Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-13
Democratic Meeting in Rockingham.

B. F. HANCOCK, sec'ys.
L. VANHooK o>~''
Democratic Meeting in Rockingham.
Pursuant to previous CALL large and respccta.
BILE portion Of the Democracy of Rockingham. met
in the Court House at Wentworth, on Tuesday, the
23d inst for the purpose Of appointing delegates to
the State Convention at Charlotte.
On motion of Joseph W. Neal, Esq, Maj VIM.
D. Bethel called to the Chair, and James P.
Holderby Esq, appointed Secretary.
Jno H. Boyd ESQ, being called on to explain the
object of the meeting, prefaced the offering of the
resolutions g ven below, with able and elc.
qnent train of remarks, exposing the miserable So
phstry and humbuggery of the Distribution hobby
showing the necessity of harmony OF action in
State, and throughout the entire South, strongly
condemning the factous opposition OF that remnant
of party, whose political creed consisted only in
opposition to Democracy, and paying high tribute
Of weil-mered praise to the fanaticiSm of jams
Buchanan, and those true Democrats who had SO
molly breasted the storm Of fanaticsm at the North
Mr.. Boyd said it not his purpose, however, to
enter into lengthy discussion Of the political ques
tons Of the day-his to offer to the consid
Grafton of the meeting the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t is Of the cardinal and long cher
ished principles Of Democracy, that the people shall
in accordance with great right from time to time
give an expression of opinions upon the various and
leading questions of politica! Importance which de-
mand their attention and excite their interest," there
fore,
Resozred That hail with pleasure this occasion
to express our warm devotion and renew our nn-
wavering attachment to the great principles Of Ma
tional Democracy; believing do that the
citing ordeal through which our liberties and rights
have passed unscathed teaches with unerrng
truth that these alone preserve inviola'e from
the angry touch of fanaticSm and civil dscord the
great principles Of constitutional freedom.
Resolred That James Buchanan. by his eminently
wise and patriotic course. has given gratifying
assurances that the constitution is his guiding star,
and the Union Of the States the leading object of
his heart; and that would be undeserving the
liberties enjoy, and dsloval to the great source
from which they are derived. were we to Withhold
from his administration expression Of highest
confidence and pledges of onr warme>t support.
Resolred, That we re-affrm unqualified oppo-
sition to distribution Of the public lands their
proceeds, having confidence Or favor in those who
endeavoring to agitate this worn out, exploded
theme, believing it question, reasoning from it's
past history, calculated to excite the hopes of our
people and arouse their expectations. when there is
possibility, net the faintest, of any be-
ing realized.
R.solred That in view Of the question Of internal
improvements being likely to demand the attention
Of people in all sections Of the State during the
approaching canvass, we cannot refrain from saving
that deeply sensible of the wrongs inflicted
upon the interest and rig hts of our section Of the
State by the last legislature and when it is recOllec
ted that we stand Isolated and alone enjoying none
of those great benefits which we have willingly
tended to Others We confidently appeal to the more
liberal views of the people. being well assured that
1t only requires consideration, calm and unbiased to
entitle us to the enjoyment If those rights those
privileges and those liberties which have been exten.
ded :" ali ut1er PORTIONS of tho State. and in
mcnt of hastily formed prejudiceS unfairly denied
to MS.
Reso1red, That Gov Bragg merits our highest ad-
mraton for the very able and efficient manner in
which he has managed and directed the affairs of
our State. and that he will carry with him in his
retirement our heartiest gratitude and warmest
thanks.
Rexozred, That the course of our able and much
esteemed representative, Hon. A. NJ. Scales has our
unqualified approval, and with pleasure tender
him expressions of our undminished confidence.
Resolced, That the Chairman of this meeting ap.
point thrty-fve delegates to represent our county
in the State Convention to meet at Charlotte on the
l4th Of April.
Gen. F. L. Simpson then moved to add the follow
Resozred, That while we will cordially support the
nominee of the Charlotte Convention, having full
confidence in that body it gives pleasure to bring
to its consideration the name of fellOw-ctizen
Thomas Settle as one in every way worthy to be our
standard bearer in the coming contest, and that we
would hail his nomination as the surest guarantee
| of success.
The reading of this resolution was received With
loud burst Of applause interrupted by Mr.. Settle
who gracefully and feengly expressed his heartfelt
thanks to his fellowctizens for this unexpected and
! unwished for compliment-that nothing was farther
from his thoughts than this expression of their
fidence; if he had attained the Constitutional
age for this high and responsible position there
| many others Of eminent ability and answering
patriotism, whose claims upon the party were great
er than his He could not think of permitting his
name to be suggested, even by the kind Partially of
his fellow citizens of Rockingham. He must, there.
FORE beg his friend to withdraw the resolution. He
had his preferences, and those preferences gen.
orally known to his friends, but under the circum.
stances he thought it would not be proper thrust
them upon the meeting He renewed the request
that his friend, Gen. Simpson, would withdraw the
| resolution.
Gen Simpson stated that he felt constrained though
with great reluctance to comply with his friends
| quest and Withdrew the resolution.
Mr.. j. l. Scales then moved to add the following,
| which was unanimously received
ResOlUed That we have heard with deep regret,
Of the serious and long continued illness Of dis
| tingushed fellow citizen, Hon. David S. Reid in the
city Of Richmond, and of his consequent detention
from his in the national Senate Chamber; that
we tender himself and family, heartfelt sympa-
thes with earnest hope for his speedy recovery and
the resumption Of those high and important duties,
20 which he has heretofore been pre-elninently
| faithful.
i On motion Of the same gentleman, the Chair was
requested to fill out the number of delegates under
the 7th resolution at his leisure, and the Chairman
and Secretary were added to the list. 80. !
On motion of Mr. Boyd the proceedings of this
meeting were ordered to he published in the Wes-
tern Sentinel and N G. Standard
i The Chair appointed the following gentlemen un.
der the 7th resolution.