Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-03-07

panes Of this county for the promptness ana patr-
otism manifested in the organization OF their com.
panes for the purpose of rcpeling any invasion OF
our territory, and to defend our rights
Resolred, That the chairman appoint fifty dele
gates, including the chairman and secretary, e at
tend the District convention On the eth, am the
State convention On the 9th Of March a. Raleigh
Among the resolutions presented by the commit
tee was one .peafirming and endorsing the princi.
pies Of the 6arty in the elections of ls546-S, and
utterly Opposing any new issues. To this resolu-
ton Mr.. Bachelor proposed the following, which
| was accepted by the committee: =
Resolced, 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 all calorem taxation on slaves, would
be unjust and is inexpedent 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.
minsh the public wealth and public strength, and
discourage public enterprise and pubic improve
ment-and because especially it would generate an
almost interminable sectional strife by disturbing
and deranging the present wise adjustment of polit-
ical power and inevitably lead to other changes Sc
riously threatening the rights and the welfare Ut
large portion of the citizens Of this State.
Resolred, That at this crissis, and in view Of the
dangers that threaten us from without it admitted
ly becomes us to cultivate peace and harmony in
our midst, and lily COMFORTS with the dictates OF
wisdom and sound policy, to spring upon the people
and distracting issues calculated 70 excite jeal
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
Resolred, That in the opinion Of this meeting the
Governor would crafty the Democracy of Warren,
by converting the Legislature Of North-C 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 on 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 be 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 disrespect 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 Necs,
with reques: 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 j. Foote, E. d. Drake, Dr.
W. Howard John Watson William II. Check, 7.
7. A. Montgomery, Alexander Steed, Dr. Sol. Ward.
Scion Switzerland Chas. j. Jones, E. A. Check,
W. n Edwards, DR.. VIM. j. Hawkins, William ].
Suit, John Jones, VIM. Wallace White Jas 7. Rus
sell David 9. Hall, j. H. Mayfield John W. Patillo
James S. Walker, T. j. Judkins, G. W. Nicholson,
VIM Hicks, John J. Rodwell, 2. NJ. P. Cole, II. A.
Foote, Nathan Milan, Jacob NJ. Palmer, Wm G.
Drake; Dr. S. 7. Green, Nathl Nicholson, Jno. W.
Riggan, Buckner Eaton, George w. Robertson, S.
Bobbitt, DR.. R. Browne, j. Faulcon Browne An
thony NJ. Dowtin, VIM. c. CIanton, Thos. j. Pitch
ford, Henry Harris S. A. Williams John S. Davis,
DR.. R. E. Williams, Gen. T. j. Green, William X.
Kearney, w. H. A. Kearney, Alfred Aston, and
the Chairman and Secretary.
FRANK THORNTON, Chm'n.
VIZ A. WALSH Secretary.