Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-12-14
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called to the chair, and J. H. Cook, and T. >.
Sinclair. were appointed secretaries.
The Chairman, in an appropriate speech, made
known to those assembled, the object Of the meet
ing. lie spoke of the necessity of a union without
respcc. of party, seeing the great danger IN which
the Union is involved.
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen a committee to prepare Resolutions for
the action Of the meeting, viz: P. j. Sinclair, Dun
Shaw, W. J. Kelly, G. g. Wright, and Genl VIM
SLOW ~,
Whilst the Committee were absent, Mr.. Bar Full
Ter being called upon entertained the meeting win
speech repete with information, urging the de-
mocracy and the people of the South to vigilance IN
guarding the rights of the Union.
The Committee, through their Chairman r. u.
Sinclair, reported as follows:
NRERE AS, 1t has been recommended by the state
Executive Committee, that democratic State Con
yention be held in the city Of Raleigh on the sth
day of March next for the purpose OF nominating
suitable candidate for Governor of this State
And whereas, it has been farther recommended to
each Congressional District within the State to hold
aDistrict Convention for the purpose OF appointing
delegates to the National Democratic Convention TO
be held in Charleston for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency,
Therefore
Resolced, That we appoint three delegates from
each CAPTAINS District to each of said Conventions.
Resolred, That we do most cordially endorse the
administration of John w. Ellis, Governor Of our
State and that he has proven himself an able states
man, and fearless and impartial Executlve-know-
ing no section, no interest but that OF the whole
State therefore, resolved that We recommend him
for denomination.
Resolred, That the thanks of the whole Southern
community are due to Henry A. WISE the chivarous
and trustworthy Governor of Virginia, for the
prompt and decided manner in which he has vindi-
Gated the sovereignty of his State and the majesty
of her laws in the late attempt by Northern fanatics
to overthrow the institutions Of the South.
Resolced, That in the person of James Buchanan,
our worthy chief magistrate, we have true patriot
whose only aim is the strength, growth and power
of great Republic, and the peace and prosperity
of its citizens.
Resolced, That we take pride in the efficient and
decided manner in which he has vindcated the honor
of our hag wherever insulted, or where ever its
liberties were infringed.
Resolred That we consider the late attempt at
Harper's Ferry, to create servile instruction,
blow aimed at the South, and that blow is but the
natural consequence of the teachings Of Seward,
Greedy, and the Black Republican party, and that it
is the duty of the South to prepare to defend her
self against all aggressions by that party or its
leaders.
Resolred That we consider the action Of any
southern man who will coaesce with the Black Re-
publicans in any matter which pertains to national
affairs traitor to his country and recreant to the
dearest interest of the South.
Resolred That We recommend Elizabethtown,
Bladen Co., as the place, and the second week OF
January as the tine for holding the District Con-
ventiOn.
Resolred, That we approve of the recommends
ton of the appointment of an Executive committee
for each county, and that this meeting appoint three
persons from each election precinct in the county Of
Cumberland, constituting said committee.
On notion the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen as a committee to nominate the members
of the said executive committee:
JAS. Mcclellan, A. E. Mckay. Capt. Bua, Squire
Downing, John Byrne, E. H. Hobbs, Duncan Shaw,
W. j. Kelly, VIM. Cade, and Joseph Arey
The said committee retired. and on returning re-
Executive committee:
7own District-J H. Cook, William Bow j. H.
Roberts
list District-D. Carmichael, N R. Blue, NJ C.
Lamont
Cedar Cresk-A. Melvin, NJ. H. sewel, G. S.
Roln.
Flea Hiu--G. W. Lawrence, j. Gainey J. S.
Ganey.
Carers Creek-C D. Nixon, W. H. Ray, H. R.
King.
Black Rirer-L H. Goodwin, A. Ganey, J. H..
Mcclellan
Gruys Creek-J. F. Byrne, T. W. Devane, VIM.
Alderman.
Locks Creeks. Holly, William Cadc, W. H.
Melvin
John Monros's-A. McKethan, A. A. johnson, j.
G. Smith.
Co.. SmiM's--Col. R. ellis, j. A. Mcclellan,
Hon. Alex Bethune.
Roc4fsh-D. Murphy, E. S. Hobbs, D. G. Curry.
The following gentleman were appointed to the
State and District Conventions
STATE CONVENTION.
Btaek Rirer-James Mcclellan, ESQ.,, John R.
Taylor Hansel Goodwin.
Flea H1l-Duncan j. McAlister, ESQ.,, A. E. Nc
Kay, George W. Lawrence.
Locks Creek-Wn. Cade, S. R. Hawley, Captain
W. j. Bula.
Cedar Gresk-Authur Melvin, Allen McCaskr, R.
D. Melvin.
Grays Creek-J F. Foy, James Kirkpatrick
Thomas W. Devane.
Rock,fsh-E s. Hobbs, David Murphy, A. M. G.
Currle.
Serenty-Fust-J W. Pearce, Daniel McInns, NJ
C. Lamont
Qualification L. Bethune, A. A. McKeithan
David ellis.
John Monross-W. J. Kelly, Arch'd McCallam
D. Murchison.
Careers Cresk-C. D. Nixon, H. R. King job,
Bell.
Eyetteoine-John 7. Gilmore, Col. NJ j. Nc
Dutfie F. N. Roberts.
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Black Ricer-Dr. Mcclellan, Ashford Gainey,
Mcclellan.
Flea HiU-John S. Gainey, J. Guy, +. G. Arm
strong.
Locks Creek-John 7. Hornrine ESQ.,, W. H. Mel
VIM Elias Gainey
Cedar Creek-R D. Melvin, Henry Averitt
Grays Creek-Edward Spearman, W. Alderman
A. w. Jackson ESQ.,
Rockfsh-M. B. ellis, Thos. H. Massey, E. S
Hobbs
SerentyJfrst- R. Blue Duncan Shaw, d.
gald Carmichael.
guuh!He-Daniel Mcleod, VIM Love- Achibal
McKeithan.
John Nonross-Daniel McDiarmd, Dan'l Smit
Robert Smith.
Buie.
Fa9ettspilk-Gen. j. Winslow, G. G. Wrigh
JOS Arey.
On motion,
Resotred, That the Chairman and Secretaries
added to the list Of delegates to attend each of IL