Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-07-07
Democratic Convention in Fersvth


Pursuant to previous appointment large nnrh-
ofthe Democrats and anti Know Nothines Of Forsus
County, assembled in Convention, at the Courthc.u
in Winston. On motion of P. Barrow. Eso w
meeting was organized by calling j. A. Wapob rs ms
to the Chair, and requesting j. H. Hester and J.
Hauser to act as Secretaries.
Mr.. Waugh delivered brief and thrilling sdd,,,.
on taking the Chair, in which he took occasion -
allude to the downfall Of the old Wing partv u.
subsequent rise, career. and overthrow of Know
Nothingism. He said that Sam the Great end y,
the order had taken his departure from the couO,v
that he had died in early youth, and in the enomi,
of his sins but that he desired his friends to tread
lightly upon his ashes. He admonished the n,.,.
to be united, and to support with heart and hand n,
nominees of the Convention. He assured his friends
that the Democratic party, was the party for ,bs
country. Under its influence the liberties Of ths
country had been protected aud to it be still looked
with hope to the future.
1t was then moved by Gen. A. j. Stafford that Al
good Democrats and anti Know Nothings presen.
should be recognized as Delegates and permitted to
take seats in the Convention.
On motion of j. w. Alspaugh, Committee Of
five was appointed to report suitable resolutions f.,
the meeting; whereupon the Chair appointed IN
Stafford, Jno Watson, Philip Barrow, JOS M.ssn
and j. Vawter, Esqrs.
The Committee retired and in short while re.
turned and reported the following preamble and r.
solutions, viz:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the time. honored custom
of the Democratic party of this State, We, portion
of the Democracy of Forsyth county, assembled &c.
cordng to previous appointment, deem it proper on
the present occasion to give utterance to views
upon the political topics now in agitation before The
| people Of the State:
Rssolced. therefore. That we recognize the platform
of resolutions adopted by the Democratic State Con-
| h1o1 in no Of
18th of April, 1858, as being soundy patriotic en-.
bodying the great principles of the party the tu.
policy Of the Government; sufficiently comprehen.
sive and broad enough to embrace every true inter
est of the State and country.
Resolred, That the Hon. John W. Ellis the Demo.
cratic nominee for Governor by his able and fearless
advocacy of Democratic principles, merits the conf
dence and support of every true lover of the honor
| Of the South and the union of the States; and We
therefore pledge him our cordial support
| Resolred, That we regard D. K. McRae, Esq, The
present Know Nothing candidate for Governor, is 4
deserter from the Democratic ranks, and look upon
his course as only intended to disorganize the Demo
cratic party and to deceive the people, and thereby
promote his own selfish motives; and consequently
unworthy of the support Of any democrat or anti
| Know Nothing.
Resoloed, That we especially approve the reso'a
ton relative to Thos Bragg, the Chief Executive Of
1
wisdom, prudence and patriotism, as broad as The
limits of the State, ana will retire from office with
| reputation for administrative talent not surpassed
by any of his predecessors; and in his retirement
will be followed by the best wishes of bis fellow
citizens.
Resozred, That the course Of Hon. A. NJ Scales
our Representative in Congress. should commend
itself to the approval and support Of the freemen Of
this Congressional District, and we tender him our
thanks for an unyielding support Of Buchanans Ad
ministration during the alarming crisis through
| which it has Just passed.
| Resolced, That We recognize J. J. Martin Is The
| Democratic candidate to represent this SenaonA
District in the next General Assembly Of the Shtt
and pledge him our united support.
Rssolced, That we pledge ourselves to support. TIE
nominees Of the Democratic party made by tbs
| Convention.
After various remarks Of COL H. Marshal, T.
Fries, John Masten, and Gen. Stafford, upon tho
second reading the resolutions were Unanimously
! adopted.
On motion of Gen. Stafford, it was agreed to enter
into the more immediate business by voting for 100
choice of tho meeting by Districts each District re-
firing and making up its choice, and then casting
! two votes After which it was found that JOIN
Masten and F. Fries, Esqrs, had received the nour
nation. Masten received the entire vote OF al W.
| Districts. Fries all but three. Fries and Aaseu
4 were then by reclamation declaSed unanimously
be the choice of the Convention.
i On motion of Coz Murchison, VIM. Flynt W.
declared to be unanimously the choice Of the 0oD'
I vention for Sheriff. T..
j. j. Martin, Esq, the Democratic candidate y,
the Senate, being present, was loudly called for WV
I. came forward and addressed the people in the n''
able and cheering manner.
On motion Of Joseph Masten vote of thanks va
1 rendered the officers Of the Convention-tbe Pv
ceedings of the meeting ordered to be publisher !
the Western Sentinel and the Convention acJoulnss
under the most harmonious and cheering ci!euu
i stances, determined to carry the county by arg
majority than ever heretofore polled.
j. A. WAUGH, Chairman
2. = =. H H.usss, Secretaries.
Il DRsApruL CALAxIrY-THE YAzoo Pass BRokE Sf.
Il has already been mentioned that the Yasoo
siseippi) Pass had given way. and most OF the P'.
atoms upon its banks over6owed, and the a ..s
completely destroyed The loss is estimated u ".
81 DOT, 900. The last Yazoo Citizen says: a
The water has fall Of eight or ten feet sp .n.I
rushing down Is with terrific rapidty with so
power and force as to fell trees in its course !.
Il ing waves and foam and. spray high into tne ,.m
vitha roaring skin to that of an approaching ;oc,
pest The damage to this country is almost SIX mo
cnlab1e Judge Shelby estimates his loss at Ss0 Sh
II M Bobo estimates his loss at $40 900. +. y "