For the North Carolina Standard

Democratic Meeting i'm AnsOn.
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AT meeting Of a portion of the democratic par
ty of the county of Arson. at the Court House in
Wadesborough on the 7th day Of February 1916,
on notion Augpstin Shepherd, Esq, was called 10
the chair and Col BENZ. F. Ingram appointed Sec
retary. ...
The Chairman having briefly explained the OBJ:
ject Of the meeting, ....


Hampton B. Hammond submitted the following
preamble and resolutions: ....t .t...-


Whereas we, portion Of the democratic party
OF Anson believing it inGispensaby necessary 10
the advancement of the cherished principles of the
democratic party that they should be fully and fair
ly discussed before the people and learning with
deep regret that the distinguished nominee of the
democratic Convention of the 9Th of January is
compelled by circumstances 10 decline the nomina-
ton; and knowing that we have many men in our
ranks OF sound principles, mentally and physically
capable OF canVassing the State, from the noun
lains to the seaboard and believing, also, that it
only requires the united and energetic efforts of our
party TO place North Carolina in the rank of repub
lican States; and although we have prefer
ences, p!edging ourselves support whatever can
didaIe majority of our party may select: it is
therefore


Resolped, That the democrats of each and eve
ry county in the State be requested TO hold prima-
ry meetings for the purpose of indicating their pre-
ferences as TO suitable candidate for Governor
the coming August elections. ..s..


ReSoLred, That we have the highest confidence
in the sound democracy. stern integrity and ability
of WALTER F. LEAK, Esq, of Richmond county,
farmer and manufacturers man uniting fine
powers as popular speaker with extensive poli,i-
cal information and pleasing suaviiy of manners.
We believe him eminentIy qualified for the present
crisis, and respectfully recommend him to our de-
mocratic brethren, suitable candidate for the
gubernatorial office.


On motion, il was


Resoiped, That Joseph Medy, Esq. Dr.. C. C.
McCaskill, Miles w. Mask, Esq. and H. B. Ham
mond be. appointed committee to correspond with
Mr.. Leak, and inform him of our proceedings.


ReSOICeu, That the DrOc ceedID0S of this meeting
be published in The North Carolina Standard
Mecklenburg JelTersonian, and North Carolinian.
=. AUGUsTIN SHEPHERD, Chm'n.


B. F. INGRAM Sec'y.