Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-24
Democratic Meeting in CALDWELL.

Democratic Meeting in CALDWELL. :.
~ k1hesshg6f 2: portion Of shs Dsmocratic party
ths sou1ty g Caldwell, held stfhe Court House
i1I en6f, - Tuesday ahe Sth February, 1858 on
us6tioIf Gen CIV. Clarke wasappointed Chairman
ma BIN. Tdtfls requested Is act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was briefly explained
by the Chairman when the following resolutions
were offered BY Thomas j. Dula, ESQ, viz:
Resoloed, That we approve the proposition to hold
Convention in Charlotte on the 18th of Apri next.
to nominate Democratic candidate for Governor at
the ensuing election; and that the Chairman of this
meeting appoint fifty Delegates to represent GsidweH
county in said Convention
Rsolped, That his ability, patriotism and devotion
to the best interests of the State emnently qualify
w. w. Avery, Esq, of Burke county, to be the
standard bearer of the Democracy in the next Gu
bernatora contest and that We respectfully urge his
nomination upon the Convention. 81
Resotoed That Gov. Bragg is entitled to the
thanks Of the people Of North Carolina for the able
and faithful discharge Of the duties of his high Of
fce and upon retiring will receive the plaudit of
"well done good and faithful servant" j. ~
Resolued That the Administration of Jas. Blu.
chanan, thus far, has oeen such as challenges the
approval of national men of all parties everywhere.
ResoIoed, That We adhere to the principles of the
Democratic party, as laid down in its State and Ns
tional platforms that it is the duty of Democrats
every where to perfect their organization, and stand
shoulder to shoulder to resist the torrents of Black
Repubicanism, Abolitionism, and all the other isms
that threaten to sweep over our country and destroy
Resolced That we have use for those men who
call themselves Democrats but at the same time are
seeking to dsorganize and embarrass the party BY
advocating Tdstribution" and other hobbies
| DR.. John A. Dickson being present, was called
| upon to address the meeting, which he did in q
speech of some length and much force, touching the
| matters embraced in the resolutions.
S. G. w. Tate and A. NJ. Erwin, Esq'rs addressed
the meeting in appropriate speeches. when the ques-
ton on the resol utions was TAKEN and they were
| adopted unanimously. -.
Under the first resolution the Chairman appointed
the following Delegates; j. N Horshaw. T. j. Dula,
John Puett, s. Webb, j. T Stuart, L. c. Estes,
David Moore, Jesse Moore, j. Moore, R. Estes Rufus
| B. Clarke, G. Med. Dickson, James Dickson, Azor
Shell, N. A. Powell j. S. Powell j. C. Steele, Allen
| Laxton, w. R. Saunders, G. Russell, Edwin Brown,
Franklin Brown w. F. Deal. James Downs, W. L..
| Payne, John T. Shell, Alva Brown, John W. Dula,
S. P. Dua, Julius G. Conley, John Curtis Reaben
| Harrison, Jos Corpening A. j. Corpening D. W.
Presnell, Anthony Page, A. A Lootz, James Sparkle,
DR.. j. A. Ballew, Alfred Dula, j. N. Cottrel, VIM.
Cottrel], A. j. Taylor, E. Hedrick, H. H. Settemor,
p: Fl. Dobbins s. Hartley, 7. Livingston, A. Smith,
| w. Deal, j. P. Stansy.
On motion, it was further
Resolred. That the Chairman and Secretary be
| added to the list of Delegates.
1t was further, on motion,
Resolred, That if it should turn out that none of
the Delegates appointed find it convenient attend
the Convention, the Chairman of this meeting be
authorized to appoint proxies.
Resolced, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Asheve Neaos and that the N. G..
Standard Republican Banner, and Charlotte Demo-
erat be requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
G. W. CLARKE, Chm.
B. N. TUr11E Sec'y.