The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-04-01
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RepubIican Conventionin Wake County.
According to previous notice, a Conven
ton of the Republicans of Wake county, as
sembled at the Courthouse In Raleigh, on
Saturday the 2stll instant. 81 -
Mr.. Jos. W. Holden, rs Chairman of the
County Executive Committee, explained the
-oject Of the Convention to be to nominate
the additional candidates provided for in
the c. Institution.
On motion of Mr. L. n Keith, the Con.
xentien--was ~organixea -by calling Isaiah
King to the Chair, and appointing WIN. W.
White as Secretary.
sV0n motion OF Mr. Jos. W. Holden, the
following committee Of ten was appointed
on nominations. JOS W. Holden, Friday
liza, Jones, T. F. Lee. John Emory, g. Fields, R.
,s5-sa A. Thompson, Jas. Cope, s. D Franklin,
-T,T Richard Sheppard and ]. Fl. Harris
s5r.-t On motion OF Capt. 7. F. Lee, the Chair
II, . appointed committee of four on resolu-
Nina tions: Messrs. VIM. r. Richardson, John E.
B4 % Williams, Arch'd Cawthorn, and Norfeet
Dunston "8rstT rafI
During the absence of the committee, the
Convention was addressed by w. M. Cole
Imam, and w. d. Jones. sycI n 9d1
The committee on nominations made the
following report, which was unanimously
. So adopted: i
sos 3 For Commissioners--Ro r. Wynne, Josh.
20 20 p Andrews Jacob Sorrell, Calvin ]. Rogers
IN and William Fl. links. iaon1 zaa
70 !=liil Treasurer of Oouaty-Jefferson Fisher.
1susH3 Register Of Deeds-Wm. W. White.
lH 70 For SurceyOr-Hilliard ]. Smith. 40
,Issg : I For Cor0ner--Joseph T. Backalan. ita
nld 1.-The committee resolutions, through
81 e. their chairman, Mr.. Richardson, reported
HJ1lIrthe following resolutions, which were unan-
-9a imousy adopted: Deb s"'
OF hair
- devotion to the principles and policy OF the
bar National Republican party as set forth in
q H-s the late State Convention and renew our de-
ba termination to work with undated zeal for
-9sg the success of the whole Republican ticket.
a5H}t Res0lDed, That although, the so-called
gHra Conservative party are endeavOring by
5gsI ! threats and false statements to defeat the
-s9h Constitution lately adopted by the Coristitu
gods tional Convention. Yet we see in that in
afm strument all the elements of sound liberal
gal and patriotic State government, under
q which all may have a fair chance in the race
20 of life, and we especially grateful for the
q provision in regard to the section protecting
es5a'C the laboring man in securing the fruits OF
: 4i his labor. 3'# 10.
ResoIced, That in addition to the ticket
-5zi- lately nominated for the County OF Wake,
...., we recommend to the Republicans of the
county, the following gentlemen for the sew
Aa eral offices designated: 40.
ba' -as For County Treasurer, JEFF Fisher. ...
-u5yo1 For County Commissioners, Robert R.
oil Wynne, Joshua P. Andrews, Jacob SOrrell,
Calvin J. Rogers, William Fl. Jinks. SGD
For County Surveyor, billiard ]. Smith.
For County Register Of Deeds, VIM. w.
White.
For County Coroner, Joseph T. Backalan.
no 2HilfRes0I0ed, That while we have unabated
-gei. confidence in the patriotism of the Republic
can members Of Congress, and believe it is
N- their intention to preserve the liberties and
1Alfs maintain inviolate the rights of the loyal
h9Hr people of our State, yet we express the
al, hope that they will speedily relieve the dis
abilities imposed by law upon Hon. w. W..
Holden, and Others who now bearing our
1Aa banner of Liberty and Political Equality,
through all parts of the State, believing that
add such a course.would give additional strength
,,; and courage to all men throughout the coun-
III en- ny. .''.'
% l-'7 After which the following gentlemen ad-
-.biG dressed the Convention: ]. H. Harris Capt.
-tfr 7. F. Lee, Jacob Sorrell and s. D. Franklin.
,-, On motion of Mr.. Ball the following res
olution was adopted: '.'
A'a'- Resolged, That if any vacancy occur in
am the Republican nominations for Wake Coun-
III 3ty, by death or otherwise, that the County
s.. Executive Committee be authorized to fill
said vacancy. -
On motion the Convention adjourned.
- ISAIAH KING, Chm'n.