Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-02-15

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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SAMPSON.
In accordance with previous notice, Democratic
meeting was held in the town Of Clinton, on Satnr-
day, the 14th ult. On motion, T. Murphy, EsqF.'
was called to the chair and Dect A. Holmes vas
requested to act as Secretary. The object OF the
meeting was pertneptly explained by the Chairman;
and on motion a COMMITTEES OF hve were appo'nteo
to prepare resolutions for the action OF the meeting
consisting of A. A. McKoy, Arthur Brown, Dr.
Thos. Bunting A. B. Chestnut and Henry Moore,
who, after short absence reported through their
chairman the following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted:
WHEREAS, the Democracy Of Sampson County,
as patriotic partzans look forward to the approach
Ing Presidential canvass with feelings of dread tor
the safety of the Union and the constitutional
equality of the South, and desiring to secure to
themselves protection from the ruthless invader,
who comes in the shape Of Republican fanatic;
and further desiring to preserve untarnished, the
free institutions handed down to US by patriotic
forefathers have determined to make one more
effort under the banner of nationality, to stay the
torrent of madness which has seized upon the pow
ers of the Northern States and is fast driving that
holy feeling of brotherhood which can alone cement
the union Of the States, to that abyss from whose
deep dark chasm peers anarchy, confusion, civil war;
black hate, and ruthless ruin Asking nothing but
our rights-seeking remedy save such as the con-
stitution guarantees to us-we come forward and
raise the rallyng call to battle for equality among
the sister States of the Union. With this feeling
we once more buckle on the harness. and shoulder
to shoulder We bear up under the organization which
alone can save the Union insure domestic tranquil
ty, provide for the common defence, promote the
general welfare and secure the blessings Of liberty
to ourselves and our posterty. With these feelings
we prepare for the elections of the coming year,
both State and National with the hope that enough
conservative feeling yet remains among those we
formerly hailed our Northern brethren to aid Us
in attaining what sheer justice demands as our right:
But at the same time assuring them that there still
remains spark of the spirit Of seyenty-five, and
that the descendants of those patriots who met in
Mccklenburg, will resist with manly courage, any
oppression, whether coming from native or foreign
foe Therefore, -.
BE it resolred,
LIST. That we still have an abiding confidence in
the nationality of the Democratic party ana its past
history entities it to the attachment of every lover
of the Union whose christianity is not more ortho-
dox than the Bible, and whose political standard is
not higher than the Constitution Ny
7 end. That upon the coming Presidential electonN
depends the duration of the Union, and if the rapid
ly increasing fanatcism Of the North shall triumph,
We can no longer look for safety for our domestic
institutions and in that event should DC prepared
for the worst and if it must come meet it manfully
and with an undivided front.
3d. That the period has passed when words can
avail anything. Then let lis patiently wait until
the proper time for action Let act unitedly with
our sister States of the South in such manner as
to rebuke mad fanaticism, repel murderous inva-
sions, and teach tralorous demagogues that will
risk all upon the cast of the dit" and battle NAM
fully in defence of our soil and institutions. =
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brethren should speak out upon this dangerous
question. We believe there are conservative men
among them. Indeed, many of them are known to
US, who can proudly elevate themselves beyond and
above the dangerous madness of sectionalism, and
guarantee to the benefit of property from the
dishonest grasp Of the thieving Abolitionists. We
honor them as honest, just, union loving men, re-
spectng the constitution and observers Of the orig
inal compact-but nothing more. We feel there
are those in the Northern States who owe us no
grudge-have no feeling of cnmity towards us-are
willing that we should fight it out in of words
with the abotionists, but sit careessly looking on,
risking peace, quiet and the welfare of the Union,
rather than be drawn in contact with the fanatics of
their respective States. To such we would say, you
are no lovers of your country; you would see your
neghbor perish though fighting in ever so Just
cause, without lending. helping hand; you would
see your neighbor sink to a watery grave rather
than to exert yourself to save him from drowning.
You cannot when the tocsin Of dsunion shall have
sounded its dreadful alarm throughout the land of
Washington and the home of freelnen, say to your
self 10y way of consoation,) l had no agency in
it. No. for your guilty conscience will not be eased
by the shricks of the sufferers perishng by fagot
and by knife The groans of dying combatants will
be no sweet music in your guilty ears, and your
altar and your resde may be the first to be desc
lated and Justly so, too as the mete punishment for
your inactivity.
9th That the execration of the civilized world is
justly due those engaged directly and indirectly in
the Republican outrage at Harpers Ferry; and, to
the sympathizers, aiders and cowardly abe:tors of
that horrible affair." would gladly prescribe their
due punishment To the leaders Of that party we
look for the responsibility of the act, and the con-
sequences should fall more upon their heads as the
orignators of the vile scheme and odious doctrine.
! They are the cowardly miscreants deserving the
halter as we'll as the low tools they have selected to
accomplish their dirty work of midnight assassina-
ton, plumber and murder.
! 9th. 10 the commonwealth of our Sister Virginia
we tender our congratulation for the manner of
punishment of the invaders of her soil and the
spirit displayed in her public meetings; which spirit
we trust the united South now cherishes and will
| ever maintain.
18th. That in Governor Wise we have seen dis
played qualities which justly command our respect
and admiration. The man for the occason-fearless,
nay, bold and intrepid, yet forbearing, firm and
just Commanding, as he does respect at home and
confidence abroad we trust that he may long live
bold defender Of national faith, anda champion
Of his State in all her times of difficulty and danger
9Th. That the President of the United States, by
his readiness to quell rebellion and by his condem-
nation of such unholy doctrine, merits now, as he
has always deserved, our warmest thanks His
pure intentions and integrity of character, through
long political life, will make his name ever memo
rable and beloved by all upright and constitutional
men and when his time expires Chief Magistrate
Of the United States may he retire from his arduous
labors to the quiet of private life, honored and be-
loved by the South and the nation.
9th. That the South should now, by unanimous
action, put herself in a complete state of defence,
avoiding all hasty and nconsiderate action yet pre-