Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-04-04
IN THE THIRD DISTRICT.

CONVENTION IN THE THIRD DISTRICT.
The delegates from the several counties assembled
in the Fayetteville Hall at / o'clock, a. NJ.
The Convention organized by calling Col w.
L. Steele of Richmond, to the Chair and requesting
W. S. N0rmcnt, of ROacson, and Col VIM. Alder
man. Of Cumberland, to act Secretaries
The President in short address, returned his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him. and stated
the object for which We had assembled.
The roll of counties bel e called, the following
gentleman reported themselves delegates from
their several counties:
Neo Hanorcr-Jamcs Fulton Eli w. Hall, A.
Lamont.
Robcson-J p. Fuller, W. S. Norment, A. Wat
son.
ISampson--W. c. Draughon, d. j. Devane, a.
4. Mckoy.
Richmoad-Col W. L. Steele, P. NJ Powell, j. T.
Roper.
Harnett-J s. Harrington. Neill Mckay.
CumberLnd-W. Mel. Mckay, c. e. Wright,
d. Shaw, J. II. Cook, ~ Z. Blue F. Carney r. H..
Massey, VIM. Cade Col. VIM. Alderman, F. s.
Hobs, p j. Sinclair, e. ID. Nixon, JOS. Arcy, q.
y. Lawrence Arthur Melvin, W. II. Melvin, Neill
Marsh, Absoom Marsh.
L'aden-T y. Mcdowell.
On motion of +. d. Mcdowell, Esq, OF Baden all
democrats not appointed delegates be invited to
take seats the ConvcntiOn.-Adopted
On motion of Nc Mckay Of Cumberland, F. G.
Haywood Elcctor, invited to take seat in the
Convention.
On motion Of p j. Sinclair Esq. of Cumberland,
the Charm an Was requested to appoint delegate
from each Comfy TO report business for the action
of the Convention. The following gentlemen were
chosen, viz:
Mcdowell, of Baden Hail. of New Hanover;
Mckay, of Sampson; Mckay, of Cumberland; liar
rington, of Harnett; Fuller of Robcson Powell, of
Richmond.
Col Wadlll rendered TO the Convention the
Of any room in the Hotel building, for the meeting
of the Committees.
A communication was read by the Chairman from
Jno NJ. Rose, Esq, Secretary Of the western Rail-
road extending an invitation To the Convention, to
90 an excursion tomorrow morning at Q o'clock.
j. G. Cook, rendered in behalf of the J. o. o. F.
the use of their Hall to the Convention for the
of its committees.
On motion of \. 4. Mickey, of Sampson, the Con-
venton adjourned until o'clock, p.
AFTERNOON Session, 3 P NJ.
The President in the Chair. The committee
turned, and motion Of &. G.. Wright, Esq, of
Cumberland the roll called to ascertain if any
other delegates had taken their seats. None ap-
pearcd.
During the absence Of the committee, ID. j. De-
vane, Esq, of Sampson being called upon, arose
and addressed the Convention in very cfaSte and
able speech of half an hour.
The committee resolutions having returned,
the chairman, p NJ Powell Esq, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted:
RsoIred, That VIC, portion Of the Democracy of
the Sd Congressional District of North Carolina, in
convention assembled, do rcafIirIn the time honored
principles of the great National Democratic party,
as contained in the Cincinnati platform. And be-
leving from the signs of the times that union. har
m0ny and concert of action, is indispensable to the
nca of the country and the preservation of the
Union we call upon conservative of all parties,
and all sections, to join with us in rcpelling the at
tacks of the law!CsS fanatic upon the Constitution
and the laws; and sustaining the rights of all
lions to an equal participation in the benefits ard
blessings conferred upon all the States Of this great
Conlcdcracy.
RcsO!rcd, That the next great convention Of the
Democratic party to assemble in Charleston on the
23d day of April next will be event in the histo
ry of this nation fraugh with consequences Of mo-
mentous importance, not only to party, but
as nation. If harmony and good feeling between
all sections of country should not be preserved,
after years may hang around its failure the emlems
of mourning, and the friends of liberty and union
lament that failure the last bright hour Of once
great, prosperous and happy people.
Res0lred That in looking at the past history of
this country, we point with pride to the fact that
every step of its progress from infant republic to
a great and mighty nation, has been guided by the
wisdom of Democratic measures and sage council of
Democratic statesmen; but for the great Democratic
party in the last national campaign, country,
Il h
Republican President, Knowing 10 Constitution but
higher law brought into being b. his farati-
cal Imagination
Resolred That we cheerully endorse the platform
of principles adopted by the Democratic State Con-
vention which met at Raleigh on the Sth inst and
that will give to the nominee of that Convention
for the Office Of Governor Hon. John w. Ellis,
most enthusiastic support.
ESoIred, That while rcpoSc implicit conf
dCnCc in the Democratic National Convention, to as
Scmblc at Charleston on the Esd of April next and
will give to its nominations cordial support,
yet fee! gratiticd by the expressions of preference
that have already been made in favor of our dStin-
guiShed representative, Hon. Warren Winslow. !or
Vice President of the United States, and respectful
" submit his claims to the consideration of the Con-
vcntiOn.
ReSolre4, That recommend Col. W. L. Steele,
of Richmond and james Fulton, of New Hanover,
delegates TO the Charleston Convention, and - p.
Fuller of Robson, and \. A. Mckoy, of Sampson,
alternatcs.
Resolred, That we recommend VIM. \. Allen, of
Duplin county, suitable person to be placed on
the Democratic ticket for Elcctor.
On motion of \. ~ McKoy, ESq., of Sampson,
vote of thanks was rendered to the President and
officers of the W. r. Il. Co., and accepting the nvi-
taon to visit the terminus of the Western Coalfcd
Railroad
On motion of p j. Sinclair, Esq, of Cumberland,
the Convention proceeded to elect the sub electors
two from each comfy in this district.
On motion Of Col ThOS. Waddiil the Convention
adjourned in order that the delegates for each county
might make their selection for the sub-elcctOrS.
Upon the assembling Of the Convention the fol-
! lowing were reported
| NcO UanOrcr-T W. Brown, Jr., J. A. Wright,
| Jr.
Brunswick-S. Langion, j D. Taylor.
CotumJuS-FOrney George, j. w. Ellis.
! ROJeson-N. A. Mclean, w. S. Norment.
BLuden-J. A. Richardson, G. NJ. White.
Sanpson-D. j. Dcvane JAS Lassiter.
| Richmond-J. T. Roper Col w. l.. Steele.
| Hrnett-Jas. S. Harrington, d. McDougald.
! CumberlaRd-C. c. Wright n. Mckay.
DuDIin-J d. LunsCord r. S Keenan,