Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-29

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 of
the United States, the power to demand the surren
der of fugitives from Justice by the Governors of
States, ard the right to the capture and return of
fugitive slaves with all the force and at the expense
of the United States
9. That in opinion much relief may be OBJ
tanned against such injuries by revision of the po
lice laws of the Southern States and that whenever
these frontier States shall find annoyances to their
proper enjoyment of this species of property calling
for redress by force shall be ready tohearken to
their voice, and to make their cause our own.
10. That in States which have violated the feder-
al Constitution by statutes designed to nullify the
laws of the United States for the arrest and return
to their owners 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.
IL. That we re-affirm our long cherished opinions
in favor Of the distribution Of the public lands or
their proceeds, among all the States Of the Union
as than ever desirable as relief to the peo-
pie of this State against the present burdens of tax
alton.
II. The internal improvements of North-Carona
should be fostered and prosecuted as rapidly as the
resources and financial condition Of the State will
permit, without burdenng the people with taxation
or inuring the public credit.
WHEREAS, Great inequality exists in the present
property should contribute its proportion towards
the burdens of State:
!. Res0lred That we recommend a convention OF
the people Of the State be called on the federal
basis as early as 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 proscriptive policy of the Democratic
party of this State in excluding from the judicial
Office, as we'll as from all places of honor and trust,
all who do not subscribe to the bebests of party,
meets our decided condemnation.
3. That an executive committee of eight persons,
one from each Congressional District be appointed
by this Convention to confer with our friends
throughout the State and Union to the best mode
of carrying out the objects of this Convention.
The Register, says: "Mr Turner of Orange
moved to take the vote on AID Valorem, offering an
amendment against taxing such small matters as tin
cups, plates, &c.
Mr. Badger proposed a change in his amendment,
which was accepted. The amendment of Mr. 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. Rayner hoped Mr. Turner would withdraw it.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Not being withdrawn the amendment was rejected.
The question then recurring on the passage of the
Ad Valorem resolution, itpassedalmostu UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolutions were also adopted nominating William
A. Graham of North Carolina as first choice, and
Washington Hunt of New York, second choice
for the Presidency.
Mr. Smith, of Halifax, offered the following reso
luton which, after some debate, was adopted:
"ResOlred That the thanks of the whole coun
try are due to the Opposition members of Congress
from this State for their persistent and patriotic eff
forts to organize the House of Representatives
The following substitute proposed by Mr.. Rayner
for the above resolution, was rejected:
"ResOlred, That the Southern Opposition mem
bers in Congress of the United States have our cor
dial support and confidence in the position which
they now occupy in the national councils the or
gans and representatives of the conservative elements
of the country-that we will sustain and defend
them in their resistance to the tyranny and mis-
rule of Democracy, and their opposition to the mis-
chievous influences OF fanaticism, whether North OF
South"
The Hon George F. Badger and DR.. R. X. Speed
were nominated as Electors for the State at large
and Hon John NJ. Morehead and Hon Kenneth Ray
ner were appointed delegates to the national Con
vention, with Hon. r. S. Donne and Hon. n Boyder
as aternates.