Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-13
DemoeratIc District Convention.


representing the Democratic party in the several
Counties in the district, met at the Democratic Com.
mittee Room in the town of Wilmington, on Tuesday
the 10th inst, at III o'clock, A. NJ
On motion of Col. Kenan of Dupin, the Conven-
ton was organized by calling Thomas Waddle, Esqr.
of Cumberland County to the Chair, and appointing
Forney George of Columbus, and Thos. H. Holmes
of Sampson, Secretaries.
The Counties being called on for delegates, the fol-
lowing gentlemen came forward and enrolled their
names
Bladen.-Samuel Anders
Brunswick-W. G. Curtis, Philip Prioleau, John
Mercer, O. D. Holmes, Rufus Galloway, Samuel
Langdon, John D. Taylor.
Columbus-F. George, I. l.. VAIL VIM Frlnk, A
]. Butner.
observation-disclosures Waddle, John BolliDger
Duplin-O r. Keenan, lack Smith, H. Grimes, A.
NJ Faison, j. D. Alternately, J. w. Bount, J. B.
Hussey
Ne1v Hanover.-James GARRISON, George J. Moore,
Joel L. Moore, John A. Corbett Miles Costin, Chas.
Henry, James Fulton. Owen Fennell, N. N. Nixon,
A. F. Newkirk.
Sampson s. Devane, VIM. Faison, Sr
Thomas |. Faison, Thomas H. Holmes, P. Murphey
On motion of James Fulton, George Houston, Esqr
of New Hanover was invited to take a seat del
egate from New Hanover.
On motion of P. Murphy, it resolved that a
Committee consisting of one from each County, be
appointed by the Chair TO prepare resolutions for the
action of the Convention.
On motion of James Fulton the same rules and
mode of voting were adopted for the regulation Of
this Convention, adopted by the last Clinton
Convention, follows:
Resolved That the the several Counties represen
ted in this Convention shall be counted the basis of the
popular vote by such Counties at the election in u
gust 1884, Democratic Candidate for Governor and
that of twothrds shall be to nomination
The Chair announced the following gentlemen as
composing the committee on resolutions: Sampson
P Murphy; Cumberland, John Bollinger; Bladen,
Samuel Anders; Columbus, A. G. Butner; Duplln,
o. R. kenan New Hanover James Fulton Bruins
wick, Owen D. Holmes.
The convention took recess until one o'clock, in
order to give the committee time for deberatlon;
At one o'clock, the committee on resolutions thro
it's chairman, Patrick Murphy, of Sampson, reported
the following which were unanimously adopted ,
Resolved That this Convention heartily approve the
nomination made by the Cincinnati Convention OF JAS
BUCHANAN Of Pennsylvania, for President and :. "
BRECKENRIDGE of kentucky, for Vice President OF the
United States and pledge these GaF
Resolved That in James Buchanan, of Pennsy We
6 R bo m ao 1ea 5s Of b
higher and higher in the estimation of the people OF
fdence and respect will the first Monday in November
next elevate him triumphany to the first Office in their gift
and the highest position upon earth u,oo,,uo
Resolved, That have marked with pride and pleasure
the of the able and eloquent OF Ken
lucky, gallant of the West who although young
destined to win still higher aues under the banner of De-
mocracy and in the service of his country He is worthy
associate of the vorte of Pennsylvania the noble and
national Buchanan.
Resolved That we most heartily the sound
stitutiona, StatesRghs principles rearmed by the De-
mocratic National Convention which recently met at Gin
cnnat-princpes upon which the country has prospered
and upon which it alone continue to prosper and IN an
adherence which the only safety for the Union and the
Constitution can be found.
Resolved That in Gov Thomas Bragg. able, popular
worthy Chief Executive officer recognise the true
gentleman the tried public officer and the sagacious states
man. around whom proud rally our standard
bearer in the contest in August next.
Resolved That we would be doing injustice to our best
feelings did we fall on OCCASION to express
| Pierce.
be his position Observation-Disclosures he shall again
and ease which, faithful he entitled enjoy
he deserves and shall ever have gratitude and
place affections He has done his duty God bless him
Previously 10 going into ballotting for clector
the following resolution was adopted
Resolved That in of division between the delegates
they may desire to cast votes then the number of
to which such county is entitled shall be apporoned
her delegates to be east according to their several preeren
for the different candidates VINO may be in nomination
The Convention then proceeded 10 ballot for ar
eectOr.
Patrick Murphy of Sampson, nominated NJ B
Smith of New Hanover.
Thomas |. Fason of Sampson, nominated W. J
Houston of Duplin.
The Counties then proceeded 10 vote. After the
first ballot the friends who had placed Mr.. Hous
ton in nomination, a personal compliment ant
had given him highly complimentary vote, with
drew his name and, motion, M. r. Smith, Esq.
Of New Hanover County, declared the unani
nous choice of the Convention for Democratic Eec
tor in this district. A Committee being appointed
by the chair to wait uponi MIR Smith, apprise him O.
his nomination and request his presence in the Con
venton, performed that duty by returning with 'ha
gentleman and introducing him to the delegates. Ir
brief address he returned his Acknowledgements fol
the honor conferred upon him; and in accepting the
appointment pledged himself to use his best efforts
to Justify the confidence with which his fellow Demo
Gratis had honored him.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to the APP
pontment of Sub Electors, as follows:
BRUNSWICK--Dr. John H. Hill, Johr Mercer.
| CUMBERLAND AND HARNETT--W. e. Pegram
w. l.. Mckay.
SAMPSON-Allmond A.. Mckay, VIM. S. Devane, P
Murphy.
C6LUMBUs-t. George, T, L, Vail:
ROBINSON--T a. Normant, Peter A. McEachen
BLADEN-John A. Richardson, T. D. Mcdowell
NEW HANOVER--R. K. Bryan, DuBrutz Guitar.
RICHMOND-W. F. Leak (vacancy to be fled)
On motion the thanks of the meeting were ten
dered to the President and Secretaries for the able
and courteous manner in which they had discharged
their official duties.
On motion,
Resolved That the proceedings of the Convention be pub
shed in the Wilmington Journal and Commercial and
Fayetteville Carolinian and that the Democratic papers
of the State generally be requested to copy.
here being other business before the Conven
ton, on motion it adjourned sine de-
i T.'WADDLE, President.
Thomas H Holmes Secretaries
FoRNEY GEORGE,
Democratic Ratification Meeting
Pursuant TO public notice, large portion of the
Democrats of New Hanover County met at the Cour
House on Tuesday evening, the 10Th inst.
) The meeting was organized by calling N. N. Nix
on TO the Chair, and appointing A. F. Newkrk, Sec
rotary. The object of the meeting being explained
by the Chair to be the Iatifca ton of the action o.