Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-03-14
For the Journal.
Democratic Meeting.

The Chairman explained the objects OF the meetlng
to be the appointment of delegates to represent this
County in the Democratic State Convention, to be
held al Raleigh on the 10th day of April next and
Also the transaction of such other necessary business
az the good of the Democratic party mi ht seem to
require
On motion of Eli w. Hall, Esqr., amended by a
further motion of George Houston, Esq.,, the Chair
was authorized TO appoint Committee consisting OF
one person from each captains district in the County
to draft resolutions and prepare business tor the
action of the meeting. The Chair appointed the
following gentlemen on Sid Committee:
Wilmington. Fulton, DR.. J. D. BeIlamy'
Middle Sound.-Dr. A. F. Newkirk.
Long Creek.-James S. Moore.
Pineu Woods -John Eakins.
South Wastingto n.-Ephraim Powers.
HOLM ShsLter-John Shepherd
! TopsaH Sound.--R K. Bryan.
| Le,ger Black Riuer.-Owen Alderman.
Uppsr Black RiUer.-James Kerr.
| RockY Point-Thomas H. Tate
| characteristics Henry.
MaSonb0ro' II. Pickett.
The Committee having retired for consultation
loud call was made upon Eli w. Hall, Esq, who
responded briefly, and concluded by calling upon
Thomas H. Holmes, Esq, Of Sampson county, who
arose amid the cheers of the house and entertained
the meeting with some sensible and appropriate re-
marks Hon w. S. Ashe was next called upon
and RESPONDED to the call in his usual manner-to
the point.
The Committee on Business through their Chair
man, Mr. Fulton, reported the following preamble
and resolutions which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS A period has again arrived when it becomes
duty all true Democrats to take efficient measures Tor
securing the of national constitutional principles
promoting the harmony and organization OF the only
party based upon such principles Be it, therefore,
Resolved That ws portion of the Democratic citizens
of New Hanover county, public meeting assembled take
this occasion ream expressions of mistaken conf
dence in the principles and of the States Rgh
Democracy promulgated by Thomas jefferson and other
ages the revolution and illustrated by Democratic states
administrations and conventions from Jefferson to
Jackson, and from Jackson to Pierce.
Resotud That the full equality of the several States I'M
der Constitution the fundamental principle upon which
Union founded and by adherence to which 1t can
alone be preserved and that the equality OF all classes
the citizens of the country under the constitution IS
equally essential to the preservation of civil and religious
liberties.
R.soLvsd, That all attempts by the abotonsts, and
others interfere with the vested rights of the citizens of
any of the States hold and enjoy their property at home
carry the territories of the United States
ResoLved That the organization of "knoW-NOth-
ngs being founded upon the prescription of czsns
count Of their birthplace their religious opinions strikes
blow the constitutional and legal equality of the citizens
the United States and is subversve of civil and religious
liberty
Resolved, That heartily, cordially and enthusiastically
endorse the administration of that able and tried patriot
and staesn- President Franklin Pierce, and sspe
cay respond to the noble views powerfully enforced
his last glorious annual message.
ResoLved That while acknowledge the abilities, the
and the services of other sound and accept" Die
in tho Democratic ranks, and will cheeruly support
any good Democrat whom the Cincinnati Convention may
nominate we yet preference for Franklin Pierce
as our first choice for President.
ResOUed That Hon. James c. Dobbin, the present able
and efficient Secretary of the Navy first choice for
Vice President.
Resolved That approve of the recommendation to hold
Democratic State Convention in the city of Raleigh on
the 10th day of April next, for the nomination of Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of North Carolina and that
the Chairman of this meeting be authorized to appoint 90
delegates represent New Hanover county in said Conven
ton
Resolved That the delegates from this county to the State
Convention be authorized and requeedt confer with SINH
lar delegates frem the ether counties of this district in
der to the selection of delegates represent this dis
tric in tho National Democratic Convention to assemble at
Cincinnati on the End day of June next.
Resolved, That the present popular and worthy ncum-
BENT Thomas Bragg is first choice for the Office of Gov
of North Carolina but any good Democrat whom the
Convention may select will receive support.
Resolved That end to the Democratic citizens
in the several election precincts in New Hanover County to
organize themselves into Democratic Associations for the
PRONUNCIATION Of the principles of Democracy and the Con-
stution and of efficient action in support and defence of
such principles.
Resolved, That respectfully recommend to the Demo-
Gratis of New Hanover County to hold County Convention
Long Creek Bridge the last Thursday in May next
the 29th to nominate candidates for the Senate and
House of Commons of North Carolina such 9TH
action the safety of the party requires
each election precinct be requested send three dele
gates to said Convention which delegates shall be entitled
to cast the number of by such precins
the Democratic candidate at the Congressional election
in August last.
Resolved, That expressions of confidence
and esteem for able and faithful Representative in Con
gress, Hon. Warren Win.Iow.
In pursuance of the eighth resolution, the follow
| ing gentlemen were appointed by the Chair dele
t gates to the State Convention
E IV.tmingto VIM S. Ashe, George Houston DIR
]. D. Bellamy, Jas. Fulton, John L. Holiness Eli W. Hall
VIM. L. Jacobs W. c. styron, B. Flanner w. c. Betten
court.
Federal Poant-J. G. Pickett, T. Pickett.
, Middle Sosnd-John A. Sanders DR.. A. F. Newkirk
Observation-Disclosures Beasley, Timothy T. George.
Sandy R,.-R. X. Bryan, J. M. Foy, w. S. Sudbury.
Long Creek.-W. S. Larkins, James GARRISON S.
o Bell, A. M. Lamb, John Jones, ]. E. Bunting.
Rocky Pont-David Mcintyre, Thomas H. Tate, VIM
NJ Walker
Holly Shelter. john Shepard John P. Bannerman Davi
e Williams.
: South Vash,ngto n-Dempsey Harreu, DR.. Robert Tat
J. ]. Ward Ephriam Powers
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