Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-26

In the coming Presidential canvass which is now ag
tatlng the Democratic party from end of the Union
to the other, Virginia presents candidate In this re-
spect she Is even more fortunate than California. We
rejoice at her position-it gives her great moral nu
ence far more than she is entitled TO the score of
population.
But while she puts forward no son of her own, all
rival candidates are looking TO Virginia for support,
and seeking to strengthen their positions by con-
Meeting their chances of success with some of her sons
Hence Gov. Floyd and the Hon. R NJ T. Hun
ter are eagerly sought after. Their have been
prominently brought forward No man can esteem
these gentlemen more highly than we do-they are
our personal friends and we also devoted 10 them
for the firm and consistent support they have Civ
en- to Democratic principles, for their unwavering at
tachment to the Union. and for their defence of the
rights of the South
But, notwithstanding these things, we have no wish
to see either of them, any other Virginian placed
the Vice Presidential ticket If Virginia asks moth
ing for herself her voice will be heard and felt in the
selection of candidates the Baltimore Convention
This we desire. Our oh ject is the of par
ty, and not the promotion of any particular friend.
But while we are disposed to take office for Vr-
ginia and think highly impoltic to do so, there are
many Southern States which ought to have the Vice
Presidential nomination, and many which would like
to have It, Among them will mention Mississippi
and North Carolina. If, by the Democratic party, the
office could be conferred, in spirit of gratitude, for
services rendered. then throughout the breadth of the
lai there is no person more justly entitled 10 it than
jefferson Davis
But if policy is to govern the gift then North Car
DINA stands first the list She has peculiar claims
she has for years been struggling against Wing ma
lority she has quaIed faterel, but, gather
ing strength from every defeat has again and again
turned to the charge. During all this time she has
sought nothing, asked nothing, hoped for nothing but
the success of onr The realization of all her
Iabors TO her within her grasp and if she
is permitted TO rally under the standard of ore of her
in the next Presidential election, she will be
found right side up,' and be hereafter enrolled with
! the Democratic States TO whom she truly belongs
| We should like neighbor to assume this position
think she can, and for giving her all the aid the
party will afford
IN all the counties in which meetings have beer
held preparatory TO sending delegates to their State
Convention, they have, with great unanimity, recon
mende for the office of Vice President the Hon Rob
ert Strange and this will be endorsed by their State
Convention. Judge Strange has for many years beer
at the head of his party in the Slate-has represented
his State in every Baltimore Convention which ha
been held and served with great distinction in tn,
United States Senate. He is a learned iurst, an abb
debater, and consistent politician bold, manly ant
frank in his character, he is personally very popular
and in every sense of the term an able man.
j We learn, from the g Biblical Recorder that th
Hon. R. M Saunders, of this City, will deliver tn
Annual Address before The Literary Societies 0
Wake Forest College, at the ensuing Commencement
DR., Cushman, of Washington City, will deliver tn
Valedictory Sermon before the Graduating Class.
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