Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-02-19
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In pursuance of a notice given, meeting of the De
rnocracv of Rowan was held in the Court House. at
Salisbury on the I'd of February.
On motion the meeting called to order, and Ar.
cbibald Henderson, ESQ., was appointed CHAIRMAN VINO
oypained the object for which the meeting was held
On motion, Messrs. G. A. Henderson and W. D. Saun-
ders were appointed Secretaries Mr.. Fleming then
moved that in order to carry out the opect 1or winch
tbe meeting was called committee of seven be appoint
cd TO draft resolutions and prepare business for the meet
mo which motion prevailed whereupon the Chairman
annointed Messrs. n. N. Fleming, Samuel Reeves III
T. RobarCs John Rice, A. NJ. Nesbtt, M. &. Morgan
and Henry Sechler. The committee then retired and
during their absence MeSsrs Moore and Love addressed
the meeting The committee having returned reported
through their chairman, Mr. Fleming, the following
solutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democratic Central Committee Of
North Carolina, have appointed a Democratic State
Convention, to be held in Charlotte on the l4th OF
April next for the purpose Of nominating Democratic
candidate for Governor and for other purposes therefore
Resolved That the President of this meeting appoint
Xtyve delegates to represent the Democracy OF Rowan
in said Convention.
Pes0led That whilst we pledge ourselves to the ac
tive and Jealous support of whomsOever may be selected
by said Convention, the Democratic candidate for
Governor we take this occasion to express prefer
cnce for our fellow-citzen, the Hon. JOHN w. ELLIS
whose distinguished public services, and unWaverng adj
herCncc to Democratic principles and Democratic Organ
zatOn in prosperity and in adversely through evil report
and good report emnenty entite him to the confidence
and support of the Democracy of North Carolina
Resolved That we hereby reiterate and reaffrm our
confidence in the cardinal principles Of the Democratic
party.
ReSOLUed, That our national domain should remain
source Of revenue to the NATIONAL treasury, in order
to diminish the burdens Of taxation and bOunties for
soldiers who served their country in time of
and that they should be sold at moderate prices as
homes for actual settlers and therefore regard
no one as a democrat who attempts to subvert this
which has been of the cardinal principles of the
Democratic party for the last twenty years.
Resolved, That President Buchanan, by his national
and conservative course has redeemed every pledge made
for him by his friends in the last Presidential campaign
and has INDICATED his consistency statesman and
patriot.
Resolved That Governor Bragg, by the able, dstin
gushed and impartial manner in which he has dscharg
ed the duties of the chief executive of North Carolina
has for himself the NEED Of We'll done thou good
and faithful servant " and that our best wishes will fol
low him in his retirement
Resolved That the HOu. Burton Craige our repre-
sentative in Congress from this District, is faithful
and tried public servant and that the interests of his
constituents are safe in his hands.
Mr. Fleming then addressed the meeting in obedience
to his call In accordance with the ls resolution, ht
chairman appointed the following gentlemen as dele
gates:
George Cauble Capt. Atwel, Benjamin Sumner
Samuel Reeves, c. F. Fisher, DR.. A. NJ Nesbitt, n
N. Fleming, j. E. Kerr B. r. Moore w. r. Fraley
NJ Newson, j. l. Shaver, J. G. McConeaughey, r. E
Love- p. n. Heilig Dr. Coleman, T. Crawford DR.. A
r. POWe DR.. T. Hill, D. Barrnger, j. G. Flemming
H. w. Hill, d. w. Honeycut H. Miller, Paul Miller
E. Phillips, Maj. John Rice John SloOp, N F. Hall
NJ. G. Morgan, P L. Barringer, W. A: Luckey, Henry
Seeker R. II. Smith, V. Mauney, S. S. Trott, W. j
Mills w. g. McNeely A. G. Earnhardt, A. Il. Jones
f. Propst, DIR. NJ. A. j. Roseman j. p. Wiseman, w
g. Miller DIR. j. NJ. HappoIdt, DR.. M. A. Locke
Charles Lyery, DIR. j. j. Summerel, DIR. j. j. Wilson
nr - Graho /, SOlItb
j. j. McComaughey, D. Kearn G. Lyery, Elias Lee
Jacob Shipping, Dr. Terrence, John L. Graham, ALFRED
Owens, r. n. Crage
On motion of DR.. Nesbitt the President and Secre
taries added to the delegates On motion of Mr.
Martin the Salisbury Banner, Raleigh Standard, Char
lOe Democrat Wilmington journal, Western Sentinel
and Democratic papers generally throughout the State
requested to publish the proceedings of this meet
ing There being no further business before the meet
ing it adjourned, on motion of Mr. Moore.
A HENDERSON, Chairman.
O. A. HENDERSON, Secretaries
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