Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-02-08
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WILKES.

DEAmOOIhAllO MGEllN0 In " AAAAn''
a portion Of the Democracy Of Wilkes county
met in Wilkesboro' on the 18th of January. 1t be
ing court week quite goodly number Of the I'M
terrified were present showing by their zeal that
while they were largely in the minority, the true
Democratic spirit is as unquenchabe as the fires Of
Etna, and as determined as the torrents which flow
from the mountains bosom.
The meeting was organized by calling Maj. N. 8.
Stokes to the chair, and appointing L. W. Gilbert
secretary.
The chairman explained the object of the meeting,
and appointed VIM L. Horton, W. NJ. Barber, and
j. B. Gordon committee to report business for the
meeting.
While the committee were out the meeting was
highly entertained by good speeches from O. F.
Neal, Of Ashe, and Joseph Dobson, of Yadkin. Mr.
Dobson was peculiarly happy in some Of his illus
trations ..s..a..
The committee reported through Mr.. Gordon the
following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Democratic State committee have
recommended the 9Th of March next and Raleigh
as the proper place for holding the Democratic State
convention for the purpose Of nominating candi-
date for Governor; therefore,
Resolced, That we cordially concur in the time
and place for the assembling of the convention.
Resolced, That the principles upon which this
confederacy was organized and upon which it has
been administered since its organization with the
exception of few short intervals the principles
of Democracy, and that no government either in the
antiquity of the past, the middle ages, or the re-
markable present, has progressed so rapidly and so
gorousy in all the materials that constitute great
free, and powerful people as the American republic;
and that the equality Of the States and permanency
of this Union depend upon the maintenance of the
constitution, and the principles of the Democratic
party.
Resolred, That the recent invasion of John Brown
and his comrades upon the soil Of Virginia. murder
ing her citizens in the enjoyment of their peaceful
vocatons and the effort to ncte servile instruction
deserve the condemnation and curse of the civilized
world
Resotoed, That the sympathy manifested for the
death and acts of the murderer and thief John
Brown, by many of our northern people declares to
US the necessity of preparing for the protection of
our rights and the maintenance of our equality.
Resolced, That the promptness and spirit exhib-
tied by Gov Wise in supprcssing Browns invasion
ELECTS our warmest approval and indicates the true
Southern spirit.
Resolued, That the present disorganized condi-
ton of the House of Representatives is owing to the
damnabe doctrines of the black republican party,
and the unjustiiable course of of the leaders
of the Southern opposition; aud we cordially ap-
prove the rmness and conservative spirit manifested
| by the true Democracy of the House.
| Resolred, That the zeal and ability with which
our present Governor Jno. W. Ellis, has filled
the executive office, deserves warmest approval,
and we earnestly recommend his denomination.
Resolred, That the heightened and conservative
| spirit exhibited by James Buchanan in the admins
tration of the federal government his long attach
ment to Democratic principles, his brilliant
reer of public service his maintenance of the con-
stituton, command our highest admiration and ap-
approval.
Resolred, That the chairman appoint Is delegates
to represent us in the State convention and 20 dele
gates to the District convention to meet in Asheye
Oh the 10Th of April.
Resolred, That in the event no delegate attend
the Ashevlle convention that David Coleman ESQ.,,
| act as proxy.
The following delegates were appointed to the
| State convention:
Jas. G. Horton VIM. L. Horton, VIM. S. MCGEE,
| W. P Witherspovn, E. r. Walsh John B. Miller,
Horly Thompson G. w. Mcneil, L. Martin, F. B.
Park, j. Hickerson, Henry Warren, A. S. Crowson,
Oliver Parks, Jas. Gwynn, c. Hickerson, Thomas
Martin, Nelson Shepherd, R. F. Hackett, Jas. Rob-
erts, A. L. Hackett j. B. Gordon, w. M Barber,
| W. H. Hubbard Chas. Carlton. Sherod Howell
And the following were appointed to the District
convention:
P. c. Davis, James M. Henrik, Wesley Fletcher,
Perry Canter, Enoch Vanhoy, John Hall, VIM Ny
ers, j. B. Gordon, Chas. Hackett, John A. Parks,
! John Martini W. NJ. Barber, Doct Hackett, Edward
Trausue, H. German, Willis Chlders, Peter John
ston, and Bently Laws.s
Resolred, That the chairman and secretary be ad-
ded to the list of delegates to both conventions.
Resolrea, That the Raleigh Standard, Western
Democrat, and Asheville Neaos be requested to pub
lish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
M. S. STOKES, Chm.
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