Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-02-08
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN DUPLIN.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN DUPLIN.
At meeting of the Democratic party Of the
County of Duplin, held at the Court House in Ken
ansvlle, Tuesday, the 18th day Of January, 1860,
for the purpose of appointing delegates to the State
State; Also to appoint delegates to the District Con-
vention to select delegates to the Charleston Con-
vention to nominate candidates for President and
Vice President of the United States; and, also to
nominate clector for President and Vice President
for this district.
On motion Of W. A. Allen, Esq, James Dickson
was appointed Chairman and VIM. R. Ward, Secre-
tary.
The Chairman appointed Owen R. Kenan, VIM.
f. Hill and John d. Stanford, to prepare Resolu-
tons expressive Of the sentiments Of this meeting,
who, after retiring short time reported the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party of Duplin Coun-
ty look forward with proper appreciation OF the
dangers which may result to the country from the
coming elections and feel that they ale willing to
make one more effort under the Banner of Nationality
to stay the torrent of mad fanaticism which has
seized upon the powers of most of the Northern
States Of this Confederacy; and We willing, in
case of 9th overt act of aggression, to DC re-
presented in the mex: National Convention to be
held in Charleston, South Carolina;
Therefore, be it resolred,
1st That we still adhere to the tenets of the
Democratic party, and believe that it is the only
party that can stay natcism and check tho torrent
of the (misnamed) Republcansm which now
threatens to destroy the equality of the States.
End. That the time has passed when words can
avail with fanaticism, and we call upon the South
to rally with an undivided 'front.' and by unanimous
action to place themselves in complete state OF de-
fence.
Sd. That we call upon the Governor of our State
to make use Of such means as are within his power
by virtue of his office, to place State in posi-
ton to defend herself against Northern fanaticsm
and ruthless barbarities of midnight murdercrs and
assassins.
4th. That the execration of the civilized world is
justly due the ader abetors and base perpetrators of
the liarpers Ferry raid and rejoice at summary
punishment inflicted upon these offenders, and only
regret that the originators of the base plan-viz:
the leaders of the Republican party whose odious
teachings engcndered the outbreak, could not share
the halter with their low tools of assassination and
murder.
9TH To our sister Virginia, We tender our sincere
congratulations for the righteous punishment hct-
ed upon the invaders of her soil.
9th To Gov. Wise, (whose manly course during
the late troubles deserves admiration we ten
der our sincere thanks, trusting that he may long
live as bold defender of his State in all her time of
difficulty and danger.
7th That our able President, James Buchanan,
will take with him in his retirement the admiration
and love Of the people of the South and the conser
vative men of the Union.
rendered to our able and efficient Governor, John
W. Ellis, and we do earnestly recommend his re-
nomination for that Office.
9th. That we approve of the holding Of the Dis
trict Convention, and the State Convention as re-
commended-and do further recommend that the
District Convention be held in the town of Whining
ton, on the LIST day Of March, 1860, and that the
Chairman of this meeting appoint 80 delegates to
represent us in each Convention.
10th. That We cordially and heartily approve the
course of our distinguished and talented Represen-
tative from this district in the Congress Of the Uni
ted States, Hon. Warren Winslow
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted. .''''
List of Delegates to the State Convention -
Samuel A. Williams Boney Wells, Jr Cornelius
Mcmillan B. v Correll, Abner Robertson, s. r,
Bowden, VIM. E. iiiIl, VIM. W. Faison, David
Maxwell, Bryan K. Outlaw, DR.. Thos. Hill, Lewis
Outlaw, Zacheus Smith, John R. Miller, Nicholas
Sandlin, Thomas Lanier, Bryan Mcrriday, Vim. j.
Houston, w. W. Whitehead, DR.. N. W. Herring,
Edward Pearsall j. B. B. Monk, Alfred Hall, Giles
Loftin, j. G. Branch j. L. Newkirk, Capt Solomon
Turner j. w. Carr, Jacob Wells, Jr, j. r. Ezzell,
ESQ.,, Samuel Gavin, j. R. Hurst D. J. Kornegay,
aaSklll Jones, ELISHA AeatnIy, OalVln JOufnegan,
Seth Davis. John Howard VIM. B. Switzerland,
Major Lanier, VIM. A. Allen, Jno. n Stalngs Jno.
M Chasten, Robt B. Carr, DR.. G. W. Graham O.
R. Keenan, James G. Stoakes, Hugh Maxwell, Thos
| j. Carr, John R. Miller.
List of Delegates to the District Convention =
| D. II. Williams, Bryan s. Herring, Jno. W. Roney,
Jno. B. Wallace, James Carr, Jr., Dan'l. D. Wells,
| VIM. Wilkins, Wright Carton, VIM. E. Hill, Dan'i
Bowden, j. W. Hinson. Austin Swinson, Jr, VIM.
B. Bowden, Target Kornegay, A. 0. Grady, B. D.
Ford Geo. Smith, S. N. Hines, Gibson Sloan, Thos.
s. Kenan, R. B. Houston, DR.. L. Hussey, W. D.
Carr, John W. Swinson, John s. Hill, JAS Wells,
Bizell Johnston Teachy Mcmillan, Jas. Cavenaugh,
Dr. G. II. Harris, Levi Moore, Norris Frederick,
Henry j. Johnston, James G. Dickson, DR.. j. W.
Blount Joseph Outlaw, B. W. Whitfield, A. B.
Branch, VIM Kornegay, Frank Simmons, s. NJ. Ora.
dy, William Sandlin, Stratton Burton, Jesse La.
nier, Stephen Graham, John j. Whitehead, Harper
Williams, j. D. Stanford Joseph Pearsall, Luther
| Loftin.
On motion Of Mr.. VIM. A. Allen, the Chairman
was requested to appoint one man from each Can.
tans district to constitute an Executive Committee
The following are the names appointed, viz:
WslliamSs-Bryan N. Williams.
! leland Creek -Gihson s. Carr, ESQ.
| Magnolio-Jame B. B. Monk, ESQ.
! Wersaw-Abner n. Fa,son