The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
Chr Western gRmufrat.
CHARLOTTE, n. C.
For the Western Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CONVEN-
TON.

Pursuant to a call from the Democrats of Arson
and Union, a joint Convention was held at Lanes
boro, on Saturday, the 18th of June. On motion
of Dr. j. B. Twitty VIM III. Simpson, Esq, of
Union, was called to the Chair, and Messrs w. L..
Ledbetter and Z. w Lilies appointed Secretaries.
The chairman On taking his seat explained, in a
few pertinent remarks, the object Of the meeting
to be the nomination of Democratic Candidate for
the State Senate A list of the election districts
bcing called, it was found that Union had full
representation, and only three precincts in Arson
without delegates.
On motion of DIR. Twitty Committee of five
from each county was appointed to prepare bust
ness for the action of the Convention. The follow
ing gentlemen composed the Committee:
Messrs Hamilton, Wilson, Lemmond, Richard
son and Benton, of Union, and Messrs Hammond,
Harlee, Wilkins, Knots and Hubbard, of Arson.
During the absence of the committee, the Con-
vention was addressed by Dr. j. b. Twitty and
j. ID. Moore, Esq. On motion, the Convention
took a of half hour for dinner; and on re-
assembling, the committee, through their chair
man, Mr. Hammond, offered the following report,
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved That we cordially approve the adminisra-
ton of venerable President James Buchanan espec
ally his the admission of Kansas.
Resolved That heartily endorse the official
of our worthy Governor, Hon. Tho. Bragg.
Resolved That approve the platform of the Char
its nominee, Judge Ellis
Resolved That oppose distribution of the public
land, and especially the plan proposed by d. H. Nc
Rae, as impolitic and impraccabe.
Resolved That the of our immediate repre-
sentative in Congress, Hon b. Crage meets our warm
est commentator.
Resolved, That we pledge our undivided support to
the nominee of this Convention only by our votes
but by using every honorable endeavor to secure his
election.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, the majority rule in
nominating agreed upon. Mr. Wilson then pre-
sentcd the name of Joseph Medley, Esq, of An
son, which was received with great enthusiasm
and he was declared by acclamation to be the
choice of the Convention. Mr. Wilkins of Anson
being called on, addressed the Convention at some
length and in forcible MANNER on the origin,
progress, and present condition of parties urging
UniOn-but Of tie South itscIf! Messrs Ham,
mond, Harllee, Lemmond, and others, then follow
ed In brief but appropriate speeches, pledging
their cordial support to the nominee Of the Con-
Venton. On motion, committee of three from
each county was appointed to inform Mr. Medley
of his nomination, and urge his acceptance of the
same.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, the thanks of the Con-
ventlOn were extended to VIM. Allen, ESQ, for
the use OF the Hall in which its sessions were held
and to the Chairman and Secretaries for the salts
factory manner in which they had discharged
their duties. On motion, the Western Democrat
was requested to publish these proceedings and
the Standard and Salisbury Banner to copy
W. III. SIMPSON, Chm
W. W W. ". LEDnErTER' Secretaries.