Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-06
From the CarOInan
Democratic Meeting at Lumberton

1umbertOn.
Al melting of the Democratic party of the coun-
ty OF Robson, held at Lumberton on the 26th ult .
Ihos. A. NOrment called to the chair and James
A. Rozer, appointed Secretary
he chairman explained the object of the meeting
at LENGTH and to the great regret of the Democratic
party, whose he has so zealously supported.
declined denomination for the House of Commons.
A committee OF two from each Captains district as
appointed to nominate candidates for the House of
Commons They reported to the meeting as their
unanimous choice, Robert S. French and Daniel S.
Morrison. MIR. French and Mr. Morrison accented
the nomination. In the absence of the committee
Col. Neill A. Mclean was called for and in his
speech declared that though whg, he heartily ap-
proved OF the principles enumerated in President
Perces Message and that should Mr. Pierce be NOM
mated, he should give him his support, in the alb
sence OF nominee of the whig party.
William Mckay, Esq, of Floral, then came for.
ward and placed himself in the ranks of the Demo-
cratic party. He pledged himself to stand shoulder
TO shoulder IN the coming contest with the veterans
OF that party, and bring 10 the fight the same zeal
which has heretofore characterized him as whig.
William Mel. Mckay, Esq, of Fayetteville, was
called out and made speech that was received with
great satisfaction. His striking delineations of know
nothingism were strikingly drawn. and his speech.
throughout, was listened TO with marked attention
and interest.
Peter A. McEachen, Esq, made a most CAPITAL
speech, fully sustaining his character as POPULAR
orator
RESOLVED, That President Pierce, has by his wise
just and truly national administration, entitled him
self to the support of Democrat in the Union
Let him be nominated and the constitution which
IS the band Of the Union, will be maintained unim
paired, and know nothing abolitionism nut to rest
forever.
ResOlced, That in James C. Dobbin, our friend and
neghbor, we recognize the " man and measures for
the tlmes-"a representative man :" of the Consitu-
ton and democracy
Resolved, That we approve the State alministra-
hon OF Gov. Bragg, and will give him our undivided
support on the first Thursday in August next.
Resolved, That we approve the course pursued by
our representative IN Congress: the Hon. Warren
Winslow. and all Others who have stood by the Con-
sttution.
Resozved, That we extend to our Democratic breth
rem OF the free States best Wishes greeting them
as worthy colaborers and friends in so nobly stand
ing up for the constitutional rights of the South in
opposition to know nothingism and black republican,
ism, and believe The time is at hand when thew
will have the pleasure of seeing their efforts crowned
with success
Resolved That we are the warm advocates of the
Kansas Nebraska BILL and feel thankful that Pres-
dent Pierce was enabled TO carry through Congress
such just and republican principles, giving to the
people OF the territory the right TO decide for them
selves, their own domestic institutions.
Resolved, That meeting of the Democrats, and
all others opposed to the know nothing party of the
counties oil Robeson and Richmond, be held at Flo.
d'date for the Senatorial district
The following gentlemen were appointed as dele
gates to the convention to be held in Wilmington on
Inc Inc End Tuesday in June next: R. s. French, JOS
Thompson, T: A. McEachin, Neill A. Mclean Alex.
H: Fillmore, Hugh Pittman Geo Womack, Jas. Blunt.
VIM Mckay, Richard Ashley
On motion OF Benjamin Freeman ESQ.,
Resolved That we have feared with regret that
VIM: } Yates one of the Editors Of the Fayetteville
North Caroinian. is about retire from the Editorial
Chair OF said paper. We have long known Mr.. Yates
and have admired his course as a gentleman and as
an Editor F irm and decided in his advocacy of
Democratic principles his course has been such as to
Gopmand the respect of his political opponents And
Carolina, his political friends will rejoice but if on
the other hand, his lot should be cast among stran.
gers, we take this method of recommending him to
the Democratic party as sound, conservative ma
onai democrat, an able and efficient advocate of their
principles and every way worthy their confde nee
and support.
RssolUed, That copy of these proceedings be fur.
nlshed TO the Fayetteville North Caronan, and the
wilmington Journal and Raleigh Standard be re-
queSted to copy. The meeting then adjourned
THOS. A. NORMENT. Chm
JAMES RozIER, Sec'y. ~ L"