Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

That C0nventiOn request SnS, y may W s"s'
there are possibly some few Democrats in the coun-
ty who may not see the Girq6s regularly:
A MEMBER
April 9, 1854
from the Girafe.I
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WAKE
A very large portion of the Democrats of Wake
assembled in the town Hall, in this city, on Monday
the 4th inst, when on motion Of j. K. Marriott
ESQ, G. B. Allen ESQ.,, was chosen President, and
r Il. Whitaker, Esq, Secretary. The President
briefly stated the object Of the meeting to be to ap
point delegates to district convention for the pur
pose of nominating q candidate to represent the
fourth Congressional District in the next House Of
On motion committee was appointed, consisting
of Messrs. O. Busbee, W. R Cox and A. Turner, to
draft resolutions and prepare business for the action
of the Meeting.
During the absence Of the committee, George W.
Brooks, ESQ.,, moved, that as there was no business
before the meeting committee be appointed to wait
on the Hon. Mr.. Branch and invite him to address
his fellow citizens F. I. Wilson, Esq, objected
He thought it would be time enough to invite Mr.
Branch to speak after the business of the meeting
had been finished
Capt DeCarteret moved to amend the motion Of
Mr. Brooks, by suggesting the hour Of three O'Clock
for Mr. Branch's address.
IT.
He thought it due Mr.. Branch and due his fellow
citizens also that he be allowed to come before the
meeting and render an account of his stewardship.
He saw no reason why the meeting should not ex-
tend such q courtesy to one whO in his brief con-
gressional career had reflected so much credit upon
his constituents and rendered himself so deservedly
popular with the Administration and with the best
men of the nation.
Mr.. Beasoe moved to amend Capt DcCarteret's
hx,c no I'd IN
address the meeting Immediately after the business
had been finished. He did not do so because he was
opposed to Mr. Branch, opposed to his addressing
his fellow citizens He did so because he wished to
afford Mr. Branch more time.
Mr.. Cantwell opposed the motion.
Mr.. Wilson insisted on Mr.. Bledsoes motion, and
thought that if the courtesy of addressing the meet
extended to every other asprant for the nomination
He thought the primary object of the meeting should
first be carried out then hear the speeches of aspi
rants.
Mr. Cantwen wished to know who was the "other
aspirantsY'
Mr. A. NJ Lewis could see no reason why Mr..
Branch should not be invited in at once. Court had
adjourned only to 8 o'clock, and many would be
obliged to leave at that time who would like to hear
him speak.
Mr. Brooks thought at first that he would &C
cept Mr.. Bledsoe's amendment but upon reflection
he of the opinion that it would impair the COM
pliment intended in his original motion; SUCH he
felt bound to oppose it
Mr.. Wilson wished to enquire whether it was
Democratic OF Branch meeting If it were the for
mer, then the business of the Democratic party
should be attended to first; If it we're the latter,
why, then. he thought it would be well enough to
give way for Mr.. Branch.
Amid this running debate the Committee reso-
lutions returned and reported through Mr.. Busbee
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The national Democratic party is the
only political organization that preserved in its in
tegrity and purity, secure to those inestima
bic blessings of superior form of government that
was transmitted to US by our ancestors; therefore,
be it
RSsozred LIST, Tha. we reaffirm our adherence to
those time-honored principles which were adopted in
Conventions and laid down in our platforms de-
claring that this government being one of limited
and defined powers authority should be exercised
but such as is specifically set forth in the Consttu-
ton.
RssolOed End That we are opposed to all class leg
slation and that laws should be so framed as to Sc
cure the greatest amount of good to the greatest
number.
Resolred 3rd, That We are opposed to any Tariff,
except for revenue and consider that no more rcve-
nue. should be raised than necessary, together with
the proceeds arising from the public lands, for an
economical administration Of the government and
that in assessing the revenue duties should be i'm
posed on luxures and necessares so far as practca
ble be exempted
Resolced 4th, That this government has no powe,
to carry on general system of internal improve
ments between the States, to divide the proceeds
Of the sales Of the public lands among the same.
Resolred 5th, That we agree with the leading
measures of the administration of James Buchanan
and having an abiding confidence in lis eminen
ability and answering integrity, and viewing hin
the great bulwark between Constitutional libert,
on the one hand and hnaticism on the other, do ex
tend to him our cordial and united support
Resotoed 9Th, That we regard the acquisition o
Cuba as eminently DESTROYS for our peace and pros
perity, and we would hail with great pleasure tn,
lawful acquisition of the same and it being the Ike,
to our gulf trade we can never consent to its bein;
colonized as St. Domingo, or transferred from it
present proprietorship to any other European pow
er, but would sooner resort to the hazards of war
Res01ped 7th, That the course of our esteeme,
townsman, the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, during his re
cent term of service in the House of Representatives
meets our approval And should it accord with tn
views Of the delegates to the proposed Convention
again to place his name before US as our standar
bearer, we will rally to his support with renewe
pleasure.
Resoleed 9Th, That we recommend Raleigh as tn
most proper, as being the most accessible point
April present be appointed for its organization.
Resateed 9th, That the Chairman appoint fit
Delegates to said Convention
The resolutions having been read Mr. Marriott
moved that the vote be taken upon them as Who'll,
Col Thoa G. Whitaker thought the resolution
very good and he was willing to vote for them as
whole; yet he thought that the resolution relatin
to our able representative the Hon. L. OBJ Brancl
was not quite as strong As it should be; not quite
cordial in its tone of approval He thought th
meeting should not only endorse the past course
Mr. Branch but instruct its delegates to vote for b
denomination in the District Convention. He als
suggested that the resolution be so amended rs
read "our esteemed fellow-citzen" instead of "f
I0p t9sonsaan," as reported by the committee. II
COMMITTEES consented to the last proposition.
Mr.. Busbee thought the resolution was expressi,
enough. It endorsed the past course Of Mr.. B., on
promised him hearty support in case he again +
ceived the nomination.
Mr.. Lewis did not think 50. He thought the d,
egates ought to be instructed to go for Mr. Bran,
the first oh noofk,,