The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-26
RATIFICATION MEErING.

A large number Of the citizens of Mecklenburg
assembled at this place on the ed, Friday last,
for the porpose of ratfying the nominations of
Messrs Osborne and Johnston. Col Thos. I.
Grier presided, and J. NJ. Springs and Jas. T.
Davis acted as Secretaries.
1t having been announced in the morning that
Messrs Wilson and Davidson had withdrawn from
the canvass, and that there was no opposition to
the candidates first in the field, much enthusiasm
and good feeling prevailed throughout the day.
A committee, consisting of A. c.. williamson
G. T. Alexander, B. r Smith, j. H. White and
Thos B. Price, was appointed to draft resolutions,
who reported the following, which were adopted
WHEREAS The Constitution of the U. States was or
daned and established by fathers sin order form
perfect Union establish justice insure domestic
tranquility, provide for the common defence. promote
the general welfare and the blessings of liberty
to themselves and their posery and whereas, recent
and depiorabe experience teaches that that great
work OF our fathers established the result of in
caIcuable suerngs and sacrifices Them has failed
dominant, sectional and fanatical faction, whose
avowed object is first to circumscribe and finally
abolish most cherished and valuable domestic in
situations: Be it therefore
Resolved That the necessities of present critical
situation demand the immediate dissolution of
nexion with the Federal Government our last resort
and only hope of escaping from the sectional political
and social disgrace and dishonor, which longer
continuance in the Union would entail upon and
posterty.
Resolved That the election of Abraham Lincoln to
to the Presidency of the United States, effected by
political organization upon aplatform affirming policy
hostile to our section and interests absolves the
people of the latter from all allegiance the present
Government of the United States especially when they
refuse and reject all offers of compromise part
Resolved That it is the undivided wish of the people
OF Meckenburg that the delegates shall exert their ut
most influence in said Convention procure the
sage by it, at as early day practicable,
dinance dissolving our relations, with the Federal
Government.
Resolved That in a crisis, like that which now at
tracts the attention Of the country it is the patriotic
duty every citizen to meet the responsibilities of his
situation in the defence of the honor and interests of
his country at whatever sacrifice it may of pro-
perty party personal exertions individual opinion.
Resolved, That the spirit which animated the patriots
of l775, in Mecklenburg, survives to birth
right and shall be exersed with the deter
minaton to maintain and defend rights
Resolved, That the handsome Military display made
this day in Charlotte warrants in feeling assured
that the stout hearts and strong eff the of old
Mecklenburg will be ready, as ever, to maintain the
right.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting hereby
rendered to the Big Spring Brass Band for their per-
Torrance this occasion.
During the day, the meeting was addressed by
Hon. j. W. Osborne, VIM. Johnston, len. Young,
Dr. j. NJ Strong, L. E. Thompson of Lincoln, and
a few remarks made by S. J. Lowrie, Thos W.
Dewey and DIR. W. E. White.
At night, large audience of ladies and
gentlemen assembled at Treloars Hall, where
speeches were made by J. A Fox, S. p.
Smith, w. J. Kerr, J. E. Brown, Mr. French and
Lieut.. Davis of S. G.
Our friend, Saml j. Lowrie, closed the exerci-
SEES by some handsome remarks addressed to the
ladies, thanking them for their presence and their
encouraging and approving smiles. A resolution
of thanks to the Big Spring Brass Band was adopt
ed, and the meeting adjourned.