Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17
For the Journal
FOR the Journal.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NEW
HANOVER.


DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NEW
HANOVER
According 10 previous notice, Democrane
meeting was held at the Court House IN ;" IL
nineton, on Tuesday evening, the l4th INST
WASHINGTON COLLINS, Esq. was called 10 the
Chair. and JAMES I. BRYAN, appointed Secre
tarv. The Chairman in = brief and apPropr'-
ale address. explained the objects OF the meet
ing.
On motion of Shepherd, Esq, a commit
tee of FIVE, consisting of VIM. S. Aehe, David
Fulton, D. Mcintyre, N. N. Nixon, and J.
Shepherd, were appointed to draft Resolutions
for the action of the meeting
The committee retired to report, when Da
vid Reid, ESQ. vas requested to entertain
the meeting, which he did in a graphic and
beautiful speech OF half an hour.
The committee returned and reported the
following preamble and resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, a frequent recurrence 10 funda-
mental principles in Republican Government
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Continued prosperity, which can alone be
cherished and maintained, by comforting pow
er on such representatives as will honestly
an. fairly reflect the will of the constituent
body that the trust thus confded may never
he abused, unceasing vigilance on the part Of
the people becomes necessary, not only TO set
forth the views and policy of Legislation which
they wish carried out, hut also 10 supervise
the acts of those whom they may have con-
latiluled their trustees or servants IN the trans
action of public affairs: And whereas, il has
ever been the established custom of the DEM
ocratic party, TO avow full and fair opinion
Of the views which they entertain, both with
regard to the foreign and domestic policy Of
the country, as we'll as at all times 10 select
as their standard bearers such statesmen As
have no opinions concealed from the public
eye,
Therefore he it resolved, by the Democracy
of New Hanover county, in public meeting
assembled.
lst. That we have regarded with peculiar
pride and satisfaction the firm, fearless and un-
wavering adherence to the great cardinal prin-
! cples of the Republican party of this country
avowed by JAMES K Polk, the present able
! and patriotic Chief Magistrate "f this Repub.
{ lie. previous to, and at the time of, his eIeva
ton to The Executive Chair of the nation
, that he has, with An ability ana faithfuness
i which commands our entire appreciation, full
ly redeemed every pledge which he gave &c
the country anterior TO his election. thus Sc
curing to himself the continued confidence Of
those who placed him in the highest civil po
, sition in the gift of free people
I'd. Resolved, That our faith in, and devo'
ton to, the principles Of free trade not only
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confirmed by the experience of its beneticla
. effects witnessed in the practical workings
Of the Democratic Tariff Bill Of 1876 and tina
therefore, we would ~trenuously oppose any
attempt to return TO the protective policy o
the Federal party in this country.
Sd RESOLVED, That as States Right Demo
II Gratis we cordially and sincerely declare ou
n mistaken devotion TO all the great measure!
Of the Republican party of this country: Tha
= the Independent Treasnrv-a total divorce o
the Government from Banks-the application
i Of the proceeds OF the sales of the public do
. main 10 their legitimate purpose, the defrav
ing the expenses Of the Federal Government
the preservation intact of the veto power
the unconstitutionaity Of the construction o
works Of Internal Improvement by the Feiera
= Government-are matters upon which on
= mind. have long been made up, and upoi
3 which we see no reason Tor change OF sen
@ timent
4M Resolved, That whilst at all times ",
dcprecate war an evil, which it is the boun
q den duty of those charged with the conduct o
:, the foreign relations Of the country TO avolt
j., by all honorable means; yet, we think Their
4 are occasions when it cannot he evadei with
O out entaiing upon the country still more grav
q and serious evils in the dereliction of nationa
il interest. and the loss Of national honor-iha
!. we regard the almost numberIess wrongs AM
Il insults heaped upon our country by the Re
public of Mexico during long series OF years
e and finally the invasion OF our soil, ana shed
p ding the blood of our citizens upon that soil
r. as presenting one of those occasions. whe
h those charged with the duty of defending III
e honor ana integrity of the Republic wouI
"a have totally filled in that duty had they moi
!. with the whole power OF the country. avenge
!. these repeated acts Of wrong and outrage
therefore
:. 5th Resolved, That we regarl the war i
,e which this country is now involved with III
h Republic of Mexico, as being not only JUS
IS but ahsoutely necessary on our part ; and th7
the manner in which that war has been cor
ducte:l by the Executive of the United State!
F from its beg inning up to the present time, meet
E with our entire appreciation, anil has ret1ecte
=, an increased luStre alike upon the honor an
y the arms of the Republic THAT whist. a
l. patriots AMI democrats. we earnestly desire II
Of termination, by a peace honorable to our ht
e loved country, still we go for its vi gorous pre-
h. secution. until that peace is finally conc!u lie
9Th Re$oiued, That. "a a portion of Ii
le constituents of the Hon. JAMES J. Mckay, "
p take this occasion 10 express our entire ar
3. unquaIifel appreciation of his con !uct as
r. public servant. during the whole time that
has represented US on the floor of the Hou.
nc Of Representatives,
s. 7h. Resolved, That we approve OF the r
commentator of our Representatives in Coz
greE~. to hold National Democratic CONVEX
10 ton IN the City of Baltimore. on the 4th Mo-
~ lay in May next, for the purpose of nomn
:" ting candidates for the Offices of President al
Vice President. AMI that we will give OF
- cord'al an hearty support to the nominees
H. that Convention ProUtded, olway., that the
- views are sounh on the slavery question.
A. 9Th Resolved, That we coalemn the Wi
~ mot Proviso i'll every shape AMI form in whiC
o. :, it has been or may be presented
~ 9th Re-olved, That we respond 10 the ca
NJ of our brethren throughout the State. to no
e State Democratic Convention AT the City
Raleigh, on the 18th of next month. for Il
~ purpose Of selecting Democratic candida
H. for the office OF Governor. That we DO her
by authorize and instruct the Chairman of III
III meeting to appoint 26 delegates TO represe
the Democracy of New Hanover County
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