Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-26
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Demecratics ii d Craven.
Pursuant to previous notice, large and respecM-
BILE portion Of the Demo Fsry Of Craven coanty ss
sembled In The Godit House, IN Nexbern, on Non.
Tie ssA inst for Che purpose 81 so az
ssSenate and Hd6Se pf Commous Of che next General
Assembly Of North Carolina :.
~, TSie Sseeting was called to order BY. James E.
MMff ESQ, upon whose motion Nathaniel H.
Street, Esq, was called to the Chass and 49,
disappointed Secretary.
The Chairman thea ascse and explained the o0-
iect of the meeting, extending his remarks 70 con.
siderable length on the importance Of having
strong Democratic representation in the ensuing
Legislature in view Of the questions of vital inter-
st which are likely to be brought before that body.
=. It was moved by Joseph J. Robinson, ESQ.,, and
unanimously adopted, that committee consisting
Ii one from each Captains District of the County
snl three from the town Of Newbern, be appointed
20 Xrs sesoktions for the consideration and action
II this meeting; Whereupon the Chair appointed
the following gentlemen from the Districts represen.
ted as said committee: NJ
Bag Riosr-G. W. Daniels, c. Y. Swan, Henry
Woodland.
Boards CreeE-Zora Lee.
Brood CseeE-Frederick P. Latham.
Big Soft CTeek-John Bryan.
Core Creek-Jsmes Beasly.
Bachelors Crsek-H. o. Wood
.Ne,obern.-J. j. Robinson, james B Averitt, Lacy
Phillips.
The COMMITTEES, after short absence, returned
and reported the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAs We approve of the time honored Gus
tom of the Democratic party, of holding County
Convention for the purpose of nominating suitable
candidates to represent this County in the General
Assembly of North. Carolina therefore
Rssolred, That we in Convention assembled, do
nominate Nathaniel Fl. Street for the Senate; and
q. c. Jones and j. H. Bryan for the House of Com.
mons.
Rssolced, That President James Buchanan, by his
frs, consistent and conservative administration Of
the public sairs and more especially his position
upon the Kansas question, is entitled to the sdnra
ton and appreciation IT all good and faithful citzens
from all parts of the United States.
4; Resolved, That Governor Thomas Brsgg, by his
able and efficient administration Of che State affairs,
has won for himself the regard and esteem OF his
fellow citizens and that ewillcrry with him to his
fectons and esteem 81 the people of North Carolina.
Resolued, That Distribution Of the Public Lands
their proceeds Is antiD Democratic uncenstitution-
al impplitic atfd impracticabe, and deserves the
.reprQbation of all good men, and that We view its
agitation in North Carolina as but another effort Of
Dsmsgogues for place, spoils and power.
Resolued, That we approve and endorse the prin-
ciples laid down by the Democratic Convention he'd
at Charlotte,
Resolped That as antagonistc to the policy of the
State on Internal Improvements, we do hereby ig-
more and oppose the Danyille connection.
The resolutions being read TO tie meeting Mr..
Averitt commented at some length on the Senate
nomination; alluded to the earnest desire of the
Democracy of Craven that NJ Street should con-
sent to serve them. Spoks of the perfect unanimi-
ty which prevailed in ae committee in regard to his
nomination and to the manifestations Of applause
sand delight which greeted the announcement Of his
name to the meeting He accompanied these re-
marks with an earnest and impressive appeal to the
nominee to accept the position assigned him.
Mr.. Latham, Chairman of the committee, in be-
half of his brethren, and of the Democracy of the
County, joined his soli.iations with those of Mr..
Ayeritt.
Mr.. Street arose, and, in few remarks, declined
the nomination lie said it would be false modesty
ihShim to affect, that the demonstrations of the
srhted condition Of his health
ered It impossible for him to accept the nomination.
He th,hked his fellow citizens for the honor intend
ed to be conferred upon him, and said he would
cheerfully serve them if it was in his power.
The committee retired to fill the vacancy and, in
few minutes returned and reported that George
Green, Esq, had been unanimously chosen as the
candidate for the Senate.
It IVES then moved by James E. Morris. and Sec
onded, that the nomination be made unanimous by
the meeting. Adopted amid much applause
On motion of James E. Morris, a committee OF
three were appointed by the Chair to inform the
gentlemen of their nomina ton, and request their
acceptance Of the same.
The committee, consisting Of Messrs /. Disosway,
Edward Bowen and James E. Morris retired to per-
form their duty.
Mr.. h. C. Jones, being present in the meeting,
arose, and in few appropriate remarks accepted the
nomination.
The committee here returned with Mr.. Green who
took the floor and in neat and appropriate speech
accepted the nomination for the Senate.
Jos. j. Robinson, ESQ.,, presented the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resoloed, That our representatives, Charles Kelly
and James Miller, by their faithful and conservative
course in the last General Assembly and close ard
watchful attention the interests of their constitu
ents. merit, and are hereby rendered the thanks Of
this meeting.
Moved BY Mr.. Disosway, that the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the Union, and the
Goldsboro' Tribute and Raleigh Standard be re.
quested to copy.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting we're ten.
dered to the Chairman and Secretary, when
On motion of Mr.. Morris, the meeting adjourned
NATHANIEL H. STREET, Chm.
j. II. MUSE, Sec'y.
Democratic Convention in surry.
Pursuant to previous notice the Democrats O