Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-29

ing the Warren delegation were not only satisfied
with the old Democratic rule oftwo-thirds, but.
when the time came, would go the three-thirds
unanimously. [Cheers.] DR.. p then alluded to the
violent conduct of the abolitionists He said they
would not let us alone merely because they did not
wish to do so TWAS not from want of sense they
persevered, but want of will, and declared he was
convinced they were influenced by political motives,
not by their love of niggers.
Mr.. Cantwell, from the committee, then read the
following resolutions:
l. Resolred, That the election of James Buchanan
to the Presdency-the sound and conservative char
acter OF his Cabinet-the views and purposes an
nounced in his Inaugural, together with the expert
ence and wisdom Of life successfully devoted IN
high public station to the service OF his country
assure of the South and of the Union that peace
justice and order will prevail in the land, during the
continuance of the present administrator.
Q. ResolUed, That our congratulations are espec'
tally due to those patriotic Northern Democrats
who, before the decision of the Supreme Court IN
the bred Scott case, manfully sustained the true
principles of the Constitution as now declared oy
that august tribunal and lent their aid to the repeal
of the Missouri restrictions and that we give especial
greeting to our brother Democrats OF Connecticut,
and regard the result OF the late election there as
the dawn of brighter day for them and for the
country.
g. Resozued, That Franklin Pierce, by his sterling
patriotism and strict adhesion to the principles of
the Constitution, in executing the laws of the coun-
try even at the lannon's mouth, has endeared HIM
self to the hearts of all good and patriotic men IN
every section; and that we renew to him in his
present retirement, the good wishes and respect OF
the people of this District. Let others pay their
worship only to the rising sun-we will also gaze
with ardor and with admiration upon his setting beam.
T. Resolred, That this Convention reathrm, in part
and in whole, the ancient faith and time honored
principles of the Democratic party in opposition to
the narrow, bigoted and dangerous isns OF modern
fanaticism and folly, Know Nothingism included;
and that still maintain to their fullest extent the
responsibility of the representative to his const'tu-
ents-the economical administration of the State and
federal governments-a strict construction OF the
Constitution and the unimpaired exercise OF State
as we'll as federal authority in their respective
spheres.
s. Resozred, That we are in favor of Tariff for
revenue only; and do not sanction policy which
EFFORTS from the pockets of the people more money
than is needed for the economical administration of
the government.
g. Reso1rea, That the public lands are the common
property of all the States; and that the lands and
their proceeds should be held by the general gov
eminent to aid in defraying the common charge and
expenditure, and in reducing the Tarf-taxes on the
people; and that therefore now heretofore,
opposed to distribution of said lands their pro-
ceeds among the several States.
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policy which unduly favors portion of the States
in this any other respect, at the expense OF the
Others or which squanders the lands on corpora
tons or particular States
g. Resolred, That the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, by
his integrity, ability, and unflinching Democracy,
and independence. has sustained the good name and
high reputation of his State and District, and has
endeared himself to his constituents of all classes by
his courtesy and attention to their wishes and in
structed by their unanimous desire, and moreover
impeled by sense of merited honor and conf
dence we hereby re-nominate him for Congress
g. Resolred. That q Committee Of seven be ap.
pointed by the President of this Convention tc wait
upon Mr.. Branch, at his residence in the City Of Ra
leigh inform him of the action of this Convention
and of his nomination, and request him to accept
the same; and that they be authorized to publish
any correspondence which may take place.
Mr.. Patterson moved that each resolution, with
the exception of the one relative to Mr.. Branch,
should be read separately and acted on by the
Convention.
make that motion, and he hoped the meeting would
adopt it
The chair put the question, which was agreed to.
Mr.. N. E. Cannady having made some objection to
the phraseology of one of the resolutions, discus
sion ensued between Messrs. Cantwell, Stone, Bled.
soc, Patterson and N. f. Cannady.. After some re-
marks from the chairman and DR. Ptchford, the
committee adopted Mr.. Canady's suggestion.
An amendment by Mr. Patterson was withdrawn
after some observations by Mr.. Bailey and the
lutions were agreed to without dissenting voice.
The resolutions then passed unanimously; and on
the reading of the eighth resolution, Mr.. j. NJ Stone
moved it be adopted by reclamation, which was done
with great enthusiasm.
The chairman appointed the following gentlemen
to wait upon Mr.. Branch:
NJ. A. Bledsoe of Wake, A. j. Taylor of Nash. W.
IF IF
A. Smith of Johnston, j. II. Mayfield of Warren,
Capt. d. Beves of Franklin.
resolution of thanks to the officers of the meet
ing passed also, special resolution of thanks
to the proprietors of the Franknton Academy for
their kindness in granting the use Of their hall.
The chairman then declared the Convention ad-
journed sine die.
w. W. HOLDEN, Chairman.
W. F. SrRAYHoRN,
T. j. PITCHFoRD.