Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-02-08
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WILKES.

81 rDEMOOhAIiO In lLhCO.
portion of the Democracy of Wilkes county
met in Wilkesboro on the 18th of January. 1t be-
ing court week quite goodly number of the I'M
terrified were present, showing by their zeal that
while they were largely in the minority, the true
Democratic spirit is unquenchable as the fires of
Etna, and as determined as the torrents which flow
from the mountains bosom. 100
The meeting organized by calling Maj. M, 5.
Stokes to the chair and appointing L. w. Gilbert
secretary
The chairman explained the object of the meeting,
and appointed VIM. l.. Horton, W. NJ. Barber, and
j. B. Gordon committee to report business for the
meeting.
While the committee were out the meeting was
highly entertained by good speeches from Q. F.
Neal, of Ashe, and Joseph Dobson, of Yadkn. Mr..
Dobson was peculiarly happy in some of his Illus
trations
The committee reported through Mr. Gordon the
following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Democratic State committee have
recommended the Sth of March next and Raleigh
the proper place for holding the Democratic State
convention for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for Governor; therefore,
ResoIced, That we cordially concur in the time
and place for the assembling of the convention.
ResOLred, That the principles upon which this
confederacy was organized, and upon which it has
been administered since its organization with the
exception of few short intervals the principles
of Democracy, and that government either in the
antiquity of the past, the middle ages, or the
markable present, has progressed rapidly and so
gorousy in all the materials that constitute great
free, and powerful people as the American republic;
and that the equality of the States and permanency
of this Union depend upon the maintenance of the
constitution, and the principles of the Democratic
party
Resolred That the recent invasion of John Brown
and his comrades upon the soil of Virginia murder
ing her citizens in the enjoyment of their peaceful
vocatons, and the effort to ncte Servile instruction
deserve the condemnation and curse of the civilized
world.
ResoLUed, That the sympathy manifested for the
death and acts of the murderer and thief John
Brown, by many of our northern people declares to
us the necessity of preparing for the protection of
our rights and the maintenance of our equality.
ReS0tred That the promptness and spirit eXhib
tied by Gov. Wise in suppreSsing Browns invasion
elects our warmcst approval and indicates the true
Southern spirit
Res0lred, That the present disorganized cond-
ton of the House of Representatives is owing to the
damnable doctrines of the black republican party,
and the unjustfable course of some of the leaders
of the Southern opposition; aud cordially ap-
prove the rmneSs and conservative spirit manifested
by the true Democracy of the House.
ReSOtred, That the zeal and ability with which
our present Governor Jno. W. Ellis, has filled
the executive office, deserves warmest approval,
and we earnestly recommend his denomination.
heSOT6u, lndL the nlSn-JOneu anu conservative
spirit exhibited by James Buchanan in the admins
tration of the federal government his long attach
mcnt to Democratic principles, his brilliant ca
reer of public service, his maintenance of the
stitution, command our highest admiration and ap-
approval
Res0Lred, That the chairman appoint % delegates
to represent in the State convention and 30 dele
gates to the District convention to meet in AShevile
on the 10th of April
ResOlred, That in the event no delegate attend
the Asheville convention that David Coleman ESQ.,.
act as proxy.
The following delegates were appointed to the
State convention:
Jas. c. Horton, VIM. L. Horton, VIM. S. MCGEE,
W. P. Witherspoon, +. r. Walsh, John b. Miller,
Horly Thompson, g. w. Mcneil L. Martin +. B.
Park, j. Hickerson, Henry Warren, A. S. Crowson,
Oliver Parks, Jas. Gwynn, c. Hickerson, Thomas
Martini Nelson Shepherd R. F. Hackett Jas Rob-
erts, \. l.. Hackett j. B. Gordon, w. NJ Barber,
W. H. Hubbard, Chas. Carlton, Sherod Howell.
And the following were appointed to the District
convention:
P. c. Davis, James M. Henrik, Wesley Fletcher,
Perry Canter, Enoch Vanhoy, John Hall, VIM. Nv
ers, j. B. Gordon, Chas. Hackett John A. Parks,
John Martin, w. NJ Barber Doct Hackett Edward
Trausue H. Gorman Willis Childers, Peter John
ston, and Bently Laws.
Resolved, That the chairman and secretary be ad-
ded to the list of delegates to both conventions
RESOLVED, That the Raleigh Standard Western
Democrat, and Asheville Neacs be requested to pub
lish the proceedings of this meeting
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
NJ. S. STOKES, chm.
L. W. GILBERT, ,SecH