Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-04-19
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For the Journal.
DemOcr&tlc Meeting In COlunlbus County.
According to previous notice, meeting of the
Democratic party of Columbus county was held at
the Court. House in Whitcville, on the 9th inst.
On motion of JOHN c. POWELL. Esq, RICHARD
WooTEN, ESQ, was called to the Chair, and NJ L.
WILLIAMSON and A. F. POWELL, Esqs., were reques-
ted to act as Secretaries. -
On motion, the Chair appointed Committee of
Eve to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting
The following gentlemen were appointed upon said
Committee: f. George, D. F. Williamson, M. Pow
ell, w. J. Stanly, and J. G. Powell.
After having retired for short time, the Commit
tee reported through their Chairman, F. GEoRGE,
Esq, the following preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted: sAzza.a..
WHEREAS, 1t becomes especially necessary times of
great excitement and trial. present felt and exhibited
throughout andwhen all the elements of political pow
to be thrown into confusonhen safety Of our
Union and tho harmony which should exist between its diff
fcent sections threatenedto the fountain of
power to the great first principles upon which govern
men is based and whereas has been the constant
tce OF the Democratic party at all proper times and all
fit occasions to publicly and openly avow and freely full
~ express its opinions regards the great public
which shape and control the leading interests of
country be it therefore
ReS0rcd That We portion of the Democratic party of
Columbus county, public meeting assembled eherishing
our fonde hope the Union of these sovereign States and
generating the constitution the great cord which binds
them together have with deep regret and muc indig
nations the Northern portion of conederacy wlfy dis
regarding and multiplying that clause in the constitution which
relates to the delivering of fugitive slaves and the many
wrongs and insults which has from time time been per-
petrating against the South and her institutions
ResOred That hopes strong our confidence
ShakoD
cy believing all actions by the General Government tending
to advance secton GLASS; interest," the expense
another to be undemOcratc unconstitutional and unjust
ResOred That believe in the strict letter of
stitutiOn, since, when atitudnaran construction is allow
ed sectional interest and party prejudice will
interpretation by which it will be diverted from its pur-
and proper aims, and may be made the instrument
great wrong and oppression.
ResOLred, That in order get full and general express
sion of the Democracy of the State is both expedient
proper and in accordance with the uages of the party
hold Democratic State Convention for the purpose of
lccting and nominating candidate for Governor.
s. Rcsorcd That in holding the State Conven-
ton at the City of Raleigh the 18th day of May next
and whilst will cheeruy submit the decision of that
Convention and give its nominee all aid and support
We join with New Hanover and Cumberland in recommend
ing the Convention the of Hon. JAMES c. DoBBiN
our first choice.
g. Resorcd That the Chairman of this meeting be authO
appoint delegates represent the county
Columbus in said Convention.
In obedience to the sixth resolution the Chairman
appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
the Raleigh Convention Fl. George, j. c. Powell,
N. L. Williamson, M. POWELL G. w. Goodwin, A. F.
Powell, w. j. Stanly, J. Mills, J. H. Core J. Cox,
c. Hill, G. w. Hill James Beach, c. Haynes, j. c..
Pierce s-4
On motion, the Chairman was added to the dele
cation.
For the further action of this meeting, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions respectfully SUBJ
| mtted and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAs There is a COmmoner to be elected from the
county of Columbus Senator be chosen from the
District composed of Baden Brunswick and Columbus to
represent them in next Legislature and whereas
cxpodent for the perfect organization of the Demo
cratic party and the eectuay to its
determine upon it's candidates by Conventions be there
Il fore ~
Resolved That wc portion of the Democratic citizens
Columbus county, public meeting assembled respectfully
that County Convention be held at Whiteve
on Monday of May Court next o'clock in the afternoon
for purpose selecting nominating County candi
date and also to recommend one for the District.
Be it further RESOLVED, That We have learned with tn
deepest the death of Hon. JOHN c. CALHOUN the
metaphysan and statesman Of America, whose high
great superiority Of talent must command the ad
mration win the love Of all who place anything like
just estimate upon real true greatness.
Resolved That these proceedings be published in the VIII
mington Journal and the Fayetteville North Carolinan
requested to cory.
On motion of Dr. FoRMYDUvAL the meeting ad
journed. RICHD WOOTEN, Chm.
4 + f. FPM1I., Secretaries.