Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-07
Democratic Meeting in Nash.

According to previous notice Democratic meet
ing was held in the Court House at Nashville, on
Tuesday the 10th inst.
On motion of G. n. Lewis. ESQ.,, Col. John E.
Lindsey was called to the Chair, and L. W. Marsh
borne and Col. John W. Bryan were appointed Sec
retaries. A committee of five, consisting of j. n.
Taylor, G. N. Lewis, A. B. Balnes, B. ID. Rice, and
Matthew Wilder, Esqs. were appointed to draft reso-
lutions for the consideration of the meeting.
While the committee were out, VIM F. Green,
ESQ.,, Of Frankiinton, was called upon, who re-
sponded to the call in a speech of just the right
length, appropriately and handsomely Delivered
The committee returned with the following resolu.
'"TS sp 5snh ra sdfnta Committee
have designated Charlotte the place and the l4th
of April next as the time for holding State Con-
vention for the purpose Of nominating a candidate
for Governor, and as We, portion of the Democra-
cy Of Nash, are thoroughly convinced that organi-
cation and concert Of action indispensable to the
continued success of Democratic principles there
fore
Resolred, That we approve of the time and place
for holding said Convention, and that the Chairman
of this meeting appoint fifty delegates TO represent
US in the State Democratic Convention.
Resotred That this meeting cheerfully avails itself
OF this occasion to rearm its mistaken and abiding
confidence in the principles of the Democratic par
ty as set forth in State and national platforms
believing as We do That they are the surest bull
warks OF State Sovereignty and Constitutional rights
Resolred That in our Chief Magistrate, James
Buchanan, we recognise true and trust worthy
Statesman, whose large experience and patriotism
coexistent with the best interests of our whole
country.
Resolred, That our Chief Executive. the Hon.
Thomas Bragg. by his ability, patriotism and devo.
ton to the best interest of North Carolina is emf
nenty entitled to the confidence and gratitude of ev-
cry citizen of the State.
Resotced. That our present representative, the
Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, by his ability and devotion to
the interest of his constituents and of his whole
country, is fully entitled to our undated confidence
and esteem
Resolced, That we have regarded the doctrine of
Distribution dead ISSUE and regret to see il res.
erected at this late late day for the purpose of dis
rganizaton-believing we do, that it is unwise,
inexpedient and unconstitutional.
Resolued, That this meeting having entire conf.
dence in the wisdom and prudence of the State Con-
vention to meet in Charlotte, chooses to send its
delegates untrammelled by any expression of pre-
ference, and hereby pledges its hearty support to
any tried and worthy Democrat, who may be nomi.
mated for Governor
to the Wilson Ledger and Raleigh Standard, with a
request for their publication.
In accordance with the I'd resolution the Chair
man appointed the following delegates:
District No. l.-8. D. Mann. Knchen c. Taylor,
T: w. Avent. DR.. C. T. Arlington, VIM. Morning,
1uOS harrington ana JOnn u. AVent.
No. DR.. j. I. A. Drake H G. Williams. VIM.
D. Harrison, DR.. John G. F. Drake and DR.. Gray
Sills
Nc. 3.-Dr. Robert H. Marriott, Wm F. AIRING.
ton, Redmond Bum, j. Wells, and John E. Thorn
No. 4-John H. Wick, Moses Joyner, F. NJ
Curl, John Braswell and c. W. Ward
No. 5.-Matthew Wilder, G. n. Lewis, Thos. c.
Creekman, W. White, and A. J. May
No. &C. W. Cooper, Willis Barbee, j. j. O.
Taylor, w. H. Joyner and Nelson Bone.
No. IA. J. Taylor, c. B. Strickland, Elijah
Morgan, N. q. Deans, Jno. j. Taylor. B. D. Rice
David Taylor, DR. Richd. Short and Anderson Reid
No. 8.-Willie Deans, Stephen BoykeD. Jr.. VIM
Peelle, james Boyett and Bryant Bum.
N.ashecilk. j. N. Taylor, DR.. B. Thornton
B. II. Sorsby, Geo. w. Blount and Thos Boddie.
On motion Of F. NJ. Taylor. ESQ.,, the Chairman
ard Secretaries were added to the list of delegates
J. E. LINDSAY, Chairman
l. Ioz ". " MA R.z.ss Secretaries.