Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-04-25

Ruthertord-Dr. c. Mills, proxy
Polk-Dr. C. Mills.
Wlkcs-David Coleman, proxy
On motion of DIR. S. L. Love, of Haywood, all
Democrats present were allowed to take seats in the
Convention.
On motion of D. Coleman, the delegations from
each county. respectively selected two of their num-
her to constitute committee to report business for
the Convention, and the said committee recommend
ed two persons delegates to attend the Charleston
Convention and District elector and assistant
electors.
Wherenpon the delegates from each county repor-
ted the following named gentlemen as constituting
said committee:
Cherokee-L. S. Saunders, E. G. Smith,
Macon-D. Coleman proxy.
Jackson-W. H. Thomas, H. A. Boone.
Hayoood-J. H. johnson, R. G. A. Love.
Hnderson-V Ripley, H. T. Farmer.
BuncomJe-W. W. Mcdowell, d. Coleman
Madison-R P. Merrill, j. NJ. Carver.
Iancey-J. W. Patterson, F. Laws.
Wilhes-D. Coleman, proxy.
McDouelt-B. F. Bynum, A. NJ Erwin.
Polk-P. S. Hunter, DR.. c. Mills
Burke-J. A. Dickson, W. W. Avery
CaldreU-W. W. Avery, proxy.
Ruthertord-Dr. C. Mills, proxy
Gen. Edney moved that the committee retire and
report and that proxies act as committeeman.
VIM. WEIGH of Haywood, opposed the motion.
After some discussion, in which Mr.. Coleman and
others participated, Gen. Edney's motion prevailed.
On motion of S. c. W. Tate, of Burke, the Con-
vcntion adjourned for one hour.
On the re-asscmblng of the Convention, Hon. W.
w. Avery, as Chairman Of the committee made the
following report, which was concurred in:
Resolrea, That Dr. c. Mills, of Polk, and II. T.
Farmer, Of Henderson, be appointed delegates to
represent this District in the national Democratic
Convention, to assemble at Charleston the Esd
inst, and that \. NJ. Erwin, of Mcdowell. and DR..
S. L. Love, of Haywood be appointed alternates
Resolred That we will support most heartily and
cordially the nominee of the Charleston Convention,
and we leave delegates uninstructed, believing
that none but sound and true will be selected,
and that beneath his standard glorious victory
awaits us in November.
Resolred, That j. A. Dickson, of Burke, be ap-
pointed Eector to represent the Democracy of this
District, upon the Democratic electoral ticket for
President and Vice President to be voted for in No
vember next.
Resolred, That we re-affrm our devotion to the
time honored principles of the Democratic party,
enuncated in platforms of principles, State and
national
Resolred, That the nomination of John W. Ellis,
of Rowan, the Democratic candidate for Governor,
meets our cordial appreciation that his administra-
ton has been emincnty satisfactory to the people of
the State, and we will give him warm and enthu
sastic support.
Rcsolred, That James Buchanan President of the
United States, deserves the thanks of the country
for his bold and fearless vindcation of the constu
tiona rights of all sections, amid the storms Of abo
lition fanaticisn, which now threaten the destruc
ton of the constitution, and the overthrow of the
government.
On motion, the following named gentlemen were
appointed assistant Electors for their respective
counties:
Cherokee-W NJ. Bilbow, and L. S. Sanders.
Macon-T S. Siler and w. NJ. Arlington.
.7ackson-Col. j. R. Love, Jr., and H. A. Boone.
Haypood-Gcn j. H. Johnston, and R. II. Pend
land
Henderson-Dr c. Fletcher and F. W. Johnston
BuncomJe-W. L. Tate. and W. NJ. Hardy.
Madison-Dr John Yancey, and DR.. Joseph Nc
Dowel
Yancey-R Don Wilson, N. Bird
McDowe1--A. Higgins, Jos. Burgin.
Caldme11-Thos Dula, c. W. Clark
WIMes-W NJ. Barber, NJ. c. Stokes.
Bur1e-S. C. W. Tate, H. j. CASTOR.
Ruthertora-L. F. Churchill, Dr. T. Atkin.
Polka. j. Cansler, DR.. C. King.
Hon. w W. Avery being called upon, addressed
the Convention in an able and effective speech,
touching the political questions of the day, and fully
and cordially supporting the resolutions adopted by
the Convention, and the State Convention at Ra-
leigh Hes:in a mastery manner, portrayed the i'm
portancc Of unity and harmony in the ranks of De-
mocracy Mr.. Avery's speech throughout was well
received and loudly appauded. .......
j. A. Dickson, Esq, was next called for, and in
felictous manner thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred upon him, and that he would 60
into the approaching Presidential contest with full
determination to do his duty in the great cause of
Democracy, the triumphs of which was the only
safety Of the nation. 20.
Mr.. Thomas. of Jackson, was loudly called for
said he did not desire to speak-that all had been
accomplished for which we had assembled the
Democracy was harmonious upon the great issues
of the day. and that he saw nothing wanting but to
90 home and present these issues in the canvass,
and he felt sure that the people would be with US,
and that we might expect decided triumph at the
approaching elections. As it was getting late in
the evening, and people were doubtless worried he
would move an adjournment .,. .-...t.
Mr. Erwin nterrupted-said he hoped the gentle
man from jackson would withdraw his notion
that he felt sure that from the numbers present and
from the interest manifested in the cause of Democ
racy by so many gentlemen present from different
parts of the district that if the honorable gentlemen
would withdraw his motion, that he would move to
meet again at n o'clock P. NJ, in order that other
gentlemen might be leard from.
Wheieupon Mr. Thomas Withdrew his motion and
the Convention adjourned to meet at Y o'clock,
P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION, n PM
The Convention re: assembled-Mr. Farmer in the
Chair. Mr. Erwin, W. II. Bailey, and others adj
dressed the Convention, and their efforts were well
received and interrupted by frequent and prolonged
applauses. IS
Daniel Coleman, ESQ.,, introduced the following
resolution which was enthusiastically adopted
Resolred, That We highly approve Of the conduct