Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-05-02
RAJ LEIGH. N. G.. WEDNES DA Il MAY 9, 1860
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION IN
MECKLENBURG. ~

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION IN
MECKLENBURG. ~
According to previous notice Convention of the
Democracy of Mecklenburg County met in the
Court House on Tuesday, the oath April 1860, for
the purpose of nominating candidates to represent
the County in the next General Assembly
On motion of Jno E. Brown, DR.. Jos. W. Ross
was appointed Chairman, and DIR. T. c. Neel and
W. j. Kerr were requested to act as Secretaries.
At the request Of The chairman, s. P. Smith, Esq,
explained the object of the meeting.
On motion of VIM. Rea, all democrats present
were invited to act with the delegates from their
respective BEATS e+.
On motion, the names of the delegates from the
different Districts were then recorded as follows:
Charlotte-Dr. j. NJ. Miller, J. E. Brown John
Harty, Wa Owens, S. P. Smith. W. j. Kerr, j.
B. ClantantD. B. Rea A. A. Kennedy, H. S. Miller,
S. j. Loxrie, A. G. Steele, John Phelan. !.
Clear Greek-N A. Harrison, A. j. Hood, j. G.
Flow, D. M. Russell, D. W. Miller, W. Beaver,
Robt. Simpson, j. c.. Dennis, r. H. Weddington,
d. W. Flow, Fl. N. Beaver, j. NJ W. Flow, Robt.
Wilson, Amy Wilson.
Aorning Starr. McEwen, Jas. McCombs, Jas.
B. Morris, j. R. Norris Arthur Grier, j. Fl. Irwin,
T. Smith, JAS Hood S. B. Hall. Wm S. Wilson.
Berryhips-T. b. Price, Jos. Targert B. F.
Brown, Robert Soan Alex Cooper.
Saaron-Dr. j. W. Ross, 7. N. Alexander, VIM.
P. Robinson, j. B. Stewart VIM. Reid
Deueese-W. G. Barnett, W. B. Ozburn, D. N
McAudey, J. N. Hux, Richard Beard -"
Paw Creek-S. H. Todd John McCord, James
Summerville G. L. Campbell.
Steele Creek-D- j. NJ. Strong, J. S. Neey, R. S.
Warren Jas. Erwin, H. A. Grier R. S. Swan, R. B.
Lowrie j. j. Price, DIR. I. j. Sloan 5-.
MallaM Creek-B. H. Garrison, D. Thompson,
Andrew Hunter, JAS Wallace JAS Bigham
P,oridence-Wm Rea, j. B. Robinson, W. T.
Stitt, j. N. Ross, H. H. Peoples A. L. DeArmond,
w. NJ. Matthews.
Grab Orchard-Williamson Wallace, j. Sample
Davis, W. G. Morris, R. w. McCombs, Mai. James
Wilson, T. P. Rodgers W. Cart r, Wilson Wallace,
NJ W. Miller, W. Lee Houston, G. W. Houston,
w. McCombs
Long Creek-David Allen
On motion of W. NJ Matthews, in was resolved,
that in making nominations each beat except the
Charlotte beat be entitled to VOTE and that the
Charlotte beat be entitled to two; and that ma
orty of the beats represented be necessary to make
nomination.
Thos. B. Price offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS we, the democratic delegates represent
ing respective Beats, have assembled together,
in County Convention for the purpose of nominal
ing candidates to represent Mecklenburg County in
the next General Assembly; and believing that by
fairly constituted conventions the choice of the peo-
| Pile can be best ascertainet therefore
Resolred, That we win give the nominees of this
Convention jealous and hearty support.
The above resolution unanimously adopted.
On motion of x. L. DeArmond, a Committee of
five appointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of the meeting. The chairman appointed
W. NJ. Matthews, j. E. Brown, s. j. Lowric, VIM.
Maxwell, and r. L. DeArmond
While the committee were absent. the meeting
addressed by d. B. Rea and A. C. Williamson,
Esq'rs.
The Committee, through their chairman, reported
the following resolutions which were read by the
Secretary and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Democrats of
Mecklenburg, in Convention assembled, the perpe-
tuity and integrity of our Constitutional Govern
ment depends upon the of the principles of
the Democratic party, therefore
ReOlred That we will adhere to and maintain
the principles Of that party, set forth from time
to time by its conventions, and as fully expressed
! in the Cincinnati Platform, and in the Platform
adopted by the late State Convention.
Resotred, That in our present Executive, John
W. Ellis, we recognize patriot and statesman; and
that we will use all honorable means to secure his
reelection.
Resolred, That we pledge ourselves to support
the nominees of the Democratic Convention now
assembled in the city of Charleston. being fully
satifed that they will take no other than
tive action.
On motion of DR.. j. NJ. Strong, it was resolved
that the nominations be made in open Convention.
The names of the following gentlemen were then
Walker; for the Commons, DIR. j. NJ Strong, j. NJ.
Potts S. W. Davis, j. A. Fox, John P. Ross, B. II.
Garrison. ID. B. Rea, and S. j. Lowrie.
The Convention then took recess of ten minutes
to allow the different delegations to prepare their
ballots. On re-assembling the ballot was taken,
and Capt. John Walker was unanimously nominated
for the Senate and the following is the vote for two
candidates for the Commons.
FIRST BALLOT.
Charlotte-S. W. Davis, j. NJ Potts.
Long C,eek-B. H. Garrison, S. j. Lowrie.
Deaceese-J P. Ross, 5. J. Lowrie.
Mallard Creek-J. P. Ross, B. H. Garrison
Grab Orchard-S. w. Davis j. M. Strong.
Clear Creek-S. W. Davis, j. NJ. Strong
Morning Stars. W. Davis, j. A. Fox.
Sharon. NJ. Strong S. W. Davis
Prouidence-J NJ Potts, j. NJ Strong.
Steele Creek-J. NJ. Potts, S. W. Davis.
Paoo Creek-J. NJ. Potts, S. W. Davis
Berryhirs-S. W. Davis, j. NJ. Potts.
On the above ballot, Davis received votes, Potts
6, Strong 4, Garrison 2, Ross 2, Fox l, Lowrie l.
S. W. Davis having received a majority Of the
votes was declared nominated, and the Convention
proceeded to take the
SECOND BALLOT.
CAarlotte-J. NJ. Potts.
Long Creek-J. P. Ross.
Deceese-J. P. Ross.
Mullard Creek-J. NJ Potts.
Grab Orchard-J. NJ Strong
Clear Clear-J. NJ. Strong
Morning STAR. A. Fox.
Shar0n-J M. Strong.
Prouidence-J. NJ. Potts.
Steele Creek-J. M. Potts. u.s. D ~. s--
Pao Creek-J. NJ. Potts.
BerryhiWs-J. NJ. Potts.
Maj. j. NJ. Potts having received majority 0
the votes cast was declared nominated.
On motion, the Nominations Of S. w. Davis ant
: j. M. Potts were then made unanimous.
The Convention then adjourned
/ DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN STRICKLANDs
tsesa. DISTRICT.
: At meeting of the Democrats of Stricklands Dis
trict, held on the 21st ,ultmo for the purpose Q