Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

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~ -, 1snosratic Meeting II sAlamance. ~
u ParsuSnt to public notice, Convention of the
EDetnpcrafic party was holden for Aamance County,
ssn the 4th MAsch nst for the purpose of appoint
. ing delegates, toattend the State Convention at
Charlotte, and effect union OF the party, for the
approaching gubernatorial contest. II
On motion, Col. Jesse Cant was appointed Chair
man. and Dr. Bedford Walker and James w. Lea,
Secretaries The purposes. of the meeting having
been explained, it was moved, that committee of
eleven consisting of one from each captains district
be appointed to draft series of resolutions for its
consideration
During the absence of the committee, the Conven.
ton was entertained by appropriate speeches from
Messrs. Hill Williams and others, who congratula-
ted the party upon its supremacy in the councils OF
the nation, the triumph of it's principles over fac
tious opposition and the safety to the South well
as the whole Union in the able and conservative
policy pursued by our patriotic President. That,
notwithstanding some of those in whom the Demo.
cratic party had hitherto reposed confidence, had
been seduced from their allegiance, and endeavored
to create dsscntions in our own ranks their afiia-
ton with our enemies unmasked traitOrous de-
sign and caused the great body of the national De-
mocracy to rally with more determined purpose,
to rescue the Constitution and the Union from the
controlling and communicating influence Of fanati.
ca. policy They urged upon the Democracy the i'm
portance of early and efficient organization for
the approaching contest. Our opponents are dis
tracted and disheartened they had degenerated to-
mere faction, ana were poWerleSS unless tney couio
distract ranks. --E.f
The committee having returned, presented through
their Chairman the following resolutions which were
submitted to the Convention serintina, and adopted.
WHEREAS, it is proposed to hold State Conven-
ton in Charlotte, on the 18th Gay of April, to Sc
lect a suitable Democratic candidate for the next
Governor of North Carolina and many other Coun-
ties have held primary meetings, and appointed dele
gates the same aud, whereas, Alamance standing
she does at the head of the list in the alphabetical
arrangement of Counties, and desiring, if possible
gain that position politically, by giving the arg
est increased Democratic majority of airy County
in the S ate. Therefore
Resolued That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point fifty delegates to represent Aiamance county
in said Convention.
Resolced, That the whole American people, but
especially the South, owe lasting debt Of gratitude
to our able and patriotic President, James Buclan-
an, for his unwaver ng and devoted attachment to
the nainance of the Constitutional rights of al!
sections of this great nation, upon the strict observ
ance of which alone depends the perpetuity of the
Union of these States We believe the principles
and doctrines of State rights contained in the
Kansas Nebraska Bill aided by the able message of
the Executive to Congress, upon that subject, will
triumph fanatcsln, and restore peace and trail
guilty to the Union.
Resolred, That in view of the present embarrassed
condition Of our national treasury, stand upon
the principles as laid down in the Baltimore and
Cincinnati platforms upon the subject of the public
lands.
Resolred, That we approve Of the administration
of Governor Thomas Bragg, and believe he has dis
charged his trust with honor and fidelity, without
bias prejudice, to any sectional interest, to any
portion of the State, and that he will retire from the
Executive CHR with more than ordinary thanks
and gratitude from very large proportion of the
citizens of North Carolina.
Resolred, That, though enteraing the utmost con-
dence in the ability and fidelity, of the delegates
who will compose the Democratic State Convention;
and while will rally in unbrokcn column to the
support of its nominee, and while We do not dspar-
age the claims of any Of the gentlemen whose names
are suggested for the high Office of Governor -
we yet desire to express our preference for w. W.
Holden, of Wake, who by his talents and indclati-
gable zeal, in behalf of the principles Of Democra.
cd more tnaf any 4f State interests, has end
deserves promotion at our hands.
Resolced That candidates for the Legislature,
be hereby requested to refrain to some extent from
the elaborate discussions of national politics. and
confne themselves in the ensuing campaign to ques
tons of State policy that may come more immedi-
ately under the jurisdiction Of our Legislature.
Resolred, That we are opposed to any increase OF
State debt for new works of internal improve
ments, until those already begun and completed
shall first pay to the State Treasury out of their
earnings, a reasonable amount sinking fund, to
meet the liabilities of the same they may fall due.
Resolred, That in view Of the present deranged
condition of the finances throughout the country,
We are IN favor OF tue passage Of Dill Oy our next
Legislature, (if not inconsistent with their present
chartered rights requiring the principal Banks and
their branches, under oath, to publish in two or
newspapers in the State, once in three months,
or otener, full exhibit of their condition, showing,
amount of discount, cash on hand, what amount is
in gold, silver copper, and when they speak of
exchange whether it is in coin, or in thirty, sixty
ninety day bills drawn on Northern Merchants or
Banks.
In accordance with the first resolution, the follow
mig delegates were appointed;
B. F. Roney, Jno Tapscott, Jno Ireland, }. w.
Lea. B. F. Morton, Dr. P. A. Holt. George Leah j.
Scales DR.. B. B. Walker. JOS. Wyatt, i. 4: Simp-
son, DR.. j. Ruffin Col j Cant, A NJ. Woods, I: I.
Turner, Jno. Faucet, j. c. Bradshaw. Harrison
Harbourn, W. Paris, Thos. G. Foust, W. H. Fau-
cett, j. H. Holt, J. H. Jones, Saml. Bradshaw. w.
P. Mcdaniel, Joel Boon, VIM. Holmes, r. G.: Rober-
son, Hezekiah May, John Thompson, j. B. Branon,
WIN. Patterson, H. D. Kirkpatrick, DR.. j. E. Gritfis,
Jno Trolinger, Geo. Patterson, D. A. Montgomery
j. G. Dckey, Jonathan Cant, DR.. Jno Walker M.
B. Fosleman M. Albright, Jno. Foster, Jno. Coble,
Jno c. Johnston, VIM. Anthony. w. S. Hill, James
R. Montgomery, Nathaniel Deshongh, DIR. G. D.
Cobb.
1t was moved that the proceedings be published
in the n C. Standard and any other paper disposed
to publish them. The meeting then adjourned
j. CANT, Chm.
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