Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-07-20

had the pain of hearing discussion between
Messrs REID and AsHE, in Kenansville, Du-
pin county, on Tuesday last. We say pain.
because we were indeed panied to see demo-
Gratis opposed to each other in political can
vass, especially under the circumstances which
are connected with the present contest. But
while we were panied TO see the gentlemen so
opposed, we were much pleased to notice the
kindness and courtesy which characterized
their intercourse with each other. The as
semblage was quite large. and although it be-
gan raining briskly after the commencement
of the speaking, very few went away. In
deed, the citizens of Duplin seemed determin-
ed to give 10 each candidate full and respect
full hearing; and although, from what we
could see and hear, we believe that the crowd
was, in great measure, composed of those
who are in favor of Mr.. AsHE, we think Mr.
REID can have no reason 10 complain of their
treatment on Tuesday last, whatever he may
think of their voting or the ID day of August
next.
The discussion was opened by MIR. REID,
who took pretty much the same ground which
we understand he has occupied during the
canvass-that of opposition to Conventions
in general, and the Clinton Convention in
particular, which he objected 10 in general
terms, yet without assigning any other reason
than that the Convention was composed OF
"vllage politicians" Now, so far was this
from being the fact, that, on the other hand
we believe the large majority was from the
Countrywide, for instance, the Duplin lele
CATION, of whom nine out of ten were from
the country, but one-Mr. H. SULLIvAN-be
ing from the county seat. But even admitting
for arguments sake, that the charge was true
Eve have already seen that it is unfounded,
what are we 10 think of Mr.. REDS course il
raising such an issue as this-an issue calcu
lated TO array one portion of the democrats Of
county or district. against another-to still
up the town against the country, and The
country against the town-to sow the seed:
of mutual jealousy and distrust in the bosom
of the party where only harmony and gooc
feeling should prevail Surely, such a cours,
as this is unworthy candidate who aspre
to represent the democrats of the seventh dis
trict in the Congress of the United States
Surely, none of the whole souled democrat
of the district will be led away by any sue
appeals to prejudice, or attempts at dsunion
We do candidly beleve-and we are sustain
ed and strengthened in our belief by what W
have seen and heard this week-that few
very few, of the democrats of the district wi
vote against the regular candidate-we believ
that they will stand now, as they have former
senting no divided front-but keeping thei
armour bright, and their ranks serrIed, so tia
when the hour of contest with our opponent
shall have come, we may be able TO do yeo
mans service in the good cause, without be
ing weakened by struggles and derisior
among ourselves.
MIR. REID called upon the people as free
men, to repudiate the dictation of CONVEX
ton by which Mr.. AsHE was nominated. Il
us see what MIR. REID offers instead of tn;
Convention. How was he himself brought ou
By some of his friends, he says Well nov
compare the two, and see which looks III
most like diciation. Here is a Convention
agreed upon according to the usages of ii
party-pubic meetings are held in nine coul
ties for the purpose of appointing delegates
due notice is given of these meetings-tf
Convention is held, and candidate is nom
nated-that candidate is Mr.. AsHE this
- Iob h. pdc ard
the Democratic party of the district. On Il
other hand, Mr.. REID is brought out,
he says, by some of his friends but whe
where, or by whom, he and they only know
for so far as we can learn it has never be-
made public. Here, then, is Mr.. REID and
caucus of his friends, who meet together pl
vately and say that he, Mr.. REID, shall be d
Democratic candidate in opposition to Co
vention regularly held, and then Mr.. RE
comes before the people OF Duplin, coun
which recommended Mr.. AsHE in its prima
meeting, and whose delegates voted for h
unanimously in the Convention, and tells the
TO beware of caucus dictation. Which loo
most like caucus dictation the candidate
regular COHFcHlOH anu uTSI C1OICS
the party in Duplin, or the candidate of hi
self and private caucus of his friends.
Mr.. REID complained of the treatment
the Journal, saying that he had been denou
ced and abused as Federal TOOL vii
out chance to defend himself. Now tn,
would be some ground for this, if he had e1
sent us a line by way of communication
otherwise, and we had refused 10 publish
but he has never done so, and of course
cannot complain Of not receiving favor viii
he never asked To show whether that p
sage, in our first article upon Mr. REID,
which the phrase " Federal tool occurs, u
written in denunciatory spirit or not,
will now quote the sentences in which I
odious phrase is found, entire:
1--WE must. however. reiterate our previously
pressed regrets, that gentleman like Mr. Reid,
whom we respect as mao, and whom we have reg
ed an able and consistent democrat should So
yield 10 misguided cOunsels as to place himself WIN
he know it not in the position of a federal too
Tie expression may sound harsh, but is it not true
ssng il, we have reference only to the unavoidable