Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-12-14
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Ar1Q MEETING in. .cyABRRl,ANn
The .Dc,nocratic Convention assembled at the
Court House u "a 'o'elocks according to prev,eas
notice. On motion. VIM: Mel. Mckay, NAA@f
called to tho chair. ana J. H.. Cook, and r. "
Sinclair; wers. appointed secretasies >:s.s'
= The ChairmsrkS sin. an Appropriate speech, nsoe
known to those assembled the object o. tne %ee
ing. He spoke sf,the nAcessiy 81 union w,t9cGt
respec. Of party seeing the great danger !" WING"
the Union Is involved .u
On motion, ,Rc Chair appointed the following
gentlemen ,r6mmittee to prepare kesol9t;o"s no TOT
She action of the meeting, VIZ: r: >. o'"s W." W.
Shaw, W. J. Kelly, c. g. Wright and 'e"" '"-
slow. A., ~ FL,
whilst the Committee were absent Mr. Bar' ru!-
Ter being called upon entertained the meeting WIN
n speec6 replcte with information, urging the ue-
mocracy and the people of the South to vigilance !"
guarding the rights Of the Union.
The Committee, through their Chstfd'ss' +. %.
Sinclair, reported IS follows:
WnEkrys, 1t has Been fet6tha6 ended BY the state
iExecutive Committee thatA democratic State Con
,rent;oh he Held in tie WS Of Raleigh on the 9Th
'day of March heSt, f6t the purpose Of nominating
\ suitable 'ca.iaidate for Governor Of this State
And whereas it has been farther recommended to
e$h Congressional District within the State, 10 hou
District Convention for the purpose Of appointing
delesates 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 ConventonS
Resolred, That we do most cordially endorse the
administration Of John W. Ellis, Governor Of our
State and that he has proven hmself an able states
man. and fearless and impartial Exccutive-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 \. Wise, the chivairous
and Trustworthy Governor Of Virginia, for the
prompt and decided manner in which he has vind'-
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.
Resolred, 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 our great Republic, and the peace and prosperity
of its citizens.
Resol.ed, That We take pride in the efficient and
decided manner in which he has vndicated the honor
of our flag wherever insulted, or where ever its
Liberties we're infringed.
hsaoIs j, That We consider the late attempt at
Harp-rs Ferry, to create a servie 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 coalesce 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 Eizabethtown,
Baden 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 reccmmenda-
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 motion, the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen as a committee to nominate the members
of the said executive committee:
Jas. Mcclellan A. E Mckay. Capt. Bulla, Squire
Downing. John Byme. E. H. Hobbs, Duncan Shaw,
W. j. Kelly, VIM. tade, and Joseph Arey.
The said committee retired. and on returning re.
ported the following gentleman IS members Of the
Executive committee:
Town District-J. H. Cook, William Bow, j. H.
Roberts.
7lst District-D. Carmichael. N. R. Blue, N. G..
Lamont
Cedar Cresk-A. Melvin, N. H. sewel G. S.
Flea HiH-G. W. Lawrence, J. Ganey. J. S.
Ganey.
Carers Greek-C. D. Nixon, ". H. Ray, H. R
King.
Black Rirer-L H. Goodwin, A. Ganey, J. II.
McKethan.
Gray's Creel-J. F. Byrue, T. W. Devane, VIM
Alderman.
Locks Greek S. Holly, William Cadc, ". H.
Melvin
John Aonross-A Mcclellan, A. A. johnson, J.
G. Smith.
Col. smitRs--Col R. ellis, J. A. Mcclellan
Hon. Alex Bethune
RoeIfss-D. Murphy, E. s. Hobbs, d. c. Curry
The following gentleman were appointed to tn,
State and district Conventions
STATE CONVENTION.
Black Rieer-James Mcclellan, ESQ.,, John R
Taylor, Hansel Goodwin.
Hea H1,Dncan J. McAlister, Esq, A. E. Nc
Kay, George w. Lawrence
Locks CreeE-Wm Cade, S. R Hawley. Captai,
WI Bul!a.
Cedar Greek-Authur Melvin, Allen McCaskill, R
D. Melvin.
Gray: Creek-J. F. Foy, James Kirkpatrick
Thomas W. Devane
Roetfth-E. S. Hobbs, David Murphy, A. N. c
Currie.
Sersnty-Fsrst- III. W. Pearce, Daniel McInnis n
y. Lamont
Quuhi6se-Hon. L. Bethune, A. A. McKeithar
David ellis.
John Monross-W. J. Kelly, Arch'd McCal,au
d. Murchison.
Careers c'esk-c. D: Nixon, H. R. King. job
Fayetteville I. Gilmore, Col. N. ]. N,
Dufie, F. N. Roberts
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
=, race R'eer-Dr. Mcclellan, Ashford Gainey, .
Mcclellan.
Flea Hiu-John S. Gainey, ]. Guy, F. c. Aru
strong.
Lock. crsstJohn 7. Hornrine Esq, W. H. Ne
Ced"r CreeER. D. Melvin, Henry Averitt
Grays CreeE-Edward Spearman, W. Alderma
A. W. Jackson ESQ.
RoeEfsh-L B ellis, Thos. II. Massey, E.
Hobbs -
Sersnty.sr't R. Blue, Duncan Shaw, d
gald Carmichael!
gunh:oae-Daniel Mcleod, VIM. Love, Achiba
John Aonross-Daniel McDiarmid, Dan'l Smi
Robert Smith. o''''
car0sr' crssk--J. s. Ray, VIM. Giles Y
Fayetteville Gen. ]. winslow. C. G. Wiz,