Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-11
DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION.

On Friday, the 22d inst, in obedience to previous
arrangement the delegates appointed by the several
counties composing the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict of North Carolina, assembled in the Court
House at Ashevile, at o'clock, p. m.
On motion of Col. Jno G. Yancy, of Madison 7.
W. Atkn, ESQ.,, of Buncombe, was chosen President,
and W. p Morrow, of Macon, and D. Il. Johnston,
of Haywood, appointed Secretaries.
The President explained the purpose for which
the Convention had been called to be the selection
of candidate for the Democratic party in the ap-
preaching Congressional election, and expressed the
hope that harmony and good feeling would ensue
from the deliberations of the Convention.
On motion of Marcus Erwin, Esq, the roll of the
counties was called when it appeared that the fol-
lowing were represented by Delegates in person, viz
Macon Haywood HENDERSON, Buncombe Madison,
and Yancy Cherokee and Polk were represented
by proxies. Eight in all, being majority Of the
counties OF the District
Mr. Erwin read letter from Hon. W. W. Avery,
of Burke addressed to the Editor of the Asheville
Nec and intended for publication prior to the meet
ing of the Convention, but which, having failed to
come to hand at the proper time was laid before the
Convention. Mr. Avery desired that his name
should not be put before the Convention as candi
date for the nomination. He was grateful for the
many manifestations of preference for him, in vari-
GUS parts of the District, but his business engage
ments for the summer were such as to preclude the
possibility of his becoming candidate. lie pledged
himself, like true patriot and faithful Democrat,
he is, to support the nominee of the Convention
Mr.. Erwin addressed the Convention at some
length, and with the clearness and force which
characterize all his speeches, entered into an argu
ment to show the probable disastrous consequences
which would ensue from the reelection of Know
Nothing to Congress from this District. He was
confident that with union of feeling and concert of
action the District could be redeemed and the Dem
ocratc candidate trumphantly elected In conclu-
sion, he moved that committee Of five be appointed
by the President TO prepare and report resolutions
for the consideration of the Convention.
The President appointed the following gentlemen
to constitute the committee, VIZ: NJ Erwin, W. L.
Tate, r. Don Y ilson, John G. Yancy, and Thos. R.
Murray.
During the absence of the committee, DR.. j. S. 7.
Baird was loudly called for, and responded in hap
py and effective manner.
The committee having returned, reported through
Mr.. Erwin the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, At this Convention, called for the pur-
pose of nominating Democratic candidate to repre-
sent this District in Congress- only six counties are
represented by delegates and two by proxies, leav-
ing seven not represented at all (; while not think
ing proper, Under the circumstance, to assume the
responsibility of representing the whole District we
do think it proper to express for ourselves and the
Democracy We represent. our sentiments upon the
subject matter for which have assembled there
fore
Resolred, That having the fullest confidence in
the Democratic candidate already before the people
of the District, David Coleman Esq, of Buncombe,
and there being no other name presented to the
Convention in that connection, we cordially and
unanimously recommend him to the Democracy of
the District as the candidate of the party-a recon-
mendation which We feel confident will be enthusi-
asticay responded to by the voters of the District
Resoired, That this Convention stands by all the
ancient landmarks of the Democratic party and cs-
peciay regards the contest now made at every ses-
sion of Congress by Southern men against high
Protective Tariff next to the preservation of our in
situations themselves, as of the utmost Importance
to the South, and the farming and laborng classes
of the whole country.
On motion of Col W. NJ Hardy, the President
appointed the following gentlemen 4 committee to
wait on Mr.. Coleman and ask his formal acceptance
of the nomination, viz: Mcssrs. Morrow of Macon,
Johnston of Haywood, Lain of Henderson, Jones
Of Buncombe, Carter of Madison, and Wilson of
Yancy.
Mr.. Coleman appeared with the committee, and
in felicitous manner expressed his thanks for the
honor conferred upon him, and pledged himself to
bear unsued the banner confided to his hands.
Col. Yancy of Madison, Col. Hardy of Buncombe,
and Mr.. Wilson of Yancy, were severally called up
on for speeches, and briefly responded.
On motion of Dr. Baird, it was ordered that the
proceedings of this Convention be published in the
Asheville Neacs and Raleigh Standard.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
THOS. W. ATKIN, Pres't.
J. IT. F. J M1snS~, sseys.