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Beardsley to the Chair, and appointing Mr. g. Cherry,
Secretary.
The Chairman in a few short remarks explained
the object Of the meeting viz: select delegates to
represent in District Convention, to be held in
Newbern in June next, for the purpose of selecting
candidate to represent US in the next Congress Of
the United States
When the Chairman concluded, it was moved and
unanimously carried. that w. L Tyre, Simon Will,
son, Col. Robert l. Foreman and Dr.. c. j. O'Hagan,
be appointed a committee to draught resolutions,
pressve of the sentiments of this meeting, also that
Col. Matthew L. Carr, and Edmund Moore, be APP
pointed to wait on Hon. Asa Bggs, and request him
to address the meeting.
The Committee retired, and. after brief interval,
returned with the following resolutions, which
unanimously adopted. t g
WHEREAS, The recent triumph of the Democratic
party, resulting in the election of James Buchanan
strength and purity of principles, but has given
hope and encouragement to all lovers of the Const
tuition and the Union by the overthrow and final de.
feat OF the combined legions-fanaticsm know no.
thingism, and abolitio.sm therefore,
Resolred, That We recognise in James Buchanan
statesman Of the school of Jefferson of jackson,
and Of Polk one to whom the administration of the
country may be entrusted without fear that the Re-
public will suffer any detrment, and that we hereby
pledge our strongest support
Heeotced, That we again reitcrate and renew
belief in. and devotion to- the great principles Of the
y,
directed the politics of this country, and conducted
it to position of power and prosperity hitherto
known among the nations of the earth.
Res0Lred, That in view of the great questions the
momentous issues now before the country, questions
and issues which involve the perpetuity of the Union
our dearest and most valued rights, it behooves
us to select true and tried men to represent in
the national councils.
Reiolred, That in the political career of Hon.
Thomas Ruffin We everything to admire and re.
spect and nothing to condemn; that he has proved
himself an able and efficient defender of rights,
and true and faithful representative of his constt
uents.
Resolred That we concur in the propriety of hold
ing District Convention, in Newbern in June next
and here recommend the Hon. Thomas Rufiin as
our first choice to represent US in the next Con-
gress.
After the adoption of the resolutions. the Hon.
Asa Blggs, then in the house, was called to ad.
dress the meeting.
He spoke about hour in that calm and forcible
manner so peculiarly his own. lie gave short ere
sume Of the history of the two great parties which
since the foundation Of the government have batted
for supremacy in the affairs of the country. In de-
scribng the various changes of name and dress
which mark the career of the party known by so
many different aliases" in different parts Of the
country, but still showing its old federal parentage,
the gentleman was peculiarly humorous and satiri-
cal, and convulsed the house with laughter. He paid
just and well merited compliment to those MEM
bers of the old Wing party who had risen superior
to the prcjudices Of party, and had nobly Coop
Grated with us in achieving the late victory which
has for time at least checked the career of the en-.
emies of the Constitution and the Union. He took
rapid survey OF the present position Of parties, the
issues which divided them, and the questions which
would necessarily arise from these issues and come
up for adjustment or settlement. He said that how
ever our opponents ght differ on the most vital
questions in all parts OF the country, one point
at least, they were unanimous, that their in
tense hatred Of the Democratic party, and in future
struggles to uphold the Constitution and the Union
We might expect to find all these heterogeneous ell
ements combined in an infamous coalition, not only
against us and our rights, but against the Union
and the Constitution.
That the Democratic party the only party ir
the country which could be called a Union party,
because it was the only party which upheld the
Constitution, and he enreated all Yithin the sound
of his voice, whatever his political opinions might
be. 10 hold in reverence that sacred instrument. to
guard it from injury to protect it from the impious
hands of those fanatics, and political adventures,
who sought to repair their shattered fortunes rise
to place and power the ruins of their country.
The gentleman continued in an impressive and elo-
quent manner to describe the evils which must re.
suit from dissolution Of the Union, and said that
he would make almost any sacrifice to avert so ter
rible calamity; but, much he loved the Union,
however highly he valued the blessings it conferred,
ii were 10 Oe purchased At tne expense OF our
constitutional rights, if We could no longer take
place in the confederacy peers and equals, then
he would not consent to forfeit his birthright, he
would stay in no government where he was recog
nzed only an inferior. He paid high compli-
ment to our late representative Col. Ruffin, whom
he was proud to say, he numbered among his most
valued friends, and whose honor integrity, indus
try and talents reflected credit on his constituents
The gentlemen concluded amid loud applause.
On motion of DR.. Blow the Chairman appointtd
the approaching Convention. The following gentle
men were named:
W. R. Williams, W. L Tyre, R. Parker, T. B.
Dupree, Benjamin May. Amos Hines, Matthew L.
Carr, G. W. Parker S. Tyson, H. Sheppard, j. L.
Ballard, John 7. Baker, saml Kittrell, Levi Daw-
son. Allen Jacksnn, A. Braxton, S. Brooks. }. Worth
ngton, T. R. Virgins, Major B. Smith. s. B. Will
son, G. Smith, VIM. Burney, W. H. Smith, Wyatt
Gardner, John A. Smith, Moses Stocks w. D. Smith.
Guiiford Moore, John NJ Smith, w. Moore, jr., c.
Nelson, Bryant Hardy j. c. Albritton, N. Hardee,
L. j. Smith, VIM. Tucker, P. Patrick, Jesse Harris
Jno. Randolph, II. Harris, w. Hancl, II. G. Parker
j. Watson, DIR. G. Sugg, j. Burnhill, Carol Station,
II. Station, NJ. Whthurst, w. L. Perkins, j. r. Con-
gletOn, VIM. Ross. Willis Whichard, j. L. Flemngs
j. J. Perkins, Sidney Spain, w. H. Brown, Edmund
Deany, G. j. O'IIagan. w. L Cherry, A. Cox, JOS
Hodges, w. j. Blow, w. NJ. B. Brown j. Moore, IT,,
NJ. Moore. r. G. Pearce, Montgomery Long, j. j.
Danccy 7. E. Nelson and R. Whichard.
On motion, Chairman and Secretary added.
On motion of Col. Carr, the thanks of the meet
ing were rendered to Hon. Asa Biggs for his able
and eloquent speech.
On motion it was ordered that the. proceedings
Of this meeting be published in the Goldsborough
Tribune ...,.-+..
A vote Of thanks was passed to the officers
whereupon the meeting adjourned.
L. B. BEARDSLEY, Chm'n.
M. G. CHERRY, Secretary.
Democratic Meeting in Wayne.