Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-12-07
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD: WEDNESDAY. DEC 1859 -
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HEREFORD.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HEREFORD.
meeting of the Democratic citizens eff Hartford
county was held at the Court House in Winton on
Monday, Nov 2Sth, 1859, at o'clock P. NJ.
II. G. Trader was called to the Chair and j. D.
Barnes was chosen secretary.
On motion of John W. Moore it was voted to ap-
point twenty delegates each to represent this county
in the State and District Conventions.
On motion, e. Fl. Foster, Jno w. Moore and L.
D. Yam were appointed a committee on resolutions
who, after deberation reported the following, which
were unanimously adopted: .
Resolred, That the practical initiation of the ir
repcssible conflict" at Harpers Ferry, is signiti-
cant warning to the South that the time for firm
and unhinching assertion of her rights has como,
and that coalition or union of party character
can be made with the nst:gators of that maevolent
and unhallowed outbreak consistently with her dig
nifty and sclf-respect The Northern Democracy on
the contrary by their prompt and emphatic repro
baton of that murderous assault, by the manly and
patriotic appeal of the New York Democratic Com
mttee for the defeat of Sewardsm and by the ready
fidelity of the Democratic Governor of Pennsylva-
mia in surrcndering the insurgents Cook and Haztt,
in anticipation Of the requiSon of Governor Wise.
has shown itself the reliable and constant friend of
the South and the infexlble adherent of the Consti
tuition and the Union.
Resolre2 That we rcgardthe success of united
national Democracy in 1860 the only safety OF the
Union and that therefore all individual preference as
to the Charleston candidate should be chcerfully
waived for the sake OF harmony in our counsels and
the strength in action that springs tbercfrom.
Resolred That the gallant Henry A. Wise, the
"War-Eaglc of the Old Dominion" by his prompt
and effective action as Executive of Virginia, in
supprcssing the late abolition invasion of Southern
SOIL with the series of unnumhered ills that would
have followed its success has renewedy commend
ed himself to the unqucst:oning confidence and
warm affection of the whole South and that if he
shall be entrusted at Charleston with the banner of
the national Democracy for the great conflict of 1862
we shall follow no standard bearer with prouder en-
thusiasm or with stoutcr faith in the omens of a
certain victory.
Resolred, That we accord most heartily with our
fellow Democrats of Gates in deliberate and for
NAL but thoroughly sincere expression of our graft
tude to that man of the people, Hon. Thos Bragg
for his willing earnest and effective advocacy of our
party organization and principles in the recent can
vaSs in this District. We, mho knom him, as man,
Democrat and a statesman, regard no honor as too
high to be conferred upon him.
ResOlred, That our chivalrouS and. able leader IN
the late Congressional campaign, Hon. Henry M.
Shaw, deserves, and shall continue to command, our
highest admiration and esteem and that, though
defeated in that bitter encounter with active and
INSCRIPTIONS antagonists, he shares with US the
proud satisfaction of knowing that the tactics of
fraud and buyism which elected his competitor
were in no instance resorted to by any Democrat.
Resolred, That the administration of onr State
affairs thus far by Hon. John W. Ellis, receives our
entire and unqualified appreciation; we have una-
tered confidence in his integrity and executive abi-
ty, and we checrfully recommend his denomination
for Governor by the State Convention.
The following resolution was then introduced by
w. j. DOughtlc, and adopted:
Resolred, That we heartily endorse the course Of
the Murfressboro Citizen in the last campaign, and
recommend it to the party an able and fearless
exponent of Democratic principle.
The following gentlemen were appointed to act as
county executive committe:
Col. 4. j. Perry, c. II. Foster, John w. Moore,
DR.. Jno I. Lewtcr, and Abram Thomas.
c. H. Foster was then called upon and made some
brief remarks contrasting the attitude respectively
presented by the Northern Democracy and the
Northern Opposition with reference to the Harpers
Ferry outbreak and showing the positive certainty
of a National Democratic victory in 1860.
The list Of delegates to the State and District Con-
vcntons was then announced by the Chairman, as
follows:
Delegates to State Conrention-Abram Thomas,
James p Howell Richard Wflford, W. W. Mitch
ell Dr. j. p Jordan Albert G. Vann. Langley Tay-
loe, Col II. Mitchell, S. S. Harcll Col 4. j. Perry,
DIR. j. I. Lowter, Col. Charles Eann, DIR. X. H..
Worthington I. j. Deancs, C. II. Foster, 7. G..
Neal, Capt. f. D. Brett, Geo. A. Brett, VIM j. Ma.
jcttc, James II. Darden j. W. Moore, William H.
Daughtry.
Delegates to the District Conrention.-Dr. w.
II. Calling, j. p. Howell, Jos. Measles A. G. Britt,
Col. P. Jordan. Albert & Vann. VIM. Tayloe, Jesse
=; j. Perry D. G. c. Moore C. II. Foster, James Fl.
{ Lassitcr, VIM. j. Doughte, Ely Carter, DR.. S. ..
Wheeler, JAS. W. Moore, j. w. Barnes, Aurelius
Brett, W. 7. Bynum A. W. Darden 7. G. Neal,
VIM. II. Daughtry.
Voted, That tho Chairman and Secretary Of the
meeting be added to the list of delegates.
| Voted, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
| published in the Citizen. the Pioneer and the Ra
leigh STANDARD. On motion adjourned
! II. G.. TRADER, Chm'n.
. j. D. BARNES, Scc'y. a