Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-01-21
For The Journal.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WAYNE

uhty OF wayne, held, according to pre-
Vlous notice, at the Court house, ON Monday,
18th January, 1873
On motion of W. K Lane, Esq, William
smith, Esq, was called to the Chair, and John
A. Green appointed Secretary.
A motion was submitted by Dr.. S. A. An.
drews, that the Chairman appoint Commit
tee to report resolutions for the consideration
OF the meeting adopted
The Chair appointed DIR. S. A. Andrews,
VIM. Thompson, C. j. Nelson, VIM K Lane.
Elias Barnes, and Sanders p Cox, Esors.
said Committee.
During the absence of the Committee, the
meeting was addressed by VIM. Robinson.
Esq, in very eloquent speech, in which he
reviewed concisely the history of the present
administration, supporting their measures in a
powerful manner, and exposing the fallacies
of the opposition. He was appIauded by the
audience. DR.. Andrews from the committee
of resolutions. reported the following Pream-
BILE and Resolutions -
In free Republic, where every citizen has
voice IN establishing their laws and electing
their rulers, it is becoming and proper that the
people frequently assemble in primary meet
lngs to consult and advise together upon all
subjects concerning the general interest of the
government, of which every individual, howe
yer humble. is component part We, there
fore, citizens of the county of Wayne5andt
State of N. c., in public meeting formerly
notified and called, do, by the following reso-
lutions, publish TO the world, our views and
purposes in the present risis Of ou7eountry's
history.
l. Be 1t resolred, That as Americans we
have watched with care and jealousy our ma
tional character, and so far have never found
reason to believe our government in the
wrong, and our enemies in the right
2. RESOLVED, That while we regret the ne
ceSsity of war, we rejoice that when that me-
cessty came, it found our government in the
hands of an Executive, prompt and capable to
conduct it to glorious consummation.
8. Resolved, That we consider the duty of
our government clearly 10 be, to maintain our
commanding position>in Mexico, until the 60
vernment of that country will give us indem-
nifty for their past spoliations, robberies and
piracies, and security for future aggression
4. Resolved, That TO effect this, our army
should be maintained at the necessary force
to hold the whole country in subjugation, con-
fiscating their public revenues. and enforcing
support and obedience to wholesome laws.
5. RESOLVED, That in accepting of territorial
indemnity, ii must be 1rithout restriction, that
the future settlers of the territories, received
as such indemnity, may form such republican
constitutions, internal laws and municipal re-
gulations, as are consistent with the constitu-
ton and laws of the United States.
6. Resolved, That the President of the Uni
ted States, his cabinet and constitutional ad-
visers. have fully redeemed the pledges made
by the Democratic party in 1874, and the per-
feet success of their policy shows the position
then taken is the true policy of the country ;
the ease with which they have surmounted the
difficulties which surrounded US, is the best
evidence of the good effects of Revenue Ia
riff and a Constitutional Treasury.
7. Resolved, That to the 100 gallant citi-
zens of our little county who have joined our
armies, we give our thanks and assurances
that they are not forgotten. We glory in
their honor and sympathize in their privations
and misfortunes. Of the Regulars, Sd Artil-
lery, we can boast that their courage and con-
duct has been shown in many battles. OF the
Volunteers we say-give them the opportu-
nifty.
8. RESOLVED, That we recommend to our
Democratic brethren throughout the State, to
meet in convention at Raleigh on Wednesday
the 10th of April next, to consult and advise
with each other upon the proper course to be
pursued in the elections of the coming year
! Governor; and to take measures for the due
representation of the State in National Con.
vention to be held in Baltimore at such time as
may be hereafter designated.
| g. Resolved, That notwithstanding we may
have our preferences for individuals to fill the
executive Offices of our general and state gov
ernments, we hereby pledge ourselves to sup
port the regular nominee of each of the con
ventions before named
10. RESOLVED, That 10 secure liberty an(
preserve the rights of the people, it is impor
tant that they be we'll informed, and therefore
we pledge ourselves to endeavour 10 circulate
among our citizens such newspapers and docu
ments as will spread the knowledge of correc
principles.
II. Resolved, That the Chairman nominate
So delegates to represent this county in tn;
State Convention, and the same number Il
represent US in a District Convention to b
held in Newbern (at such time as may b
agreeable to the other counties) TO appoin
delegates to National Convention.
The resolutions were seconded by jane
w. Lancaster, Esq. in very eloquent ad
dress, in which he, in very happy manner
went over the whole ground of contest nov
claimed by the Wings, viz opposition to tn
war, showing their determination TO drop al
the political issues which they so strenuousl,
contended for in our former contest, and throw
their whole force into the scale of Mexic
bo ITn;to1 concluded h,