Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-31

honored him due TO the prevalence OF the report
that he, an old line Wing and steadfast opponent
of She Democratic party, prepared to operate
with the Democratic party and contribute his Vote'
at least, to the success of Buchanan and BIeckin-
ridge. Rumor had represented him truly.
He had come there to make no TecantaOns- to
announce no changes of political orinions-to as
new party allegiance, but to stale brleny the
reasons which had led 10 the conclusion at which ne
had arrived He bad been Wing as long as there
had been Wing party with which he could act
As such, he had been an open, incorporating Zoe
of the Democrats, as partizans-he had, thank God,
never known what it to feel the first stirring OF
personal bitterness towards his political opponents
but the Wing party had been stabbed in the house
of its friends, and epaph placed upon it's tomb
TO Indicate that it had died of its corrup,ions
Mr.. Fillmore had joined this psrty-a party
which had arisen amid mystery and a concealment
which he could not but regard as dangerous and anti
republicans party to whose avowals of principle
he could not subscribe. He had leant and still eant
10 the belief that national feeling should be
cultivated but he could not consent TO carry that to
the extent of prescription, could he sanction
any interference wi tn, or any test founded upon,
mans religious belief
Thus things had stood. The Wing party WAS
more The & American" party had stabbed it 10
death, and proclaimed that it had died of it's
corruptions. Mr.. Fillmore, the candidate Of the
American" party had severed his connection
with the Wing party, and he was nominated by
the Philadelphia Convention of February last
| because of his having so severed ii and joined him
self with its denouncers Mr.. Fillmore had treated
| him, and all the other oldlne wings who still adj
hered to their party, with unkn9ness. He had cut
loose from and left them, and joined with others in
proclainng their party corrupt and dead Was he
mere automaton, 10 be turned around to vote for a
man and act with party which had denounced and
villifed and killed the party to which he had be-
longod Surely that could not he expected of him.
But what was he to do-where was he to 60? For
a time he did nothing-he went nowhere. He
watched the march of events, anxious to pursue that
course which mig appear most in accordance with
his ssnse of duty as citizen. He felt hesitation
in saying that, under existing circumstances, his
course as q Southern man. and rs national man,
appeared clear 10 him. In this canvass he felt it TO
be his duty 10 act with the Democratic party. Its
position upon the great and absorbing issues OF the
day was the position of truth and patriotism. Itf
candidates were pure men and able statesmen He
admired MIR. Fillmore a man, hut Mr.. Fillmore
= was not the only man in the world, In James 8u
chanan he found of vast experience, unim
peachable honesty and transcenden ability, 10 hose
han Is the people of the country might safely comm
the guidance of their public affairs. He was the can
e ddate of party which, however much he Mr.
Wright ight have differed from it on other mat
tiers, and at other times, had always been. an(
n was now, true and reliable the slavery ques
O ton. Mr.. Buchanan the candidate who alone
could defeat sectionalism and place our national at
: fairs once more on firm foundation. There was M
J. reason why he should not 90 for hm;-there eve
ry reason why he should 90. In doing so he followed
. the dictates of his conscience. Others, many
others, with whom it had been his pride and pleasure
J. to ac in byegone days had chosen to adopa differ
re ent course. To these gentlemen he conceded per
20 feet sincerity and perfect purity of motives He only
Or asked that the should be conceded to himself
Of Mr. Wright evidently somewhat embarrassed
it at first, but he progressed this wore Off, and h
spoke with much earnestness and force, as one evi
k IDENTIFY acting under OF duty. His remark
" were courteous and respectful TO all who might dife
from him in opinion 1t is known 10 those acquainted
with Mr.. Wrights views, that he has from the frs
4 stood aoof from the Know Nothing {" American
- orgaization, and that his remarks Thursday at
!, ternoon only the public avowal of opinion
previously entertained and freely expressed in pri
vate conversation OF course it is not for 10 spea
!; of Mr.. Wright's previous course or position as
whig, while the whg party in existence Tina
~ is we'll known to every one, is also MIR Wright
- perfect sincerity and singleness of purpose. Thi
10 none who know him will call in question.
ID Hon. ABram w. venabe made few remarks
,s H said that Mr.. Wright did pledge himself
e. act with the Democratic party beyond the preser
- campaign. He did not ask him to do so. He wa
to happy to welcome him upon his terms He fe
ce as sured that he would act with the Democratic part
j. long his judgment told him that It acted for tn
ID good of the country and the safety of South and
re for his part he felt convinced that man shout
or pledge himself to act with any party moment afte
tn his Judgment told him that it had ceased to dese
r. his confidence.
at The assembage, now very large indeed. was full
ed aroused and anxious 10 hear speaking, and call
w were made upon various gentlemen DR.. j. D. Bel
We lamy, the Chairman announced it's adjournment,
a. meet at the Court House after supper
ur At night, the Court House crowded to it's al
lie most capacity, Or. VIM. A. Berry was called to tn
en- Chair, and Messrs McKoy and George requested t
zee act as Secretaries.
f Col Walter L. Steele of Richmond being oudl
il called for, answered the CALL although fatigued b,
e. the previous exertons of the day. He made MOI
he able and effective speech which was warmly and
a. Enthusiastically received.
- The next call was upon VIM. S. Mullins Esq,