Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Dcmecrasic s.ele convenaion.

On motion of William B. Gulick. Esq, of Wayne, the
roll of counties was called and the following Delegates ap
peared and registered
Bertie-John Mitchell and VIM H. Mitchell.
,Brunswiek-Edward Cantwel.
Buncombe-F |. Wilson.
Camden and Currituck-L. D. Starke.
Carteret-James B. Shepard, Wesley Jones and W. W.
Caswell-Richard Jones and B. F. stanfeld.
CHATHAM Csstham-Abra9 Reneher and A. J. Emmerson.
Columbus-W W. Holden.
Crayen-Wm. B. CIulick.
Cumberland-David H. Cofeld George w. Pegram, sas
Douglass R. X. Bryan, c. c. Wright, James c. DObbin and
Dnplin-Wm. E. Hill, and ]. L; Badger.
Edgecombe-Thos. L. Manner, VIM. F. Mercer, Richard
A. Savage and james D. Jenkins.
Frankln-Wm. B. Dunn, John D. Hawkins, Jr, Isaac
Winston and Allen Perry
Gates-R M. Saunders and W. W. Holden
Granville-John $. E Eaton tor and J. NJ Stone.
Guiford-Robert p Dick.
Johnston-A J. Leach; T +; NJ Whitley, K. B Whitley,
W. S. Tomlinson, B. H. Tomnson.
Jones-Wm. P. Ward and VIM. A. Cox.
Lenoir-Wm Sutton and John L. Lee.
Nash-Gen G. E. B. singeltary and James Harrison,
New Hanover-D. K. MeRae, Edward Cantwell, and N.
D. Fennel
Orange-Wm. N Pratt, Thomas Lynch, Freeman Wal
kerr VIM. H Howerton and VIM. H. Bailey.
Pasquotank-L. Starke.
Pitt-Joseph J, Williams.
Randoph-James Page.
Rockingh am-Gen F. L. Simpson, Col. James NJ Wal
kerr Drill Scott and Alfred Reid
Rutherford-F. l. Wilson.
Surry-W w. Holden and Robert P. Dick
WakelR M Saunders H Hayes Wesley Jones' w
Burrel Temple, James B. Shepard G. H. Wilder, Simon
Smith, David smith. W R. Scott, o. L. Burch Jeremiah
Nixon, Perrin Busbee, VIM. R. Pool Rufus H. Jones, T.
G. Whitaker p A. Dunn John Scott. Seth jerks Quintn
Busbee, Green Beekwith. Isaac H. Rogers Kimbrough
Warren--Wm. ]. Hawkins, Henry ]. Macon, James T.
Russell, Henry Harrss and Edwin d. Drake.
Wayne-John v. sherrard VIM. T. Doreh, VIM. B. Gu
lick and z. L. Thompson
Yadkin--R. p. Dick.
On motion Of R. P Dick, .Esqr., Committee of nine,
pointed report officers and rules of order for
lowing gentlemen ist District, F. wilson End District
Wesley Jones; 3rd District, John Shaw 18th District r.
9th if kehnFd %s 9th b Dir9 ' Wm
On motion Hon J. g. Dobbn the Convention then ad-
journed to meet again at 81 O'Clock, p. NJ
THURSDAY 81 o'clock, P. NJ
resumed the Chair
The Committee appointed to report officers and rules of
order the Convention reported through their Chairman
r. P. Dick, Esqr., recommending DUNCAN X. McRAE,
of New Hanover, President of the Convention FRANK
WILSON, GEO. w. PEGKAM, +. l.. SIMPSON, and l.. d.
SrARkE Vice Presidents and R. X. BRYAN, WILLIAM
H. BAILEY, and JOSEPH MAsrEN Secretaries. The re-
ort unanimously concurred in MIR. Dick and Mr.
Cantwe appointed conduct the President to the
Chair On assuming the Chair, Mr. McRae spoke fol-
lows:
Gentlemen Of the Comren.on: To say that am sensi-
bly, affected in view ofthe relation in which placed
body numerous intelligent and representing does
large portion of the Intelligence of my native State
but a feeble uterance of the emotions by which am in
spred and we'll assured that the Partially which
has placed in this position will lend its assistance
successful discharge of the duties which may devolve upon
1t has been matter of qualification to to learn that
the our Wing friends their late Convention
marked by kind and liberal demeanor Such has al
ways characterized their proceedings. well remember
years gentlemen their party occupying
the of who denounced
''rogues and swindlers' The distinguished gentleman
who has lust been nominated by them for Governor at the
time added to this euphonous and elegant expression
the more civilized appelation of Cloths and Nandals
In that Convention the grandfather of candidate
for the Presidency stigmatzed "tory ); and
not be forgotten how lately circular put forth from
Mbo the ani
patriotism and of honor might well excite the adira
have determined to particular
and to follow the example have set them of polite and
been in And this is not the only lesson which
Wing friends have learned from us
been administered Democratic principles with few
mssion and that under the influence of these principles
our country has advanced glory and greanesshat all
policy securely established the pub
lie appreciation free from party opposition it is an ample
ing and supporting them and only wonder that inte
gent Wings seeing that these securely fixed
make with promoting the hon
and eevating the character of our country
The duty which lies before gentlemen, is plain and
ubteruge Our principles known ali men, They
based upon fixed foundation and need not assistance
from art or ingenuity. In Federal politics hold fast
and stand upon the ancient and time honored Of
Democracy With reference to the late of
passed for the purpose of quieng agitation position is
true acquescence and in regard to the of
Democracy is the only that be looked to for its
faithful execution We may have differed to the Com
promise pending its passage but all of will be grahed if
its object shall be attained Who does love this Union!
Is there who look upon this great Republic
tending from whose flag shvers in the Northeast
lantic Oae n s. bV
zephyrs of the Southwest Pacifcwhose rides
every and whose courage and honor the admiration
of the WORLDWIDE remember that he is the citizen
such republic and not be inspired by the hope that time
will continue to develop her greatness and glory till " time
shall be more %
Gentlemen with regard questions of policy the
Democratic party has for conceament equyoc
ton We have taken stand by the principles of free
suragewe regard it the peoples right and privilege
1t has been manfy and successfully supported by pre-
sent executive, and will cherish and cling it until by
speedy legislative enactment the people shall engra
the constitution. Gov Reid has also taken his position
oppos change Of the basis representation with
and candor which appeals the
est portion of the public against any ctaptrap.
And gentlemen, have nothing to do but to dis
charge duty, and about there doubt
in quarter hear the buge democratic
umph-n state, radical change being effected
in the popular mind and the election win us
sit down. in the consciousness that democratic pnc
pies permanently triumphant.
Mr. Dick on behalf of the committee, recommended fur
Their that Patrick MCGOWAN appointed doorkeepe which
concurred in.
On motion of Hon. r. NJ Saunders committee consist.
ing delegates from each congressional district was an
The committee composed follows list district Frank
Wilson. James B. Shepard I'd district, Wesley Jones
Dick; 81 district John shay Perrin Busbee 4th dis
Reneher. John Eaton 9th district, r. NJ. Saunders
B. Watson; It'll district, James c. Dobbn, Edward Cant
we'll 9Th district John V. Sherrard Dr. d. G. w Ward
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