The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-06-02
Democratic Convention in Orange

A Democratic Convention was held IN the
Court House in Hillsborough, on Tuesday Of
MAY court, the 25th ut.
Gen. Jos. Allison was called to the Chair,
and b. G. Hopkins, Esq, and i. l.. Cooley
were appointed Secretaries.
The venerable Chairman, on taking his
seat, called the Convention TO order, thanked
them for the honor conferred upon him, and
briefly explained the objects Of the meeting.
On motion Of John Z. Kirkland, Esq.
Paul c. Cameron, Esq, was unanimously
nominated candidate TO represent the peo-
pie of Orange in the Senate Of the ensuing
Legislature Of North Carolina.
A motion being made by VIM. n. Pratt,
Esq, that John +. Lyon and VIM. +. Stray
horn, Esqs., our former representatives, be
nominated by reclamation, as in the case Of
Mr.. Cameron, Mr.. Lyon said that he could
not accept the nomination, lit would be inn
possible Tor him to serve if elected. Mr..
| Lyon stated that he was authorized by Vim.
+. Strayhorn, Esq, to say that he could not
\ be candidate. Mr.. Kirkland also stated
that he was authorized by Mr.. Strayhorn TO
say that he could not consent to accept the
nomination.
Then, on motion Of VIM. y. Pratt, ESQ.,.
committee Of two from each Captains
District was appointed TO recommend can
didates to the Convention for nomination for
seats in the House Of Commons.
The Committee retired, and during their
absence the Convention was agreeably enter
tanned BY speeches from G. w. Brooks,
Esq, Of Raleigh, and VIM. H. Bailey, Esq.
Of casMell.
u After short absence, the committee re-
turned and presented the names of John w.
Norwood. Esq, and DIR. Pride Jones. who
we're unanimously nominated by the Con-
yentlOn.
\ Messrs. Cameron and Norwood being
present, made very appropriate speeches on
accepting the nomination. DIR. Jnnes wa:
not present, but accepts the nomination.
On motion, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted by the Convention:
Whereas Convention Of the Democratic
party in Orange have this day assembled lOi
the purpose OF nominating candidates TO re-
present rs in the next Legislature, and {,
express their sentiments on the public inca
sures Of the day; Therefore, be il
l. RtsoiUed, That We re-afiirm our dcyo
tion to the great principles OF the Demo
cratic party, as repeatedly expressed IN thei
National and State Conventions.
.. Rs0ired, That we will give our heart,
and cordial support to the nominee Of III
late State Con,ention-for Governor, thl
Hon. John W. Ellis.
3. Rtsoired That we heartily approve o
the administration Of President Buchanan
especially Of his manly defence Of our con
stitutional rights in the admission Of Kansas
4. Rtsolpsd, That We cordially endurs
the course of our representative in Con
gress-the Hen T.. OBJ. Branch.
5. RtsuiUed. That IN Gov. Bragg we hay
found true and tried public servant, AM
that he will rarry with him into retiremen
the respect aud esteem Of all conservative
men.
! On motion of John 4. kirkland, Esq,
Resoiped, That the thanks Of the Conscn
/. ton are rendered 10 the Chairman for III
y able and dignified manner in which he la
presided over It's deliberations.
On motion of John f. Lyon. Esq,
4 RfsOirfd, That copy OF these proceed
. ings be forwarded to the Hillsborough Re
corder aud North Carolina Standard, with
request that they be published.
On motion the Convention adjourned sin
die.
JOSEPH ALLISON, Climan
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