Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-09-18

MEETING OF THE DEMOCRACY OF
NEW HANOVER

a large and respectable meeting OF the De-
mocracy of New Hanover County took place
at the Court House, on the 18th inst, pursu-
ant to previous notice On motion of VIM S.
Ashe, Esq, OWEN HOLMES, Esq, was call
ed to the Chair, and JOHN McAUsLEN and S.
R. BUNTING, were appointed Secretaries. The
Chairman having explained the object Of the
meeting in an able and forcible manner, on
motion of VIM s. Ashe, Esq, the Chair APP
pointed Committee of three to draft report
for the adoption of this meeting, which con-
sisted OF the following gentlemen
Messrs VIM S. Ashe, James Kerr, and Jas.
l. Bryan.
During the recess of the Committee, Edwd.
y. Hall a addressed the meeting in an able and
appropriate manner. Mr. Edward Cantwell
was thenralled upon by the meeting, and ably
responded in fearless expose of the corrup-
tons OF the federal party, and paid an appro-
pirate tribute to the Democracy of our distln
el;shei Representative, the Hon. J. J. Mckay;
! nor did he fail to assure his fellow-citiZens,
that il was to this eminent statesman, that the
country was indebted for the repeal of the obi
Gus tariff of 1912 He likewise adverted to
the patriotic bearing of GEORGE NJ. DALLAS,
of Pennsylvania, in giving the casting vote on
measure identified with the lasting prospect
ty and glory of our country.
The applause which he received from his
hearers when he adverted to his native State,
! and to the great principles OF liberty embodied
in the Democratic creed, must have been truly
gratifying to him. After Mr. Cantwell con-
Guided his remarks, the Committee, through
Mr.. Ashe, made the following report:
Resolved, That the democratic party of New
Hanover County do now, and ever have, con-
sidered a Tariff as legitimate only when used
for raising revenue sufficient for the support
of the Government econmcally administered :;
that they have no where, expressly or implicitly,
sanctioned the dangerous doctrine, that ii may
lawfully be employed for the protection of in
diyiiuals, or Of any particular Interests, and
that for the al justment OF such Tariff, they
have always regarded the al va orem principle
Is the only just, true, and equitable basis
Resolred, That the Tariff of 1916 is emf
nently calculated to promote the lasting inter-
ests and prosperity of the country, and that
our thanks are due to the Democratic members
of Congress, who assisted in its progress .
moro particularly to the Hon. JAMES }. Mckay,
our honored and distinguished Representative
and to the Hon. ROBERT J. WALKER, for their
able and successful efforts in its formation and
passage.
Resolved That in consideration of his emf
nent services to US, and to the whole country,
we tender to the Hon JAMES J. Mckay, a
public dinner, to be given at such time and
place as he may designate; and that Com
mittee of --- be appointed to open a cor
respondence with him for that purpose.
Resolved, That in the Hon. GEORGE MIF
Film DALLAS Of Pennsylvania, we recognize a
worthy successor to the ancient apostles Of
Democratic Republican Liberty, and that tc
his unfinching fidelity and patriotism, the
country is largely indebted for the repeal OF
the Tariff of 1912
ReSolUed, That we repose mistaken conf
dence in the abilities, patriotism, and integrity
OF JAMES K Polk, and that the measures ant
whole course OF his administration, have wor
our highest sanction and applause.
On motion of Edward D. Hall, Esq, the
blank in the third resolution was filled by the
r, Chairman whereupon the Chairman appoint
ed Messrs Edward D. Hall, Edward Cantwell
l John McAuslen, Jas. P. Moore, H. L. Holmes
David Reid and James Kerr, as Commute,
of correspondence
Resolved, That the proceedings of this NEE
ting be published in the Wilmington Journal
and the democratic papers of this State, ant
2 the Washington Union; and that copies b
forwarded the President, and Vice President O
the | nited States.
On motion of VIM. S. Ashe, Esq, it was
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn sin
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