The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-20
AFTERNOON SESSION, 3 p. NJ.

The Convention then adjourned till 3 O'Clock
AFTERNOON SESSION, P. NJ.
The Committee on permanent organization made
the following report:
For President:
GEN. c. NJ. AVERY, OF BURKE
Vice Presidents:
J Badham, of Chowan,
DIG Ward, of Greene,
John A Mcdowell, of Bladen,
Nathan Milan, of Warren,
Gen Benz Trollinger, of Alamanee,
Joel f Hill, of Stokes,
VIM NJ Matthews, of Mecklenburg,
JAS B Gordon, of Wilkes.
Secretaries:
GEORGE HOWARD JR., of Wilson,
J W ALsPAUGH, of Forsythe,
W + GREEN, of Franklin
The Committee further recommended that the
Rules of the House of Commons Gas far as practi-
cable) be adopted by the Convention.
On motion, the report was unanimously adopted.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen as
JAS NJ Bullock, Walter L. Steele and VIM r.
Dortch.
Gen Avery, after taking the Chair, addressed
the Convention follows:
Gentlemen of tie Democratic Conrcntion:
I rise merely to return my profound thanks for
the unexpected honor you have conferred upon me.
belong to that large branch of the democratic
family which is disposed to labor rather than talk
My services to the democratic party, however hum
bic, are field not cabinet achievements / have
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the current of opposition in every form, when the
interests of my party demanded it; but never to
preside over the deliberations of its great repre-
sentatives, to counsel them in doubt or cheer them
in their onward march toward that great end, the
honor and glory of our State and Nation.
1t is late for me to give in my adhesion to the
time honored principles of our party. They are
emphatically the same yesterday, to-day and for
ever If it is not egotistical, might say that my
political existence dates back to that time that
tried the souls of democrats, the ever-memorable
year 1910
But to the principles which control the action
of our party. Nearly all the old issues are now
settled, and We can cheerfully extend the right
hand of fellowship to all those who have seen
the error of their former course, and are now
crOwdiHg into our ranks But with due Difference
to their opinions, think that the errors for which
they repent few, while on the contrary they
may congratulate themselves that they have esca-
ped unsoiled by contamination with that nunteless
party which now lead the opposition.
We have now but one issue presented, the old
hackncyed hobby-horse distribution. Our brother
democrats in other States have buried it in merted
oblivion; and we, who fight the battle last, can
and will triumph by an overwhelming majority
1t is needless to speak further of principles.
Our great object in this Convention should be
to insure harmony and concord; and for one
pledge myself to support its nominee, not only
heartily, but enthusiastically. And | hope that
all the members of this Convention are willing to
sacrifice individual preferences upon the altar of
common party.
In conclusion, gentlemen, ask and expect your
hearty cooperation in the preservation of order
and harmony in our proceedings; believing, as
do that action will enure to the benefit of the
democratic party, and of necessity, to the whole
State.
The Convention being organized VIM. T. Dortch,
Esq, of Wayne, moved that committee, consist
ing of two from each Congressional district, be APP
pointed by the respective districts to draft resou
tiOnS for the Convention.
On motion of VIM A. Allen, Esq, of Dupn,
the motion was amended by substituting three for
two The resolution was then unanimously adopt
ed, and the following gentlemen appointed:
LIST Dstrict-Col n NJ. Long, of Halifax, j. c.
Badham, Chowan, Jos. r. Mason, Northampton.
End District-Dr. VIM. j. Blow, Pitt, Col. L.
w. Humphrey, Onslow, John S. Dancy, Edge
combe.
Sd Dstrict-James Fulton, New Hanover W
Mel Mckay, Cumberland, VIM. 7. Houston,
Dupin.
4th District-A. NJ Lewis, Wake DR.. B. L.
Durham, Orange, A. ]. Taylor, Nash.
9Th District-B F. Hoover, Randolph, r. p
Dick, Guilford, Hon. John Kerr, Caswell.
9th District-J. H Boyd, Rockingham, ]. NJ
Clement, Davie, Francis Fries, Forsythe.
18th District-G. W. Caldwell, Mecklenburg,
Arch'd Henderson, Rowan VIM. Lander, Lincoln.
9Th District-M s. Stokes, Wilkes, John A.
Dickson, Burke, VIM H. Thomas, Cherokee.