Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-06-18
EVENING SESSION.

The Convention convened according to ad-
iournment and proceeded Immediately to vote
for a candidate.
At the call of the several counties they vo-
ted as follows beaufort, 2; Craven, 2; Car
teret, Green, / Lenoir, / Jones, l, and
Wayne, 2, all for VIM. K. LANE, ESQ, of
Wayne So he was declared the unanimous
choice of the Convention.
On motion a Committee of three were ap-
pointed by the President to wait on Mr.. Lane,
and inform him of the choice of the Conven-
ton, requesting his acceptance of the nomina-
ton, and his presence at the Convention.
O. S. Dewey, VIM. A. Darden and Windel
Davis were appointed that Committee, who in
a short time returned with Mr.. Lane.
Mr.. Lane then addressed the Convention in
a short and appropriate manner, signifying to
the Convention his acceptance of their nomi-
nation.
The Committee appointed to draft resolu-
tons reported through their Chairman, G. S.
Stevenson, Esq the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
Believing that the principles of the Demo
cratic party are best calculated to advance the
interest of our Republic, and secure the pros
perity and happiness of her citizens; and in
order that each citizen may en- Joy the right to
think and Judge for himself, it is incumbent
upon every party to make a free, candid and
full exposition of the measures which it adyo-
Gates therefore
Resolved, That the administration of Presi-
dent Polk receives our most hearty approba-
ton; and that upon the success of the prlnci-
pies on which it is based, and of the measures
which are the legitimate offspring of those
principles, depend the permanence and pro-
gress of our Government.
Resolved, That we are now, and ever shall
be, opposed to monopoly, and, therefore, in
favor of a Tariff for revenue only that, be-
ing enemies of the Unnatural amalgamation Of
the Government and banking corporations, we
are an advocate Of the Independent Treasury
and that we consider the distribution of the
proceeds of the public lands as mere straw
to which the Wings cling to save themselves
from drowning
Resolved, That we agree with the Whig
candidate for this District when he asserts tina
his party have not been In power III slxteer
years, that is to say, since the administration
of that rank federalist, and still more rank
abolitionist, John Quincy Adams.
| RESOLVED, That while we regret that by the
&c act of Mexico, we have been forced into {
war;" our duty and love of country compel III
to aid and support the Government in its en-
deavors to conquer an honorable peace.
RESOLVED, That to Gen. Zachary Taylo
and Gen Win3feld Scott; and all the gallant
soldiers who have so braveIy carried out th'
plans of the administration by their gallan
conduct on the field of battle, we tender gu
heartfelt thanks, and hail them as heroes, wh'
have given additional lustre to the American
arms.
Resolved, That in VIM K. Lane, farme
of the county of Wayne, we find firm Dem
ocrat and an honest man, we'll qualified tt
represent this district in the next Congress
and we recommend him to the confidence an
support of the people.
The Convention having called on Messrs
T. Slade and George S. Stevenson, they Id
dressed the Convention in their usual warn
and agreeable style.
On motion of Nathan Foscue, Esq, OF Jones
the following resolution was offered and adop
ted
ResolUed, That we hail with pleasure tn
establishment of Democratic Press IN tn
town of Newbern as a prominent era IN tn
history OF our party id this district, and recon-
mend The Republican to the warp patronag
of every Democrat.