Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-04
TOT tne StanGa!u.
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

For the Standard
DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION.
The Convention of the delegates from the Fourth
Congressional District assembled in the Academy
building in Franklinton April 2sth, 1859; and on
motion of II. G. Williams, ESQ.,, Gen. I. j. Green,
Of Warren, was appointed to preside, Allen G. Per-
ry ESQ.,, of Franklin, and ". Williams Esq, of
Granville, were appointed Vice Presidents, and
Mcssrs. W. F. Green and @. Busbee, Secretaries.
The Counties Of the District being called, there
appeared from
Ordnge-Col. C. NJ. Latirner.
Nash-S D. Roykin, j. Avent, D. II. Boykin, H.
G. Williams, G. N. Lewis L. n 8. Battle G. Ii. Pitts
and T. j. Bo;lde
Wake-W. B. Dunn, NJ. Thompson, A. Turner,
]. K. Marriott, VI. ". Holden, O. Busbee, E. Cant
well, j. Mordecai, M. A. BIedsoe, w. r. Cox, r. H.
Whitaker {. B. Harrison.
Johnston-J. ". B. Watson.
Karen-Ger. I. J. Green, ". L. Cheek, Maj E.
D. Drake and W. il. Walsh.
FTanktia-DeW. G. Stone, c. j. Egerton, II.
Hawkins W. F. Green, j. j. Thomas, l. Winston,
Jno. Winston, VIM. II. Caraday, G. G. Blackna,l II.
Pierce, W. 0. Green, F. Mitchine- w. Il. Mitchell,
II. Harris, A. c. Perry, C. W. Edgerton, C. c. Per
ry, ". A. Moore and j. f Lankford
G7unri{le.-W. z. White, A. J. Stone, T. Y.
Cook, F. n Stone W. Williams J. jenkins, WP.
White, j. D. Moss, j. I. MeGhee, R. B!ackley R.
H. Stone, L. B. Jenkins, W. D. Fuller S. H. Can
aday.
Mr Cantwell moved, in voting upon the propc-
stons, to be acted on by the Convention that each
county should vote according to its democratic
strength; which motion was adopted.
Mr.. Bledsoe moved that Committee consisting
of from each county in the district, be chosen
by the delegates from the several counties, who
shall prepare resolutions for the consideration cf
the convention: carried, and the following gentle
men were chosen as said committee: Messrs. Drake
n ri q Williams
c. NJ Latimer, W. R. White and j. w. B. Watson
Upon the return of the committee, Mr.. Drake
reported the following resolutions, which were read
and adopted by acclamation:
Resolrea, That the federal government is one of
limited powers derived solely from the Constitution;
and that the grants OF power made therein by the
parties to the compact cughtto bestrctly construed
ResoIred That the Constitution does not confer
upon Congress the power to commence and carry on
general system OF internal improvements.
Reso'red, That no more revenue should be raised
by tariff-taXes than is necessary, with the income
from the sales Of the public lands, to carry on the
government; that we for q tariff ior revenue :;
and that protection to the manufacturing interests
should only be the incident and never the object of
tariff
| Res0lce3. That the public lands are the common
property of all the States, and that the lands and
their proceeds should be held by the government to
| aid in defrayirg the common charge and expendi-
lure; and that we are therefore now. as heretofore
opposed to distribution of said lands or their pro-
| cecds among the several States We are also op-
| posed to any policy which unduy fayors portion
of the States in this or any other respect at the
! expense of the others, which squanders the lands
| on corporations or particular States.
| Rs@tred, That this Convention re-affrms the an.
cent faith ard tme-honored principles of the Dem
ocratic party, in opposition TO the harrow bigoted
and dangerous isns OF modern folly and ianaticsrn
| Know Nothingism included; that we still maintain
to the fullest eXSnt the responsibility of the repre-
sentative to his constituents, the economical admin
istration of the State and federal governments and
the unmpaired exercise Of State as well as federal
authority within their respective spheres.
R1sotrea, That We cordially approve the general
policy Of the administration of President Buchan
an, and that tender him our thanks for the devo
ton he has constantly manifested for the Consttu
tona rights of the South and the preservation of
Constitutional Union of the States
ResoEsed, That We are in favor of the acquisition
of Cuba, whenever it can be accomplished on fail
and honorable terms; that in our opinion the pos
session cf the island would greatly advance thu
commercial, mechanical, and agricultural interests
of the United States, while it would give additional
security to the Mississippi valley in the event of
foreign war, and mark for all time another step II
the progress OF liberal principles and free institu
tions. That it behooves our government to keep
NGtc.iil tFc upoN loi Vi ldtiCC AIT
England in relation to Central America and Cuba
and that an attempt by Spain to ALLEVIATE the isant
to any ether foreign power, or to Aticanizc it by
abo!ishiDg slavery therein, should bc resisted ant
prevented 10y our government, at whatever cost o.
hazard.
R.sa1eed, That our late Representative, the Hon
L. O'B. Branch, by his integrity, his ability, hi
uniform devotion to Democratic principles, and hi
attention to the interests and wishes OF his constit
ucnts, has fully net the expectations of the Demo
cratic party of The District, and acquired still
stronger hold On our esteem and confidence; ant
that we take pleasure in again presenting him as
candidate for reelection to the House OF HeDTesen
tu:ives.
On motion the President appointed the same com
mittee, to inform the Hon. L. O'B. Branch of hi
unanimous nomination by the Convention, and t.
request his acceptance cf the same.
il. g. Williams, Esq, offered the following reso
luton which adopted:
kesolsed, That a committee of one from eacl
county be appointed, who together with the Presi
dent Of this Convention, shall hereafter designat
The time and place of holding the next Convention
for the 4th Congressional District.
The following gentlemen compose the committee
Ger. Green, H. 3. Watson, Dr.. Thos. j. Pitchford
If. A. BEedsoe c. N. Latimer, j. N. Bullock and w
+. Green.
On motion of Nj. Cantwell, the thanks of tn
delegates were rendered the officers of the Conven
ton, for the satisfactory manner in which thei
several duties were performed and also to the prn
cipal Of the Male Academy, for the use Of the build
, ing.
The proceedings were, on motion of Mr.. Cantwe
directed to be published in the STANDARD, Neaos
Lire Giraffe; whereupon the Convention adjourn
ed sine die THOS. j. GREEN, Chm.
, Q. BUsDEE, '@''''N'''''
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