Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-31

Wux1Sc1ox. n G. March 28th, 1854
According 10 notice given IN tie papers of the tow
portion OF the citizens o. Wilmington, favorable
the adoption OF prohi5IEogy law 10 North CarOIp
relative to the sale Of intoxicating liquors, met
Temperance Hall. and tie meeting was organized b.
calling Mr. TBos. LoRISG 70 the Chair, and app0nt
ing Jos. B. RUSSELL and G. T. GI4NoPLE as Seen
taTies.
The Chairman in few remarks explained the d.
ject of the meeting. and on motion. Committee b
FIVE, consisting Of D. Cashwell, R. s McCumbs
T. Southn2Yd. J. a Stanley and A. Chadwick vge
appointed TO draft resolutions for the consideration
the meeting. The Committee reported, through Ii.
chairman Mr. John A. Stanley, the following pr
ambe and resolutions, which were acted upon sepa.
ate " and al unanimously adopted:
WHERE'S Those citizens Of Wilmington who favor N
enactment Of Law. By next Legislature, for The @
preston OF the tr4c in spirituou liquors in North Cn
in public meeting assembled deem il but just and xEed
10 declare 10 their fellow citizens the position they Occu
relation the approaching election 0E members Our
General Assembly, Therefore
Res0trtd, That in favoE Of calling Couyniat
Of the friends Of Temperance reform Of New Hanover count
to convene In this Hall On Tuesday evening, 18th Of AF
next, (beiug Tuesday Of coming Superior Court forth
purpose OF nominating suitable candidates represent
views in both houzes II the next General Assembly
RtsntEeG. That recommend and suggest the fns&
OF cur throughout the County 10 hold primary n
and tEues men sufficient number Of delegates said Ca
venton viii ensure full representation o public Oa
from every section Of the county.
RESJErtd. That well OF the yGituie G
responsibility attaching 20 the prgp0sers Of said G
yentOn, but do with firm reliance upon the gos
and patriotism Of fellow citizens the justnes aadmP
Of the advocate. and above all bengt
persuaded that majority of the citizens Of both &
and county, reqriTe. and viii have pT0hibt0Ty law r
more efficient protection of both their lives ana property
RGSolrt, hat ready 70 enlist and fgEt the 4
Of victory under the banner Of any three good true MI
the Convention In their wisdom may nominate.
Rcso|rtG, That We do further pledge Ourselye. to %@
the nominees with al Of our energies and talents ls
and independent Of al and every former party prejudice
association whatever.
ReSolrsd. That the Chairman Ct this meeting appoint
delegates to represent Wilmington in said Conventon
RES0tVed, That the Secretaries be requested to INNS
each Of the town papers with the proceedings oth: m
In accordance with the 9th resolution the Cba,
man appointed the following delegates to attend d
Convention = D. Cashweu, T Southmayd, c.
Ellis, |. Norhrop. X. S McCumber, 4. ChadEH
". N. Sherwood. H. Bishop, J. A. Stanley W.
s. Larkins, S. ]. Ryley, s. 7. Heweu. VIM. L%
cobs, ii. Houston. H. P Russell, Hiram Shoa, ~
Stokeley, ]. McDuffe, Jas S. Green, Jno Gr!hg
Benz. Jacobs, VIM. Sutton, W j. Love, SRI
Bowers, Hiram Foy.
On motion, the Chairman was added 10 the e'
| gallon.
! On motion, the papers of the town were reFsg
fully requested 10 publish the proceedings OF the n
ing; also all the papers in the Stale who are a"
! able 10 the cause.
On motion, the thanks Of the meeting were ien1S>
| TO the Chairman and Secretaries for the iatau "
charge of their duties
t. LORING, Chairman
g. {; F +. e slsso1zn. Secretaries.