Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-02
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BERTHE.

Pursuant to previous notice meeting OF the de-
nocracv of BERTHE county was hell in Windsor on
Monday. the slSt inst to appoint delegates to the
next District Convention.
On motion of W. L. Ferguson. the meeting was
Organized by appointing Thomas H. Speller, Chair
man and on motion Of Joseph Jordan. W. 4. Fer
guson was requested to act as Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was explained BY the
Chairman.
On motion a committee of two were appointed to
draft resolutions, &c. After temporary absence
the committee reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 4 Convention is soon to be held at
some point in the first District to select candidate
to represent the Democratic party in the approach
ing campaign. therefore,
Resolred, That the Democracy of Bcrte, in view
of the approaching contest do now, often hereto
fore express their mistaken confidence in the cor
rectness of those great principles which characterize
the Democratic party and the success Of which they
believe to be indispensable to the preservation # our
national Union.
Resolred, That the course of President Buchanan,
in the discharge of his executive dntieS has been
characterized by ability integrity and impartiality,
and should commend itself to the sincere apprOba-
ton Of all patriotic and conservative men.
Resolred. That the Democrats of BERTHE 90 most
heartily endorse the course Of our present able and
faithful Congressional representative. DR.. II. N.
Shaw, and most earnestly recommend his re-nOni-
nation.
Resolred, That it is the earnest wish of the Dem
ocrats of Bertie that the Convention shall be held
in Windsor.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point thirty delegates to represent Berthe coun
ty in the District Convention. at whatever place and
time may be hereafter designated
After the list of delegates was announced a mo-
ton was made and unanimously adopted, that the
Secretary add as many Democrats to the list as lie
might think necessary and proper.
The following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates:
DR.. VIM. L. Powell. VIM J. Cox, Jos. 4. Turner,
Jos. A. Tyler, Edward Watson, VIM. H. Lee. Jno.
r. Powell, Mills f. G. Barrett Jas. Burden, Thos
j. Pugh, W. T. Sharrock, Allen Pritchard, r. NJ.
Bridgers, VIM. A. Ferguson, James B. Jordan Jo-
seph Jordan, Jas. r. Duers, VIM. NJ. Sutton, John
W. Saunders, W. ". SWAIN Whit r. SWAIN Jas. j.
Speller, Benz. Gillian, Richard p Freeman, Issac p
Freeman, Jas. c. Freeman, VIM. L. Askew, }. r.
Ferguson, Jno. L. Britton JOS ". Williford, Jno.
T. Mebane, VIM. B. Martlre, Geo. L. Mardre. Josiah
White, H. p Harrell, DR.. Geo. q. Askew. 4. Bur-
den, VIM J. Freeman VIM. D. Mitchell. Calvin
Pritchard, VIM. n. Mitchell, Jno. ". Henry. Jas N.
Butler, Jacconiah Harrell. VIM. 7. Bond, John W.
jenkins, K. l. Butler, ThoS. J. Heckstan. Giles
Mitchell, Dr.: 4. J. Askew. Geo. T. Askew. JAS. s
Mitchell, Rev. Henry White. Rev. Moses L. Mizell
Aaron S. Mizell David Gaskins.
On motion the Chairman was added to the list o
delegates
On motion, the Secretary requested to SEND
the proceedings Of this meeting to the Uemnera:i,
Pioneer and North Carolina .Stnndard for publica
ton with the request that the Democratic papers
the District copy the same.
There being no further business on motion, tn
meeting adjourned
THOMAS H. SPELLER, Ch,n'n.
VIZ. A. FERGUSON Sew