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

W. S. BARcL1FT, Sec. . ....,. I'D .
.'. Democratic Meeting in Orange. i
The Democrats of Orange, pursuant to notice, met
in the Masonic Hall in the town of Hillsborough, on
the 23d of February, 1858, when, on motion OF Dr.
John Allison, VIM. F. Strayhorn was called to the
Chair, and on motion of Dr. B. L. Durham, DR.. W.
c. Roberts appointed Secretary.
On motion, the following gentlemen were appon:,
ted to draft resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting, viz: Capt John Berry, Dr. B: L. Durham,
Dr.. John Allison, Sydney Smith, Esq, and VIM. H.
Bailey, ESQ.,, who having retired, ,-
The meeting. during their absence, was very well
entertained by short speech from Geo. w. Brooks,
Esq, of Wake county.
. The committee, after short time returned and
reported the following preamble and resolutions,
which, after a short and spirited debate on the 7th
and 9Th resolutions were adopted with great una
nimity: ...
WHEREAS, In accordance with time. honored Gus.
tom of the Democratic party, the Democrats OF
Orange have this day assembled for the purpose OF
expressing their views upon the public measures OF
the day, and for the purpose of appointing delegates
to the next Democratic Convention, which is to
meet in Charlotte the l4th day of April next, to
nominate a candidate for the Office of Governor of
North Carolina; Therefore
Resolred, That we have undated confidence in
the principles of the Democratic party, as repeatedly
expressed in their State and National Conventions,
this federal government be upheld.
Resolred, That we believe the constitutional rights
of the South and the perpetuity OF the Union can
only be maintained and preserved by q strict ad-
herence to the principles of the great Democratic
party.
Resoloed, That in our Chief Magistrate, James
Buchanan We recognize the wise and sagacious
statesman the true and tried patriot, and the firm
and unAinching defender of the supremacy of the
laws and the Constitution.
Resolued, That the course of the President, since
his Inauguration, has been eminentiy wise and con-
servat,ve and if sustained by Congress, will reflect
alike credit on the President, and rebound to the
honor and welfare of this great republic.
Resolced, That while We deprecate the late course
of Senator Douglas, it affords lesson exemplify-
ing the wisdom of the usage of our party in holding
conventional and especially of the action of the late
James Buchanan. .% -
Resolred, That present Governor, Thomas
Bragg, has filled that office with the highest honor
and dignity himself and usefulness to the State;
that in his retirement from Office he will carry with
him the thanks of the Democracy for his noble and
rs and happ%ess
Resolred, That we are utterly opposed to distri-
button of the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands or the lands themselves among the several
States, as alike unwarranted by the Constitution
and inexpedient in policy; and feel the utter in
significance of such doctrine. the more especially
at the present time, when Union is almost rent
in twain by question of paramount importance to
the South.
Resolred, That we believe opposition TO distribu-
ton has ever been cardinal principle of the Demo
cratic party, and that consequently those who, sty
ling themselves Democrats, advocate such doctrine
are necessarily party disorganizers
Resolced, That We approve Of holding State Con-
venton of the Democratic party in Charlotte. the
18th day of April next to nominate candidate for
fho oofG nd hat uhi vril
port the nominee of the Convention, we take this
occasion to suggest first choice for the NOM
ination. the name of VIM. W. Holden, Esq, of the
county of Wake, feeling that besides high regard
for the man and his undoubted qualifications for the
Office, that it would be but small tribute to his
eminent services to the Democratic party in times
past.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap.
point fifty delegates to represent this county in said
Convention. q ..--. .s ,ss.,.
On motion, the following gentlemen were appoint.
ed to attend the State Convention:
Gen. JOS Allison. Jno. Berry, j. U. Kirkland, Rich
ardson Nichols, j. F. Lyon j NJ. Palmer, C. E. Par
ish, W. II. Baily P. Jones, Solomon Sheperd, W.
Parish, D. c. Parish, Jos. Woods. P. c. Cameron P
H. McDade, Sydney Smith, Dr. John Allison. VIM. H.
Jordan VIM. Stroud, ABLY Andrews, G. W. Jones,
F. J. Smith, w. NJ Carington Avis Durham B. F.
Mebane NJ. A. Angler, Thos Lloyd, Alex. Hunter,
j. C.. Shields. F. A. Stage L. c. Davis John Nc
Dade, Robt. Tinnin, Robt. Louden, d. Tilley. R. A.
Cook, Allen Compton, Alfred Stroud. j. D. Cotton,
Thomas Terrell, H. Markum, John Woods, Thomas
Pope, Jr., R. NJ. Jones, JAS Gill, j. U. Heart, and
Richard Williams.
On motion of DR.. John Allison, the names of the
Chairman and Secretary were added to the list of
delegates &C.. II
On motion of c. E. Parish the proceedings of this
meeting ordered to be sent to the North Caro-.
lima Standard and Hillsborough Recorder for publ
cation. .'
On motion Of j. F. Lyon, the thanks of the meet
ing rendered to the chairman and secretary for
the able discharge of their duty.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
WI sTRAYHORN, Chm,
w. G. ROBERTS, Sec'y. .,