Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-05
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able Democracy of Nanklin County met IN harmo-
nious Convention in E0uisburg. on SATURDAY 2sth
ult., f6F tho purpose Of nominsting candldstes g
repteeeBt TIE County in tAe next e
wss called g the Chair, and B. Baker, and Dr.
". q. Landlord, appointed Sectetaries
The Chairman addressed the Convention ct length,
proving his inflexible devotion 70 the Democratic
party the party whereupon rests the prosperity q
W. +. Green, ESQ, asked permission 70 read the
following letter from P. B. Hawkina Esq. which
was requested to be published with the proceedings
of the Convention sss,
To tho Hrsessen of tie County Of Hanklin::
Indispensable engagements rendering my absence
from the State, for greater part OF The summer
and the ensuing winter, Unavoidable, am not per-
mitted to consult my own inclination in regard to
being q candidate for reelection. Both propriety
and duty make it necessary at this time, to give TINS
information to the many friends, whose repeated so
lications to me- afford the most gratifying evidence
of their continued confidence and good opinion, IN
order that they may select some other candidate up
on whom to cast their sufrages at the approaching
long subs:sted between us-and retiring from ser
vice. that has been, to me. one OF SO much pleas
ure-I cannot forbear saying that my devotion to
the Democratic cause and deeprooted attachment to
the principles upon which that cause especially de-
ponds, remain unchanged-an that occupying, as
now do the proud position of private in the ranks
YOU will ever find me battling, side-by- side with
YOU, for the Democratic nominee and the Democrat
ie Platform of the Charlotte Convention. It's now
conceded that the Gubernatorial election will be
In tot ho
and as had hoped, exploded doctrine of Distri6u.
ton. To me il would seem political marvel
should the loose and erratic construction of the Con-
stitution of the United States, that would allow to
Congress the gratuitous bestowal Of the public
lands OF their proceeds, and other property OF the
Government, ever find favor with the Southern
people-they destined, in all time, to be a minori-
ty-and their equality citizens we'll as the safe
ty of their peculiar institutions only be main
tanned by rigid observance of the rules of inter-
probation inculcated in the school of the strictest
constructionsis
shall ever cherish the fondes recollection of all your
kindness to me; and beg the acceptance of all my
thanks for the indugent and generous support with
which you have ever honored me.
] am your ob't. servant,
N. s. Patterson moved that committee of Eve
be appointed to draft resolutions for the considers
ton of the Convention
The Chairman in compliance with said motion,
appointed, N. s. Patterson, w. D. Webb, W. F.
billiard, DIR. O. d. Coppedge and A. S. Gill.
On motion, "A. C. Perry. the Convention then
went into nomination, one man from each district
casting the votes of their respective districts.
On the first ballot, W. F. Green, Esq, was NOM
mated for the House Of Commons, and NJ. Landlord,
Esq, for the Senate.
On motion A. C. Perry, DR.. Ed. Lawrence and
James Collins were appointed to inform the gentle
men of their nominations
The committee on resolutions returned and re-
ported through Mr.. Patterson, the following:
WHEREAS, the different Districts of the County
Of Franklin, having appointed delegates to Con-
vention to be held in Louisburg, on this, 29th day
of May, for the purpose of nominating suitable per-
sons to represent the people of said County, in the
ensuing General Assembly; and whereas, we re-
gard organization and concert of action secondary
only to the principles of our party :: Ass
Resolued, That we re-sffrm, and take pleasure in
endorsing the principles of our party as set forth in
our National Convention at Cincinnati, and our
State Convention at Charlotte.
Resolced, That we regard the administration of
James Buchanan, our present Chief Magistrate, as
eminently wise, patriotic and conservative; and by
his fidelity to the Constitution, his unwavering in
tegrity, ami devotion to every portion of our COM
mon country, he is entitled to the lasting gratitude
of the good and true men of all parties.
Resolofd, That in the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch we
recognize the able, faithful and devoted Representa-
tive Of the interests of the 4th Congressional Dis
trict of North Carolina and that we fully endorse
his course in Congress- and recommend his late cir
lar to the careful perusa Of his constituents notwh
standing the slurs, taunts and mutterings of side
walk politicians of the opposition.
Resolosd, That the Hon. Thomas Bragg, by his
able and faithful administration of the affairs of
North Carolina, and by his constant devotion to her
interests is entitled to the good will and kindcst