Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-01-11
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BRUNSWICK.

September, 1859.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BRUNSWICK.
At meeting of the Democrats of Brunswick,
held at the Court House in Smthvle, on the even
= ing of Monday, Dec. 5th 1852 the following pro-
cecdings were had-viz:
On motion of Jesse Lancaster, Esq, Capt. John
W. Galloway was called to the Char and DR.. Thom-
as Hill requested to act as Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were briefly explained
by the chairman
On motion of John Mercer, Esq, committee of
three, consisting of John ID. Taylor, Jesse Lancas-
ter and Alex. Galloway, appointed to prepare
business for the action of the meeting
During the absence of the committee, Julius W.
Wright and d. Allen, E>qrs, of Wilmington res
pended to loud calls made upon them in able and
eloquent speeches
At the close of these addresses the committee,
through John d. Taylor, ESQ, reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were unani-
mously and enthusiastically adoptel-viz:
WHEREAS, The Democratic State Central Commit
tee have recommended the assembling of a state
Convention of the party at Raleigh, on the Sth OF
of March, to nominate candidate for Governor,
and to select delegates from the State at large to the
Charleston National Convention Therefore
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting be
authorized to appoint "a delegates to represent
Brunswick in said State Convention
Resolred That three delegates be appointed from
each Captains district 70 represent this County in
district Convention to be holden at such time and
place, as majority of the Counties in the district
may designate, to appoint delegates to represent
this district in the next Democratic National Con-
vention and also to select an elector for this dis
trict
We suggest Wilmington as the place, and Tues
day of next March, County Court of New Hanover,
as the proper time for holding said Convention.
Resolred. That should be wanting in Just ap-
probation of faithful public servant, if failed
to express our hearty approval of the administration
of the Hon. John W. Ellis as Governor of North
Carolina. We warmly recommend him to the State
Convention for denomination.
Resolred, That recent events admonish us to be
than ever vgilant and alert for the protection
of Southern rights We think the day Of compro-
misses has passed. 4 Hnifed South should demand
I'LL her rights under the Constitution, and submit to
nothing Ifss.
Resolred, That in our opinion the Democratic
party founded it by the advocates ola strict
construction of the Constitution will be found in the
future as in the past true to the rights of the South
In the success of this party is our only hope for the
South in the Union.
,Resolred, That the Southern STAKEHOLDER has the
same right to take his slave into the territories OF
the United States the Northern man has to carry
his Spinning Jenny. Both are property under the
Constitution 1t is the duty of Congress to protect
! both.
| This is the doctrine of Calhoun affirmed by the
Supreme Court of the United States. And we
hereby instruct delegates to the State and Dis
trict Conventions to vote for person, as delegate
to the Charleston Convention, who is not in favor o.
Incorporating this doctrine into the Democratic plat
! form.
i Resolred, That the manly and energetic course
pursued by Gov. WISE in the recent infamous affair
| of 10 HnSnr IF tha an.
proval and thanks of every friend of the Constitu
ton. We say, "well done thou good and faithful
! servant"
| Resoloed, That an Executive Committee, consist.
| ing of two members from Smthville district and one
from each of the other captains districts, be ap-
pointed to promote the interests Of the party in this
county.
Under the first resolution the Chairman appoint.
ed the following delegates to the State Convention
| viz:
A. G. Powell, w. A. Robbins, N. B. Skipper, Dr.
| l.. P DeMott H. G. Leonard, Jacob Evans, Benja
min Hickman, John ID. Taylor, Owen ID. Holmes
Rufus Galloway Samuel Langdon, John Mercer
jesse Lancaster, R. w. Woodside. John Robinson
Robert T. Tharp DR.. A. C. Tolson, Samuel Bell
Henry Gore, JaLish Frink, s. B. Hughes, John H.
II. Long John ii. Hughes, Paul Mccall.
And under the second resolution the following
persons appointed delegates to the District
Convention, viz:
DR.. L. D. DeMott, D. NJ. Millen, N. B. Skipper
John D. Taylor, DR.. j. H. H James Biggs, John
Mercer, Joseph Davis, Samuel Langdon, F. NJ. Gal
loway, j. W. Woodside, JOS. Stanaland, W. McKen
zie, John F. Pgott, j. d. Pigott, W. c. Mooney, S
B. Hughes, John Morris.
The following persons compose the Executive
Committee: John W. Galloway, Samuel Langdon
John D. Taylor, John Mercer, John F. Pigott s.
Hughes, W. c. Mooney.
On motion of R. Galloway the names of thu
Chairman and Secretary were added tothe list o
delegates to the State and District Conventions.
After the adoption of the resolutions the meetln,
was ably and eloquently addressed by John D. Tay
lor Esq.
Samuel Langdon, ESQ.,, also addressed the meetin,
in response to a call upon him.
The Secretary was requested to send copy
the proceedings to the Wilmington journal for pub
LEGATION. I
There being no further business, the meeting ad
journed. JOHN W. GALLOWAY, Chm.
THos HILL, Secy.