Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-01-20
Democratic Meeting. in Rutherford C..

Democratic Meeting in Rutherford &c.
Pursuant toeprevious arrangement ameeting Of
the citizens OF Rutherford county was held in the
courthouse at Rnthsrfordton on Monday the i MI
OF January 1858, for the purpose of appointing de-
iegates to the approaching DemocEae State Conven-
ton.
On motion, Col. VIM. Rucker, was called to the
chair and H. Padgett requested to act q secretary
). L. Gibson, Esq, then preceded to explain the
objects OF the meeting in brief but lucid manner
and offered the following preamble and resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The time for holding the convention
for the nomination of a candidate for Governor is
approaching, in order that this county may be fully
represented therein, Fiaf- .f.'',
Resoloed That the chairman of this meeting ap-
point nifty delegates to attend said convention, and
that the names Of the chairman and secretary be
added to the list
Resolred, That the administration of our present
chief magistrate, the Hon. Thomas Bragg, marked
alike by integrity and ability, has been such as to
command our most cordial approval.
Resolced, That in the approaching contest instead
OF bold and fearless opponent standing on broad
and national platform, to anticipate the ma
carnations OF insidious foe, seeking to ride into
Office by the disorganzation of the Democratic party
hesotred, That the wisdom Of the democratic
principles, in regard to Banking institutions is most
obviously demonstrated by our present financial
difficulties. which have been brought upon us solely
by the adoption of policy in direct opposition to
those principles. .,... -.
Resoloed, That the administration of the Hon.
James Buchanan, President of the o. S., has been
firm, manly, just; uninauenced by sectional views
or interests respecting alike the rights of the North
and of the South; and that We now experience the
truth Of that maxim of Solomon, "Whe the rish-
teous are in authority the people rejoice" go,
Resoloed, That, reposing entire confidence in the
wisdom of the convention, pledge hearty sup
port to its nominee.
In compliance with the first resolution, the chair
proceeded to appoint the following delegates; j T.
Gibson, j. N. Covington, M. w. Simmons, E. M.
Carpenter, R. H. Hicks L. F. Churchill, M. G. Dur.
ham, j. NJ. Grafton, T. Davis T. s. Duffy, A. B.
Long, Jas. Davis, H. Wall, A. Alexander, A. Hamp-
ton, j. Edwards j. B. Mcdaniel, j. O. Simmons, W.
L. Jones, Toms, J. H. Forney, D. D. Lollar, L.
A. Mills, A. Harril VIM. Bostic, W. S. Hill, R. Har-
ris, L. Edwards, X. G. Watkins D. Mcdaniel, A.
Flack j. Goode. Maj. Bggerstaf, Thos. Mckinney,
John Mcdowell, j. JONES' DR.. Atkins, King, A.
Lancaster, A. Miller, B. Washburn, j. M. Webster,
10. Green, R. O. Ledbbetter, B. S. Banton, A. c.
Martini j. G. Lancaster, j. A. Carpenter, P. Watkins
John Birge. -.
| On motion of L. F. Churchill it was
Resotced That copy of these proceeding be
signed by the chairman and secretary and sent to
the Editor of the Rutherford Enquirer for pubca-
tion and that the Asheville Neacs and Raleigh STAN
dard be requested to copy the same.
| On motion of j. T. Gibson the meeting adjourned,
| sine die.
WIN. RUCKER, Chm'n.
| B. H. PADGETT, Secretary. ....