The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Meeting in CASTOR,

! In accordance with previous notice given that
there would be a Seymour and Blair Club formed
at Woodlawn in CASTOR County, N. c., an en-
thusastic assembly gathered for this purpose on
Saturday the 10Th.
On motion, Col. Richard Rankin was appoint
ed Chairman, l. b CASTOR and w NJ Abernethy
Secretaries.
The object of the meeting was explained by
Col j Stowe in a few appropriate remarks.
| On motion, committee six, consisting of
DIR James Abernethy, DIR Joseph Graham, Rev
H Sharp, was appointed by the chair to report
matter Tor the action of the meeting.
| During the absence of the committee, r P
Warlng, of Charlotte, was presented who enter
| tanned the audience in forcible and very appro-
pirate address. Col. E A Osborne of Charlotte,
was presented, who delivered a charming address,
| suited expressly to the times. DIR Graham
was called and made appropriate talk.
The committee on their return reported the
following preamble and resolutions, to wit:
Whereas, the privilege of voting for Pres-
dent and Vice President has been again extended
| to US, and the Democratic Conservative Conven-
ton held in New York have adopted platform
of principles which meets with our highest ap-
probation, and have nominated for the Presidency
MIR Horatio Seymour of New York and Francis
Blair of Missouri, for Vice Presidency: We
hereby fully endorse the platform and ratify the
nominations, and promise to give them our hearty
support.
Resolved, That We proceed to form Seymour
and Blair Club, the object of which is the cleo
ton of the nominees and the dissemination of
true principles among our people.
Resolved, That we invite all classes of men
without distinction OF race or color, and Of what
ever former party affiliations, to unite in form
ing this club.
After the resolutions were unanimously re-
ceived, on motion the meeting adjourned for din
ner an interval of about on hour interviewed, when
the audience reassembled. On motion of Mr.
Sharp.
Resolved, That the Seymour and Blair Club
incorporate III their constitution the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the only object of this meeting
is the organization of Club, in the interest of
Seymour and Blair, to aid by all loyal, peaceable,
and constitutional means through the agency of
the ballotbox, i'll securing the election Of can
misunderstanding that upon the success of the
Democratic Conservative party, and the over
throw OF the reckless faction now in power the
liberty OF the Citizen his rights and personal Sc
curity, and the very existence Of our republican
form of government depend.
Resolved, That the Club shall hold it's meet
ing IN daylight. open and free to all, regardless
OF party race or color
Resolved, That it is the wish and desire of
the Club, that members of the opposite party at
tend our meeting; time if they desire it shall be
given, and the utmost courtesy shown them by
the Club
A large number signed the roll-some sixty
odd-only one colored man.
On motion, the following permanent officers
were elected:
DIR Joseph Graham, President; S P Caldwell,
Vice-President; DIR A w Alexander, Secretary;
A W Davenport, John Fite Ii Henderson,
Finance Committee.
On motion. it was agreed that the Club meet
two weeks from to-day, at this place, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
RICHARD RANKIN, Chairman
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