Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-06
n..osr.,ic Meeting i. Wares.

nsmbled in the Courthouse at WArrenton
On motion Of Z. d. Drake, F. A. Thoreton, ESQ.,
vas called to the Chair and William A. " s'sn Ap-
pointed Secretary.
The Chairman returned thanks fdr the honor con.
fsrred upon him. Since the ameadnent OF the STATE
Constitution in 1885, it was the practice OF the
democratic party meet in Convention, TO nominate
\ suitable standard bearer for yhe party. The bus''
neas Of this meeting was simply appoint delegates
to attend that Convention, which was to assemble IN
Charlotte in April next. 1t Was . time honored
practice and the only that can give satisfaction
to the entire party AS for himself, ne cared not
where the standard bearer came trom,-~hetner
from the banks of the Neuse, the Yadkin or the
Cstawba, would follow him, confident Of victory
He was for principles, not men; for men will pass
awsy. but principles remain for ever. (Cheers)
D' Htchford moved that committee of five be
appointed to draft resolutions for the meeting.
William s Ransom, Esq, Of Warrenton, compli-
,nented the chairman for his patriotic sentiments as
we'll Is his past services and made some very per-
Snent remarks relative to the practice OF appointing
committees in public meetings. and while avow'ng
himself as having been once an old.line Wing, ne
passed an eloquent eulogium on the democracy OF
The State for their passage Of the Free Suffrage b,,
which was the true principle Of democracy. Mr..
from his native State, and declared bis willingness
to give helping hand to the democratic party.
After some observations from DR.. Pitchford and D.
C. Hall, Esq, ....-
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
q = committee to prepare resolutions; Dr. P,tcn a
ford, Major E. D. Drake Thomas j. Williams, D. y.
Hall, and Gen NJ. T. Hawkins.
When the Commute retired. Mr.. W. S. Ransom
again addressed the meeting and proposed resolu.
ton in favor of the Presidents policy: He spoke
Asrmly in favor Of Mr.. Buchanan, to whom he gave
. need of praise and approval IS a true Northern
man. The resolution was read, and met with the
unanimous approval Of the meeting, but, after some
remarks by Messrs. Matthew Drake and Solomon.
was withdrawn by Mr.. Ransom, until the return Of
the committee.
w. P. Solomon, Esq, was called upon to address
the meeting and made some excellent remark rela'
tive to the present position Of the democratic party
"A the STAY and prop of the Union He pointed out
the great evils resulting from the splittingup of the
party, which if once broken into fragments, there
was no hope for the Union. Mr.. Solomon was pro-
ceeding to give his views upon the present state of
public affairs, when the Committee returned.
DR.. Pitchford read the resolutions, which being
put from the Chair separately, were adopted. When
the fourth resolution endorsing the Presidents poll
cy, was read, Mr. W. S. Ransom proposed his reso-
luton, as a substitute, which, being accepted by the
Committee, was unanimously adopted by the meet
ing.
WHEREAS, The Democratic State Executive Com.
mittee have designated Charlotte as the place and
the l4th April next as the time of meeting of the
Democratic State Convention of North Carolina.
Therefore.
Resnzped lat That the democracy of Warren here
BY agree to meet their political brethren at the time
and place above mentioned, in spirit calculated to
promote peace and harmony, unanmity Of sentiment
and oneness of action.
Resolred I'd. That our motto is now as hereto
fore not men but measures and the carry to out
the same In accordance with this principle, we are
prepared II need be- to sacrifice individual prefer
ences and to cast suffrages for the nominee of
che Convention, having full faith in the wisdom and
integrity of that body, and we'll knowing that demo-
cratic statesmen are not scarce in North Carolina,
who are we'll qualified to discharge the duties of any
Office in the e, gift Of q free people:
ty, who have known him from his youth, we en-
brace with peculiar pleasure the present opportun-
ity of rendering to Thomas Bragg, our hearty con-
gratulatons for the able faithful and impartial dis
charge Of all his gubernatoral duties, and his
tirement from Office we hail him, "wen done, good
and faithful servant" and our best wishes accomany
him.
Resolred 4th, That the course pursued by Presi-
dent Buchanan since his Inauguration, has evinced
Roman like firmness of craftsmanship, that it has
been all that consistent democracy should DESIRE and
that Southern interests should demand and conse.
quently his measures and actions meet with our
hearty approval.
Rtsozred 5th That we are in favor of the admis-
sion of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution,
not simply or mainly because that instrument re-
cognses the institution of slavery, but because we
are the advocates of law and order Of social Justice
and political equality. ehave heretofore demand
cd only what we honestly conceived to be our un.
doubted rights in the Union, and are determined to
be satisfied with nothing less. either in ont of it.
Resolred 9Th, That we are opposed to State in
debtedness, and to excessive taxation.
Resolred 7th. That we are in favor of the present
system of internal improvements believing it best
calculated, when wisely managed, to develope the
resources and promote the prosperity of the whole
State.
Resolred sth That for the reasons mentioned in
the two proceeding resolutions, we do not deem it
wise or proper to give farther expression of opin.
ion thereon at the State Convention We are will
ing to leave the solution of these questions to the
wisdom and sound discretion of our legislative au.
thorities and willing to abide by their decision
Resotced 9th, That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint fifty delegates to attend the Convention in
Charlotte on the l4th April next.
ResoLred 1Oth, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Warrenton News.
The fifth resolution was made the subject of some
observations by Mr.. w. P. Solomon, who made
some remarks upon the manner in which things
were managed in Kansas, and the present state Of
affairs. After some debate, in which DR.. Pitchford
Gen. Hawkins, and Messrs. T. D. Williams and D.
{. HaH participated the resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted.
The following are the delegates appointed by the
Chairman:
Warenton District-Dr. Hugh ]. Davis, Thomas
D; Williams, John W. White. Maj. E. D. Drake, and
Plummer w. Green.
Shocco District-w. H. A. Kearny, Dr. A. B
Hawkins, Edward Davis. Solomon Williams, anG
Jos. j. Egerton.
Sandy Greek District-Gen. NJ T. Hawkins, So
Ion Switzerland, Edward Jones, Jordan H. Foster
and Alex. Steed.
Nut6ush Distriet.-Dr. W. j. Hawkins, ]. T
Twitty, William Suit, VIM. A. Burwel, and John H
Bullock.
Snith's Cretk District-W. N. Edwards, j. S
Walker. John W. Patillo, Horace Mayfeld, and Da
cid c. Hail.
Rawtree Dist,4ct.-Thos. I. Judkins, Aaron A
Audgins, z NJ. P. Cole, Richard A. Davis, and G
W. Nicholson.
Sir Pound Dstrict-Vathan Milan, II. A. Foote
Philemon Jenkins, W. G. Drake, and Jacob NJ Pal
mer.