Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-23
For the Standard.
A PUBLIC MEETING IN CARTERET.

Agreeaby to previous notice, large number of
he citizens of Carteret convened at the Court
House in this place to-day, to nominate candidate
o represent this county in the State Convention,
hould one be called by the people.
On motion, B. L. Perry, ESQ.,, was called to the
Chair and WIN. Fl. Davis appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been explained
~ the Chairman, on motion Of Mr. s. ID. Pool,
'ommtte OF nine, one from each Captains District
represented in the meeting, appointed by the
Chair to report business for the action Of the meet
ing and to present the name of a candidate for the
Convention
(The original motion was for committee of five,
but upon the suggestion Of Mr.. Guess Of Morehead,
Mr.. Pool modified his motion and it passed in the
form above indicated)
The Chair appointed Messrs s. d. Pool, W. W.
Guess Solomon Fl. Bell, John Hardesty, James
Rum!ey, Melvin j. Davis. ]. W. Davis Jno. LETTERS,
End DR.. Will CraEIer upon the committee.
During the absence of the Committee, calls were
made upon Mr. r. Thomas. Jno Morgan, Esqrs., and
Col. J. u Taylor who responded in strong Union
speeches. Mr.. John VI. Perry next called out,
but the committee returning before he could respond
he declined to address the meeting at this stage of
proceedings.
The committee, through their Chairman, sub
mtted the following resolutions for the action of the
meeting
WHEREAS, The long continued agitation of the
sectional issues between the North and South, has
eliminated in the secession Of seven Southern States
rom the National Union whereas, III the con-
Sequent alarming posture of national affairs, it
has been deemed expediert by our General Assem-
bly, to submit the question of a convention, and the
election of delegates thereto to the decision of the
qualified voters of the State of North. Carolina
the 18th inst, therefore.
ResOtred, That while we would still cherish
cordial, habitual and immovabe attachment to our
National CnIon," we reluctantly but firmly per-
suaded that persistent agitation of the question Of
domestic slavery it exists in the Southern States,
by large portion Of Northern brethren
through their Press, in their Puipits, and other
wiSe,-especially by the party which is sustained
mainly by one idea of hostility to slavery;-wi and
must, sooner or later lead to a of all po
litical tics which bind us to them"
RGs0tred, That IN opinion, the time has come
when final adjustment Of the slavery question is
imperatiyey demanded, that peace may again visit
our borders and that while are opposed to any
precipitate action, equally firm in deter
minaton to demand from the North all the rights
guaranteed to us in the Constitution and that when
we shall have obtained those ights to submit to
no further aggreSSionS upon them
Resolred, That while in Secession we see no RENE
dy for existing eriS but rather virtual abandon
ment OF all our Constitutional rights ave are
agreed, that whenever any form of government be-
comes destructive Of the ends for which it was eS
tabShed, To wit: to maintain in the secure and
tranquil enjoyment Of their rights of person, and
property-propertv in slaves included-it is the
right of the people to alter abolish it; and to in
Stitute new government laying its foundation on
such principles, and organizing Its powers in such
FORM to them shall seem most likely to effect
their safety and happiness.
ReSotred That as secession is no remedy for our
grievances. Coercion is in like manner remedy for
SeceSSon-the bonds which unite us should be those
of 4 common language and ancestry, of fraternity
of community of interest," and the memory of the
heroic deeds of fathcrS-that civil war would
drive from our minds the halowed memories Of the
past destroy all hopes of a return to raternal feel
ingS; sever commercial relations; and ruin those
common interests which have aided in making US
people.
Res0lred That the Crittendcn resolutions present
solution Of the present difficulties which should,
in opinion prove satisfactory to the South and
TO the North, and they meet our appreciation.
Resolced That we have an abiding hope in the
satisfactory adjustment of differences and that
look, with confidence. to the deliberations of the
Peace Congress, now assembled at Washington.
Hesoircd. That will not despair Of the Re-
pubic while the gallant Cri;trndcn, Douglas and
host of WORTHLESS are battling for its preservation
and perpetuatlon and that the heartfelt gratitude of
every lover Of his land anu Of his is due to
them for the noble efforts they are making and for
the manly stand they have taken in the very breach
of the conflict.
Rcyoired That we hail with satisfaction the sue
cess of the Union men in Virginia in the recent
election held in that noble and conservative old
State, and that say to the Union men Of North
Carolina, 20 We. and do likewise.
ResOired, That we have cause yet to be
ashamed of the Banner of The Stars and Stripes and
that should the time come (Which God in his
wisdom avert > when North CaI Dina shall be called
upon to sever her connection with the SiSterhood of
States, in favor of leaving, i'll full conscious
ness of having exhausted al honorable means to eff
feet adjustment with the Constitution in one
hand an Olive Branch in the other and with the
banner of our fathers streaming over
Hey0lre., That we pledge our individual eXertions
to sustain the candidate nominated by the meeting.
On motion Of Col. j. H. Taylor, the resolutions
were taken mp singiy, and without amendment
passed with greatly unanimit".
When the second resolution was read Mr.. W. H.
Cunnigsim of Morehead proposed the following
amendment, to strike out all after the words guar
anteed in the Constitution" and insert.
And unless shall obtain these rights it is to
the honor ana interests of NorC aroina to fix her
destiny with the Southern saveholdng States
Upon this amendment, debate sprung up parti-
cpated in by MeSsTs Gum ggim, Morgan Pool and
Thomas. In reply to question proposed by Mr.
Thomas, the mover answered that the resolution
meant by the " Southern slaveholdlng States" the
Cotton States South of us.
The amendment was then rejected
Mr. j. NJ. Perry, then moved the following as a
substitute which was rejected, and the original res
oution was adopted.
Resolred, That are in favor of general con-
vention of the people of the United States to pro-
pose amendments to the constitution of the United
States, and unless such additional constitutional
guarantees shall be deemed essential, TO the per.
feet security Of the aveholdng States in the feder
al Union, shall be accorded TO them by the North
then we declare that in opinion the honor and
interest of NorthCarolina require her to be sepa-
rated from it,
Upon the reading Of the 4th resolution, the fol-
lowing substitute was offered by Mr. Benz Leecraft,
which. after some discussion, was rejected and the
original resolution passed.
Resotred, That any attempt the part of the
federal government TO into submission to its
authority any OF the States which have already or
which may hereafter secede from it, ought to be re-
sisted by the State of North Carolina to the utmost