that have opposed il often
heretofore; that We opposed well to partial
as to general grant of lands to States regarding it
the duty of Congress to reserve the public lands
means of furnishing homes at reasonable rates to
emigrants and settlers, and means of revenue to
the General Government "a security against Fede
raj taxation-a means of relief from Federal deb.
Resotued. That Democrats and men of pIinci-
pie, we can support no man for public Office, who
departs from the declared creed Of the Democratic
party of the State upon this Or any other subject
no matter under whose banner he may affect to
fight
Resolced, That the Democracy of the State have
reason to be proud Of the administration Of pre-
sent excellent Chief Magistrate. the Hon. Thomas
Bragg during the three years he has been in office;
and that his course has been such to secure the
respect and esteem Of his opponents well as the
admiration and praise of his friends
Res0lced That will cheerfully support the
nominee of the next Democratic State Convention,
from Whatever portion Of the State he may come,
and that pledge our best exertions to secure his
triumphant election.
In accordance with the frat Resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
the State Convention:
Joseph Masten, Jesse A. Waugh, Geo. W. Wilson,
John H. Hester, A. NJ. Gamble Jno. E. Clayton, F.
E. Boner, j. W. Alspaugh VIM. Barrow, John Mas
ten, G. B. Ogburn, NJ. j. Crews, COL Il. Marshall,
Willis Lawrence, S. Transou, s. Laugenour, John N.
Stafford, o: A. Keehln, R L. Patterson Henry Bar
VIM. Fynt, Jun, DR.. 8. D. Davis, A. c. Transou
Solomon Pfaf, j. H. Stoltz, Thos Murphy, T. P.
Moore, H. Preston, j. NJ Vawter, F. Fries, L. Hart
man, j. Hardin, j. M. Richmond, VIM. A. Conrad,
Gen. A. j. Stafford, j. A. Styers, W. P. Winkler, NJ.
Spainhour, S. Sides, j. Warner, j. Roberts, w.
Craft, 7. Hunter, DR.. j. w. Hunter, VIM. Phillips,
Sandy Fynt. ..-... -.-r..-,--
Upon motion of A. G. Brietz the proceedings of
. this meeting were ordered to be published in the
Western Sentinel, with request that the Raleigh
Standard copy .l.-- t..ar- -.4r
Upon motion Of j. w. Alspaugh the netting ad-
journed. -, 80
PHILIP BARROW, Ch'mn.
MILTON H; Lnv1LIE' secres.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLEAvELAND.
On Tuesday the 18th inst, meeting Of the Dem