Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-22

on us as his moro immediate neighbors and couT
tymen to acknowledge with gratitude the unaniT
ity with which his denomination is called for, an
the esteem which has been shown for him through
out the whole State. .-.
Resolred That in the late reasonable outbrea
at Harpers Ferry we recognize the legitimate fruit
of the irrepreSSible conflict" and ''hgher law" dot
trine proclaimed by the leader of the black republ
can party; that we regard the enunciation OF sue
doctrines and their endorsement, declaration &
war upon the rights of the South, and that we wi
resist the enforcement of such doctrines in the UnoI
if we can-out of the Union if we must.
ReSOlred That in resistance to such murderousi
reasonable attempts as that of Harpers Ferry, til
cause of one Southern State becomes the cause [
the whole South
ResOLred That we opposed to all tariff taxes
not necessary for the actual wants of the publij
treasury but most especially opposed to pro-
tcctve tarifs-their tendency being to enrich mani
ufacturing monopolsts at the expense of the great
agricultural interests of the country, and that
in favor of an economical administration of the fed
eral government regarding extravaganza and cor
rupton nseparablc.
ResolUed That in the Hon. Burton Craige our
immediate representative in Congress, we have
bold conscientious devoted to the rights of his
State unswervingly attached to principle man
in whose hands the interests Of our State are safe,
and whose efforts to preserve intact the rights OF
the States under the constitution, have entitled him
ReSOLCed, That the chairman of this meeting APP
point sixtyve delegates to represent this county in
the State convention to be held in Raleigh on the
9Th of March next
RGsolred That we approve of the recommendation
to hold District convention at Charlotte on tho
Goth of March, for the purpose of appointing dele
gates from this congressional district to the national
Democratic convention to be held in Charleston in
April next, and for other purposes, and that the
cha of fOrtV lneUatPS q
attend said district convention.
ReSOlred, That meeting of the Democracy of
Rowan be held on Tuesday of our next May Court
for the purpose of selecting candidate for Senator
in the next General Assembly, and that the Demo-
Gratis of Dave county be requested to send delegates
to meet us at said time.
\ discussion as TO the proper time to hold the
district convention followed, in which several mem
bcrs of the party participated. Ultimately the Goth
Of March recommended as given in the forcgo
ing resolutions.
On motion of Mr.. Fleming the chair was author
lied to appoint an executive committee of seven
with power to appoint sub-commtttecs-for the
purpose of securing thorough organization and con-
cert of action in the approaching campaign.
The report Of the committee which included the
motion Of Mr.. Fleming, was unanimously adopted
W. L. Saunders Esq, seconded by Mr.. Fleming
then offered the following preamble and resolution,
which were also unanimously adopted:
W lEREAS, Inc SALISBURY manner, having Oeen
established upon firm basis and being true expo
nent Of Democratic principles, and being conducted
in manner creditabc alike to the editor and to the
party is entitled to the cordial support of the De-
mocracy of Rowan; be it therefore
Resolred That we hereby recommend it to our
brother democrats as a paper worthy of their pa
tronage, and that we will use our best efforts to in
crease its population.
Mr. Saunders accompanied the foregoing with
irlic tbn ity of
porting the press, particularly at such time this
In the cousc Of his remarks he paid 1.-THE EDITOR
many compliments for which he will accept our
thanks. But his remarks in relation to the manner
in which the Banner should be sustained will apply
to the party press everywhere. He showed That the
tone of the press attached to its party whether for
good or for evil.
The editor Of the Banner was then called for and
briefly responded.
On motion of Mr.. Saunders the chairman and
secretaries added to both lists of delegates
And on a further motion the proceedings of this
meeting ordered to be published in the Sails
bury Banner, and that other democratic papers be
requested to copy.
J. A. Bradshaw, ESQ.,, was now called for. He
spoke briefly and to the point-took view of the
issues of the day. lie considered the present
most critical period for the South, and glad to
see the enthusiasm of the democracy Of Rowan
He was glad to return to the old charnels of
democracy. He had full confidence in the Democra-
CIV of the country-thc national democracy He
concurred with Mr.. Fleming in saying that the
South was powerlcsS in a contest with black repub
licans, without the cooperation of the Northern
democracy. And it was clearly the duty of all con-
servative men to Join the democracy to beat down
this revolutionary party. Mr. b. said he had been
unexpectedly called upon but he could not forbcar
saying few words Of encouragement. Ills remarks
were well received.
The meeting then adjourned
The following delegates have been appointed to
the State convention:
ID. L. Coleman, p n Heilig L. Fl. Rothrock W.
A. Austin, p. Trexler, Jno Trexler P. Peeler, NJ.
Pcclcr, NJ. G. Morgan, f. Mauney, 0. Y. Pool, NJ.
Arey, B. F. Walton, r. Linn, A. Shemwell, j. H.
Verble, w. A. Walton, w. \. Smith, 7. Kestler, S.
Reeves, Jr, j. I. Shaver, j. Buchanan. E. E. Phil
lips, II. w. Miller NJ Linn, J. c. Miller, P L. Bar
ringer, !. Miller, L. Seymer, B. R. Moore, W. L.
Saunders r. f. Love, DIR. J. j. Summcrell. R. II.
Smith. G. II. Smith, S. Reeves ST., DR.. A. NJ. Mes
bitt, N. N Fleming II. c. Long, H. L. Robards,
Dr. NJ A. Locke, N F. Hall, J. G. Fleming, j. Rice,
w. H. Krider, j. G. McConnaughey, NJ. McCon-
naughey, w. G. McNeely. j. c. Smythe, j. E. Kerr
Dr. NJ. A. j. Roseman, W. R. Fraey, c. E. Fisher,
b. Sumner, DR.. j. Wilson, d. H. Patterson, j. K.
Burke, II. Miller A. Henderson, j. A. Bradshaw,
j. Barringer, a. Brown, S. Earnheart, j. NJ. New
son, j. G.. Turner.
And the following to the district convention:
C. A. Henderson A. Myers, B. F. Fraley, A Rose
man, y. F. Hail. N N Fleming B. Sumner, W.
Kestler. W. L. Saunders, A. Owens, j. P. Wiseman,
d. w. Honeycut, A. n. Wiseman, W. R. Wilson,
A. Miller D. Femming, D. II. Patterson, j. O. Gil
lesple W. A. Atwell, r. @. Klutts J. Stewart j.
Knox, R. Linn, j. c. Coughenour. G. Miller, DR.. S.
Reeves, j. Leazer, N. Brown, A. Henderson, A. NJ
Nesbitt, j. j. Summerell, W. G. McNeely, j. E.
Kerr, ]. A. McConnaughev H. L. Robards j. A.
Bradshaw, f. Propst, B. R. Moore W. II. Smith,
S. Reeves, sen.
The following gentlemen were appointed the Ex-
ecutve Committee:
A. Henderson, B. r. Moore j. l. Shaver, S. Reeves
sen., E. Mauney, A. NJ. Nesbitt, ]. G. Fleming
DAVID BARRINGER, Chm'n.
JONI SPELMAN, Secs.
W. L. KEsTLER, (