Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-07

panes of this county for the promptness and patri
otism manifested in the organization of their COM
panes for the purpose of repelling any invasion of
our territory, and to defend our rights.
Resolred, That the chairman appoint fifty dele
gates including the chairman and secretary, to at
tend the District convention on the 9th, and the
State convention on the Sth of March at Raleigh.
Among the resolutions presented by the commit
tee was one re-affrming and endorsing the princi-
pies of the party in the elections of 1S546-S, and
utterly opposing any new issues. To this resolu-
ton Mr.. Bachelor proposed the following which
was accepted by the committee:
Resolred, That in raising revenue, the principles
of fairness demand that regard should be had not
only to the amount of protection derived, but also
to the amount of benefit received from public ex.
penditures
Reseolred, That any change in the constitution,
followed by dd Cdl0ren1 taxation on slaves would
be unjust and is inexpedient because it would alike
violate legislative pledges and the compromise of
the constitution would also lesson the value and
weaken the tenure of that species Of property
drive capital and labor from the Sate,-greatly d.
minish the public wealth and public strength, and
discourage public enterprise and pubic improve
ment,-and because especially it would generate an
almost intermnable sectional strife by disturbing
and derangng the present wise adjustment of polit-
ical power and inevitably lead to other changes Sc
riously threatening the rights and the welfare Of a
large portion of the citizens of this State.
ReSOlred, That at this crissis and in view of the
dangers that threaten from without, it admitted
ly becomes US to cultivate peace and harmony in
our midst, and My COMFORTS with the dictates of
wisdom and sound policy, to spring upon the people
new and disracting issues calculated 20 excite eal
ously and strife, and weaken the fraternal bonds
which unite us as one people.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
DR.. Pritchard then offered the following in addi-
ton:
Resolced, That in the opinion of this meeting, the
Governor would crafty the Democracy of Warren,
by converting the Legislature Of North-Carolina at
once in order that she might take such measures as
the present threatening aspect of affairs render nee
essary for the maintenance of our rights and inter-
eSts.
DR.. Pitchford opposed the reception of the reso-
luton and defended the course pursued by the Gov
ernor. He had consulted the Council appointed to
assist him. and he Dr. P) concurred with their de-
ciSion, and the part of the Committee, he could
not accept the resolution.
DR.. Pritchard with every respect for the Govern
or, differed from him. and thought the Legislature
ought to he convened to make the necessary prepa-
rations to enable the people to defend their families
and property. The time was come to calculate the
value of the Union; he was sick of it. While dis
claiming the slightest dsrespect to Gov Ellis, he
felt it his duty to declare he differed with him. We
might love the Union but we loved the honor and
interest of our State more.
General Green seconded the motion, and gave his
reasons for believing that the Legislature ought to
be called together
The resolution was adopted
On motion of Major Drake the proceedings were
directed to be published in the Warranton Nelcs,
with request for the Democratic papers in the
District to copy.
a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman and
Secretary, and the meeting then adjourned.
The following is list of delegates selected by the
Chairman
j. B. Bachelor, Thos. ]. Foote, E. D. Drake, DR..
W. Howard, John Watson, William H. Check, Il.
T. A. Montgomery, Alexander Steed, DR.. Sol Ward
Scion Switzerland Chas. j. Jones, E. A. Cheek,
W. n. Edwards, DR.. VIM. j. Hawkins William j.
Suit John Jones, VIM. Wallace White, Jas T. Rus
sci, David c. Hall, J. H. Mayfeld, John W. Patillo
James S. Walker, I. j. Judkins, G. w. Nicholson,
VIM Hicks, John j. Rodwell, T. NJ P Cole H. A.
Foote, Nathan Milan, Jacob NJ. Palmer, VIM. c.
Drake, DR.. s. t. Green, Nath'l Nicholson, Jno w.
Risgen' B~el.ner Eaton, George w. Robertson, S.
Bobbitt Dr. X. BrowIe, y. Or FES,
thony NJ. Dowtin, VIM. c. Clanton, Thos. j. Pitch
ford Henry Harris, S. A. Williams John S. Davis,
Dr. R. E. Williams, Gen. I. j. Green, William X.
Kearney, w. II. A. Kearney, Alfred Alston and
the Chairman and Secretary.
FRANK THORNTON, Chm'n.
WV. A. WALSH, Secretary.