The weekly standard., 1870-06-22
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Republican Convention at GibsonVille.
According to previous notice. portion of
the citizens of Guilford and Alamance met
at Gibsonville on the 18th inst, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates 10 represent
the 26th Senatorial District II the next Leg
islature of North Carolina.
On motion Of W. p Heath, Esq, D. Hod-
gin. ESQ.,, of Guilford. was appointed chair
man, and d. n. Sherwood was requested to
act rs secretary.
On motion of D. c. Weiker. Esq. COM
mite of seven-three ifom Alamance and
four from Guilford-were appointed TO nom
mate suitable candidates for the considerass
ton of the convention. The chairman ap.
pointed the following delegates on said COM
mittee: W. R. Albright, H. May, and r.
Mebane, of Alamance; and D. c. Welker,
W. P. Heath, G. W. Clapp, and H. E. Lewis,
ofGuilford. ....t..
The following letter was read from Rev.
G, VIM. Welker and ordered TO be printed
with the proceedings of the convention:
To the Delegates from The a6& Senatorial
District of North Carolina, assembled at
G5sonrille to nominate Candidates ors the
Republican Ticket J0r the STATE Senate.
GENTLEMEN Il learn that my name has
been suggested rs u candidate to represent
in part this District Being pressed into
the services of the people two years ago,
it has been my expectation and determi-
nation not to allow myself to be d candi-
date again for dnY Office 1t is not possible
for me to perform what conceive to be
my duty without subiecting myself TO
odium and unnecessary hate and censure
which would gladly avoid. Ny course has
been open to the views Of all mtn. do
not presume to think thar [ have not erred
in a sphere new to me. You will certainty
Judge candidly and fairly OF my legisla
tive course. and now be pleased TO relieve
me from further service. | shall greatly
prefer to retire to private life and contint
myself to duties, the performance OF which
cannot fOrego. You will Doubtless be ahl,
to select men to represent You in the Senate
of the State that will be entirely acceptable
to the people and receive their votes As t.
my attachment to the principles OF the Rcpub
lican party, that remains entirely unchanged
and am more than ever satisfied that hit
salvation of our county depends On It's sue
cess Civil war viii again light lis ires al
over the South. should the opposition party
gain the ascendency, in my opinion. Bu
my call from quiet ministerial lie was 81
unusual-the present contest so violent ant
unscrupulous-my aversion TO public can
vass so great, that YOU viii excuse me iron
further service and lay your hands on u ncv
man, better qualified and more popular THAI
myself. My course Is too independent L
work harmonious;y with any party. and yo'
will see the propriety o. 4 2se5 man.
Gentlemen. you may expect all the ali
and support can give your new nomlna
ton, and ask you TO relieve me only from
public position. You have reason to b
hopeful for your cause and your ticket. pro
vided you bring out your teSt men. l fee
deeply and truly grateful to the people Q
the 26th District for their vote given m
two Years ago. have performed my dutie
so as to prove my gratitude. Now, Tishin!
you the blessings of God, allow ne TO Tetlr
to privacy.
l am truly yours.
C. KM. WEhkER-
Shaw's Mills, June 10Th.
The committee having retired Ter i shOr
time reported as follows. which WAS unani
mously approved by the convention;
We. the committee beg leave 10 max
the following report: That we unaninlousi.
recommend the names OF Rev. g. Nm. Wei
ker and Mai. Wm. \. smith. as the candi
dates to represent us as Senators in this. tn
26th Senatorial District Of North Carolina
On motion, committee OF two from Gull
ford, and two from AIamance, were appoin
ted to notify Messrs. Welker and Smith Q
their nomination, and request their appear
ance. The chair appointed W. r. Albrigh
and H. May. of Alamance, and u. II. Rookie
and - Coosby, Of Guildtord, said cou
mittee.
On motion, the secretary was requested I
furnish copy OF the above proceedings |
the editor of the Raleigh Standard for put
lication, with request that the Greensbor,
Republican copy the same.
On motion, the convention adjourned
satisfied that, with united action, the nom
nees would be triumphartly elected.
D. HODGN. Chairman.
D. N SHERWOOD, Sec'y.