Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
From the Empire State of the 10th

Public Meet1ng-HOn. A. H Stephens.
large and respectable portion of the voters of the
city of Griffin met in the City Hall on Monday night
the 18th inst, for the purpose of adopting the senti
ments contained in letter lately written by Hon. A
Stephens to Thomas w. Thomas Esq, of Elberton,
upon the sub ject of know-nothingism
On motion of Judge J. B Reid, the meeting was
organized by calling the Hon William Moscly to pre-
side; and on motion of J. B. Beal D. A. Johnson,
Esq, acted Secretary
The Object of the meeting was then explained by
the chairman in his usual eloquence, characteristic
OF the old poughman logical and to the point at
issue now between wings and wings, democrats and
democrats: He in substance denounced secret, oath
bound political societies, dangerous to freedom and
Mt tor " treason, stratagems, and spoiIs"
The speaker having concluded his remarks mo-
ton was made by John T. Reid that Judge S. Jones,
Sr be requested 10 read 10 the meeting the letter above
referred to Of the Hon. A. Fl. Stephens
Whereupon the Judge came forward and proceeded
to read; and being good elocutionist the reading
was listened to with deep and feeling interest," and
met approval and applause at the conclusion of all
and every paragraph The reading being concluded,
the following preamble and resolutions were submit
ted by ID. A Johnson Esq, and, on motion for their
adoption, the affirmative carried by large ma
jOrity.
Whereas crisis has arrived the political affairs
Of our common country which demands of every pa
tTot careful investigation of principles which GER
tain politicians are endeavoring to engraft upon the
policy OF our national and Stale governments through
the agency of secret oath bound political societies
And whereas, we have heard with pride and plea
sure the able and conclusive letter. from the Hon A.
H. Stephens to Thomas w Thomas Esq, of Elder.
ton, upon the subject of Know Nothingism.
Therefore Resolved, That the sentiments embodied
IN said letter are sentiments. and consistent
with his past political history and in giving utter
10 his opinions he has in no wise departed from
the tenets of the Wings of Georgia.
ReSolUed, That in thus stemming the current
against large portion of his political friends (who
have departed from the faith of their fahers) he is
worthy the confidence and support of all true Amer
leans, be they Wings or Democrats.
Resolved, That in thus boldly planting himself up
on true ground in opposition to what he knew was
the opinion of many of his political friends he ex-
hlbits spectacle worthy of the days of revolu-
hon--the spectacle OF man willing to sacrifice him
serf for nciple-and is therefore, entitled to the
undying gratitude of every man who loves his coun-
try, particularly southern men.
ReS0tUed, That 1t is our earnest desire and request
that the Hon. A. H. Stephens will not decline run
nlng tor Congress in the pending contest, but will,
as is consistent with his character beard the lion in
his den, and in our opinion be reelected Ivy ma or
lty that will put know nothingism TO shame.
Resolved, That in the language of Mr. Stephens,
''to put down these secret, oath bound orders and
their coworke rs we will join political allies
and forever all patriots at the North and South
whether native or adopted, Jews or Gentiles
WhereupOn one in the crowd called for a d-
vision. The chairman then requested all those who
opposed to the resolutions to stand outside of
the bar stentorian voice called for Sam' to come
out, evidently thinking that 'Samvel,' or the league
men had majority. But they failed; and the pre-
amble and resolutions were declared adopted by a
large majority.
On motion of A. A. Wooten, the proceedings of
this meeting ordered to be published IN the
American Union and Empire State.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
WILLIAM MOSELY, Chairman.
D. A JOHNSON. Secretary.