Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-21

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News Mr.. Clqys Letter, &c. and first page
for interesting Foreign Extracts; Lieuts. Sin
gletary and Fender. &c.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoEvEET1oN.-In an
other portion OF this weeks paper, will be
found the official proceedings of this body
We need scarcely bespeak for them the con-
sheraton of all our Democratic readers.
1t was our pleasure to be present during
the session of the Convention, and we can
say, without the fear of contradiction by any
candid man of either party, that it was one OF
the most respectable, harmonious and enthu
sjastic political assemblages which has ever
been congregated in the old North State. True,
owing TO the fact, that the Convention was
called at a season. O2th April,) the busiest
perhaps in the year, with the farmers of the
State, it was not altogether SO large in num-
bers as it otherwise would have been. II was,
however, we'll attended, and that, too, by the
very best spirits of our glorious Democracy.
It will he observed that its laborS occu-
pied two days. Every thing was done in a
spirit of harmony and good feeling, at the same
time that the action of the Convention is the
product Of the amplest deliberation and con-
sultation But one spirit animated every man
who was present An earnest, burning and
enthusiastic desire to do every thing in his
power to promote the good cause. Proud in
deed, were we Of our party and OF our glor-
GUS cause, when we looked around the Com
mons Hail, and observed that the old men
and the young men of the State were there as
band of brothers joined-brought there by
no motive save that of common and earnest
desire to promote the good old Republican
cause. Proud, indeed, were we when we
cast our eyes to the Presidents Chair, and
found that it was filled by man whose age,
experience and acknowledged ability does
honor alike to his native State and to the re-
publican party of that State, of which he has
long been one of its most distinguished men,
bers. Proud, too. were we, in observing that
on either hand he was supported by men
whose names are associated with all that is
great and glorious in the history of the Repub-
bean party of North Carolina.
With our heart do we wish that every man
in North Carolina could have been present
during the session of that Convention parti-
cularly do we wish that the addresses deliver
ed by Senators Houston and Douglas, could
have been heard by every man within the
bnrJarr Of our rroOd Old IoJ
our own visit 10 Raleigh been otherwise OBJ
jectless, we say in the full sincerity of oul
heart, that the opportunity OF listening to those
two addresses, would more than recompence
us for all the time and trouble expended. II
would, indeed be more than folly for us to al
tempt anything like even an outline of what
fell from the lips of these distinguished men,
Each of them spoke for about an hour and
half, and We verify believe that, had they
continued TO speak for twenty-fou hours a
piece, the Convention would have listened tc
them all that time, without the slightest indi
cations of WEAKNESS or fatigue. Such is the
power of truth when flowing from the lips Of
elOquence. Never in the whole course of oul
brief life have we listened TO political speech
which so rarely combined facts, arguments
and burning eloquence, as did the speech o
Judge Douglas We trust that the gentle
men will write out their speeches for publ
cation. The gallant Houston, the 1" Hero o
San Jacinto," too, made one of the happies
efforts we have ever listened 10. 1t aboundeC
in tho ho nOiart efr of "A bnroov
aginahle, The distinguished speaker would now
thrill the heart Of every auditor with a boll
and impassioned burst of eloquence, of which
his own TeXas-her suferngs and her wrongs
would be the theme--anon he would, BY one
OF his inimltable strokes of humor make the
Commons Hall resound with peals OF merry
laughter. But it would be impossible 10 give
even feintidea OF the effect produced by old
San Jacinto."
It would be useless to enter into detailed
review Ofathe action of the Convention. Eve.
ry one we presume, as matter of course, will
read the proceedings. We would, however
call particular attention TO the resolutions a
dopted by the Convention. They are bold
manly and TO the point. Our friends will
perceive that they do not mince matters. They
speak out IN the plainest and most fat-fooleC
manner In them clear, distinct, and tangi
BILE issue is presented to our opponents. Bt
ii the duty of every good Democrat in the State
to compel our opponents to accent the issues
presented. Our limits will not permit rs r.
say all that we desire 10 say about the Con.
vention this week. Before we close this arti
ce' however, let US make an appeal to op
brother Democrats.
Friends we have every thing to cheer US
4he Convention has presented to us the nam
OF one OF our most distinguished men as on
candidate Tor Governor We have good,
glorious cause. Our opponents, as MANY O
them freely admit, have nominated as the;
candidate one OF the weakest men in their ~,
ty-a candidate that we can and must hea, -;
we Will only do our duty to our glorious cause
we appeal to you, then, and ask you if yo
Will not make long and strong pull fc
victory. Success is now within your pras,
Will you, we ask you. stretch out your HAND
and seize it
CHATTANOOGA & NASHVILLE RA11 Ram
We see it stated that the City Council of Sa