Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-13

to the Lecompton Constitution meets our nearly aP
prevail. Firm decided aud conservative in bis views
he stands forth the friend Of the South the Union
and the Constitution entitled to the confidence ana
support of every patriot and lover Of n's country
from any and every section. 80 =
Resolced That the Hon. Warren Winslow a. our
representative in Congress, by his talents and faith
full attention to business has proven himself nj re-
preventative of this Congressional the
democracy of Cumberland, his immediate constltu.
ents who have known him long and well, are proud
to say that we approve his course and would delight
to see him elevated to higher station wherein ne
would exemphy the characteristic virtues OF the old
North State.
Resolced, That Cumberland County, alrays Demo-
cratic has stood shoulder to shoulder and heart to
heart, with the friends of internal improvement in
every portion of the State, and for their benefit and
to her injury, has freely taxed her citizens, one
thirtieth part of the entire Tax of the State and
thus taxed, and thus hurthened, unaded and alone,
she is struggling complete the only work OF inter
nal Improvement that is calculated to devclope the
mineral resources of the Stat, She calls upon the
State and appeals to her friends in Convention as
sembled, to incorporate into their platform, that
scheme she has much at heart-a scheme calcu
late to make North Carolina the creditor State OF the
whole Union swell the Golfers of our State, improve
our credit abroad; make US prosperous Mt home !;
carry our produce to our own p"rts-pace our cur
rency on solid basis, by making our Banks sellers
instead of purchasers Of exchange.
Reyolped, That our delegates IN the convention be
requested 10 press upon their notice the proceeding
resolution.
Resolced, That we respectfully recommend to the
convention the Hon. John w. Ellis, whose purity,
of character. ability talent and devotion to demo-
cratic principles cmineny qualify him for the dis
charge of the duties Of the Gubernatoral Chair
Remlued, That we recommend to the Democracy
Of Cumberland and Harnett, to hold joint conven.
ton at Fayetteville on Tuesday of May Superior
Court for the purpose of nominating candidates to
represent US in the next general assembly.
The Resolutions were discussed by Messrs. w.
and Jno H. Cook, after which they were adopted.
j. W. Strange, j. T. Hornrine, w. Alderman, w.
Bow, j. Winslow, C. G. Wright W. Mel. Mckay,
A. Jackson, D. Shaw, G. W. I. Gol,lston, NJ. c.
Lamont, n. R Blue, A. Melvin, d. c. Currie, j. Nc
Kethan, E. S Hobbs. N. Carmichael, Fl Stewart, W.
Cade, F. n. Roberts, NJ. j. McDuffie, II. McKethan,
T. W. Devane, j. F. Brync, Fl. Mcdonald, r. W..
Kinsw, II. R. King, J. E. Bryne. W. OVERLY, G.
W. Lawrence, II. Carney, S. Holly, X. Sessums A
McCaskil j. G. Cook, d. B. ellis, P. Taylor, c.
Price D. Murphy, j. II. Cook j j. Tolar, B. Smms.
C. Munroe, X. d. ellis. n Graham, l.. Bethune, e.
Gee, W. T. Frizell, j. Arey, A. NJ. johnson.
On motion the President of the Meeting was ad
ded to the delegation.
On motion the proceedings ordered to be
published in the North Carolnan and other demo-
cratic papers requested to copy the same.
JESSE G. SHEPHERD, Pres't.
J }As :. W Hos sFkeseE' Vice Priests.
WV. ALDERMAN, ! secvs
WV. Bow, 0~0