Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-15


ton, Col D. Coleman was called to the Chair, and
| w. &. Wellington appointed Secretary.
On motion of j. VI. Long, Committee of three
was appointed by the Chairman to report matter
for the action of the meeting, viz: j. NJ Long,
! Jacob Ludwck and Jacob Stirewalt, who after re-
firing for short time, reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions, which were unanimously ad-
| opted
The committee to whom referred the subject
of reporting matter for the action of this meeting
beg leave to report that they have 10 new political
creed to publish, and no interpretations to make in
the ancient and tne-honored faith published by the
immortal Jefferson, and so Significantly illustrated
by his distinguished SUCCESSORS, Polk and Pierce ;
| therefore,
Rcs0lred That this is a Government of limited
delegated powers, and that all the powers not ex-
pressy delegated reserved to the States and the
people.
ReSOLred, That we are opposed to Protective
Tariff United States Bank and to all systems of
Internal Improvement by the Federal Government.
ResOlCed That while the revenue to support the
federal government shall continue to be collected
| from foreign mportations, VIC are in favor of ad
valorem in opposition to specific duties-that the
one operates equally and uniformly upon the consul
mer, the other primarily protects the northern
manufacturer at the expense OF the consumer, and
! to the oppression of the Southern producer.
| Res0tred, That we cherish most sacred and ODE
| dent regard for the Constitution of the United
States in all its provisions and detas-that we view
| it monument of human wisdom ard patriotism,
and we declare bitter hostility to all aggressons
made upon it by the people of the Northern States
and We reiteratc our most decided opposition to
all further concessions and compromises by the
South.
ResOlred That while the vile murderers and con-
spirators engaged in the I1arper's Ferry tragedy
have met their merted DOOM we look with equal
detastation and adherence on the Black Republican
Of thn rhn 1t11n " oh
ncendiary, reasonable and murdcrous doctrines in
the school-room the pulpit, the press and in their
political harangueS.
ResOLced That those noble patriots of the North,
in and out of Congress, who contcnding for the
institutions ard rights of the South against the
hosts of fanaticism and the myrmldons of black
publicanism, deserve our most profound respect,
and that on this occasion deem it proper to eX-
press admiration for the sterling merits and dis
nguished services of that devoted patriot and states
man of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce and if
voices could reach him in his retirement with
one accord we would utter the merited plautt: =
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant"
Resolred, That the enactment of laws by the peo-
pie of the Northern States orbidding and obstruct-
ing the execution of the fugitive slave law within
their limits evinces most reckless and defiant dis
regard for the Constitution of the United States
and ustities and demands Of the Southern people
resort to every means Of self protection and self
preservation.
ReS0lred That the territories are the common
property of all the States and that each citizen of
every State has the constitutional right to go into
the territories with every species of property and
that during the territorial condition he is entitled to
the fullest protection by the federal government in
the enjoyment of his property.
ReS0tred, That the taxes of North Carolina be-
coming oppressive, and that the wild system of in
ternal improvement by the State ought to be
rested.
State is unjust and unequal, and imperatively de-
mands a change
ResOtred, That the odious statute now in existence
in this State, making it indictable offence and
subject to penalties for any person persons
to construct railroad their own land and at
their own expense without charter privileges ought
to be abolished
Resolred, That we believe it is the duty of the
Legislature of North Carolina grant charter priv
leges to any and to all citizens of the State who
wish to construct railroads at their individual
Iense
Resolced, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point ten Delegates to attend the Convention at
Raleigh in March to nominate candidate for Gov
ernor and that he appoint thirty Delegates to attend
the District Convention to appoint delegates to the
Charleston National Democratic Convention.
The Chairman then appointed the following per-
sons delegates to the State Convention:
DIR. G. A. Alexander Geo. \. Prospt L. G..
Heileg, j. NJ. Long, Jacob Stirewalt Ezekiel john
ston Jos. Young, DIR. Jno. L. Henderson, James
Williford, and Allen Rogers
And the following to attend the District Conven-
| ton:
Jacob Ludwick, Jos. Msenheimer, J. W. Young,
Hugh McAuley, DR.. j. NJ Houston, Dr. c. A. Alex
ander Alex. Scott, w. Johnston, T. j. Shinn, E.
Johnston, NJ. L. Bost W. A. Smith, j. NJ Harkey,
j. L. Shinn, j. NJ. Long, VIM. Patterson, j. C.
Young, d. Suther, A. A. Smithdeal j. Hane, VIM
Prospt, Ii. Prospt j. Barnhardt d. Barrier VIM.
Andrew, c. T. Alexander, c. Phfer, H. NJ. Morris,
Martin Widenhouse VIM. Sloan.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to each delegation. The proceedings were or
dered to be published in the Western Democrat
and Raleigh Standard, and the meeting adjourned
d. COLEMAN, CK'n
W. G. WEDDINGroN, Sec'y.