Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-06-03


j2esclred That in the judgment of this Convention,
the improvement of the Cape Fear by closing OF the
New Inlet is work nationaa IN It's cnarac.eI'
low comparison with the benefit of its results OF
equal Importance to the ship owner and underwrlter
of the North and the Merchant and Farmer OF the
Sontb and of vital necessity to the Commercial IN
terests of this State and moreover that it Will OBJ
viate at great saving of expense to the GoVernmen1
ali necessity for completing the plan already adopted
and as yet but partially executed, for the 1ortnc1
ton and defence of Cape Fear Harbor
Resolred, That North Carolina, who has always
been loyal and true to the Constitution ana the
Union who began her national history by mag
unanimous sacrifice OF her Individual interest 70 INC
general welfare, who has given muniicently ana re-
ceiyed most scanty, who has cheerfully borne hcr
share of the common burdens, without any just ana
equal participation in the common benefits, mas
right to expect of the Government in the prosecu-
ton of this work, aid proportionate to its mpor-
tancc and to her need.
Resolred That the President of this Convention
be requested to forward copies of the Report ana
resolutions to Senator and Representatives In
Congress, and that they be requested to lay them
before their respective houses, and to exert them-
selves in carrying out the objects of the ConVen-
ton.
Mr. Banks of Cumberland stated that the acct
dent which had occurred to Steamer Fanny Lutter-
loh had prevented the arrival ola large number of
Delegates from Cumberland and other Western
Counties
row morning at 10 o'clock
FRIDAY May 26th, 1854.
MORNING SESSION.
Convention met in accordance with adjournment
The following delegates having arrived since the
adjournment, reported themselves
Wake County-Qnintin Busbec, W. D. Cook, Maj.
Edw'd Cantwell, James j. 1redel!.
.Jonhston-W. H. Watson II. F. Irby, E. Il. Wood
ward, j. d. S. Wellons Duncan Mcpherson, Charles
H. Sncad, l.. Eldridge, Linn B. Sanders.
SSnpson-Thos. l. Fason, Thos. H. Holmes.
Ne,o Hanorer-Thos H. Williams, DIR. S. S. Satch-
Brunswick-Miles Potter, DIR. Thomas. Hill.
Halitar-W. D. Faucet, VIM. E. Lane, j. NJ. Girls
sett Dr. w. H. HILL
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES King.
A letter was received from the Superintendent of
the u s. Coast Survey, offering certain charts and
sketches of the Cape Fear River and Bars and the
adjacent coast, for distribution among the members
of the Convantion.
On motion of George Davis Esq, it was
Rsso1red, That the charts and sketches be accepted
and the thanks of the Convention rendered to Prof.
Bache for his valuable courtesy
The resolutions reported by the committee were
then taken up, and the Convention was addressed in
support of same by Professor Phillips, of Orange,
James Banks Esq, of Cumberland, DR.. G. j. Fox,
of Mccklenburg, George Davis, Esq, of New Hano-
Yer, and James II. Headen of Chatham.
The hour for adjournment having arrived the Con-
vention adjourned, to meet at 81 P. NJ
EVENING Session.
Convention met according to adjournment when
the discussion on the resolutions was resumed, and
and addresses were made by Gen. W. w. Harllee,
President of the Wilmington & Manchester Rail
Road; w. j. Houston, Esq, of Duplin; DR.. Sam. A.
Williams, Jr., of Warren Major John A. Richard
son, of Baden; W. c. Doub, Esq, of Wake, after
Ahich they were unanimously adopted:
On motion of Capt S. L. Fremont, of Brunswick;
Resolred, That when this Convention adjourns
that it adjourn at Fay etteville the fourth
Monday in May, 1866.
On motion of F. W. Bird, Esq, of Brunswick
Resolced, That the thanks of this Convention
eminently due to the Press of Wilmington for their
efficient services in first setting this ball in motion,
and their aid in behalf of ths great work. and also
to the different Steamboats, and Rail Road Compa-
MES for their courtesy and liberalty in furnishing
transportation for this large Convention of the ct
zens of North Carolina
On motion of Gen. James Owen, of New Hanover,
ResOlred That to Duplin county, the first to ap
point Delegates to this Convention, by which so
many of our fellow-citizens have been so happily
brought together, tender sincere congratula-
tons and thanks, and primarily, the merit of any
benefit which may result to the country from its de-
alterations.
On motion of R. II. Cowan, of New Hanover,
which he prefaced with suitable remarks,
heSoIred That Convention assembled in North
Carolina, for the promotion of Internal Improve
ments, cannot adjourn without offering the proper
tribute of respect and gratitude to the Hon. Edward
b. Dudley, to whose energy, industry and hberali-
ty the present works of Internal Improvement are
largely indebted for their completion and success
Resotred That we duly sympathize with him in
his present acton, and sincerely regret that his Ill
health would not permit him to be present to assist
in deliberations.
On motion, the President appointed P. X. Dickin-
son, VIM. A Wright, and R. H. Cowan committee
to wait on Gov. Dudley and furnish him with copy
of the above Resolutions.
On motion of George Davis, Esq, of New Hano-
yer,
Resolced That the thanks of this Convention be
North Carolina spirit, which has induced him to
sent to be present and preside its deliberations
On motion of F. w. Bird, ESQ.,, of Brunswick,
Resolred, That the thanks of this Convention be
most cordially rendered the Vice Presidents and Sec
retares, for the attentive in which they have
discharged their respective duties.
On motion of Eli w. Hall, of New Hanover,
Resohred, That the thanks of this Convention
due, and hereby rendered, to the Hon. Gee E. Bad
ger for his patriotic and successful! efforts in
the passage through the Senate of a bill making
appropriation of this object
On motion of George Davis, Of New Hanover,
ResotUed, That the thanks of this Convention
due, and are hereby rendered, to Hon. VIM. S. Ashe
for his untirng zeal in behalf of the interests of his
constituents, and especially in behalf of the great
work which it is the object of this Convention to
promote.
On motion the Convention adjourned, after listen
ing to q few remarks from the President, Governor
Reid, in which he alluded to the unanimity which
had prevailed in this the largest Convention which
ever had assembled in the State, to his knowledge
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