Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
Tie STANDARD.
MEETING IN oNsLow.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ONsLOW.
Pursuant to announcement portion Of the Dem
ocrats of Onslow assembled at the Court House, in
jacksonville, on the I'd inst, and on motion oil Dr.
+. w. Ward, DR.. Charles Duffy was called to the
Chair and Henry H. Sandn appointed Secretary.
After an explanation of the object of the meeting
by the chairman motion Of j. H. Foy, the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed committee to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting
Messrs. James Wootcn, DIR. E. w. Ward J. Il. Foy,
j G. Scott and B. Switzerland.
After retiring for few moments the committee
returned and reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed, in accordance with the
usages of the Democratic party, to hold District
Convention for the purpose Of nominating candi-
date to represent this District in the next Congress
And Whereas We believe that Conventions are great
" conducive to harmony and permanent organiza-
ton Therefore be it
Resolred, That we concur in the movement to hold
a Convention in the town of Newbern, on Wednes
day the Sth day of June next
Resolred, That the Hon. Thomas Ruffin has serv-
ed us with ability and fidelity, and while we disap-
prove the course of county Conventions giving pos
tive instructions to their delegates we shall hail his
re nomination with pleasure.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting be
authorized to appoint fifty delegates to the Newbern
District Convention. And mherees some specula-
ton has been made relative to the successor Of our
present able, faithful and acceptable representative
Be it therefore
Resolred, That in the event Of his promotion or
retirement we, the Democratic party of this county
feel that we fully appreciate position in the Dis
trict when say that Onslow is entitled to some
notice and consideration at the hands of the Demo-
cratic party; because, while other portions Of the
n ls-k, ahnI
pointments Onslow, whose majority rates third and
has always proven true and loyal, whether her SER
vices may have been required in the Cape Fear or in
this District, has never been noticed by the slightest
compliment And we take this occasion to introduce
to the Democracy of the I'd Congressional District
our fellow county man, Col. L. w. Humphrey a
gentleman of education and ability, alawyer by pro-
fession and farmer in interest and one who has
considerable experience in legislation.
Resolred, That in Jno W. Ellis North Carolina
has Governor who is an able and faithful officer
One who will discharge the duties of the office with
an eye single to the best interests and honor of the
State.
Resolved, That We approve of the administration
of James Buchanan as President of the United
States, believing it to be dictated by wisdom and
patriotism and regard for the best interests of the
whole country.
Resolred That the public lands ought to be kept
for the public government expenses. And, there
fore, we opposed to distribution of the lands
themselves, or the proceeds.
On motion of B. Switzerland,
ResOlred That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Wilmington Journal and request
the Newbern Progress and Goldsboro' Tribune to
copy.
In accordance with these resolutions the Chair
then designated the following gentlemen as del
egates to the District Convention, viz:
Upper Richland Distriet-John NJ. Francks, L,
VI. Humphrey, j. II. Foy, Harry Cox B. Souther-
land.
Louer RicAland District.-L. O. Henderson, Jas.
M. Wooten, Durant H. Rhodes Edwin R. Erwin, j.
?. Cox.
Upper s. " District-Dr E. W. Ward, T. NJ.
Costin, Stephen Dixon, Thomas j. Jarman, W. D.
Humphrey.
Lonsr s. ". Distriet.-O. B. Sanders Jno. Shep-
ard, W. Rhodes, J. N. Scott, Gardner Shepard.
Stump Sound District.-Jesse w. Hardison, Eli
sha Porter, VIM. Harrel Joseph Emmett Jr., Ed.
Williams
WOLF Pitt District-E. W. Fonvile, Ben ]. Pol.
lard, Lewis 0. Fonville, Richard G. Ward, George
Ward
Swansboro' District-Eli W. Sanders, Thomas B.
Holland, c. H. Barnum, John n Freshwater r. S.
Mclean.
White Oak District-Rev Josiah Smith, Thorn
as Henderson, Job Smith, Calvin Moten, Elisha Free
man.
North East Distrie-Jasper Etheridge, D. w
Simmons, Green Hatehcl, B. r. Henderson, H. H.
Waters.
Hall Noon District-David E. Sandlin, B. NJ Bar
ry, Robt. White W. E. Burns James G. Scott
On motion of J. H. Foy the Chairman and Seere
tary were added to the list of delegates and that any
Democrat from Onslow, who may be present at the
Convention be recognized as delegate
The thanks Of the meeting having been returned
to the Chairman and Secretary, on motion of James
G. Scott the meeting adjourned
CHARLES DUFFY, Chm.
Henry Fl SANDJJN Sec'v