Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-10
PL.1s THoUeKrs PLAINLY SrArrp.-Tn the

PLAIN THoUaHrs PLAINLY SrArED.-In the
following short article we mean to address TO
our Democratic friends few plain thoughts,
in very plain and direct language. We do SO
because we think it is our duty, as the con-
ductor OF Democratic press, to speak out
plainly, and without mincing, exactly what
we think. Ever since we have taken any part
in the politics of North Carolina. we have OBJ
served with pain that our party has been wo-
fully deficient in spirited, concerted organiza-
ton. Why is this Do our Democratic
friends think, even though their cause be ever
SO good, that they can possibly attain the as
cendancy in North Carolina if they remain
inert and lukewarm Especially, how can
they expect to do so, when their opponents
are so active, energetic, and vigilant' Why
it is a lamentable truth, that in our State the
want of organization-of an energetic, spirited
organizaton-has frequently lost the State to
US. There can be no doubt but that we lost
the last Legislature through the apathy and
lukewarmness Of the Democracy of the State.
And just think what we did lose Do our
friends think that they can accomplish any
thing without little exertion and trouble .
The Democracy OF the State, no doubt, would
be very much pleased should victory come and
perch itself upon their banner; but still they
seem unwilling to stretch out their hands in
order to secure that victory. Are our princi-
pies not dear to u.s. Would we not rejoice
to see the old North State freed from the thral-
dom of Federalism And still how few of us
there are who are willing to use the slightest
exertion to secure this desirable end. This
should not be. If our opponents, with bad
cause, will labor 10 secure success, why should
not we, with the best of causes, be willing tc
use some little exertion-to labor little-tc
ensure the triumph OF that best of causes p
We tell our friends plainly that we cannot, as
party, ever expect to succeed in North Car
DINA, unless we Tork more and better than We
have heretofore done. We are entering upor
an important contest, and how have we thu:
far manifested our appreciation of the impor
| %dIICC vi IIIdI SOHIcot We UclICSc ludL ~ IL
agreed upon all hands that the Democracy O.
the State ought to hold Convention at thu
Capitol on the 18th of next month, day on
ly distant about month. Now how many
Counties, dear reader, have, thus far, helt
meetings TO nominate delegates 10 that Con
vention? We are almost ashamed 10 STATE
how few. We really sometimes feel dsheart
ened when we think of the Indifference which
the members OF our party evince. Well may
our enemies taunt us by saying that our prin
ciples can be worth but little, or we woul'
manifest more zeal in their support. We fee
the more panied when we kno,c that it onl,
requires spirited. united, and Jealous effor
upon our part to secure the complete triumph
OF our principles in North Carolina We hav
spoken plainly.
Will our friends reflect upon this matter
Will they resolve to shake off the supinenes
which now, like mill stone, hangs aronn
their necks' Why will they not hold the
: County meetings, and let US, at least, open III
ball BY large and enthusiastic Convention
Surely they ought to be willing to do it'll
for the cause which they profess 10 hold S
dear Do then, We beseech you, brethren, Z
rouse yourselves. We can succeed, if we wi
only try.