Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-15

D. +. Morris, OF Craven, on the part OF the COLL
mittee of arrangements rendered the convention an
them on free excursion to Beaufort Harbor on
Thursday morning
On motion of j. H. Bryan, of Craven, a commit
tee of three consisting of c. B. Wood l. Disosway
and j. w. Davis, were appointed to wait on the
Hon. L. OBJ Branch, who was on visit to New
bern, and request his presence in the convention.
On motion of j. G. Parker, of Wayne, it was
moved and carried that all motions should be pro-
duced in writing
On motion Of l. Disosway, of Craven, the con-
vention adjourned to meet again at 8 o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
3 o'clock, p N.
when
j. A. Engelhard of Edgecombe, on behalf of the
committee resolutions, in few remarks, explain
ing in able and eloquent manner each resolution,
presented the following preamble and resolu-
lions, which were adopted
The committee on resolutions beg leave respect
fully to submit the following report:
WHEREAS, In all republican governments, the
long established maxim, that all political power is
vested in and derived from the people," should new
err be departed from, and where it is important to
the perpetuation of principle so vital, that the
people should often meet and take counsel together
for the best welfare of the country-therefore be it
ResOlred, That the principles of the Democratic
party are the only principles on which our govern
ment can be economically administered, constitu-
tional Union preserved, the sovereignty of the
States and the POLITICAL civil and religious rights of
the people perpetuated.
Resozre0 That the Democratic party is the only
national conservative and constitutional party of
the country, and to the triumph of its time-honored
principles indebted for the present prosperi-
ty and success which have crowned us as great
nation.
Resolced, That we are in favor of strict con-
sructon of the the conSttution-of the maintenance
of the full power of the federal and State govern
ments in their respective spheres of strict respon
sbility of the representative to his constituency,
and of economical administration of the govern.
ment.
Resolrea. That we are in favor of tariff, al ga
lorem-not specifc-for rerenue and not for protec-
ton.
Resolre0, That the public lands are the property
of all the States the lands and the proceeds of sale
thereof should be faithfully held by the general
government to aid in dcfraving the common charge
and expenditure and for other purpose whatever.
Resolred, That we have undimnished confidence
in the integrity and patriotism of our present able
Chief Magistrate James Buchanan, and we approve
of his general administration, both foreign and do
nestle.
Reso1red, That we are in favor of the acquisition
of the island of Cuba, whenever it can be honora-
bly, obtained without deriment to the national char
acter, and in the manner that other territory has
been acquired under the auspices of the Democrat
ic party.
Rrno1red. That the distinguished Chief Magistrate
of North-C Carolina the lion. John W. Ellis, is in
office, by the will and sufases of the Democratic
party, but his unimpeachablc integrity, his lofty
mental en1owmentS and the known and revered pu-
rity of his character, will make him the Governor,
not of party, but of the whole State and gain for
himself and the party who placed him in power,
the esteem and confidence Of all fair-minded men.
Reso'red. That our late. able and faithful repre-
sentative, the Hon. Thomas Ruffin has fully met
the expectations of the democracy of this district
and by his jealous fidelity in the discharge of his
duties to his country and to his constituency, has
shown himself the patriot, worthy of the conf
dence rcposed in him.
On motion of I. Disosway, the resolutions were
read separately and adopted.
On motion of A. d. Tumbro, of Edgecombe the
preamble and resolutions were adopted by acclama
ton.
On motion of j. c. Bryan, the convention pro-
ceedcd to vote for candidate to represent this Con-
gresSional District, each county casting the vote in
the last gubernatorial election. Every county in
the district, except Hyde, cast its vote for the
Hon. THOMAS RUFFIN, of Wayne, as the
ddate for this district
On motion of J. A. Engclhard, of Edgecombe
committee of three was appointed, consisting of
Messrs j. A. Engelhard. of Edgecombe, James H.
Averett, of Wayne and j. +. Morris, of Craven, to
inform Col Rufin of his nomination.
The convention having disposed of the business,
calls were then made for JAS H. Foy, ESQ.,, of Ons
low, who arose and stated that he was not full of
words but he was from Rufin county was
Ruffin man from the first and himself and the
county represented by him would be Rufinsts in
the end.
j. A. Engelhard, ESQ.,, of Edgecombc, was called
upon, and arose with few complimentary remarks
of Col Ruffn, and assured the convention that the
vote thercfrom would be decided and unwavering
for Col. Rufin.
Jas. H. Averett, ESQ.,, of Wayne, was called'upon
and favored the convention with an address of con-
siderable length. He spoke of his conversion
to the Democratic party, and that it the and
only party into whose power the welfare of our
country can or shall be entrusted
j. P. Speight, Esq, of Greene, was called upon
and entertained the convention about half hour,
in historical condensation of our countrys politics,
and held up in its true light the Sal'nagunda par
ty as he originally termed it. and complimented the
| convention upon the harmonious management of its
business and congratulated it upon its selection OF
congressional candidate.
DR.. Thomas Woody, delegate from Lenoir, offer
ed the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks of the convention are
hereby rendered to the Democracy of the county Of
Craven, for their kind Inequalities during the ses
sion of the convention, and for their polite invita-
ton to partake of pleasure excursion to the sea-
board, on tomorrow
The committee appointed to invite the Hon. L.
OBJ. Branch to address the convention in the after
noon, reported that the indispostior of Mr. Branch
prevented him from accepting the invitation.
J. A. Engelhard. Esq., from Edgecombe, offered
the following, which was adopted:
Resolred, That the unanimous thanks of this
convention are hereby rendered to John F. JONES'
ESQ.,, proprietor of the Washington Hotel, for his
kindness in the use of his hall, for the primary
meetings of this convention.
J. H. Bryan, ESQ.,, of Craven, offered the follow
ing. Adopted:
Resolced, That the proceedings of this convention
be published in the Daily Delta of this town. and
all other papers of this district democratic in prn