The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NECK
LENBURG COUNTY.

LENBURG COUNTY.
In accordance with time-honored custom, the
Democratic party of Mecklenburg met in public
meeting at the Court House in Charlotte on Mon
day the 23d inst. On motion ofCapt. no. Walker,
Mai. J. NJ. Potts was called to the chair, and on
motion Of VIM Myers, Saml p Smith ap
pointed Secretary
The chairman, after taking his seat, called upon
Capt Walker to explain the objects of the meeting,
which he did in a forcible ana pertinent manner.
On motion, the chairman was requested to ap-
point a committee to prepare business for the con-
sideration of the meeting. The following were APP
pointed, viz: r ii Johnston, r l. DeArmond, VIM
J Yates, W Morris, Stephen Wilson, John W
Morrow, Zenas A Grier and w NJ Matthews.
In the absence of the committee, James w. Os-
borne and VIM r Myers, Esqrs, being called upon,
entertained the meeting with some appropriate and
eloquent remarks. The committee then reported
the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas, it is proposed to hold Democratic State
Convention in the city of Raleigh the Sth of March
next; and whereas believe that only by Conventions
can the will of majority of party be correctly ascer-
tanned and unity of action secured, therefore,
Resolved That the Chairman of this meeting appoint
Delegates represent the Democratic party of Meek
lenburg in said Convention.
Resolved, That present Executive, John W. Ellis
is entitle the undivided confidence of the democra-
tic party and of every citizen of the State and while
cordially approving his Administration, declare in
favor of his denomination the democratic candidate
for Governor
Resolved, That the Chairman also appoint Delegates
10 attend District Convention to be held Tuesday
the 9th day of March, for the purpose selecting
Delegates and their Alernates represent this Con-
gressOnal District in the National Convention to be
held in Charleston on the Odd of April next.
Resolved, That we, portion of the National Demo-
cratic party remain firmly attached to those time hon
ored principles of political creed which have
characterized party, in victory defeat, the
great conservative element in the Republic and the
palladium Ofequal privileges and Constitutional rights
Resolved, That present Federal Executive James
Buchanan deserves the confidence and respect of the
people for his patriotism and devotion the interests
of the whole country and especially for the readiness
which he has shown to protect the institutions and
rights of all the States.
Resolved, That the Democratic party being the only
organized National party in existence under whose
banner the patriot rally with prospect of
against sectionalSm and in the Presi
Dental campaign believe that all attempts weak
defeat calculated to weaken and defeat the
cause o. the South and endanger her rights in the
Union.
Resolved, That deprecate the growing strength
of sectiOnaism and anacism in the Northern States,
and that admOnished, by recent events, of the
necessity of unyielding devotion Constitutional
Rights and of thorough union of the friends of law
and order everywhere; and to effect this end solicit
the cooperation of the friends of Constitutional Union
in again eevatng to the Presidential Chair National
Democrat.
Resolved That the Democrats ofMeckenburg county
be requested to send Delegates from each Captains
held in Charlotte Tuesday of April Court for the
purpose of selecting candidates represent the county
in the next General Assembly of North Carolina.
The above resolutions were unanimously adopt
cd
The following resolution was offered by J. NJ
Hutchinson, Esq, and adopted:
Resolved, That while we cherish the Union of our
Fathers, and ready cooperate with conservative
everywhere for its constitutional guarantees, vet
whenever it shall be made an instrument of oppression,
we will maintain cur rights at every hazard.
The following gentlemen appointed dele
gates to the State Convention
VIM McCombs, Jas A SadIer John Walker, VIM F
Pher, Williamson Wallace, J Flow, John NJ Tate W
Morris, W Myers, Nm Rae, VIM Matthews, w
Adams, Ii Elliott, W Davidson, Robertson, John
f Brown, ] W Osborne, W Barnett. II G Reid, James
Morrow, Jos " Caldwell, AbdOn Alexander, Bell
John W Morrow, w Owens, Robt GihbOu S Nicely,
Strong, b Rae VIM J Yates, Robt Swan, W
Davis VIM iIarty, ThoS Boyd, DR. VIM Pressly DR. J NJ
Miller, b KOopmann, John Phean, p AdersOn, David
Allen, Cashion, Cohen, F Brown John Means,
" G Garrison, Alex Cooper, 7 Sandifer, Hutchi-
son, Sample Davis, J Price N Sinson, B II CARR
son. John p Ross, d Sloan. Fl S Miller, John Kirk,
Jr Wilson Wallace VIM NJ McCord, r 4 Rozzen Adam
Todd; Orr, Jas Alexander J. Lee, Hodges,
I. Norris Saml Lawing, J Walker. J Clanton.
Stewart, a Ii Griffith, W Prather, \ Steele.
And the following were appointed delegates to
attend the District Convention:
VIM Reid, W Ross, II il Peoples VIM Ross, VIM ]
Kerr, VIM Normcnt, Thos b Price, VIM Myers, 7 II
-
NEG Smith, ] S Phillips, Chas Overman, Howell,
A II Brown. " Yates, Allison, 81 Lowrie, " VI
Matthews, ID Rae, Owen Brown, VIM p Robinson,
John Walker, Alex McCauley, D Miller, VIM Maxwell.
2 Morris, 4 Hood. Brown, Grier. d NJ Russell,
w Owens, Jos Blair, james Wilson, W Houston, J
f StenhOuse, Edwin Yates. S Blair, Kerr,
Wilson Wallace, Jos. B. Mcdonald, DIR c Neel.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
added to the above delegations.
In accordance with the Recommendation of the
Democratic State Executive Committee, the chair
man appointed the following gentlemen to cynsti-
tute the Executive Committee for this county, viz:
VIM Myers W NJ Matthews, NJ Strong j
Flow, and Sam p Smith.
On motion of VIM Davidson, it was ordered
that the proceedings of this meeting be published
in the democrat of this place, and that other
democratic papers in the State be requested to copy
The meeting then adjourned.
j. NJ. POTTS, Chm.
SAML. L. SMITH, Sec'y