Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-05-18
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Conservative Meeting In Raleigh.

the bell. I
On motion, Lynn Adams Esq, was called to the
Chair, and David A. Wicker and John N. Bunting,
appointed Secretaries The meeting being organ
lied, by request, Mr.. J. L. Pennington explained
the object for which they assembled, in neat
and appropriate address.
On motion, the Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen committee to draft resolutions LOT the
action of the meeting Messrs. A. l. Lougee, Ihos
D. Siedge, H. T. Clawson, N. S. Harp and Mark
Williams. 49,. .
During the absence Of the committee the meeting
was agrceablv entertained by able and instructive
addresses by Messrs. j. l.. Pennington, W. T. Rich
ardson D. A. Wicker and John N. Bunting. Col:
Euss having been called for, begged to be excused
from speaking because OF the official position ne
filled
The committee having returned, reported the fol
lowing resolutions, which were read by the Secre-
tary:
Rssoloea, That We still claim the privilege of as.
sembng together publicly to select and instruct
our representatives and to consult for the common
good We declare that the people alone have the right
to govern and that VIC have witnessed with alarm
the tendency in our midst to military and imperial
rule. If the people would preserve their liberty
they must not only DO rerpetually watchful, and
select as their representatives only such as are
known to be true, but when the time arrives they
must at a!l hazards for the men of their choice.
Resolred, That believe the sword by itself will
never bring peace to our bleeding and suffering
country, and We fear the war cannot be closed and
lasting peace established without the Intervention
OF the States in aid of their agent the common gov.
eminent. Let the sword be carried in one hand
and the olive branch in the other; and let it be-
known to the Northern people and the world, that
the States, the masters in our system, are ready
through their agent to conclude an arlnlstlce AMI
enter upon negotiations for peace. If the war is to
20 on Que section must conquer the other before
H., ckoH1 hal anhi tha Snuf.
unfortunately be conquered, such conquest would
bring with it our utter ruin as people 1t IS the
part Of wisdom to avoid even the danger Of this by
negotiations If the latter be possible to say nothing
OF the precious lives and treasure that would be
saved by speedy peace.
Resolned That We will support no one for office
who a1iliates with the Destructive leaders, or who
looks to them for support Nor will we support
any one who is afraid to trust the people at any
time, or on any question.
Resolred, That no good cause exists, rs far as
North Carolina is concerned for the suspension OF
the kdbsas corpus and the consequent abolition of
civil liberty and that our Representative in Con-
gress the Hon. Josiah Turner, is hereby earnestly
requested put forth all his ef,rts to repeal the
law suspending the habeas corpus With Mr.. Vice
President Stephens, devoted as We are to cur Sec
ton, We would not. "turE On our heel for indie
pendence without liberty" ard there be no
liberty TO the citizen under military and martial
law.
Rssoloea, That as Gov Vance has voluntarily
and for best known to himself made his bed
with the Destructive leaders, are not disposed to
go over that side Of the house to remove hin to
his former place. His attempt to transfer his old
friends to the support of the Destruclves, and his
wretched jokes at time like this when our people
are almost literally bathed in blood and tears, in
the midst Of their sacrifices and suferings, will
neither add to the dignity Of his office nor convince
the judgment Of his hearers. We shall vote against
him with as good will voted for him two
years ago
Rssoieea, That in W. w. Holden, our friend
and neghbor, whom we have known long and
WELL we recognize an eminent statesman and q
Christian gentleman and feel IN electing him. We
shall honor ourselves and this good old State whose
humble sons we are. Believing that his every pulsa
ton beats forthe welfare of his State and the true
glory ofthe Confederacy- the friend of the ct
zen and the soldier-we shall give him cordial and
jealous support in August next He is the pioneer
of the peace movement in the South, the champion
of Conservatism in North Carolina, and we the
friends Of law and constitutional liberty, "ha him
as the rising man."
Rssolred, That we believe sesrching invcstiga.
ton into the administration Of our State government
is necessary and called for by existing abuses. The
same favortism and the same stalliederate system
OF allowing shade officers to purchase their house.
hold supplies at government prices still exists. The
last pound OF bacon and the last dust fmear' prom
Used by Gov. Vance to the families Of the soldiers,
ore being consumed by shade officers under Gov.
Vance at low prices, and this too while under Con
federate law, battle SCARED Colonies, Captains and
Lieutenants in the regular service are required te
draw their rations with the soldiers. Gov Vance
was elected under pledge to reform these abuses
he has not done SO, but on the contrary they have
increased under his administration.
Rssolred, That We are highly gratified at the tr
umph which has recently crowned our arms in thu
sasiern part Of the State and that we look forward
to the pending struggles in Virginia and Georges
with the hope that signal victories may reward ou
veteran troops and thus pave the way to negotiation
and an early peace.
Resolred, That We respectfully recommend as on
frs. choice for Senator, Maj Willie D. Jones ant
for the Commons, Calvin Rogers Green H. Afor
and W. R. Richardson, Esquires. Whilst prepare
to extend to the three first named gentlemen gu
active and cordial support, We beg leave as his i'm
mediate fellow citizens and neighbours to refer espe
,cially to the qualifications of Mr. Richardson. W
feel sure that he would make useful and highl
acceptable member, and we confidently assur
our brother Conservatives that he is good an
true Conservative after the straitest Sect" Will
We will cheerfully support any ticket that may b
agreed upon by the mass meeting yet we beg leav
to add that the nomination Of Mr.. Richardson q
one Of the ticket will be very gratifying to this
ing
Resslcea, That as citizens who are devotedly a
tached to Conservative principles, and believin
that none but good and true Conservatives shout
be supported for any Office within oar gift at tn
time. and as all officers of the State and gener
government are but the agents Of the people, an
that Che masses have the right to nominate an
elect all officers from the highest to tie lowest W
respectfully recommend to the mass ms,ting to a!
semble in this City at May Court the name Of Co
4 Rpcc ta WI cta 1in0a hi
ty and commanding influence our organization
indebted for many Of it past victories for the oe
of Sheriff at the election in August; and if nomiL
ed, we the Conser gatiyes of the City of Raleigh
promise him hearty and Jealous support.
: Rssozre1, That committee Of five be apponte,
by the Chairman to make arrangements for the mas
meeting on Monday Of May Court