Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-17
The Charlotte Convention.

The publication of this issue Of the Standard
having been delayed for the Proceedings of the De-
nocratic Convention, held in Charlotte, on Wednes-
DAY and Thursday last. an apology is due from the
Reporter for their non appearance.
The Reporter has to say that the labors of the
past iour days-including a journey of $50 miles,
loss OF rest, and close attendance at the Conven-
"on, OF two full days-render him unfit for the fur
'ner labor of transcribing his notes He has full
notes of all that occurred, and will present to the
readers Of this paper, in its next issue, full and
lair account of every transaction that occupied the
attention of the Convention. The report will re.
cora the sayings and doings of the largest most i'm.
posing, most respectable. and doubtless the most
n'elfgent and patriotic Convention ever assembled
ID this State. 1t will dsappoint those who looked
wi or wished to see record of dssenson or strife
""hl present no evidence of discord or division,
vi account Of disappointment to the friends of this
"an or that-for it will speak the truth. It will
wv record the action of caucuses or conclaves-for
u'e'e were no such things at Charlotte, in connec-
~" with the Democratic Convention. But it will
rsSenl plain record of the harmonious delibera-
A'"s Of the Democracy of the State, in public meet
Ing assembled.
as matter of pressing interest, however, the Re-
i0''er gives the following summary of the proceed.
ings: =.
Luz convention met at 10 o'clock on Wednesday
-'''n'ns and adjourned sine die on Thursday at s
:: "' capt. Jno Walker, of Mecklenburg, officiat-
As temporary president, pending the election of
~ officers Gen. c. NJ Avery, of Burke, was
-. ,''e" PRESIDENT of the Convention. The Platform
'Nop'ed is as follows:
er,fa nhhEAs, Pursuant to the usage of the Demo:
tho np party, Convention of Delegates representing
h oemocratic voters of the different counties Of
tits osa' mas assembled in the town Of Charlotte,
unor .t proper occasion to express its opinion
Of IN. q. inherent Questions now beforethe people
fore ''ae and OF the country at large be it there
nn .so.ea lst That we cordially approve of the ad.
marIs d OF James Buchanan, believing it to be
ability, inpartiality and devotion to the
and rights of all sections of the country
favor ~ I especially do We endorse his position in
Lecons. Tue immediate admission of Kansas with the
sessap.; Constitution, and regard that measure
simple ;a. 70 the quiet of the country and an act Of
Viewed Justice the rejection of which can only be
States n as blow aimed at the equality Of the
p IN the Union. a s. :
in wb isssa znd, That Thos Bragg, by the manner
Chief ne has discharged the duties Of his office 4.
charact" g,strate Of this State, has established
ior high executive talents and secured the
State sns and respect of oil good citizens Of ID,
eonstna u we hereby tender him in behalf. Of ON
and bes. me expression Of their high admratior
through Efs wishes for his happiness and success,
Sources yea Sd, That are anxious 10 see the re-
md .ne different sections Of the State fosferet
''peo' and to that end believe that such ais