The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-06-04
orange County American Convention.


According to notice, large number Of
the Citizens OF Orange belonging the Ameri-
can party, assembled ID Convention in this
place on Thursday the 29th Of May, for the
purpose ofnominating candidates to represent
the County in the next Legislature. The
court house was crowded with men heretofore
belonging to both The old political parties,
but who are now standing together ON the
American platform, and determined tn spare
no efforts to insure the success of American
principles and American candidates.
The Convention was called to order by
John b. Lcathers, ESQ.,, who moved the alec-
tion Of the Hon. w. p. Mangum to the chair,
which motion was carried by reclamation.
Upon tsking the chair, in few remarks, the
Hon. Gentleman endorsed Reinforcement of
the American party, and stated that though
an sold Union Whig,' be was with them
heart and soulin the coming contest. State
and National. After the cheers with which
these remarks were received. had subsidized,
IN notion, James e. Turrentine was appon-
ted Secretary.
On motion Of Harrison Parker, Esq.
committee of one from each district in the
county was appointed by The Chair, with the
gether and recommend suitable Candidates
to the Convention.
After the Committee had retired, Jones
Watson. Esq, was called upDn for speech.
MIR. Watson responded in speech Of half
an hour, in which he clearly and ably eluci-
dated the principles Of the party. aud in his
conclusion eloquently appealed tohis hearers,
of all parties, 10 come up 10 the aid OF their
Country, in this the hour Of trial. Mr.. Wat.
son. though neither professional man nor
politician, showed himself familiar with the
political history of the Country, and eyinced
ability TO apply his knowledge 10 the UNDER
standings aud and hearts Of his hearers. lie
took his seat amid the enthusiastic cheers
VI the assembly.
Henry K. Nash, Esq, was next called for.
and responded in speech Of about an hour
aud half, upon tae principles Of The Ameri-
Can party, aud the necessity tor the move
ment a; this time. His remarks were inter-
ceived By the convention.
The Committee Of Conference reported
through their Chairman, Harrison Parker,
Esq. and recommended as a candidate Of
the American party for the Senate, Josiah
Turner, Jr. Esq, and for the Commons.
William n. Patterson aud Frederick NJ.
Stradwick, which recommendations we're
heartily ,oncurrcd IN aud unanimously rati-
fed by the Convention.
A committee was then appointed 10 wait
on the gentlemen, who snon returned. accom-
panied By Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Stradwick.
who were received amid the cheers Of the
Convention. Mr.. Turner then entertained
The Convention in long and very able
speech, in whisll he took up aud commented
upan each plank Of The American platform,
glring his hearty concurrence to each; aud
in conclusion accepted The nomination. Mr..
Turner'S speerh was in his happiest style.
and added much to the enthusiasm Of the
meeting.
Nr. strudwick next. in a short, but strnng
and effective speech. accepted the nominal
ton. AIR. >. is yoang man, for the frst time
making his appearance on the political stage;
but judging IRON the specimen lie gave u,
we predict for him a reputation. as a politi-
cal speaker. inferior to lew in the old coun-
~ nf Orange.
Mr.. Patterson not being present. COM
mitiee Of three was appointed to inform him
81 his nomination, and request his accep-
lance.
The business of the convention being dis.
patched. on motion. il was adjourned sine
die.
JAMES C. TURRENTlNE. Sec.