Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BERTHE.

Pursuant to previous notice meeting of the De-
mocracy of BERTHE county was held in Windsor on
Monday, the Dist inst, to appoint delegates to the
next District Convention.
On motion of W. A. Ferguson, the meeting was
organized by appointing Thomas H. Spellcr, Chair
man and on motion of Joseph Jordan, W. A. Fer
glson was requested to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained by the
Chairman.
On motion committee of two were appointed to
draft resolutions &c. After a temporary absence
the committee reported the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, A 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, ~ -
.-/Resolced That the Democracy of Berthe, in view
of the approaching contest do now, often hereto
fore, express their mistaken confidence in the
rectneSs of those great princp which characterize
the Democratic party, and the success of which they
believe to be indispensable to the preservation Ct our
\ national Union. -
y Resolred, That the course of President Buchanan
in the discharge of his executive dntieS has been
characterized by ability integrity and impartiaty,
and should commend itself to- the sincere approba-
ton of all patriotic and conservative men.
Resolred. That the Democrats of BERTHE Go most
heartily endorse the course of our present able and
faithful Congressional representative, DR.. Ii. NJ.
Shaw, and most earnestly recommend his re-nomi-
nation.
Resolred, That it is the earnest wish of the Dem
ocrats of BERTHE, that the Convention shall be held
in Windsor.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point thirtyive 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, mo-
ton was made and unanimously adopted, that the
Secretary add as many Democrats to the list as he
might think necessary and proper.
The following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates:
Dr. Vim. L. Powell, VIM. J. Cox Jos. \. Turner,
Jos. A. Tyler, Edward Watson, VIM Ii. Lee, Jno.
R. Powell, Mills E. &. Barrett, Jas. Burden, ThoS.
j. Pugh, W. I. Sharrock, Allen Prltchard r. N.
Bridgers, VIM. 4. Ferguson, James B. Jordan, JO-
seph Jordan, Jas. r. Duers VIM. NJ Sutton, John
W. Saunders W. W. Swain, Whit R. Swain, Jas. j.
Speller Benz. Gillian. Richard P. Freeman, lssac P.
Freeman, Jas. c. Freeman, VIM. l.. ASkew, j. r.
Ferguson, Jno. L. Britton, Jos. W. Willford, Jno.
I. Mebane, VIM. B. Mardre, Geo. L. Mardre, Josiah
White, H. P larrell, DR.. Geo 0. Askew, A. Bur.
den, VIM. j. Freeman, VIM d. Mitchell, Calvin
Pritchard, VIM. N, Mitchell, Jno. W. Henry, Jas. NJ
Butler, Jacconiah Harrell, VIM. T. Bond John W.
Jenkins X. L. Butler, Thos. j. HeckStall, Giles
Mitchell, DIR. A. J. Askew, Geo I. Askew, Jas. S
Mitchell, Rev. Henry White, Rev. Moses L. Mze
Aaron D. MIZell, David Gasklns
On motion the Chairman was added to the list o.
delegates.
On motion, the Secretary was requested to send
the proceedings of this meeting to the Democrat.
Pioneer and North Carolina STANDARD for pubca
ton, with the request that the Democratic papers
the District copy the same
There being no further business on motion, thu
meeting adjourned.
THOMAS II. SPELLER, Chmn.
W. A. FERGUSON, Sec'y.