Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-01-28
enthusiastic meeting.

The STATE CONTEMPORARIES SHALL IT
BE HELD I'VE are glad to perceive that our
brethren in other Counties are moving in this
matter. We think that it is very important,
indeed, in the first place, that the Convention
should be held, and in the second place, that
it should be composed of delegates from every
county in the State. A great crisis is ap-
preaching, when the Democracy of the coun-
try will be called upon to make bold and
vigorous fight for all they hold dear in princi-
pie and policy. In this view, we regard the
meeting of the good and tried men of the par
ty, from the various sections 81 our State, as
particularly desirable. For we hold that it
will not be the only business of the Conven-
ton to nominate candidate for GOVERNOR
This, it is true, is the main object for which
the Convention will meet, but there are others
of no ordinary interest and importance. A
candidate for the Presidency must be selected
within the coming six months. On his proper
selection by the Democratic party, we feel as
sured that the future harmony of the Union
depends. The Democracy can and must Sc
lect, and elect too, a candidate who will MAIN
tain inviolate the rights of the sovereign States
of this confederacy, particularly with regard
to the slavery question. In order that this
may be effected, every Southern State must
let her voice be heard authoritatively We,
of the South, have the matter in our own
, hands, and it will be our own fault if we do
not manage it properly. We say then that it
is extremely desirable that the leading men of
our party, from all sections of the old North
State, should meet together and interchange
sentiments upon the all-engrossing subjects
, which will be introduced into the next Presi-
dental election.
But when and where will the Convention
+ meet? With regard to the time we are not
particular so that there be a reasonable inter-
: val before the meeting of the National Con-
vention. Nor are we particular as TO the
place, farther than that its selection may in
! sure the fullest representation of all sections
of the State. AS an Eastern man, we say that
we are perfectly willing 10 meet our Western
friends at any point not too far west of Raj
f eigh Salisbury has been suggested. To this
point we have not the slightest objection; & far
ther, we give our vote, as an humble member
of the press, for this place. What say ou1
brethren of the press to holding the Conven.
4 ton in Salisbury? With regard to the time
- we think it should not be later than the mid
: die of April. We see the 18th of April sug
Il gested by some of the County meetings which
: have already been held. We think that thi.
J. would be a very suitable period-late enough
r, we think, to meet the views of those who
- wish delay-and early enough for all practi
- that we are aware of, for fixing the time ant
l. place, could not the Democratic papers, repre-
t senting as they do the sentiments of the sec
T. tons of the State in which they are published
d hit upon both, so as to meet the views of all
d We believe they can. Let us hear from yol
l. then, brethren, on this subject Let us &c
# the day and place fixed, and then let meeting
n be held in each County for the purpose of ap
is pointing delegates who will be sure to attend
Several names have been spoken of amongs
10 the members of the party with whom we hav
% conversed upon the subject, as suitable candi
l. dates For our own part we have no persona
+, preferences, and will go for that man, provi
~ ded he is good and true man, who, in GU
j. judgment, will best concentrate the warm an
efficient support of the a0hole party Throughout
the whole State. We feel assured that tn
y coming August will offer the best opportunt
~ of electing Governor, which has presente
e: itself to the Democratic party in North Care
,e lima for long while, provided we will i'm
r, prove it by harmony, concert, and energy
~ Let US then, brother Democrats, open the ba
If with full and enthusiastic Convention.
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