Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
Democratic Meeting in stokes.

At meeting held in the Court House in DAN
bury, on Tuesday the 9th day Of March. 1858. on
motion. Horato Kaum, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and W. II. Kington and Joel F. Hill, Esqrs,
were appointed Secretaries. The Chairman in a few
words explained the object of the meeting.
j. j. Martin, Esq, offered the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS A State Convention is to be held in
Charlotte, the 14th of April next, for the pur-
pose of nominating Democratic Candidate for Gov
crnor in order therefore, that the Democracy of
Stokes County may be represented in said Conven-
ton, belt
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point twenty delegates to represent Stokes County,
in said Convention.
Resolred, That We recommend W. W. Holden,
ESQ., to the favorable consideration Of the Charlotte
Convention a gentleman eminently qualified to
fill the Gubernatoral Chair with honor to the State
and we believe his long and invaluable services rem
dered to the Democratic party, and his deep devo-
ton to the best interests of the State ente him to
that high position But not withstanding Mr. Hol-
den liz our first choice, pledge united support
to the nominee of the Convention, our motto being
principles ana organization first, men second.
Resolped That the wise, liberal and prudent policy
that has characterized the Administration of Gov
Bragg and his untirng efforts to develop the
resources and promote the interests of the State,
ente him to the heartfelt gratitude Of every citizen
of North Carolina
Resolred, That heartily endorse and approve
the course Of our Representative in Congress from
this District Hon. A. NJ. Scales, and assure him of
our continued confidence and support
Resolced, That President Buchanan has proved
himself to be all that the Democratic party told the
people that he was, before his election TO his pre-
sent exalted position; statesman of great sagacty,
ability and experience-thc enemy of Abolitionism
with all its attendant sms of every shade, and
stcdfast friend of the constitution, the Union, and
the rights of the South and that he is entitled to
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desire the perpetuty of the Union, and the preser-
walton of the Constitutional rights of the South.
Resolped, That now, We ever have been,
their proceeds, and regard the Democratic policy of
selling them and placing .hs!E proceeds in the PUBLIC
Gfeneral Government as the only true one-and that
an entire partial distribution of them, woulu be
alike unwise, unjust, and unconstitutional
The Chairman appointed the following gentleman
delegates under the frs, resolution.-John Grabbs
VIM. B. Taylor, j. j. Martin. Hon. John Hill, NJ. T.
Smith, j. W. Spanhour, E L. Martin, II. Scales, E.
T. Beasly, G. w. McAnnally, j. a. Joyce, DR.. j. F.
Riddick, j. NJ. Sisk. H. Joyce, S. c. Hill, G. w.
Wilson, d. X. Leak, W. H. Reeves, Jr., j. p Smith,
and j. G. Martin.
On motion. the Chairman and Secretaries were
added to the list Of delegates.
On motion it ordered that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Western Sentinel;
with request that the N. G. Standard, Republican
Bunner, aud other Democratic papers copy.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
HORATiO KALLUM, Chm.
y %n; F. F: K kns''s' sse'ys.