For the North Carolina Standard.
Barb0cue and Gro1sd Democratic
Rally at Raalsom's Bridge.
One Thousand Democrats in


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Agreeablyto to previous notice very large and
highly respectable portion OF the invineible
Democracy of the Counties Of Warren, Frank.
I'm, Halifax and Nash, assembled at Ranson's
Bridge, near the Junction of the four Counties.
on Saturday the 18th inst, to give expression to
their enthusiastic devotion to democratic princi.
pies, and to their appreciation of the exponcnts of
those principles presented for the sufffages of the
peopIe-James K. Polk and George M. Dallas.
The in itation was extended to both parties and
ample provision made for the accommodation of
all who might think proper TO attend ;'1


The. gathering commenced at an carly hour
and the people came hocking in from every quar-
ter until near twelve-At this stage Of the pro-
ccedings young Mr. Collins of Franklin as
cended the tall young Hickory one hund ed feet
i'll height, which had been reared the evening be-
fore, and fixed on ITS summit beautiful Polk and
Dallas Banner. The whole company consisting
OF 1000 to 1900 then formed in procession and
marched to the stand prepared for the occasion
just in front of Mr.. Collins Hotel In addition to
the great number of gentlemen who came forth
to testify their undying devotion to the great and
good c0usc-a respectable number of the sbeauti-
ful and fair turned ont to honor the occasion. and
cheer on the Democracy to Victory.


The assemblage was call to order by A. A.
Austin Esq, of Warren, Chairman of the Com
mittee of arrangements, who nominated the fol.
lowing gentlemen as officers of the Convention:


Maj. Alfred Aston of Warren Pesident


Vice Presidents.


George D. Baskerville Esq. of Warren,


DIR. Nj. Wilcox of Halifax,


Henry G. Williams Esq. Of Franklin.


DR.. John Arlington of Nash,


Secretary. 'a e. = 81


William A Jeffreys of Franklin.


The President then introduced to the rneet;Ho
w. Venable Esq, of Granville, democra