Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-13
North-Corollno and the Presidency.

Wesinccrely believe that if suitable candidate be
presented and vigorous and united effort be made,
the vote of North Carolina and will be secured
for the democratic candidate for the Presidency
The prospects fair for the occurrence of such an
event. and with such prospects, we think it right
and proper that the voice of North Carolina should
be heard and have its due influence in determining
the choice of the national convention
We are now and always have been opposed to any
such committal in favor of one candidate might
imply the existence of hostility disrust towards
= other worthy and prominent members Of the party,
who may be preferred by other States or sections,
and may eventually be the selection of the national
convention. But at the same time, think it not
only right and proper, but eminenty due to the peo
pie themselves that they should, at their various
primary meetings, designate their first choice, by
way of guidance and instruction to their delegates
Such designation expression of choice can fair
y be made without disparagement to the first choice
of Others or implying any antag onsm to any ofthem
who may receive the nomination in preference.
We have every reason to believe that the democ
racy of this State has already made its selection and
that its first choice for the Presidency has fallen up
on Hon. James Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania, with
whose name is associated that of distinguished cit
ticket having been presented by the sterling democ
racy of Duplin, and having been received fayorably
by various papers throughout the State.
The name of the Hon. J. ]. Mckay has, more
occasions than one we believe been brought before
the convention by the North Carolina delegation
We do not know whether that gentleman would re-
ceive a nomination. even if rendered His reputation
would confer more lustre upon the Vice Presidency,
than the possession of that Office could upon him.
These are our own ideas, and may be regarded in
the light of suggestion or not, just as may happen;
we have not made up own mind on the subject.
1t may then be regarded as almost certain that
Mr. Buchanan is the first choice of this State for
the Presidency with some of our own distinguished
citizens for the Vice Presidency Judge Strange oc-
cupies at present the most prominent position. His
fitness for the Office requires no endorsement from US
In Mr. Buchanan have the fullest confidence
So we have in many other prominent gentlemen,
both at the North and at the South, and we have
little doubt but that any sound democrat (and we
take it for granted that the convention will nominate
none other1 will receive the united and enthusiastic
support of the Democracy of this State, whether he
may have been their own first choice or not. Still
rs the action of the national convention must be
founded in a great measure upon the views of the
people far they can be ascertained, and as we
hone and expect to do something towards the
of the Democratic candidate it is but right that our
views should be expressed and have their due weight
in the choice of such candidates. The GoldsbOro
Republican and Patriot, the Warrenton News, and
the Graham Democrat have already expressed a
preference for MIR. Buchanan.
ay-At the last regular Meeting of the Commission
ers of Navigation, Capt. Silas H. Martin was appoint
ed Port Warden in place of Capt Gilbert Potter. re