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

At a meeting of the Democratic party held at the
aonse s ~ On hs Ssd &
H. B. Watson was called to the Chair and A. G.
Wellons requested to act as Secretary. The OBJ
ject of the meeting was briefly explained by the
Chairman, after which the following persons were
appointed committee to draft resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting, viz: Sidney Smith,
B. II. Tomlinson and E. II Woodland, who, having
retired for short time, reported, through their
Chairman, Sidney A. Smith, the following resolu-
tons, which being read were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS The time honored custom Of the Dem
ocratc party has been to meet in convention when
important officers of Federal or State government
are to be filled: and whereas the Democratic State
executive committee have called for the assembling
OF a convention at Charlotte the 14th Of April
next to select suitable candidate for Governor;
therefore
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point thirty delegates to represent the Democracy of
this County in said convention.
Resoloed, That while we shall cheerfnily yield and
zcalously support the nominee of the Democratic
State Convention for the Office of Governor, and
while this meeting does not intend 10 influence or
control the action of the Delegates from this County
to said Convention in the selection of candidate ;
we nevertheless ell it privilege and take pleas
in giving expression to our choice; and that from
the ability, energy, and unwavering fidelity of Will
liam W. Holden, Of Wake, in the support Of the
great principles Of our party, the vital interest of
our State, and the perpetuty of our glorious Union,
he is eminently qualified to fill the high position of
chief Magistrate of the State and is first choice
for Governor. = .f' g.
Resolted, That we fully endorse and approve the
administration of bis excellency, Thos. Bragg, who.
by his unremted zeal and faithful devotion to the
great interest of the State deserves and hereby
tender him our thanks ....'
Resolced, That we cordially approve the admins
tration of James Buchanan, who by his patriotic de-
votion to justice, equal rights among the States, and
the constitution is entitled to, and hereby tender him
our warmest thanks, and further, do most heart
iy approve and endorse the sound views, stateman.
like and patriotic arguments contained in his recent
message to Congress in submitting the Lecompton
Constitution of Kansas
Resolued, That the faithful and patriotic course
of our representative in Congress, the Hon. L. q. B.
Branch gives US great pleasure and meets our entire
approval, does also the course of the entire Dem
ocratic delegation from this State ~ - ~
ResoZped, That We opposed to the ruinous pol
icy of distribution of the public lands among the
States regarding such distribution as volative of the
constitution and msapplicaton Of said lands con-
trary to the true intent and meaning of thedeeds
Of cession by which they were obtained; that we
are opposed we'll to partial as to general grant
of lands to States, regarding it the duty OF Congress
to reserve said lands means OF furnishing Homes
at reasonable rates to settlers and as means OF
to the general government security against
Federal Taxation, means of relief from Federal
debt.
Resozued. That the term distribution Democrat is
term or name that we do not find in the Democrat
c creed of this State, and the disorganizers and
old enemies Of the long tried and cherished princi
pies Of our faith have doubtless formed family al
lance in opposition to the Democratic party; there.
fore We viii support no man for public Office Eho
seeks preferment under that any other flag in op.
position 10 our cteed. -grA
In obedience to the first resolution the Chairman
appointed the following Delegates to wit: 4Hss
A. Kitchener, A.. j. Heath, G. W. Watson, b D.
Lunceford, H. II. Hobbs j. A. Vinson, S. A. Smith,
Perry Renfrow, Thomas. Atkinson, T. w: Whitley.
B. Smith, w. H. Tomlinson, B. I. Barker, Amos
Coats, Young J. Lee, jr.. Benz Goodwin, Samuel P.
Horton. A. g. Lee W. II. tSellars 3. h. Woodard,
A. B. Whitley, j. W. B. Watson, O. L. Dodd, b. H.
Tomlinson John Swfhk, Henry Austin, Asa Barnes,
JAS. Raford, A. WyRichartlson, Powell B!ackmep-
= On motion the Chairman and Secretary ~ess adj
= The meeting was ably and eloquently addressed by
Messrs. E. A. Ton.linson. of Wayne, VIM. J. Saun-
dsrs Of, Wake, and S. A. Smith aad B. r., TQQlin.
son of Johnston, al Of whom warmly apRi lied
and endorsed the resolutions so unanimously adopt
On motion, the meeting adjourned 10 meet asaih