Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Democratic Meeting In Moore County.

we learn from the Fayetteville Carollnlan that
\ Democratic meeting held at Carthage, Moore
county, on the 18th inst for the purpose of express
ing the approval of the meeting for the late
of the President.
Col Morrison, on behalf of the committee appoint
ed to draw up resolutions, made the FLOWING repo +
which was unanimously adopted:
We as friends of the present administration, have
assembled here to-day for the purpose of exercising
the right guaranteed to the citizens of our common
country, of publicly expressing approval dis
approval of the measures acted upon, likely to be
acted upon by those who are the rghtful guardians
of the peoples and country rights. In the exercise
OF this right We pleased to say that the late Mes
sage of the President of the United States to the
Senate, although repudiated by majority of the
peoples Representatives, meet with our hearty ap-
proval We admire it for the manly, constitutional,
open and ndepen lent spirit that pervades every line
OF It, We approve OF his views so clearly expressed
on all matters touching relations with the great
Powers of the earth. We approve of his suggestions
on the subject OF The tariff believing that the pur
poses of revenue alone justify the imposition of
duties on imports" And most especially do we ap-
prove OF his views the constitutional relations of
slavery. Such frank and open expression of senti-
ments on this great and momentuous subject, which
now seems 10 threaten the destruction of the farest
heritage ever devised by mortal man,-the Union of
the United States of America-we deem worthy of
the highest condemnation. Of this what better
political opponents. The Fayetteville Observer
says 1.-The promulgation of such just, conserva-
tive, patriotic sentiments clothed in language of
glowing eloquence, and carrying with them the pow
er and influence of his high Office, is worthy OF all
praise" The Fayetteville Argus says: But we
are not disposed to criticse document that we
gard as really patriotic in It's tone" But much as
we are pleased at finding such sentiments promuga-
ted by the President of the United States to his fell
citizens, it is painful to know that large pro-
of vie maa
Northern portion. And here would pause, and
respectfully ask them 10 consider what they are do
ing and to give the subject that calm and impartial
consideration which its importance demands lest by
heedessly violating the constitution and abrogating
laws passed under the authority of its clear prov-
sons, the day may come when forbearance will
on our part to be virtue. Their good character and
acknowledged ability on all other subjects might
lead us 10 expect better things of them; and
we hope by second sober thought, they will be pro-
vented from persisting TOO far in fantastical
fare against Southern institutions. We hope find
them in the future, seekers of the peace and welfare
of the country, rather than mere agtators seeking
place and emolument by duping the people
In further exercise of rights, we offer the fol-
lowing resolves
Resolved, That in view of the present condition of
our country and The aspect of its affairs, that it be-
hoeves 10 consider we'll in whose hands its best in
terests placed in doing so it is pride to ac-
knowledge that we have such leader as Franklin
Pierce, backed by such patriots and statesmen from
his section of the Union as Cass, Buchanan
Marcy, Richardson and Douglas, with host of
others, under such leadership knowing that the
SCUM Is tue we have every reason 10 hope that the
Union shall be preserved
ResoIUed, That with all due Difference to the &C.
tion of the National Convention, when assembled, we
will mention the name of Franklin Pierce our first
choice for the office he so ably and faithfully
hlls and while expressing preference as to who
shall fill the Presidential chair, with equal frank
ness recommend Hon. James c. Dobbin, of the {" Old
North State as first choice for Vice President of
these United States for the ensuing Presidential term
With Pierce and Dobbin at the head of our national
affairs shall know North no South, no East, no
West, but one common country
ResolUed, That we consider the Democratic party
the only conservative and truly national party
Resolved, That while consider the so called
American party, south, sound on the great question
of slavery that their northern brethren by STAINLESS
abandonment OF the Nebraska principle as embodied
IN the 18th article ofthe Philadep pha Platform have
disregarded the known and manifest letter of the
Constitution and laws passed under it's sanction and
therefore are not entitled to confidence.
RESOLVED, That whilst have entire confidence
in large number of our northern brethren, vet there
are some whose course cannot too severely CEN
sure among whom are many professed ministers of
the gospel, who under cover Of their sacred calling
and influence spreading broad-cast the seeds Of
fanatcsm political discord and disunion rather than
teaching and enforcing the sublime doctrine that
should love one another, and be in subiection
to the powers that be-
The meeting ably addressed by the Chairman,
A. R. Black, Esq, Col. Morrison, DR.. Shaw, R. G..
Barrett, Esq, and DR.. Turner
SALT RIvER.-Many person suppose the river Of
this 10 be imaginary stream, up which de-
feated politicians by sort Of figure of speech
Indeed, it is doubtful whether one hundred ever
thought OF nquirIng into the length, breadth, depth
or locality From the description which follows it is
certain that the exile had such journey 10 make.
''This river, (says Bayard Taylor where it de-
bouches into the Ohio river, is not more than sixty
yards in breadth. but very deep 1t is never forda-
bile even in the dryest season. and being navigable
for fourteen miles above has not been brdged this
point, We descended its steep and difficult banks,
embarked carriages fiat ferry-boat and were
conveyed across. The view looking up the river
was very beautiful. Tall sycamores clothed the
bank, dropping their boughs almost to the water and
forming beautiful vista of foliage through which
the stream curved out of sight between two large
wooden hills: longed to be rowed up it. While
On the spot took occasion to inquire the derivation
of the slang political phrase, Rowed up Salt River"
and succeeded in discovering it. Formerly there
extensive salt works on the river, short dis
tance from its mouth. The laborers employed in
them were a set of athletic, belligerent fellows who
soon became noted far and wide for their achieve
ments in the pugilstic line. Hence it became COM
mon thing among the boamen on the Ohio, when
of their number became refractory, to say him,
"Well row you up Salt River" when of course the
bully saltmen would have the handling of him. By
natural figure of speech the expression was applied
to political candidates, first, believe, in he Presi
Dental campaign of 184O"
Treaty between Russia and the United States.
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