Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
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Another Gift Patrons
We present another Supplement- to our Weekly is
sue OF to-day, containing large amount of interest
ing miscellaneous and political matter In some of
the copies an error occurs in the date February 18th
being put for March 18th. This was corrected as
soon as discovered, and is mmaterial al any rate
We have to return our Acknowledgements to many
friends for new names, in most accompanied
by the money Our exertions merit increased favour
shall not be RENTED May we not hope that these
exertions may meet corresponding return from
the Democratic party and the citizens of this see
ton. Of the stirring and interesting news of the
day, which, in the existing state of things in both
hemispheres: may be confidently looked for, we will
keep readers constantly and fully apprized while
in every matter of domestic and commercial interest
pains will be spared to render our paper valuable
if not indispensable
Send on the names and the money
The Meeting the Court House Last Tuesday
Night.
The Democratic meeting al the Court House Tues
day night was very fully attended, indeed much more
so than usual for primary meeting, although such
always well attended in New Hanover county
and among those present were citizens, we believe
from every section of the County, and, indeed, we
think, from every precinct in the County. The re-
solutions adopted speak for themselves they come
up fully and plainly TO the requirements of the good
oIdfashioned Democratic creed-and. on matters of
princiI lie, the Democrats of New Hanover have al
ways been united and true as steel.
In the matter of County organization-w until
decided upon by County meeting of Democratic
voters, is always open question-t would be folly
to deny that there has existed and may still exist,
among many good Democrats, feeling of opposition
10 Conventions, arising from various causes, chiefly
perhaps, owing to suspicion of the fairness and
openness of their getting up; while the contrary
the majority look 10 the Convention system the
most efficient mode of securing concert of action
This feeling of opposition cannot be done away with
by denouncing those who honestly entertain it, The
remedy lies with the people, and principally with
those opposed to Conventions. 1t is in their power
to do away with all the causes upon which ii is
founded or from which has arisen, and this can on
ly be done by taking interest in the primary meet
ngs TO be held in each Captains District for the pur
pose of appointing delegates, and seeing that TIT
delegates appointed are in truth the representa-
tyes of their respective Districts If this is fairly
and fully attended to, valid objection possibly
be urged. The recommendation of the meeting tina
meetings be held at the usual place in each District
at IL o'clock, the last Saturday in May, a
well calculated to answer the purpose aimed at, anC
secure general action, any other that could wei
be devised.
There are questions earnestly discussed among thu
people which yet have no connection with party pol
itics among Others the question of restriction pro
hbtion in the liquor traffic. Of these questions, rh
Democratic party, as SUCH take cognizance
Yet ii is fair to presume that in sending delegate
from the various precincts, the preference of the pre-
cncts may be influenced by the predictions of hei
people upon these questions. No other test b
set up either with respect 10 delegates candid
ates than an adherence to Democratic principles
If this point be right, for division
upon matters not of party faith The will of tn
majority must decide.
Very excellent addresses were made by MeSsrs
Hall, Holmes, Norcum and Haywood, and everything
passed off tremendously, and with good auguries o
future triumph
The recommendation OF Col. Person is a compli
ment due TO a worthy and talented fellow citizen
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