The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-07-01

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! Dudiey-He is entitled 10 be bonorcd aud esteem.
ed. whether we regard him as the liberal and eff
Gent patron Of internal improvement, the indus.
rtius and hospitabc planter, OF the patriotic and
fearless Wing
Gen. Dudley arose and replied as fol-
lows y
! Mr.. President, and Gentlemen: The uneypect.
ed aud perhaps unmeriled, honour which YOU
have done me since my arrival in Newbcrn, de-
Prves me in measure of the composure neces-
sary to thank you | ought, and 10 respond suit
ably 10 the sentiment Just expressed. | should
not have used the terms "pethaps unmeritsd -
but decidedly SO, had not felt the conviction, That
my zeal, if not my efforts, in the cause OF my coun.
try, and ofmy native State in particular has been
! earnest and ardent Drawn from the privacy of
my farm BY the kindness and parlialIty of my
friends, and placed before my fellow citizens in
position by far too conspicuous for my humble
qualifications, you may expect from me more than
can perform, and be disappointed by my de6ci.
| encles. Gould you read the sentiment Of my
heart, instead of listen TO them through the cold
medium Of inadequate speech, you would be enabled
to appreciate my devotion 10 our country, and my
gratitude 10 those no so highly honour me.
L may be, Mr. President, that feeling rather
OF selfshness than Of genuine patriotism, has ac-
in placing North Carolina on an equality with her
sister States in commercial Importance. Born
within her borders, protected by her laws associ-
aed with her sons from my youth upwards, bound
10 her by all the ties of kindred, friends, and home
the spirit Of emigration which has deprived her Of
thousands Of her worthiest sons, produced in me
stronger affection, more heartfelt reluctance
TO Join in the deserion. Determined, therefore,
to stand or fall with the fortunes of my native
State, common prudence, nay, absolute duty, De.
nandsd that my feeble assistance should be cheer.
fully rendered to such of our chterprisng citizens
as arc devoted 10 the true welfare Of the common.
wealth. While pledge myself gentlemen, that
this assistance shall never be withheld, at III,
same time disclaim any merit for my course, be-
yond what is due TO the discharge of duty TO the
community, dictated By my own Judgment and
feelings.
Were |, on the present occasion, 10 pass over in
silence the honor which my fellow citizens have
done me, By naming me as a candidate for the
Chief Magistracy Of the State, il might appear ra-
ther an affectation Of modesty than the practice
Of that virtue. shall therefore, briefly say 10 you,
gentlemen, that this honor is not Of my seeking.
Impressed with the belief that many of my fellow
citizens are mere worthy of the station il ives
with the utmost reluctance that | yielded TO the
wishes and arguments of those who seemed to
believe that my acquiescence would promote the
interests Of the State, ard advance the cause Of
those who are so nobly contend.ng for the resto-
ration Of orr Constitutional Rights and Liberties
Such arguments not TO be wlthstood, if sane
toned even by probability, and | consented. The
result rests with the Treemcn OF the State and
whether | be successful or the reverse, my stach-
ment 10 my native State shall suffer no diminu.
ton, nor shall my endeayors TO promote her pros
pertY be less atdently pursued.
In announcing myself a candidate for tho sta.
ton alludud to, | objected to Mr. Van Buren, as
Northern man, in feeling and in act All nv
political opponents in the State, and some Of my
friends who had not read my circular attentively,
perverted the mental and habitual stiIctionwhich
intended, by making it merely geographical
one. Those who are congeIsant With either my
public course or my private opinions, need not 10
be told that the latter was not my meaning and
! deem the psesent a suitable time to offer this
explanation to such as were led 10 SO erroneous
conclusion by too hasty perusal of my express
sions. My objections TO that gentleman rest prin-
cipally on his anti-Southern feelings, ev;nced by
his action on the Missouri Question, on the Tariff,
and his vet more recent ayowal Of thu power of
Congress TO Abolish Slavery in the District of Co.
lumba. His whole public course, in short, has
created general distrust of his patriotism, and I
need not cay TO the present assembly that the South
will never knowingly assist in the elevation OF one
in whom she cannot fully conhde.
In conclusion. gentlemen permit me 10 say,
that whether remain IN my present station in
private lltc or be elevated, by the partiaty of my
friends, to The more arduous and responsible one
to which have consented 10 aspire, all my ener-
gics shall be put forth in behalf of what | believe
TO be the bases of North Cardinals true happiness
and prosperity and Internal Improve
n,ep In rith dot MIR tiop ND
as bu, poorly expressive OF The feelings which the
kindness OF my friends in your town has excited,
allow me, Mr.. President to offer the following
toast -
Tie Td,on Of MISUNDERSTANDING for hospital.
ily and the merit' Of her sons May she too par.
take of the benefits Of liberal system of internal
improvement.
The President called upon NJ. f. Manly,
Esq, to make, III behalf of the citizens, a
suitable acknowledgment to the toast of
our guest.
MIR. NJ. did so, and concluded by giving
the following toast:
Our sister Borough Of Wilmington: distinguish
ed alike for her hospitality and her exertions in
behalf of internal Improvement
| g. The memory of those MECkLENBURG
Patriots, who first uplflcd the banner OF ludepen
dence on the ooh of May, l11j.
! l. The Hon, Willie p. NaHgHm-The able and
eloquent defender Of the Constitution, the lirb.
minded, honest, and independent Statesman, Who
neither asksnor desires any thipg from the hand
/ of power.
S. The memory Of ~IoFpsion 4IlaSelg, tls sOutk.
ful Nelson q the A"s,icaa Nary-Though his
grave be IN tho ocean deep, unknown. North Ca.
roina will cherish with a mothers blindness. tbs
rich legacy of his fame.
2. Tie health Of Gen. Duncan L. Ciinel, tbs
gGliqnt soldier Of the forest
| 10. The memory Of John SiGniy--Whils we