Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Democratic Meeting In Robson.

In pursuance OF publlc notice, large ana respect
able portion of the Democratic Party of Robson met
in the Court House in Lumberton on the 23d inst
On motion of Col. VIM. Mcneil, Col. Neill Regain
was called to the Chair, and H. F. Pitman and Nell
Mcneil, Esqrs.. were appointed Secretaries At the
request of the Chairman Col VIVA. Mcneil explain
ed the object of the meeting in neat and appropr-
ate manner and in conclusion, moved that com
mittee of five be appointed to draft resolutions
pressive of the and object Of the meeting. In
accordance with which the Chair appointed Malcolm
McRryde. VIM. Glover, Col. VIM. Mcneil, E. P,
Ashley. ard NJ. T. Sealy. who retired and reported
through Col Mcneil the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS it has been proposed and agreed by the demo
Raleigh the 18th day of May next for the purpose of
ganzng the party for the approaching Presidential and
uhernatoral campaigns and whereas has been proposed
the democrats of this Congressional District to hold
Convention in the of Wilmington the 23d day of
April to select delegate to represent the said District
National Democratic Convention, to be held Balti-
more the st day OF June next, therefore
RsnlUed, That DO most heartily approve of the hold
ing appoint twenty delegates Raleigh Conven-
ton and ten to attend the Wilmington Convention
RSolrcd That rejoice the democratic party of
the nation preparing to meet again with unanmity and har
mony upon platforms of A and 49, and with such nd
cations daily manifested feel certain and confident
of notwithstanding the deceptive games already
commenced to be played and the nets thrown
by political opponents, without setting forth prnc
pies but loudly voceratng we are wings and
for the Union.:'
Resolved That have increased confidence in the time
honored and conservative principles Of the democratic repub
can party expressed in the Virginia and Kentucky
utons of 93 and &c. and in the Baltimore platforms of "A
and 49 and maintained by the immortal Jefferson Mad
son Jackson and Polk upon the of which depends
the pemanency of the Union the preservation of the Con-
sttuon the protection of the South and the liberties and
prosperity of the people.
ResoUed That among the many names of the good
democrats spoken of in connection with the next Pres
dency have choice but will most heartily support the
nominee of the Baltimore Convention.
ResoLued That do most earnestly recommend es
teemed fellow citizen, the Hon Robt Strange, cand
date for the Vice Presidency and district delegate
the Baltimore Convention hereby requested to press hi
claims upon the consideration of said Convention
Rssorsd That present able and faithful Executive In
eumbent David S. Reid is first and decided choice fol
the office of Govenor-wth him again leader, Sc
cond democratic triumph in the Old North State is certain
ResOLred That the various Captains districts in Thu
county be requested send each delegates to conven
proposed be held in Lumberton the 4th Monday
in May next, lit being Monday of County CourtO for thu
purpose nominating democratic candidates to represen
this County in the next General Assembly of the State
During the absence of the committee, Col. Jas
Davis and j. G. Shepherd ESQ. being called upon
delivered able and animated addresses before thu
meeting.
In compliance with the first resolution, the chair
man announced the following gentlemen as delegates
to attend the Raleigh Convention
Jno. w. Powell, Col. Jas. C.. Davis. Col VIM. Nc
Nell JOS Thompson. H. F. Pitman, Jos Smith, Jas
, c. Smith James Conoly, M. C. Smith, Maj. Jane
Bount, Capt Neill Fairly, H. T. Pope E, P. Ashley
VIM. Glover Arch'd Matthews, NJ. McBryde, Johr
S. McAlpin Col Alex. Mcmillan, Moore T. Sealy
+ and James A. Rozier.
5 To the Wilmington Convention Maj A. Watson
Col John Mcneil. Elias Carlisle, w. H Willis
Maj E. Wishart R G. Ashley, r. B. Gregory, Tho
r A. Norment, Neill Mcneil, and Col w. McNeil
, On motion, the Chairman was added to the las
delegation.
On motion the editors of the North Carolinian an
f Wilmington Journal were requested to publish tn
proceedings Of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned,
NELL REGAIN. Chm.
NELL MCNEIL: Secretaries.