Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-26
Roll on the Balll

BREcKINR1DGE AND LANE MEETINGS IN THIS STATE.
An enthusiastic Breckenridge and Lane meeting was
held in Goldsboro' on Saturday last Capt W. G.
Bryan in the Chair, and Messrs. W. Robinson and
s. Denmark, Secretaries. committee consisting
of B. B. Reeves, John G. Parker, w. K. Lane j.
R. Dyer, and R. P. Howell was appointed 70 report
resolutions. They reported an excellent series,
which were unanimously adopted A Breckenridge
and Lane Club was forued with the following off,
GERS: W. K. Lane, Esq, President; John Wooten,
John Coley, j. N. Caho, W. Hooks, D. Peacock, NJ.
K. Crawford, John Hood R. H. Whitfield, c. Will
lams and G. Thompson Vice Presidents; and
Messrs Robinson and Denmark, Secretaries
The meeting was ably addressed by Hon. Thomas
Rufin and E. A. Thompson, Esq A Breckinridge
pole was erected, and brief addresses made by
William Robinson, Esq. and the venerable Thomas
Loring who were repeatedly cheered by the crowd.
Wayne county will give from eleven to twelve hun
dred votes for Breckenridge and Lane.
A Breckenridge and Lane Club has been formed
in Newbern, T. Disosway, President; and Messrs.
j. L. Rhe,n, H. r. Bryan, R. Wilson, N. II. Street
S. G. Darlington, B. F. Dudley, John Jackson R.
A. Russell, H. Ipock, L. B. Heritage W. Carman,
f. Mallett and c. N. Swan, Vice Presidents; and
Messrs. A. D. Tumbro and II. L. Cole, Secretaries.
The committee to select permanent officers consisted
of j. II. Bryan, Jas. E. Morris, j. j. Robinson, H.
c. Jones and L. Phillips-Z. Slade, Esq., having
been temporarily in the Chair Able and interest
ing speeches were made by Messrs. E. A. Thomp-
son, N. II. Street. H. R. Bryan, and H. L, Cole
mass meeting of the Democracy of Halifax was
held at Enfield on the Goth. Gov. Bragg and other
distinguished speakers expected to address the
meeting.
A grand rally of the Democracy of Mecklenburg
will take place at Charlotte on the 9th instant.
The Democrats Of the surrounding counties, and
Democrats generally invited to attend. Several
able speakers are expected.
Another grand rally of the Democracy will take
place at Salisbury, on the 4th of next month. The
Banner predicts "a glorious old-fshioned gather.
ing" of the Democratic hosts.
The last Charlotte Democrat says:
"There were three Breckenridge and Lane meet
ings held in this county Saturday last-one al
Hart's, one at the Turnout and one at Steel Greek
At Hart's, the people were addressed by S. W. Da
Wis. Esq, and j. a. Fox. Esq, the Democratic Elec
tor for this District. Both Of these gentlemen are
able advocates Of the election of Mr.. Breckenridge
and will do good service in the campaign. At the
Turnout We learn that D. B. Rea, w. j. Kerr anG
S. P. Smith, Esqs, made excellent speeches. Al
both places Hickory Poles were raised with hand
some National flags. We received the proceedings
of the Turnout meeting and of that at Steel Greek
too late for publication this week. At Steel Creek
DR.. Strong and Col. Potts made speeches. Breck
nsidse and Lane Clubs were organized at all three
/ places.
The friends of Breckenridge and Lane will hold {
meeting at Reas box on Saturday next"