Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-10-11
For the Journal.
4. ting at Lower Black River District.

linens of Lower Black River District
holden on the Gath Sept. 1914.
~ Motion of Jno. McCauslen, James +.
ESQ, was called to tho chair, and
,so,v W. Moore and David jones' appointed
secretarles:
The objects of the meeting, which were to
.,;hu,e of respect to the memory of the
9n.o,ed Col. Hoke, and to express the feel
'"', IS eorrow and regret which filled the boz
oe,ne citizens Of the district, on hearing
VA 1.a,b Of our gallant leaIer, in the recent
c.Lornatorial contest, having been explained
,bs chairman in a few brief but appropriate
o.,ks. the following preamble and resolu-
...s we're introduced by Jno. McCauslen.
Whereas. the citizens of Lower Black River
D:.,,;ct. have heard, with deep regret, of the
uS'b If our distinguished felIow-ci,izen, Mi
DSosI Hoke, ESQ.,. of Lincoln County. the late
Eomocr tic candidate for the Office Of Govern
/, If North Carolina, therefore
PssoIp.d, That this meeting rntertains pro-
c,nnd sense of respect for the talents, and graz
';,nde for the public services rendered our be-
ovod State. by our deceased fellow-citlzen,
Michael Hoke.
Resolved. That in the opinion of this meet
ro North Carolina has suffered an irrppara-
bIe loss in the de tn cf Col Hoke, and those
Il the social circle, who have been by this
onexpected and mysterious fiat of an overrul-
limo Providence, deprived Of his society and
aTrctonate counsel. are entitled TO the sympa-
Inv of the entire body OF the freemen of the
State, and therefore
Resolued, That this meeting does hereby
sympathise with the relations and friends of
Col. Hoke. IN this melancholy dispensation
pf Divine Providence.
RcsoEred, That the members of this meeting
DO wear the usual badge of mourning on the
left arm for 80 days.
Jno. McCauslen, Esq, having been called
on by the chairman to address the meeting,
Submitted the following remarks, which, upon
motion, were ordered TO be published with the
proceedings Of this meeting.
Mr. Chairman and FellO,U-( Citizens:
1t is with feelings of intense and heartfelt
sorrow l address you on the present occasion.
Our distinguished felow-citlzen, Michael
Hoke, is no more! 1t is indeed a melancholy
dispensaton Of Divine Providence. The good
bid North State has suffered an irreparable
loss. One of the brightest jewels that grAced
her intellectual wreath, has fallen from its
DIace. He was truly North Cardinals great
snd good man. And although strife and Ill
feeling in the private social walks OF life, are
but too often engendered in heated political
contests like the present, yet 1t may and cAn
BE- truIv said Of Col. Hoke, that he passed
through the fiery ordeal unscathed aud un-
8Iighted.- In political disputatons, he extort-
I'd, even from his opponents, unwilling
praise"
In recurring to the noble actions and exem-
plary conduct of great and good men, who
have passed away from the scenes OF the liV"
ing, we should not forget that In the main they
are intended as lectures to the living; and II
we cannot lead as useful lives as they did, still
we should as far as in US lies, endeavour tc
copy them in honesty of heart and rectItude
purpose.
Those of us, fellow-citizens, who have seer
Col. Hoke, feel like we had known him long
End intimately. fills gentlemaniy Gemeanour-
his pleasantly and good humour will ever en-
dear his memory TO us.-Frank, open and can
did-wthout reserve in his private and pollll
Cal intercourse, no man was better c"Icuiatei
to heal political bad feelings and TO KNIT III
frecmen of North Carolina, in a great hand o
brotherhood, so indispensable to our Happiness
as free people. If ever there was man VIII
would have prescribed prescription in he pra
teal administration of our State Government
Col. liOke was that man. 1T was remarked /"
the first occasion that his eloquent voice Wa
heard in the Council chambers of our brloVe
State, that his career " ould be nne Of glory
usefulness aud honor. And If 1t had please
s God TO have continued him sojournrr among
this fact tb the greatest homo
the State could confer on worthy son wonl
s. have been conferred on him. Nor could sh
5 ever have made a better selection. No man i
The State would have secured for her NOR
lasting honor; none ever could have deserve
more lasting gratitude. And while we boy
with reverence and submission TO the fiat {
Heaven, let us invoke, on behalf Of the nea
relatives of our deceased fellow citizen, Thu
aid and assistance from on high, which ca
alone sustain and support the sinking an
q crushed heart, when all earthly consolation
are vain and valueesS.
Fellow-citizens, l regret that | cannot eve
fpintly pourtray the virtues of this great an
good man who is now numbered with ii
dead. Would that it had fallen on one moi
capable than myself to have spoken on tt
present occasion. Though poor the offprin
oe IL IS IIetly on"'tu do al hHiIo'e FApic
sion Of our heartfelt sorrow for the gre 10:
which we in common with our fellow either
Of the whole State, have suffered in the me
encholy event which has called US together
tiiS occasion.
On motion of Jno. Mel auslen, Esq:
ResOftea, That the thanks of This meetir
De rendered to The Chairman and Secretari,
Tor their dignifed and able discharge of the
respective duties.
Rcsolrcd, That the proceedings of this NEE
ing, be signed by the Chairman and Secret
Ties, Ind forwarded TO the Wilmington Jou
nal for publication.
JAS. P. MOORE, Chairman.
9 h hssnE w., w; M0ORE' Secretaries.