Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-04-11
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BEAUFORT.

DEMUChA1lO DEAOrONl.
At meeting held at the Court House in the town
of Washington on Tuesday evening, goth of March,
1860 for the purpose of appointing delegates to at
tend Convention to be held in Newbern on the 22d
instant
On motion, U. H. Ritch, Esq, was called to the
Chair and A. NJ. Buchanan, Esq, was appointed
Secretary.
On motion of W. B. Rodman, Esq, it was resol-
we'd, that the Chairman appoint committee of five
to draft resolutions expressive of the of this
meeting; whereupon the chair appointed Messrs
w. B. Rodman, b. NJ. Selby, Fl. P. Allen, A. Baer-
man and S. Il. Brown, who retired for short time
and reported through their chairman, w. Is. Rod
man, the following resolutions
RcsOlred, That the Democrats of Beaufort County
adhere with mistaken conviction to the time-honor-
ed and ong-cherished principles of the party; that
in our belief the Democratic party is the only ma
tonal party now in existence and upon its success
depends the preservation of our rights the continual
ton of our Constitutional Union and the prosperity
of the country.
Resolred, That the gratitude of the country is
due to the President of the United States for the
firmness integrity and ability with which he has
performed the duties of his station.
ResOtred, That in John W. Ellis the candidate of
our party for the office of Governor, we recognize
standard bearer worthy of the cause; that VIC ten
der him our thanks for the faithful performance OF
his high duties heretofore and pledge our earnest
exertiOnS for his success in the ensuing election
Resclred, That while we agree that the present
bill is capable Of Improvement and Will cor
daily concur in any legislation necessary to make
it more equal, Just and perfect we are opposed to
any change in the State Constitution intended to al
ter the present mode Of taxation, as impolitic and
ineXpedient.
ResOlred That we are opposed to all extravaganza,
whether in the administration of the State or Cen
eral Governments, and we favor the lowest taxes
compatible with the preservation Of the public faith,
al. mani
ReSOlred, That the Chairman appoint ten from
town and three from each District, delegates to
attend the Convention to be held in Newbern on the
22d of this month.
ReS0lred That we are content to leave our dele
gates to the Charleston Convention wholly untram-
meled by any expression of our preferences, and
cheerfully pledge ourselves to support the nominee,
conding in their discretion and patriotism to select
some statesman worthy Of our support
RsSOlr6d That the Chairman appoint Democrat
ic Committee for Beaufort County, to consist of
three persons, to hold office for year. or until
successors arc elected who shall have authority to
call meetings of the party from time to time and
generally TO attend to its interests
After reading the above resolutions Mr.. Rodman
supported them in 4 lengthy and eloquent speech,
after which they were adopted.
On motion of Sylvester Brown Esq, it was,
Resolred That this meeting recommend to the
Convention which is to assemble in the town Of
suitable person to represent this district in the De-
mocratc Convention which is to assemble in Charles
ton in April next and delegation to the Conven
ton in Newborn is instructed to vote for the same.
In compliance with the sixth resolution, the chair
man appointed the following delegates, viz:
Taslipgton-W. B. Rodman S T. Brown Jno.
R. GARNER, L. J. Labarbe, d. Wultf S X. Gordon,
Geo. \. Latham, j. l.. Brown, w. q. JudkinS, ii.
ID. Teel.
Chocoripify-B F. Harding Churchill Bright,
W. 4. Blount, jr.
Blounfs (reek-Thos. n. Evett, Jas. F. Clark,
D. II. McCabc.
Durhams CreeI-J B. Bonner, c. W. Crawford.
South Creek-JoSephus Peed, Charles Trip, c.
W. Norman.
Goose Creek-Enoch Stephens, VIM. Potter.
7rdnter's Creek-Henry Hodges, ID. ii. Latham,
F. G.. Hodges.
Bearer Drm-J V. Little, Hardy Alligood, Mar
shall Congcton.
Long -icre-Arnet Waters, James ITaburn, Levi
StubbS
Brth-w. R. Boyd Dr. j. F. Tompkins, B. W.
Hodges.
North Creek-David Shallington, Richd. Bailey.
Louer Broad Creek-W. Ii. Windley, j. L. Res
pess, John Brinn.
LeachriUe-J. F. Latham, A. Latham, William
Clark.
Head of Pungo-Wm. Allen, Isaiah F. Allen.
In compliance with the eighth resolution the chair
appointed John R. GARNER, W. A. Blount Jr., and
James F. Latham.
Resolred That the Chairman and Secretary be
added to the delegates from Washington
Resolred That the proceedings of this meeting be
published IN the Goldsboro' Tribune Raleigh Stand
dard and Washington Dispatch.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
L. H. RITCH, Chm'n.
4. NJ. Buchanan, Sec'y.