Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-07
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN JACKSON.

According to previous notice a portion of the
Democratic party of jackson County met at the
Court House in Webster on Friday 18th February,
and on motion the meeting organized by calling
j. NJ. Bryson Esq, to the Chair and H. A. Boon,
ESQ.,, requested to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained by Col.
J. r. Love, Jr., with some pointed remarks upon
the present political condition of parties. After
which the following committee were appointed to
draft resolutions for the action of the meeting viz
J: R; Love: Jr:, Allen Fisher, >; Ramsey pils.-
= The above committee reported the following res
olutions, which after some comments upon them,
were unanimously adopted
ResoLced, That we approve the purpose of holding
State Democratic Convention in Raleigh, on the
Sth March, and that the Democracy Of Jackson be
represented in it by thirty five delegates to be ap
pointed by the Chairman of this meeting, and in the
event none of them attend, that W. W. Holden and
Frank l. Wilson, Esqrs., act as Proxies
ResOlred, That we also approve the purpose of
holding District Convention in Asheville the
10th of April, and that the Democracy of Jackson
be represented in it by twenty delegates to be ap
pointed by the Chairman of this meeting, and in the
event none Of them attend, that Dr. W. L. billiard,
and David Coleman, ESQ.,, act as Proxies.
ReSoLred, That this meeting has unbounded con-
fidence in the patriotism and nationality of the pres
ent Federal Administration and that this County,
Jackson, so long as the general government is ad-
ministered upon the principles of equal justice to
all secons-the Constitution preserved intact will
stand by and maintain the sentiment Of Old Hickory,
"he Union must and shall be preserved"
ReSoLred That this meeting fully and cordially
endorse the resolutions as passed and published by
His Excellency Governor Ellis and Council of State
on 9th December, 1859, and that we will so long as
have hearts that beat and arms that strike, bat
tie for State rights and State Sovereignty.
Resolred That the able and faithful manner in
which His Excelency Governor Ellis has discharg-
cd dntin cOfO mo with
and that he is the first choice of this County for
second term, and the delegates appointed by this
meeting are instructed to vote for his nomination.
ResOlced That having entire confidence in the
ability, integrity, and patriotism of Hon. w. ii.
Thomas, recommend him a suitable person on
the Democratic ticket as Elector for this Congress
sional district.
ResOLced That gratifed to see Principal
Assistant Engineer Mr.. Pressman and Corps, in our
County, progressing so finely with the survey Of
the Western Extension railroads. road Of so much
Importance not only to own immediate section,
but to the State at large, inasmuch as it will de-
velope a country unbounded in wealth, secure a
direct connection with the Mississippi valley, and
be the means when completed of uniting together,
and uniting forever the people of the East and est
ResOlred, That in order to secure the important
connection as indicated in the seventh resolution we
as citizens of jackson will use every exertion in our
power that all the aid that can be brought to bear
Shall be freely given to assist The State in the &C
compshment of so grand an enterprise.
Under the first resolution the Chairman appointed
the following delegates to the Convention at Raleigh
Hon. w. H. Thomas, Allen Fisher, Col. L. NJ
billiard, j. Ramsey Dills Dr. John e. Love, A. W.
Coleman, Nathan Thompson, DIR. G. K. WEIGH, S.
W. Gibson E. Hyatt Robt. Collins, Joel Conner,
JAS Rabey, W. R. Crawford, Jesse JONES' Rev. E.
ID. Brindle, Jacob Mason, W. R. Buchanan, G. Bum
garner, Jesse Hail. E. P. Stfllwell, j. NJ. Hooper, R.
Y. Hicks, A. K. Taylor, John Brown, E. Hooper, B.
Queen, Benz Coward W. Zackery, R. Norton, A.
Wilson, W. Moss, Sen'r Jas. Fisher, Sen'r. Levi
Battler, and Logan Allison.
Delegates under the second resolution to the Ashe
vile Convention:
Col. ]. R. Love, Jr, Jacob Wike, John A. Hoop
er, B. Norton, j. Zackery, Sen Jas Fisher, Jr., s.
P. G. Shlton, j. j. Hooper, Phillip Wike, Isaac
Ashe, Lenoard Jones, W. Guuter Elias Carson, K.
Crawford, Absolom Rabey, Benz. Hide, John Coch-
erham, ]. I. S. Sherrell, Jesse Comfy, and Charles
Woodring. >,
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were add
ed to the list of delegates to attend either or both
Conventions and that the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Standard and that other
democratic papers having circulation in this Coun-
ty, be requested to copy ~
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