Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25
,o,,r,i min, the doctrine Of popular

Inc rights Of the South and will cheerfuy
un with nS f he Psdeny Presidency
of the United States and to proclaim narty and we
world the great 8 81 s10 to the nominees
Resoued That we regard the Nothing organization
corrupng and dangerous in its influences and tendencies
We congratulate the country upon its rapid decay Inc
f tor h NaOna h
that third party and h e
alike the interest and the duty OF all Southern men to
unit p it's unit unty its numbers and its nationality that it will
triumph the enemies OF our cons1'utoDal ngnS by
Rsofpd That we are opposed all secret,
political associations and intolerance and
Of or at he baoboI
Rsolved That President Pierce by his Inaugural address
dna e he rights Of States
in his annual to Congress- az well as by ms UNI
form devotion the constitution and his faithful ENFORCE
men of its obligations endeared himself to all true low
eff the country and while we freely ackdowedge anu
nrody recognize the abilities the PATRIOTISM and the SOUND
principles many other distinguished members of our par
y and will give cordial and united support to Whomsoever
we yet deem it due to FRANKLIN PIERCE, and to our
selves declare that be first choice for the PTesden
CIV and should hail his nomination with the veneSt
Resided That we arc proud reputation of JAMES
c. DOBBTN Secretary of the Navy. We respect him for
his experience and wisdom statesman, and cherish
strong affection for him as man. on account OF ms amlane
for the would be gratifying to the people OF
North Carolina and serve to bind still more coS0y
Resolved That Constitution of the State ought to be
amended extend all free white men the same right
10 vote for members the Senate for the members eff the
House of Commons that regard the plan OF amendnent
the ballot box as strictly republican, certainly const
tutona that opposed under and all crcumstan
ces to change the basis of representation in the Senate
and House of Commons; and that will abandon the
great principle Free Suffrage, but will unite with fellow
sition and difficulties, to its final triumph.
sotucd, That it is earnest wish. and desire to see
the of North Carolina agricultural mineral ana
commercial fosered and developed and the State having
already upon system Of internal improvements to
that end and made large investments with that view 1T
would in the opinion this Convention be polite and pro-
per for the legislature from time to time to extend speh
and the extension of the same as Just regard tor the IN
st 6e 9 as pill pgsn the
Rs.ued That our present system Of Common schools
Do he shall
forded to all the children of the Stae.
Resolved That the of Gov Bragg has been such
the confidence reposed in him.
feet honor himself and to promote tie best interests OF
North Carolina Democratic candidate for Governor
THOS. BRAGG, of NOrthampton-a gentleman and pa
triot-a fully tried and ever found wanting
ResoLved That Democratic State Committee to consist
be appointed by the President OF this ConVen
Re,oued That four delegates for the State at large and
to represent North Cincinnati Convention.
Resotv'd That Electors and four Assistant Electors
be appointed by this Convention for the State at large
Mr.. Cook of Cumberland, moved that the Con-
ven,on now proceed to elect four Delegates to rep
resent the Stale at large in the Democratic National
Convention, and four Alternate Delegates; which
r was agreed to-
!, The following gentlemen were chosen Delegates
: William s. Ashe, of New Hanover w. w.
T Avery, of Burke; Bedford Brown, of Caswell and
| Robt R. Heath, of Chowan. Atermates liam
Hill of Halifax John Hill, of Stokes; Dr. Column
J bus Mills, of Polk and F. G. Haywood, of Wake.
' On motion, the Convention then proceeded TO ap-
+ point two electors for the State at large The fol,
!, lowing gentlemen were chosen H. M. Shaw, of
! Curriuck and Samuel P. Hill, of Caswell.
-, The President of the Convention then announced
- the following gentlemen constituting the Demo
e cratic Executive Committee for the State to wit
- William w. Holden of Wake James Fulton, New
Hanover; James H. White CASTOR Jesse A: Waugh
!, FORSYTH; Robert s. French, Robson William
8, Jenkins, Warren W. K. Lane, Wayne; David Cole
Z. man. Yancy; R. P. Waring, MeckIenburg and Jos
L Allison Orange
The Convention then adjourned until Thur sday
morning ten o'clock.
THURSDAY, 10 O'clock, A M.
y The Convention met according to adjournment.
. Mr.. Bow of Cumberland, offered the following
y Resolution, which unanimously adopted
by our able and patriotic Senators David Reid
Bggs and Democratic Representatives now in Con
s. The Convention then went into the election of fou
F. Assistant Electors for the State at large which re
n suited in the choice of the following gentlemen
a. DR.. R. c. Pritchard, of Warren; Marcus Erwin, o
| B. Fuller, of Cumberland.
n. DR.. R. C.. Prtchard MIR. Fuller, of Cumberland
es E. e. Haywood, of Wake, Sidney Smith, of Orange
nv and Dr. Copeland, of Northampton, addressed tn
n Convention in the order named In able and I'm
pressive manner and with much applause
Y. P M M N'"'S"'''" VIC" "'''''"'' ''''
y. THREE O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
~, The Convention met according to ad journment.
W. On motion of DR.. PrtcharI. of WARREN a commit
Nv tee of five were Notwithstanding of Dr. X
80 Pritchard, A. M. Lewis, Gen. Joseph Allison, l.
20 Hargrove, and Sidney Smith, of Orange-to wait W
on the military companies of the City of Raleigh, nov
us on parade and invite them to visit the Convention
'n The committee performed the duty assigned then
Of inviting the Oak City Guards, the Independent Guard
and the Raleigh Cadets into the Hall and they az
of copied the invitation, and up and took seats.
r Mr.. Lewis offered the following resolution, whic
" was unanimously adopted
ReotUed That every patriotic heart is filled with
-, tons of pleasure and pride at the appearance ar
vi display OF the Oak City Guards, the Independel
F Guards, and the Cadets of Raleigh, now assembled
this hail; and assure them that they have our be
of wishes and feelings for their success and happnes
The President welcomed them in glowing and ell
+ho quent speech, and Lieut.. Tucker of the Oak CT
10 Guards, responded their behalf in his usual
happy manner.
&C. On motion, the Secretaries of this Convent
ion requested 10 inform the delegates to Cincnna
and the Electors and their Assistants, of tn
tee, appointment such.
OF On motion. it
H. ResotUGd That the proceedings of this Convent
be furnished the North Carolina Standard for pub
re- cation and that the other Democratic papers of