For the North Carolina Standard
DeRsOcratic Meeting in Johnston.
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AT a meeting Of the democrats Of Johnston, held
IN the Court House at Smhfeld, the 26Ih OF
March, for the purpose of appointing delegates TO
represent this county in the district convention
proposed 10 be held Mrs. BARCLAYS on the third
Friday in April, Josiah HouIder, E<q. was called
TO The chair, and II. H. Hobbs appointed secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been explained,
the following resolutions were adopted


Whereas IL will soon become duty 10 exer-
else the right secured bV the Constitution OF
casting our votes for Representative from lhis
District: Therefore


R"sOfrea, That we approve Of district con-
vention TO be held in Cumberland county, in April
next. for the purpose of nominating suitable per
represent This district in the next Consiess
Of the United States.


Reso!red, That the Chairman appoint dele
gate from each Captains district in our county, 10
said convention.


Resofred That we hail the election Of James
K. Polk TO The first Office IN the Republic, as
bright harbiDger of happiness and prosperity, and
most signal triumph Of pure and popular prin-
ciples.


ResoIred That as our distinguished and faith
full Representative, Gen. r. M. Saunders. declines
ot returning him our sincere thanks for the able
and efficient manner in which he has discharged
the trust committed 10 him.


Under the second resolution, the following per-
sons were appointed delegates to the convention
J. w. b. Watson, l}. Smith, A. MiIchener DanI
Gardner. T. w. Whitley, a. J. Leach F. Mich
ener, Avera Walton, W. H. Watson, J. c. Hood,
4. w. Stevens. }. w johnson, James Tonlnson,
l.. Richardson, and II. Hinnani. a..


Resoiped, That these resolutions be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary, and published IN the
Standard.


JOS. HOULDER, Chm'n.


H. H. HOBBS, See'y. i