Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-04-27
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.


In pursuance Of previous notice, respec-
table meeting Of the Democratic party of New
Hanover County. was held at the Court House
in this place. on Wednesday evening last. the
25th instant.
On motion, the meeting was organized by
calling D. Harrell, Esq, to the Chair. and re-
guessing W. T. J. Vann to act as Secretary.
Gen. L. II. MarstelIer being called upon,
explained the objects OF the meeting 10 be the
adoption Of proper measures TO bring out
candidate TO represent this District in the next
Congress of the United States. He further
stated that he had received private letter
from Gen. Mckay, in which he positively de-
clined being a candidate for that Office.
On motion, the Chair appointed the follow
ing gentlemen Committee to draft resolutions
for the consideration OF the meeting w, S.
Larkins, H. R. Nixon. Dr. ]. F. Simpson, Jas.
Fulton, and Amos Rochelle.
The Committee, having retired fer a short
time, reported the following preamble and
resolutions. which were unanimously adopted
by the meeting:
WHEREAS, The time is rapidly approach
ing, when the citizens of this District will a.
gain be called upon to cast their sufrages for
some one from amongst their number TO re-
present them in the next Congress OF the Uni
ted States; and whereas, we have heard with
unfeigned regret that our late distinguished Re-
presentative-Hon. Jas. ]. McKay-can no
longer consent 10 serve us in that capacity.
! Resolued, That, under these circumstances,
we, portion of the Democratic party of New
Hanover county do hereby suggest to our sis
ter counties composing this district the pro-
priety of sending delegates to District Con-
vention, 10 be held for the purpose of nomi-
mating suitable candidate TO represent the
seventh Congressional district in the next
Congress of the United States And we would
further suggest Clinton, in Sampson county.
as the place, and the last Thursday in May.
1.-THE 3lst,) as the most suitable time for hold
ing said Con sention.
| Resolved, That we, a portion OF the Demo
cratic party of New Hanover county, dounani-
mously recommend Wm S. Ashe, Esq oil
New Hanover, as our first choice, and our
delegates are hereby instructed to place his
name before the Convention, as such; but
whomsoever majority of the Convention may
select, will receive our cordial and hearty sup.
port.
Resolved, That we avail ourselves of thi;
opportunity to testify our high appreciation
of the distinguished public services of our late
respected Representative, Hon. Jas. j. Mckay
and TO return our sincere acknowledgment
for the marked ability, fidelity, industry ant
patriotism with which he has represented III
during long series of years.
Resolved, That this meeting does most hear
thy approve of these great measures of Dem
ocratc policy which have been carried Oh
with such signal success by the administration
of our late able and patriotic President, Jane
K. Polk measures which have stamped tina
administration as one of the most brilliant ii
the annals of our government-whlch hav
increased the power, established the credit
and elevated the character of our country TO
position never before attained since the lorna
ton of our confederacy--andp pledge ourselve
that we will resolutely oppose, TO the utnnos
extent of our ability. every attempt tending t
their abrogaton or repeal.
; Resolred, That this meeting feels bound +
testify its most emphatic condemnation OF ev
cry species of prescription for opinion sake
carried on by party which obtained powe
under the most solemn pledges that it ha
''no friends 10 reward. nor enemies 10 pun
ish - and that We call upon the honest me
of all parties 10 frown down Indignantly, thi
breach OF faith. and open violation of profes
sions, this dealing in false pretences, whlc
makes promises only 10 break them, and Pre-
testations only TO deceive.
On motion,
RESOLVED, That this meeting appo mt ten de
egates to represent this county in the Distrl'
convention.
On motion, Committee Of seven was al
pointed to nominate delegates to represent tn
County in the District Convention; whereby
, on the Committee retired and reported the 70
; lowing gentlemen as delegates, which repo
was accepted by the meeting, viz u.
Bannerman, VIM. S. Larkins, Thomas Tat
Dr. Seavy, L. H. Marsteller, Thomas H Wi
liams, David McIntire, N. F. Nixon, job
t McAuslin, and James /. Bryan.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the thanks of this meetr
n be rendered to the Chairman and Secretar
for the faithful manner in which they ha,
performed their duties.
r Resolved, That the proceedings of this NEE
: ing be published in the Wilmington Jouna
l.. Fayetteville Carolinian, and Carolina Gazett
+. and that the other Democratic papers of Il
! State be requested to copy.
. On motion, the meeting adjourned.
1t D. HARRELL, Chm.
w. T. J. VANN, Sec'y.