Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-04-13
Democratic Meeting In GoIdsborough.

Agreeable TO public notice a meeting of he Dem
ocracv of Wayne was held in the Court House. on
Tuesday, the Sd instant, at o'clock.
On notion w. Thompson, Esq. called 10 the
Chair, AM S. D. Phillips and John Wooten Esqrs.,
were appointed Secretaries.
The Chairman called on G. S Stevenson, Esq 10
state the object of the meeting The latter gentleman
responded to the call in brief, but eloquent and orc
Bile speech, denouncng in whitening terms the policy
of The secret oath bound political society, known
" Know Nohings,' a name, which, as he truly re.
marked, is itself reproach and disgrace 10 IN
American citizen.
1t was moved and carried. that committee of five
be appointed to draft resolutions for the consideration
of the meeting.
The Chairman appointed J. " Sherrard, w $
Barclift John Robinson, w 3. Edmundson and Lew
is Whitfield.
Dr. Murphy and T Hooks Esq. were appointed a
committee to wait on Hon. Thomas Rufhn, and re
quest him to address the meeting
After which, the committee appointed to draft re-
solutions reported the following:
WHEREAS it is merely the right but the Imperative
duty of reemen meet together and give open and
public policy and the Democratic party has
shrun from free and fearless expression of its principles
therefore,
pledges devotion to the principles of the Democratic
the only National party IN Unona party that embraces
in its the Of section and
violate the rights of every portion OF our beloved country
patriot the firm defender of the Union and the Constitution
The integrity unnctured by sectional Jealousy,
and to his administration we give cordial support
Reored That consider the existence of political
societies dangerous the perpetuy of republican form
nimica to the spirit of free institutions
and tending to the total overthrow of freedom.
Resoircd, That the abolition party known
Know-Nothings" is the foe of republicansn, fit
tool in the hands Of designing men to work the dissolution OF
| our glorious Union
Rsored, That heartily approve of the pursued
by the Hon Thomas Run, in the late session of Congress
RcS0nd That the present IS momentous crisis IN the
policy of the United States and in the safety and interests
of the Southern States. and that is in the patriotism
such men the Hon. Thomas Ruffn, that the webeine
and harmony of the Union are to be maintained and tha
in recommending MIN standard bearer in the coming
campaign; ~. .,..,, oo,,,.;o. ,,.o, :.
candidate for Congress- respectfully suggest Newbern
the place and time in May as the time of holding suc
Rso!psd That the Chairman of this meeting appoint
Goldsbmo-Dr John W. Davis, Josiah Howell Col: c. J
Nelson, w Il. Bridgers, w s. Barcift, 5: d. Phillips,
Stony Creek-Thos. Edwards, Bryant Pate, James. II
Thompson, T T ftolowcl, Bright Thompson Major Isan
lVe~ Hopc-James Handley, R. w. Best, J. wOotep c
Saiston--Thos r. Smith Henry B. Gardner c. Best, W
D. Handley.
DaUsss-Wm. Outland, Henry Martin, VIM. Jackson
Eldreth Sauls, Jas Gardiner, Benz. Jones.
Black CreekBuket Barns, John Hays, John p Barber
Nahumta--Co w. Hooks, John q. Barnes Mnthe
Hooks John V. Sherard, J. Coley.
BOsceA's--Willam A. Peacock, Henry Fnlayson I, A
Deans, A Howell.
Fort--Dr J. Murphey B. H, Hooks, Z. Corr, ) p Coz
Gross RoadS--C. H Brogden, f. Smith Thos Brogder
Jno. l.. Smith.
Buck Smo,np-Ino. E. Smith, SpiaS Best, c. Backmar
f. Rhodes.
Indian SJ31ngs--Lewis Whitfield B. Herring, DIR. jaime
Davis, Jas. +, Kornegay, Dr. James M. Davis.
Resorcd, That the thanks of this meeting hereby
r turned to the Chairman and Secretaries.
Resored That the proceeding of this meeting be pubhe
in the Godsboro' Tribune, Southern Flag and Raleig
I Standard. VIM s. THOMPSON, Chm
e s. D. PHrlLlrsl S,crst,,;,s
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