Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-25
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLEVELAND.

At meeting Of the democratic party Of the coun-
ty Of Cleveland held in Shelby, on the 18th day of
January 1860 for the purpose Of appointing dele
gates to the State Convention to select candidate
for Governor and also TO appoint delegates to the
District Convention to select delegates the Charles
Convention, and also TO elect an Eector for this
District.
On motion Of 4. W. Burton, ESQ., Joseph c. Lat
timore, was appointed Chairman and II. T. Schenck
). A. Durham and DIR. Tracy Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting was explained by H.
ID. X. CabaniSS, ESQ
Oh motion the Chairman appointed A. W. Bur-
ton, c. {. Durham. and Ii. F. Schenck. a committee
TO draft resolutions for the meeting. While the
committeewere preparing the rcS9ut onS the meeting
was entertained by several gentlemen, in very pa
triotic speeches. The committee reported through
Mr. Burton the following preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, 1t becomes free people to express
their sentiments upon all the political questions Of
the day. and whereas, at this time common
country is agitated and divided upon question in
rolvlng principles of vital interest to us as South
ern men, which we hold dear, and while deprcating
the agitation Of that question: yet we think it but
right to express opinions fully and fairly, and
do all in our power to alay sectional strife and tram
pie down that foul monster the higher law and
treason" which has raised its head in our land
therefore,
Resolred, That we will join our sister States in
resisting all encroachmentS upon the rights of South
of this Union, and that willing to "show our
faith by our works, and for this purpose We hereby
pledge our lives, fortunes and our sacred hon.
or" for the support of the South.
RGsolrGd, That we heartily approve of the prompt
honorable and efficient action of Ex-Governor WISE
in suppressing the late insurrectonary movements
at Harpers Ferry and in bringing the offenders to
condign punishment for treasons, murders, and in
cendiary conduct, which action we think indicates
a true constitutional and Southern spirit
ReS0lred, Thatwe approve of the administration
of James Buchanan, and we hereby endorse his just
and patriotic views in favor Of the Constitution and
the Union.
Resolred, Thpt we cordially approve of the zeal
and ability which has characterized the administra
ton of His Excellency John W. Ellis and we furth
er recommend his denomination.
ResoLred, That we cordially and heartily approve
the course Of our talented and distinguished U. S.
Senator, Hon. Il. l.. Clgman and do further recon-
mend him, as our first choice, for reelection.
Resotred, That the Territories are the common
property Of all the States and that each citizen of
every State has the Constitutional right to 90 into
the Territories, with every species of property and
while there quietly enjoy the same, and that during
the Territorial condition he is entitled to the fullest
protection by the Federal Government
Resotred, That the taxes of North Carolina have
become oppressive to the people and We recommend
economy in the expenses Of the State Government
ResOlUed, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point twenty delegates to represent us in the State
Convention, to be held in the City of Raleigh, on
the 9Th of March, 1860 and that he also appoint two
proxies to represent US in event that none of the
delegates attend.
ResOlred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point thirty delegates to represent in the District
Convention, to appoint delegates to the Charleston
Convention, and we recommend the 9th day of March,
1860, the time, and the City of Charlotte as the
place for holding said Convention.
ReSOlred, That the Chairman appoint ten dele
gates to represent Cleveland County, in the Demo-
cratic electoral Convention to Select Elector for
this District in the next Presidential election when
ever held.
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimous
" adopted -. ........