Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-20
D.uocr.,io Meeting ii Davidson.

Democratic Meeting III Davidson. -.,,
A.. meeting Of the Democrats of davidson, held
At the House in Lexington, on Tuesday stn OF
February, 1858, the meeting was organized ey inc
amendment Of James Wiseman, ESQ.,, to the Cnair.
On motion Of COL Samuel Hargrave, Messrs Y. w;
Bradshaw and Dewitt G. johnson were appointed
The Chairman having explained the object Of the
meeting on MOTION the following gentlemen wereaP'
pointed Committee to draft resolutions ior the co
federation and action of the meeting, viz:. w b.
Dusenbeey. David Heper, j. H. Hargrave, Wm Har'
ria VIM. Thomas While the Committee were 40
sent the meeting Was ably but briefly addressed oy
Nesms Brown, Johnston and Col. Samuel Hargrsve.
The Committee reported through their thairman
w. B. Dusenberry. the following resolutions wn'e"
were unanimously adopted: :.
WHEREAS on Wednesday, the 18th day OF April
NEXT the chosen representatives of the Democratic
marty in North Carolina, will assemble IN Conveh'
lion in Charlotte to nominate candidate Tor Govern
ar md. whereas, we citizens of Davidson County.
embracing the friends of the present State and ma
tiona administrations feel to be our duty TO pe rep
resented aherein, therefore,
Resolred, 1st, That the general policy pursued
nv Mr. Buchanan in the discharge OF the responsible
duties deyolvng upon him meets with our h.ghestt
anpYob.on and that we will cordially unite with all
true national men in sustaining his patriotic efforts to
preserve the peace of the country, and to protect
equally the constitutional rights and the interests OF
oil sections.
Re.oloed End, That the recent able message of the
President recommending the admission Of Kansas,
into the Union as State under the Lecompton con-
stution, is most able and happy expression OF the
sentiment of all patriotic law abiding people in the
Union.
RESOLVED. Srd That our confidence in Governor
Bragg has, possible been increased by the wise pa
trotic faithful and eminently satisfactory manner IN
which he has discharged every duty OF his high po-
ston, and that he will carry with him into his re-
tirement our admiration of him as public servant,
and our highest personal esteem for him as citizen
Resolred 4th, That the Democratic representatives
and senator's from North Carolina band of true
Southern and national patriots all ready, and willing
At all times to defend rights, and protect our in
terests; and that among them We are truly happy
to express our confidence in, and admiration Of, our
immediate representative the Hon. A. NJ Scales.
Resolred, 9Th, That we are as much as ever OPP
posed to the distribution of the proceeds Of the pub
lie lands of the lands themselves, which origna-
ted In scheme to rob the national treasury in order
to furnish an excuse for imposing high tariff, thus
depressing Southern planters for the benefit Of North.
ern manufacturers most of whom are rank abolition
lists.
Resolred, 9Th, That cherishing an abiding assur
ance that the State Convention will present name
in every way worthy to be the successor of our pres
ent Justly popular executive. we pledge ourselves 10
true patriot that may be nominated the Democrat
ic candidate.
Resolced, 7th, That we take the highest pleasure
in presenting the name of the Hon. John W. Ellis as
our first choice, and whose devotion to sound
Democratic principles and whose consistent constant
and efficient support of the party under all crcum-
stances and all times, will commend him to the IA
vor of the Convention and that should he receive
the nomination, the County of Davidson will show
her appreciation Of the compliment to her natice son
by the enthusiasm with which We will rally his sup
port
Resolred, sth, That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint sixty delegates to represent Davidson Coun.
ty in the Convention.
Rssoleed, 9th. That the officers of this meeting be
added to the delegation.
Resolced, 10Th, Th't the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the {" western Sentinel" the
SRaaphc.R Ra4eq5sas The North Ca1apa
papers throughout the State copy.
In pursuance of the 9Th resolution, the following
gentlemen we're appointed delegates:
Col Samuel Hargrave, DR.. W. R. Holt. W. B. Du-
senberry, Eli Penny, j. H. Hargrave, Col. VIM. Ow-
en-, Felix Clodfelter j. H. Thomson. John Thomson,
j. 4. Davis, Daniel Delap, Jordan Rominger, Solo,
mon A. Mock, John A. Mock, VIM. Thomas, D. Wag-
B. idle, Aquila jones, VIM Jones, S. N. Tomlinson,
J. S. Tomlinson, Dr.. H. Townsville, David Helper.
snr, j. T. Goldsberry, A. Seachrist W. Parrish, j.
Beck, F. r. Beck, John Cox, Col. P. Headrick, DR..
Allen Newsom, Wm Harris, VIM. H. Badget, James
Harrison, H. Harrison, D. Tran:ham, VIM Serratt,
S. Serratt j. Morris, N. Norris D. Styers COL Geo.
w. Smith, A. F. Smith, A. Ellis, H. March, S. ".
McRory, J. A. Parks, N. Parks, H. Beck, A. Palmer,
j. Crouce, J. Q. Miller, Jesse Hargrave, A. Weaver,
B. F. Hillysrd, A. Wiseman.
On motion of Col. Samuel Hargrave. the meeting
adjourned JAMES W1SEMAN, Chm.
8 S. v; ss e. johnston, Secretaries.