Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-10-22

ing. A procession subsequently organized, and
the impromptu assemblage broke up in the best
spirits.
Chow IS THIS Hon. George NJ Troup having
formally accepted the nomination for the Presden-
CIV rendered him by the the States Rights Party of
Alabama, We curious to know why it is, that the
Hon. VIM S Ashe, and the wing of the Democratic
Party of this District with which he more immcd-
ately afiliates do not support him. Why does not
Mr. Ashe vote for Mr. Troup instead of Gen. Pierce!
T7oup was opposed to the Compromise Mr.
Ashe; yet the latter deserts the former. and is ma
king speeches for Pierce New Hampshire Demo-
crat, in favor of the Compromise, and opposed (ac
cordng to Senator Clemens) to the doctrine of Sc
cession-a doctrine very dear to both Messrs. Ashe
and Troup How is it! Call you this backing your
friends ? Call you this consistency ar Wilmington
Herald, 18th inst.
We annex Gov Troups own letter Of acceptance.
1t shows his opinion of Gen. Pierce. It shows that
he himself will vote fer him. Gov. Troup had not
expected ever to be able to vote for Northern man
so pure and disinterested as Mr.. Pierce and he
tells the committee who wrote to him. that then
L" may never have such another opportunty.' Is the
Herald answered! Does Mr.. Ashe desert Governor
Troup? Does not Gov. Troup feel that Gen. Pierce
is the man ? and does not Mr. Ashe coincide with
him Read the letter.
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GENTLEMEN; am now seventy-two years old, and
for the last twenty or thirty years, if the presidency
had been offered spontaneously by the people of the
United States, would not have accepted ii, because
of my physical disqualification TO execute the duties
of that Office AT period within that time could |,
as an honest man. have done Not many years
ago the State rights party of Georgia pleased to
make that nomination, and my acquescence was pla-
ced the footing that the acceptance would fulfil the
object of the demand. viz that otherwise, that party
which had very strong claims on me as a native and
citizen of Georgia, and could not conscientiously
vote for any other candidate who had fair prospect
of success at liberty to vote for me- while other
persons had none. 1t was the partiaty Of friendship
which suggested a similar movement on the part OF
distinguished citizens Of South Carolina another
occasion, and which ldscounenanced for similar
sons.
Your decided nomination Oh the present occasion
leaves me no alternative but 10 submit myself cheer.
fully to the will of the State rights convention of Ala
hama, recently assembled at Montgomery, in that
State but for the sole purpose of organizing that
ty. 1t, we'll the Saterighs party of any portion
of the T. States, may rghtfully demand that which il
has only asked because in my day and &c neraton
have labored to contribute mite according to my
humble abilities TO sustain IFS principles they the
only principles worth anything to the southern coun
try and as long party of two or three can be gath
cred together for such purpose, the contribution of my
name is the least | could think of making-at ieas
for the purpose of merely organizing that party blu
for that purpose only.
The increasing pressure of disease forewarns mt
that but short breathing spell remains, and haser
to my conclusion. urould cote for Pierce and King
Mr.. King is most excellent man, and haze not er
pected eUer 10 be able to cote for northern man 81
pure and disinterested as Mr.. Pierce and yo1, MAJ
neUer hare such another opportunity But you may
use my name as long You please for organizing h
Sate-rights party, and maintaining and consecra:ine
| its principles
1t is honorable to have such an associate in tn
nomination as Gen. Quitman; he deserves and wout
adorn any Office G. NJ. TROUP
Messrs. Thos. Williams J. A. Elmore, Gabriel B. Du
VAL Month omery. Alabama.
o. political discussion took place in our Cour
House. on Saturday last, between General Winslow
the Wing elector, and Col. Person, the Democrat
elector in this District Mr. Winslow travelled owe
pretty much the accustomed Wing ground, and wa
ably and successfully answered by Mr.. Person, VIII
made one of his best efforts and gave the highest sa
tisfaction to his party and his friends
The spontaneous meeting of last Saturday night VI
have already noticed.
i Last night the Democrats had glorious rally at III
Dry Pond. A procession was formed at the Coui
House, and moved up to the meeting ground. gather
ing strength every square until it strung longer an
stronger than any political procession we have eve
seen in this place. On arriving at the destined pon
it was received by large concourse already Assem-
; bled.
Capital speeches were made by Col. Castor Meare,
Mr. ], Bryan. and Col Person. after which the wor,
Twas given 10 TALL INTO line, and the procession rche
Ito the Court House where broke up mime spiri.s.
= Daily Journal, Goth inst.