Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-05-14
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nEuocRATrc MEETING IN oNsLow.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ONSLOw.
Pursuant to announcement portion of the Dem
ocrats of Onslow assembled at the Court House. IN
on the I'd inst. and on motion OF Dr.
+. w. Ward, Dr. Charles Duffy was called to the
Chair and Henry H. Sandlin appointed Secretary:
After an explanation of the object of the meeting
by the chairman On motion of j. H Foy, the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed committee 10 atal'
resolutions expressive of the sense OF the meehG'
Messrs James Wooten, DR.. E. w. Ward, J. d. roy,
G. Scott and B. Switzerland. a..
After retiring for few moments the committee
returned and reported the following preamble anu
resolutions. which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed, in accordance with the
usapes of the Democratic party, to hold District
Convention for the purpose Of nominating candi-
date to represent this District in the next Congress
And whereas we believe that Conventions great
" conducive to harmony and permanent organiza-
ton Therefore be it
Resolrcd.- That we concur in the movement to hold
a Convention in the town Of Newbem, on Wednes-
day the 9Th day Of June next
Resolred, That the Hon. Thomas Ruffin has serv-
ed us with ability and fidelity, and while we dsap-
prove the course of county Conventions giving pos
tive instructions to their delegates we shall nail MS
denomination with pleasure.
Rssolced. That the Chairman of this meeting be
authorizedto appoint fifty delegates to the Newbern
District Convention. And ,chereas, some specula-
ton has been made relative to the successor OF our
present able, faithful and acceptable representative
Be it therefore
Resolted That in the event of his promotion or
retirement we, the Democratic party Of this county
feel that fully appreciate our position in the Dis
trict when we say that Onslow is entitled to some
notice and consideration at the hands of the Demo
cratic party because, while other portions of the
District have been honored with distinguished ap-
pontments; Onslow, whose majority rates third and
has always proven true and loyal whether her ser
vices may have been required in the Cape Fear or in
this District has never been noticed by the slightest
compliment And We take this occasion to introduce
to the Democracy of the I'd Congressional District,
our fellow county-man, Col. L. w. Humphrey,
gentleman of education and ability alawyer by pro-
fession and farmer in interest and one who has
considerable experience in legislation.
Resolred That in Jno W. Ellis North Carolina
has Governor who is able and faithful officer.
One who will discharge the duties of the Office with
eye single to the best interests andhonor Of the
State.
Resolred, That we approve of the administration
of James Buchanan as President of the United
States, believing it to be dictated by wisdom and
PATRIOTISM and regard for the best interests Of the
whole country.
Resolred, That the public lands ought to be kept
for the public government expenses And, there
fore, we are opposed to distribution of the lands
themselves, or the proceeds.
On motion of B. Switzerland,
Resolred That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Wilmington Journal and request
the Newbern Progress and Goldsboro' Tribune to
copy.
In accordance with these resolutions the Chair.
man then designated the following gentlemen as del
egates to the District Convention, viz:
Upper Richland Distriet-John NJ. Francks, L,
W. Humphrey, j. H. Foy, Harry Cox, b Souther-
land
Loper Riehland Distriet.-L O. Henderson, Jas.
NJ. Wooten, Durant II. Rhodes, Edwin R Erwin, j.
Upper s. ". Distriet-Dr.. E. W. Ward, z NJ.
Costin, Stephen Dixon, Thomas J. Jarman, w. D.
Humphrey.
Lower s ". District-O. B. Sanders, Jno. Shep
ard, w. Rhodes, j. N. Scott Gardner Shepard
Stamp Sound District-Jesse W. Harrison, Eli
sha Porter, VIM. Harrell, Joseph Emmett Jr., Ed
Williams. .
WoV Pitt District W. Fonville, Benz. J. Pol
lard, Lewis O. Fonville, Richard G. Ward, Georg,
Ward
ISsoans6ord District-Ei W. Sanders, Thomas B
Holland, C. II. Barnum, John N. Freshwater, R. S
Mclean.
White Oak District-Rev Josiah Smith. Thorn
as Henderson, Job Smith, Calvin Moten, Elisha Free
man.
North East Distriet-Jasper Etheridge, D. W
Simmons, Green Hatchel, B. r. Henderson, H. II
Waters.
Half Noon District David E. Sandlin, B. NJ. Ba,
ry, Robt White, w. E. Burns, James G. Scott.
On motion of j. H. Foy, the Chairman and Seer,
tay were added to the list of delegates and that an
Democrat from Onslow, who may be present at til
Convention be recognized a delegate.
The thanks of the meeting having been returne
to the Chairman and Secretary, on motion of Jam,
6. Scott the meeting adjourned
CHARLES DUFFY, Chm.
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