The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06


/ it exists.
| 7. Feelings of fraternity and good neighborhood
should be encouraged among the States, and the
aggresslons OF one upon another should be Fepulsed
and punished. That notwithstanding the recent
outrage in the invasion of a neighboring State by
band of fanatics, with the intent to excite a ser
vile instruction, and the delinquencies of certain
Northern States, in not fulfilling the covenants of
the Federal Constitution, in relation to the institu-
of slavery in the Southern States we still regard
"the preservation Of the general government in all
its constitutional vigor the sheet anchor of our
peace at home and safety abroad and that we do
not acqulesce In the necessity for dissolution of
the Union as remedy for grievances exist
ing, or that in our belief are likely to occur.
8. That We yield to no portion of our fellow citi-
! Zens IN our determination to maintain our common
| rights In slave property, and this be better
effected within the Union than by its destruction.
When aggressions upon these rights are committed
within our own borders, the remedy is in our own
hands; and the noble example of Virginia in the
recent execution of justice upon the invaders of
her soil, will, trust, render far distant the day
which shall witness another such expedition for
assassination, insurrection and treason. When the
perpetrators of injury do not venture within our
limits, in cases Of seducing and aiding escapes
transmitting incendiary publications and refusing
and resisting the capture and restoration of ugitves,
the remedies in practice not so ehectual as We
could wish and in good faith have right to demand;
but it is difficult to perceive how they would be
made more so by converting the present frontier of
free States into foreign frontier by surrendering
the right TO redress for injuries of this nature in
the Courts ofthe United States the power to demand
the surrender of iugitives from justice by the
Governors of States, and the right to the capture
and return of fugitive slaves, with all the force
and at the expense ofthe United States.
8. That in our opinion much relief may be OBJ
tanned against such injuries by revision of the
police laws of the Southern States, and that when
ever these frontier States shall find annoyances to
their proper enjoyment Of this species of property
calling for redress by force we shall be ready to
hearken to their voice. and to make their
our own.
10. That in States which have violated the feder-
al Constitution by statutes designed to nuify the
laws Of the United States for the arrest and return
to their of fugitive Slaves the federal law
should be maintained by the rigorous punishment
of all persons guilty Of this violation, such State
laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
II. That we re-affirm our long cherished opin-
ions in favor of the distribution Of the public lands
their proceeds, among all the States of the I'm
ion as more than ever desirable as a relief to the
people Of this State against the present burdens Of
taxation.
II. The internal improvements of North-Caro-
lima should be fostered and prosecuted rapidly
the re<ources and financial condition of the State
will permit, without burdenine the people with
taxation or injuring the public credit.
Whereas, Great inequality exists in the present
mode of taxation, aud it is just and right that all
property should contribute its proportion towards
the burdens of State:
l. Reso'red That we recommend convention
of the people of the State be called the federal
basis earl practicable, for the purpose OF so
modifying the Constitution that every species OF
property may be taxed according to its value with
power to discriminate only in favor of the native
products of our State and the industrial pursuits
of her citizens.
2 That the rroscriptive policy of the Democra-
tic party of this State in excluding from the udic
al office, well as from all places of honor and
trust all who do not subscribe to the behests of
party meets our decided condemnation.
g. That an executive committee of light persons
one from each Congressional District be appointed
by this Convention to confer with our friends
throughout the State and Union as to the best
mode of carrying out the objects Of this Conven-
ton.
PROCEEDINGS.
We copy from the Raleigh Register the following
of the proceedings and discussion attending
the adoption of the above platform:
Mr. Smith of Halifax, arose to enter his protest
in behalf of his county against tie resolution re-
commencing the ad valorem system of taxation.
Mr. Ferebee of Camden, and Nh Walker of Mar
tin also entered their protest against the same re-
solution in behalf of the counties they repre-
scented.
The question recurring the passage of the
preamble and resolution, Hon George +. Badger
addressed the Convention in their favor
Mr. Ferebee Of Camden, had hoped he would
have to say on the question, hoping the
protests would pass unnoticed, but he old
line whig and would still battle for the party as
he had always done. (Applause) but he thought
the tendency of AID Falorem to drive slavery
from the State 1t was bad sign to see the North
sympathizng with it.
Frederick Grist of Beaufort, called for the read
ing of the ad valorem resolution
Mr. Smith of Halifax, moved that the resolu-
tions with the exception of those referring to ad
valorem be voted on. Carried.
The Federal resolutions were then unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Turner Of Orange, moved to take the vote
on ad valorem offering amendment against tax
ing such small matters tin cups, plates, &c
Mr. Badger proposed change in his amendment
which accepted. The amendment of MIR Tur-
ner was then adopted.
Mr. Henry of Berthe, then moved a reconsidera-
ton of the amendment, entering his protest against
it.
Mr. Barringer of Cabarrus seconded Mr. Henry.
Mr. Rayuer hoped Mr. Turner would withdraw it.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Not being withdrawn the amendment was re-
jected.
The question then recurring on the passage of