The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-24
For the Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLEAVE-
LAND COUNTY.
j. S. BEATTY,
j. @. WITHERsPOON,
Secretaries.

At meeting of the Democracy of Cleavcland
county held in Shelby on Thursday the 18th OF
July, to ratity the nominations of Breckenridge
and Lane, on motion of A W. Burton the meeting
was organized by calling DR. j. e. Osborne to the
Chair and appointing Wm. VI. Blanton Secretary.
y. w. Burton, Esq, explained the object of the
meeting in of his sterling democratic speeches.
S. \. Durham then arose and made heightened
national democratic speech, solicited his fellow
citizens to the support of Breckenridge and Lane,
and introduced the following preamble and resolu-
tions:
Whereas, in the present state of political excite
mcnt and division of parties, there is great danger
of the pressible conflict of the Black Repub-
licans being brought or the odous and obnoxious
doctrines of "squatter sovereignty" forced, upon
the South, ana the consequent overthrow and de-
structon of her rights and institutions, it
sary for all constitutional to openly and un-
equivocally avow their principles, therefore,
Resolved, That strongly and severely CEN
the wlllful and corrupt attempt OF the Doug
lasites to ignore the constitutional rights of the
South and sacrifice truth and principle by forcing
upon the party man whose squatter sovereignty
doctrines and Interpretation Of the bred Scott de-
cison are especially odious and obnoxious to them.
Resolved, That we heartily and fully endorse
and approve Of the action of the delegates both
Charleston and Baltimore, in promptly withdraw
ing from the Convention upon the refusal to adopt
the majority platform, which recognized the con-
stitutonal rights of the South in the Territories
and wherever else the jurisdiction of the General
Government extends.
Resolved, That we recognize john G. Breckin-
ridge the only true and regular candidate of the
national constitutional Democracy for the Presi-
dency of the United States, and Jos. Lane our
only true and regular candidate for Vice President
and we do hereby approve, endorse and ratify
these nominations, and pledge them and
unwavering support in the present campaign.
Resolved, That in our Chief Magistrate, James
Buchanan recognize a true and trustworthy
statesman, whose large experience and patriotism
are coexistent with the best interests of the whole
country.
Resolved, That our chief Executive Hon John
w. Ellis. is eminently entitled to the confidence
and gratitude of every citizen, for his ability pa
triotsm, and devotion to the best interests of the
State; and that we do hereby pledge him active
cooperation against the opposition in their in
sdious attempt, by overthrowng time -honorcd
compromises and constitutional compacts, to de-
ceive the people and grasp the spells of office
Mr. II. Cabiniss then addressed the meeting for
a short time in behalf Of the nominations Mr.
A. 6. Waters, also, being called for, arose and de-
fined the position he occupied in a thrilling speech
in behalf of the constitutional Democracy and in
opposition to squatter sovereignty and fanatlclsm.
On motion of H. Cabiniss, the foregoing resolu-
tons unanimously adopted.
On motion, resolved, That the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Western Demo
crat and Raleigh Press, and that other papers in
the State supporting the nomination of Breckin-
ridge and Lane be requested to copy.
On motion of c. G. Durham, the meeting adj
journed, giving three cheers for Breckenridge and
Lane and three for John w Ellis
j. E. OSBORNE, Chm.
W. NJ. BLANToN, Sec'y.