Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-10
Democratic Meeting in Catawba.

At a Democratic Meeting held in Newton, at the
January County Court, on motion of j. P. Rowe,
Capt T. W. Bradburn called to the Chair and
G. NJ. Yoder was appointed Secretary.
Upon a call from the Chairman, VIM. Lander,
Esq, in his usual eloquent manner, explained the
object of the meeting.
The following resolutions, which were introduced
by George Setter, Esq, and upon which David
Schenck, Esq, of CASTOR, being called by the meet
ing, delivered highly appropriate address, were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Democratic Convention to nominate
a candidate for Governor, will soon meet and as the
people of Catawba desire to be represented in said
Convention, therefore,
Resolced That the Chairman Of this meeting ap-
point hundred delegates to represent us in said
Convention. E-4.. .-
Resoloed That we heartily endorse the Admins
tration of President Buchanan, and that will do
all in our power to aid him in carrying out the prin-
ciples of the Cincinnati and Baltimore platforms
Resolred That Governor Bragg has periodically
and faithfully performed the responsible duties de-
volved upon him, and that he deserves the thanks
of every true North Carolinan, on his retirement
from office. -.,'
Resolued, That North Carolina is able, and that
she should complete her systsm ofInternal Improve
ments already commenced
Resolred, That we are entirely opposed to DstIi.
button, as Unconstitutional and unjust and that
will do all in our power to defeat the measure.
Resolred, That the Hon. John w. Ellis, by his
and the true interests of the State well by his
ability, patriotism, and integrity, has endeared him.
self to the Democracy of North Carolina and that
while we willing to support any true Democrat
we suggest his uame to the Convention as our first
choice for the nomination. 49, Sc
Resolred, That these proceedings be published in
the Republican Banner; and that the other Demo-
cratic papers of the State be requested to copy.
In compliance with the first resolution the follow
ing delegates were appointed: s~ '.E
H. Sheriff., c. A. Wilfong, A. G. Milligan, James
Cline, Daniel Cline, Sen, John Hoke. Sem, Frank.
Hoke, Jr. Dr. P Yount, Il. Yount, Esq, Lafayette
Yount, F. Yount Joshua Little, NJ. Moser, G. G.
Hatzel H. ,Ingold, Esq, Eli Sigman. Henry Sigman,
David Miller, G. W. Herman, Esq, Capt. VIM. Her
man, Henry Herman, James Setzel, c. Henkel, VIM
Long, Esq, j. j. Shuford. L. Shuford, F. Turner,
DR.. Powell, Jos. Lowrance. Esq, John Roy. DR..
Gibson. DR.. Sheriff., j. Caldwell, Esq, VIM. Cald-
WELL Thos. Wilkinson, Esq. G. w. Routh, }. }.
Wilson, Frank Setter, DR.. Il. w: Conner, John
Kiison, John Whitener, j. Lutes N. Lutes, Maj J.
Robinson, H. Reinhardt D. Bolick, Geo. Setter, ST.,
G. Setter, Jacob Yoder, j. Yoder, P. Warlick, J.
Mosteller, j. Hall, Isaac Johnston, VIM. Bandy, A.
Null, J. Rhoney, d. Muller, John Ward, D. Seittz.,
G. D. WhiteneI, j. J. Sismon, NJ. N. Wilson, G: Il.
Wilson, D. Seitz, D. Leonard, Robert, Helton, q. L.
Lowe, John a. Robinson, F. D. Reinhardt K Setter,
D. Setter, John Wilfong, G. n Wilfong, Jethro
Robinson, David Robinson, d. Il. Whtener. H. A.
Forney, j. w. Gather, d. Rowe p. Rowe, H. Her
man, Lawson Fry, NJ Cline, Henry Cline, D. Smyer,
/ Eli Sn,yer Frank Hoke, Sr. -.. +, [l,g... tsI.t
On motion, the President and Secretary were ad-
'ded to the list Of delegates a>cts asaI av'1si
.s5ss ..4dA fAa 'Ta W. BRADBURN President.
q. N. YoDER, Secretary.