Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-07
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BRUNSWICK,

DEMOCRATIC MEETING In BhUNo"IOn.
At a meeting of the Democrats of Brunswick,
held at the Court House in Smithyille on the even
ing of Monday, Dec 9th, 1859, the following pro-
cce1inps were had-viz:
On motion of Jesse Lancaster, Esq, Capt. John
W. Galloway was called to the Char, and DR.. Thorn
as Hill requested to act as Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were briefly explained
by the chairman.
On motion of John Mercer ESQ.,, a committee of
ter and Alex Galloway, was appointed to prepare
business for the action of the meeting.
During the absence of the committee, julius w.
Wright and d. Allen, Esqrs., of Wilmington, res
ponded to loud calls made upon them in able and
eloquent speeches.
At the close of these addresses the committee,
through John ID. Taylor, Esq, reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were unani-
mousy and enthusiastically adoptel-viZ
WHEREAS, The Democratic State Central Commit
tee have recommended the assembling of State
Convention of the party at Raleigh on the Sth of
of March, to nominate a candidate for Governor,
and to select delegates from the State at large to the
Charleston National Convention {; Therefore
ResoLred That the Chairman of this meeting be
authorized to appoint "a delegates, to represent
Brunswick in said State Convention.
ResolDed That three delegates be appointed from
each Captains district 10 represent this County in
district Convention to be holden at such time and
place. as majority of the Counties in the district
may designate, to appoint delegates to represent
this district in the next Democratic National Con-
venti0n and also to select elector for this dis
trict.
We suggest Wilmington as the place, and Tues
day of next March, County Court of New Hanover,
as the proper time for holding said Convention.
ResOlred That we should be wanting in just ap-
probation of faithful public servant, if we failed
to express hearty approval of the administration
of the Hon. John w. Ellis as Governor of North
Carolina. We warmly recommend him to the State
Convention for re nomination.
Rcsolced That recent events admonish US to be
more than ever vigilan and alert for the protection
of Southern rights. We think the day Of cOmpr0-
misses has passed. A united South should demand
all her rights under the Constitution and submit to
nothing less.
Resolred That in our opinion the Democratic
party founded it was by the advocates of strict
construction of the Constitution will be found in the
future as in the past true to the rights of the South
In the success of this party is only hope for the
South in the Union.
ResolUed That the Southern STAKEHOLDER has the
same right to take his slave into the territories OF
the United States the Northern man has to carry
his Spinning Jenny. Both are property under the
Constitution. 1t is the duty of Congress to protect
both.
This is the doctrine of Calhoun, affirmed by the
Supreme Court of the United States. And we
hereby instruct delegates to the State and Dis
trict Conventions to vote for person, as delegate
to the Charleston Convention, who is not in favor o.
incorporating this doctrine into the Democratic plat
form.
Resolred That the manly and energetic course
pursued by Gov. WISE in the recent infamous affair
at IIarper's Ferry, is deserving of the warmest ap
proval and thanks of every friend of the Consttu-
ton. We say, well done thou good and faithful
servant"
RsS0lred That an Executive Committee, consist
ing of two members from Smthville district and one
from each of the other captains districts, be APP
pointed to promote the interests Of the party in this
county
Under the first resolution the Chairman appoint
ed the following delegates to the State Convention
viz:
A. &. Powell, W. A. Robbins, N. B. Skipper, Dr.
L. p. DeAIott, II. c. Leonard, Jacob Evans, Benja-
min Hickman, John ID. Taylor, Owen d. Holmes
Rufus Galloway, Samuel Langdon, John Mercer
jesse Lancaster r. W. WoodSide John Robinson
Robert 7. Tharp, DR.. A. C. TolsOn, Samuel Bell
Henry Gore Jabish Frink, S. b. Hughes, John Fl.
H. Long John II. Hughes, Paul Mccall.
And under the second resolution the following
persons were appointed delegates to the District
Convention, viz:
DIR. L. d. DeMott, d. NJ Micn, N B. Skipper
John d. Taylor, DIR. j. H. Hill, James Biggs, John
Mercer, Joseph Davis Samuel LangdOn, F. NJ. Gal
loway, j. W. WoodSide JOS Standard, W. McKen-
zie, John F. Pigott, j. ID. Pigott W. c. Mooney, s.
b. Hughes, John Morris.
The following persons compose the Executive
Committee: John W. Galloway, Samuel Langdon,
John ID. Taylor, John Mercer, John F. Pigott s. B.
Hughes, W. c. Mooney.
On motion of K. Galloway, the names of the
Chairman and Secretary were added to the list of
delegates to the State and District Conventions.
Alter the adoption of the resolutions the meeting
was ably and eloquently addressed by John D. Tay-
lor, Esq.
Samuel I.angdon, Esq, also addressed the meeting
in response to call upon him.
The Secretary was requested to send copy of
the proceedings TO the Wilmington journal for pub
lication
There being no further business, the meeting ad-
journed. JOHN W. GALLOWAY, Chm
THos HILL, Sec'y.