Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-03-14

Mr.. j. R. Mclean renewed it
Mr. MeLean's motion was voted down.
Mr.. Hill, of Caswell called for the report of the
committee appointed on yesterday to draft resolu-
tons.
The following resolutions were then presented
and read by Hon. w. w. Avery, Chairman of the
committee: u
u. Resolred, That we cordially approve and re-af
firm the resolutions of the Democratic. National
Convention which assembled at Cincinnati in June,
1856
"a Resolred, That neither Congress nor Terrific
rial Legislature whether by direct legislation, or
legislation OF an indirect and unfrendly character,
possesses the power to annul OF impair the consti-
tutional rights Of any citizen OF the United States to
take his slave property into the common Territories
and there hold and enjoy the same while the terrific
rial condition remains. ..-e...
8. ResolreG, That we regard the distribution of
the public lands or their proceeds the enactment
of homestead bills, or any other mode Of dsposing
of the public domain, without equivalent, as uncon-
stitutonal, ant-democratic, and impolitic
d Resolced, That the threatening aspect of our
national affairs owing to the rise of sectional and
fanatical party at the North. jeopardizng not only
the rights and interests of the South but the perpe
tuity Of the Constitution and the Union, demands
that all national men in every section should stand
together as unit in opposition to the aggressive
and unprinciped organization known as the black
Republican party.
5. Resolred, That the only hope Of securing the
requisite unity of action in defence of constitutional
rights depends upon the success Of the Democratic
party, and that all organizations in this State or
elsewhere. with the view of impairing that unity,
or casting imputation upon the great conservative
party of the country is calculated to give aid and
comfort to the cnemi of the Constitution, and
thereby gravely imperil the very existence Of the
government itself
81 Resolred, That while we make no threat, and
throw out no menace we solemnly declare that the
people of this State will resist aggression upon their
Constitutional ghts whenever the emergency arises
Z. Resolrel, That the recent invasion of the soil
of our sister State Of Virginia. by band of armed
traitors, the legitimate result of the principles
and teachings of the black Republican party, and
the triumph OF that party would be followed by
continued bloody raids of ike character upon all
the border Southern States; that such collisions
even if unattended by the present exasperating
causes of alienation would alone destroy that fra
ternai feeling bet veen the sections, without which
the Union cannot endure.
s. Resolced. That the course of our Democratic
Representatives in the present Congress Of the
United States meets with our warincst approval
and that the manly and patriotic action of those
tiona Democrats from the non-slaveholdinS States
who have so nobly co-operated and continue to CO.
operate with them demands cordial and heartfelt
recognition at our hands.
9. Resolrel, That having the fullest confidence in
the patriotism and ability of the national Democratic
Convention to assemble ut Charleston on the 23d Of
April next. We hereby pledge ourselves to give to
the nominees of that Convention a jealous and
unwavcrins support
10. Rsolred That James Buchanan, President of
the United States deserves the thanks of the South
and Of the whole country for the broad constitution
al policy which has characterized the course OF his
administration.
II. Resolred. That we arc opposed to disturbing
any Of the sectional compromises Of Constitution
the introduction at this time by the Opposition par
ty of North Carolina INTO our State politics Of ques-
ton of constitutional amendment affecting the basis
upon which our revenue is raised believing it to be
premature. mpolitic, dangerous and unjust; at the
same time We deem it the duty Of the Legislature
when passing acts for the raising Of revenue. so to
adjust taxation as to bear as equally as practicable
within the limits Of the Constitution upon the va.
rous interests and classes Of property in all sections
of the State.
~. Resolred That we are anxious to see the diff
ferent sections Of the State Ostered and developed
and to that end believe that such aid should he CIV
en- towards the forwarding to completion of the
works of internal improvement already begun, and
the construction of such others as may be deemed
expedient as the credit of the State and the means
of her citizens may permit, without njnriously az
fectng the one or imposing too onerous burdens on
the other. =
\ Mr.. Cantwc moved to receive and adopt the res
olutions reported unanimously
Mr.. Bedsoc moved division of the question, so
tovote for the eleventh separately from the 9TH
erS He said that from principle and policy he was
opposed to that resoution-that he would defend
and endorse the platform Of the party, but could
not vote against ad ralorcm.
Mr.. Williams, of Caswell, said that these were
his views but that he would vote for the platform
with mental reservation in regard to the eleventh
resolution
The resolutions then passed unanimously.
Mr.. Avery introduced resolution endorsing and
recommending the denomination Of Gov. John W.
Ellis as follows, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolced, That the course of Gov. Ellis has
been such as to confirm and increase the confidence
reposcd in him, to reflect honor upon himself and
that with the fullest confidence in his triumphant
re election, we again present to the people of Nofe
Carolina, as the Democratic candidate for Governor
JOHN W. ELLIS, of Rowan, a gentleman and pa
trot astatesman fully tried and never found wanting
The adoption of the resolution was received with
cheers and applause.
On motion ofMr. W. R. Cox, of Wake, q committee
of five was appointed by the chair consisting of the
following gentlemen to inform Gov. Ellis Of his re
nomination, and ask his presence in the meeting
Of the Convention at night: Hon. W. W. Avery
Hon. W. S. Ashe, N. N. Fleming, N. s. Stokes, J.
R. Mclean
Mr.. Avery moved that committee Of eight ont
from each Congressional District be appointed as
executive committee, and four us central commit
tee Carried - 81
Mr.. Cantwell moved to adjourn until Z o'clocl
p NJ, which was withdrawn for the time on sug
gest!on. .... a.-a .s
Mr. Thomas of jackson rose to exnrese his in