The weekly standard., 1870-07-27
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Republican Meeting in Caswell.

Mr.. EDITOR Pursuant 10 previous no.
tlcc, meeting of the Republican party was
held in the town nf Yanceyvilc on Sa,ur-
day. the 9th instant, for the purpose of nom
mating county officers; also candidates to
represent the county in the next Lcgsla-
turr.
On motion of William Cary, T. J. Foster
was called to the Chair, and W. II. Stephens
was appointed Secretary
The object at the meeting WAS explained
by the Chairman.
On motion of J. E. Cook a committee of
one from each Township to recommend suit
able candidates to the Convention, was ap-
pointed. During the absence of the COM
mite Messrs. Wooding, Cook, Cary and
others addressed the meeting.
The committee made the following nomi-
nations, which were unanimously confirmed
by the Convention:
For the Senate-W. Cary.
For the House of Representatives L. J.
Foster and John E. Cook.
For rShcriff-Thomas Gatewood.
For Register Of Dceds-Jeremiah Groves.
For Commissioners-Grorge PinniX, Sam
ucl Barnwell, T. A. Donohe, George W.
Bowe, Yancey Jones.
For Coroner-Dr. s. Richmond.
For Trcasurer-Thomas c. Johnston.
For County SurYeyor-Richard Jones.
The following resolutions were offered
and unanimously adopted BY the Conven-
ton:
WHEREAS, Hon. J. W. Stephens, our true
and faithful representative and Senator in
the Legislature of the State of Noath-Caro
tol
while at Democratic meeting held in the
Courthouse in Yanceyville, May 21st, 1870,
therefore,
ReSolred, That we do sincerely hope that
the individual or individuals who assassin
ated Senator Stephens, may be overtaken
and dealt with according to law.
Resolred, That we will ever warmly cher
ish the memory and the many generous and
/ noble acts of the deceased, and lament his
untimely death.
, fffft1pE5eG, That we tender to his widow,
children and relatives, in their great bereave-
mcnt and aflliction, our most profound
sympathy.
Resoleed. That all men are born free and
equal, and have right to life, liberty and
the pursuits of happiness.
ReS0lred That liberty, union and equality
under the law are the chief doctrines of the
Republican party. Taking these rights
from the people would be destruction to a
Republican form ofgovernment.
Res0Iced, That we are in favor of peace, a
Just and economical administration OF our
government, both State and United States,
and want true and honest men 10 ill the
different offices in the gifts of the people.
Resolcel, That We heartily endorse the
platform of the State Convention, held in
Raleigh May 11th and 18th; also the nomi-
nation Of Samuel F. Phillips for Attorney
General also the nominations of the District
Convention held at Greensboro, and the
nomination of W. L. Scott for Congress in
the 9TH District.
ResoIred, That we endorse the course pur,
sued by Congress. and are in favor of gen
erous support of the administration o
President Grant.
Res0lred, That we are i'll favor of the ct
fort of His Excellency Governor w. w
Holden in putting down and suppressins
lawlessness throughout this State, and WI
consider it the duty of all good citizens Il
aid him in his efforts.
ResoIced, That We are in favor of til,
18th amendment 10 the Constitution. hav
ing vouchsafed to the masses the right It
vote in every State in the Union.
On motion the proceedings of the meetin!
were ordered to be published in the Ralcigl
Standard
On motion the meeting adjourned.
T. J. FOSTER, Chm'n.
W. II. STEPHENS, Sec'y.