The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-15
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CHARLOTTE, n. c.
For tie Western Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN UNION.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN UNION.
Pursuant to previous notice, meeting of the
Democracy of Union county was held In Monroe,
on Tuesday the LIST November, to appoint Dele
gates to the State and District Conventions.
On motion of Col Z. &. Wilson, Darling Rush
ing, Esq., was called to the Chair, and on motion
of W. j. Kerr Col J. NJ. Stewart appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman then called on W. J. Kerr, Esq,
who explained the object of the meeting.
On motion of Col T. c. Wilson, the Chairman
appointed the following gentlemen, w. j. Kerr,
John n. Davis, Col. T. c. Wilson, j. il. Collins
and J. NJ Stewart committee to draft resolu-
tions expressive of the Ofthe meeting. After
a short absence the committee reported the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, it is L time onored custom of the
democratic party to meet together in General Con-
vention for the purpose Of keeping up an organl-
zation, and devising ways and means for perpetual
ting that great system of politics which promul-
gated by Jefferson and others of the revolutionary
period, and which has been carried into practical
operation by Madison, Monroe, jackson, Polk,
Pierce, and Buchanan; and whereas, the Executive
Committee Of the Democratic party for the State
have appointed the 9Th of March, 1861 the
time, and Raleigh the place, for holding State
Convention to nominate candidate for Governor
at the ensuing election, aud to appoint four Dele
gates for the State at large TO the National Demo-
cratic Convention; and whereas, there will have to
be a convention held in each Congressional Dis
trict to appoint delegates to said National Conven-
ton, therefore,
Resolved, That we approve the plan of holding
conventions, and consider it the duty of al! good
and true Democrats to support the nominees of
County State and National Conventions, thereby
securing the united action of the party and pro-
noting harmony in its ranks, as we'll as securing
the triumph of those principles we all profess to
endorse.
Resolved, That in our present able and efficient
Governor, we have a man who is worthy of the
many honors heretofore conferred upon him, and
cordially recommend him a nominee for re-
election.
Resolved, That in both State and Federal affairs
in favor Of strictly economical admins
tration, and we are proud to know that cur i'm
mediate representative in Congress, Hon. Burton
Craige, is faithful guardian of the peoples in
terests in the halls of federal legislation.
Resolved, That James Buchanan, by his wise
and conservative in the administration of
this government, deserves the enconiums of all
lovers Of the Constitution.
Resolved, That opposed to the agitation
OF the slavery question, and arc willing to abide
by the decision of the Supreme Court in the bred
Scott case that being the plank the South is will
ing to stand upon concerning this vexed question
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint thirty
delegates to the State Convention
Resolved, That we recommend the District Con-
vention be held in the town of Charlotte, and that
the Chairman of this meeting appoint twenty five
delegates to attend said Convention.
Resolved, That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint Committee of Five whose duty it shall
he to look after the interests Of the democratic
party in Union county.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
While the committee was absent, d. B. Rea,
Esq, entertained the meeting with an excellent
address.
The Chairman then appointed the following
gentlemen to attend the State Convention:
Hugh Wilson, John Davis W J Kerr J Williams
N Austin, Ambrose Harkcy, jeremiah Wentz, J NJ
Price. James Moore, D Wolf J Dunn, ] Ezzell,
" w Hart A l. Funderburk W ii Simpson. Austin,
G. " Helms, lough. T Lockhart, Jason Rogers,
Jesse l. Collens, Lee, Harrison Lee. W NJ Murray,
l. Presson, W Mask, J p Harrell, b A Austin, f
Austin, VIM Hamilton.
The following gentlemen were appointed to at
tend the District Convention:
J W Hamilton, Sherrod Rowland, f " Smith, Jas
Benton. Tolson, J Woodward, A H Crowell.
Crowell, 1sly. W Richardson. W Stewart, W
Carnes, Saml McWhorter, Wilson, JAS Richards,
A McLorty, Darling Broom G Wimberly. Enoch
Williams D Austin, W Lemmonds, J W Benton,
John Davis, Williams. Hough.
The Chairman then appointed as the Committee
for Union county
Hugh Wilson, f W Richardson, VI Austin, James W
Hamilton, and Harrison Lee.
On motion of Col. Wilson, the Chairman and
Secretary added to the lists of delegates both
to the State and District Conventions
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published in the Western Democrat. The meet
ing then adjourned
d. RUSHING, Chm.
j. NJ. STEWART, Scc'y.
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For the Demorras.
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