Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-09-10
N..,onaI Repablleaa Meeting.


Pursuant to q call made by number of the citl-
sens of Wilmington, meeting was held at the
Court House of said town to frame course OF pro-
ceedngs and nominate candidates fur the Presiden-
and Vice Presidency to be voted for at the coming
election.
On motion of John A. Taylor, COL John McRae
was called to the Chair, and Adrian II. Van Bokke-
len and Joseph B. Russell appointed Secretaries
The Chairman addressed the meeting explanatory
of the objects for which il called together, and
urging the necessity of forming new party which
would have for its object the good OF the country
and independent of all sectional prejudices.
On motion of William E. Anderson, committee
consisting of Robert H. Cowan John A. Taylor, and
Thomas w. Brown appointed to report and
frame resolutions for the action of the meeting.
The committee reported through their chairman
Robert H. Cowan, the following preamble and reso-
lutions:
rapid of which we boast have
from the ancient landmarks of the wise trainers of
we'll regulated principles Of republicansm to the Wild
governed and ungovernable notions of pure democracy
ted pure democracy beautiful mpossibity >; and hence
cannot countenance any movement which has for its
the of the wise and practical system
which have inherited from our fathers and are bound to
Loving that liberty only which is sustained regulated
by law, determined to maintain connection with
n in s prnepe It was these
i've features in the Wing party which first commended 1t to
those principles it has forfeited all claims upon our favor
and support
ted by the action of the last Wing National Convention
inasmuch nomination for President made under
the influence of sectional party whose aims not be
complished otherwise than by sectional organization Be
eving this not and will not sustain the action Of
Nor with any stronger ground for hope to the
from he 4Hr Of h
country they are both Of them engaged in purely dema-
goggueish race &c after the spoils of office
sound conservative and by
influence OF those mereenary politicians who seek to dictate
republican principles which they cherish for the sake
of our common countryto forward now cut them
selves loose from the lead of those irresponsible
which have grossly msepresented their wishes and their
principles, and to join us in movement for the establish
ment of national Republican Party and for the selection
Of men who will truly and faithfully represent National P-
eipes.
And to the end that may manifest position,
and for the furtherance of the object which have IN
view, it is hereby
Resolved Ist That will absove ourselves from all po
tca connection whatever with the parties which
exist in this country and that will seek to establish
and maintain party organization entirely separate and
distinct from either Of them.
3esolved, 3D. That as beginning towards the accom-
pshment of this end will earnestly support for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency OF the United States any
ticket which be composed Of National and that
we will use every effort to have such ticket placed before the
people of North Carolina in time for the coming election
ResoLued, 3d. That in the selection of candidates for
the ensuing campaign we shall be governed entirely by
consideration OF their position in the recent struggle for the
Constitution and the Union, without any regard to the
particular political party to which they have hereto
Resolved 18th, That Daniel Webster of Mass the first
living statesman commended the sounness of his
principles and the nationality of his character first
choice for the Office of President And for the Vice Pres
dency. reerate preference for William A Graham
And whereas also we believe that the root of all the
evils of which complain is to be found among the
ruptng influence of office holders and Office seekers all Of
which may be traced that shameful sentiment to the
rictors belong the spos, therefore, be it further
RESOLVED, That, regarding honesty fidelity and capab
ty, the only proper tests of qualification for ofcewe
believe that all prescription for opinions sake, Except in
such Offices Immediately connected with the admins
tration of the Governmen contrary the genius of
institutons's tendency being the extension of govern
patronage for ectoneering purposes to the exclusion
of that just reward which is due to honest merit.
ResOtred further, That Committee of Corresponding
appointed by the Chair to ascertain the views of the diff
ferent sections Of our State in connection with our object
that said Committee be required to report to ad
ourned meeting to be held in this place. Friday night
Mr.. Cowan addressed the meeting in very able
manner, in support of the preamble and resolutions
explanatory OF his course in not supporting either
nomination of the late Baltimore Conventions, and
the propriety of forming party.
call for Thomas Loring, brought out that gen
tleman in very pleasing address, in which he ably
defended the of the meet ng eulogizing Win
field Scott General; deprecating the course
pursued which led to his nomination over other
tried Statesmen, and giving sound reasons for not
supporting him for the Presidency.
The preamble and resolutions were unanimousl J
adopted, as embracing the principles of the 9 Ma
tional Republican Party"
In accordance with the 4h resolution, the Chair
appointed Robert G. Rankin John A. Taylor, Went
worth w Pierce, Thomas w. Brown, Thomas Lo
ring, Alfred Martin, Owen L. Filyaw, Edward J
Lutterloh, John s. Durham, and Henry R. Perrin
the Committee of Correspondence, and on motion
Robert H. Cowan was added.
Resored That all the papers of the town and State be
quested to publish the proceedings of this meeting with the
preamble and resolutions.
The meeting then adjourned, until Friday. frs
day of October next unless called sooner by notice
i JOHN McRAE, Chairman.
a. 1o. H; v B R"ssE1E' Secretaries