Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-17

Democratic Meeting In Franklin.
A large and enthusiastic portion of the Democrats
of Franklin assembled in Louisbnrg on Tuesday 9th
inst, for the purpose of appointing delegates the
State Democratic Convention to be held in Char
1otte on the 14th April next The meeting was or
g,nized by calling VIM. p Williams, Esq. to the
, Chair, and appointing Cbas. W. Egerton, Esq, and
DR.. W. G. Landlord Secretaries Mr.. Williams ex.
planned the object of the meeting in an impressive
manner and asserted his unchanged devotion to the
cause Of democracy. In his opinion the time woud
soon arrive when there would be but two parties IN
the Union, the so-called Republican party OF the
North, and the National Democratic party, emofa'
cling portion of the North, and the entire South
and that noo is the time for union and harmony at
: the South.
On motion, W. F. Green, D. W. Spivey, N. Lank:
ford Dr. j B. Mann, and G. Lewis were appointed
committee to draft resolutions expressive OF the
sentiments of the Convention. When the commit
tee retired, Young Patterson, Esq., was called for,
who addressed the meeting in quite an effective
manner, by exploding distribution, that prince Of
humbugs Chas. W. Egerton, Esq, followed Mr.
Patterson; Notwithstanding it was his maiden pc.
litical speech he displayed power of oratory not
possessed by many older than himself
The committee returned and reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democratic Executive Committee
for the State have designated Charlotte as the place,
and the l4th of April next as the time for holding
Convention to nominate a candidate Tor Governor !;
and being assured, as are, that organization and
harmonious concert of action are indispensable to
the continued supremacy of our established and
cherished political faith; therefore
1st Resolued, That We hail with pleasure the an
nouncment of the executive committee, as to the
time purpose and place of holding said Convention
that will gladly repair to the consecraed ground
and nativity of freedom to advise together for
the present interest of State, and gather fresh
inspirations of patriotism from the heroic lives, and
examples of the Brevards and Aexanders.
2nd Resolued, That we have an abiding conf
dence in the principles of the Democratic party as
heretofore declared in State and National Con-
ventons that they the surest safeguards OF State
sovereignty and constitutional rights.
3rd. Resolred, That we congratulate union-ovlng
and constitutional abiding men everywhere, in the
character and administration of our present Chief
Magistrate, James Buchanan, whose wisdom and
tried patriotism superior to locanterest and section
al strife eminenty qualify him. for the high Office OF
President of these United States.
4M. Resolued, That our present Governor, Thos.
Bragg by his ability, patriotism, and devotion to the
best interest of North Carolina is justly entitled to
the admiration and hearty good will Of every citizen
of the State
9Th. Resolred. That in the Hon. L. OBJ Branch.
we recognize trust worthy and faithful representa-
tive of the people wachful and attentive to the
interest Of his constituents, and of his whole coun.
try.
6th Resozced, That we are opposed now as here
tofore to the distribution of the public lands, or of
their proceeds among the several States; believing
chat such policy is unconstitutional, unwise, and
inexpedent
7th. Resolued, That this convention, having full
confidence in the wisdom and prudence of the Con-
venton to meet in Charlotte declines to instruct its
delegates, and pledges itself to the support of any
tried and ust.worthy Democrat, that may be nomi-
mated by the State Democratic Convention
Sth Resolped, That the Chairman of this conven-
ton appoint fifty delegates from the different por
tons of this county to represent US in the State
Democratic Convention, to be held in Charlotte on
the l4th April next
In compliance with the last resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following gentlemen delegates:
w. Branch, R. Speed, j. j. Jones, L. c. Wester.
Ebert Gupton, A. G. Perry, w. o. Green, j. B.
TimberIake, Corydon Perry, A. S. Gill; John D.
Hawkins, ST., H. H. Height, Lorenzo D. Smith,
Robt Gill, Frank Gill, Harvel Harris. w. D. Webb,
Reubin Stallings, w. A. Moore, A. Thomas, D. w.
Spivey. Sam1 Harris, R. G. Jefreys, VIM. Baker,
Madison Hawkins, R. S. Lawrence, Etheldred Green,
P. j. Dement, VIM. Powell, A. D. Green Zed. Ed.
wards, DR.. Thos. Davis, Alfred Aston, DR.. o. D.
Coppedge, S. j. Stokes G. w. Arlington, w.
Harris, Robt. Griffin w. II. Hopkins, DR.. Joseph
Fowler, Bartlett Medlin, S. D. Beves, NJ. Landlord,
j. j. Thomas Jr., Geo. Winston, Jr., and Fenner
Harrington.
On motion, the Chairman ard Secretaries were
added to this list. DIR. j. B. Mann of the committee
of Resolutions, dissented from the sixth resolution.
On motion,
Resolced, that copy of the proceedings and re-
solutions of this meeting, be forwarded to the n. G.
Standard, with request for the publication of the
same.
WIN. p WILLIAMS, Chm.
G sa s ": EsnRros, sec'ys