Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Democratic Meeting In Lcnotr.

At meeting OF pOruon OF the Lemoclals VI LIE
noir county, in the Court House III kinsOn, on lues-
day, the 14th April, according to public notice On
motion, Jose phi r. Croome, Esq, as called to the
Chair, and James NJ. Wooten, appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained
by the Chair, on motion of Gen. Jas. w. Cox, COM
mttee appointed 10 report resolutions for the
ton of the meeting. The committee consisted of the
following gentlemen Allen w. Wooten, John c.
Wooten, Dr. Thos. w cooley, Jas. Jones, VIM SUIT
ton, Col. JAS w. Morris, Samuel W. Howard and
Elijah Lotin, who, after short retirement, returned
the following preamble and resolutions, which We're
read and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has been suggested to hold district
convent on, for the purpose OF nominating candI-
dale of the Democratic Republican party, to repre-
sent this second district in the next Congress of the
United States: Therefore
RESOLVED, That this meeting, representing the De-
mocracy of Lenoir, approve Of tt said convention
with view 10 the perfect organization Of the
party, to harmonious action and final success
in the ensuing congressional campaign, and We cor
daily invite political brethren of the other coun-
ties of this district 10 meet us, through their dele
gates, in convention to be held in NeWbeln On the
second Thursday of June next.
Resolved That having implicit confidence IN the
wisdom and patriotism OF SAID convention, that IT'S
nominee will be both worthy and capable to repre-
sent this district in the next National Legislature we
pledge our honest and Jealous support 10 the candl'
date that may be presented for sulrages.
Resolved That without intending 10 foresall the
free and unbiased action of said convention, or to
eudice the claims Of any OF the several worthy
names that may be brought forward for the consdera
ton of that body; yet, however, we feel 1t to be our
duty 10 express our full! and candid preference in IA
vor of our late most worthy Representative, Hon.
Thomas Rufin, and heartily recommend his renomi-
nation
Resolved, That the cheerful and unanimous thanks
of our party and of all good PATRIOTS enlnently
due, and are hereby rendered, TO the Hon. Thomas
puf6 forh and
in the discharge Of his various duties our late re-
preventative in Congress, in defence of the consttu-
tional rights of the States and of the people against
the intoerant and prOscriptlve policy OF Know No
thingism the hand, and the fendish desi gins
and abominabe acts of abolition repubI1CGnism on the
other.
! Resolved, That the Democratic Republican party
is the only national, union and constitutional party
Of the country; the party that is opposed by know
nothingsm, black repubicanism aboliIlonism, an !
all the various isms of the land, all allied together,
in demonism, and to this great party alone, must all
good people and patriots of the country rely for the
preservation of this glorious Union, and State SOW
eregnty and the pepetuty Of the civil and religious
rights of the people.
Resolved That in the election and elevation to Of
Gee, of President and Vice President of the United
States, of those experienced statesmen, Hon, James
Buchanan of Pa. and Hon. John G. Breckenridge OF
KY, recognize wise, we'll timed and super inter
position of kind, protecting Providence, over the
welfare and stability of this great and glorious na-
ton. The admirable inaugural address of the Pres
dent and the able cabinet of constitutional advisers
which he has called to his aid, guarantees that
the ship of Stale will be ably and sklfuIy managed
TO the honor and glory of the country.
Resolved, That the chairman appoint fifty delegates
to represent this county in the proposed district
veniion, and the following were named, viz: Mai
: Allen w. Wooten, Nathan Whitfield, Willis Pipkin
George Jones, Henry N. Groom, Samuel NJ Groom
William Sutton, j. Samuel Davis {. L. Davis, r. E
Davis, Jos. Leary, Biackledge Harper, James Num-
James Herring. Whitfield Grady, James Jones, EIiiat
| P. Lofin, A. w. Taylor, William G. Taylor, Chas
Gray, John Z. Wooten, Samuel W. Howard, Johr
Rhem, VIM H. West James M. Wooten, Gen Jas
, w. Cox Col James W. Morris, Henry F Bond, DR.
Leroy Chappel, VIM. Fields, DR.. Thomas Woodey
Joseph THghman, N. Hunter, VIM Howard, Wilson
Tilghman, Warren Bell, Haywood Jones, Richard
Bright, Simon w. Bright, Alfred Moore, Alexander
Wilson, James M. King, Thomas H. Dawson, Noal
Wooten, Hardy Sutton, S. Ivey Sutton, Alex Hill
ThOs. Hi Jesse H. Rouse, and John W. Becton.
On motion, the chair added, and that all gooC
and true democrats of this county, who may be il
Newbern the time of the convention be considered
as delegates to the same.
Mr.. James B. Averitt, of Newbern, being present
and called upon, entertained the meeting in few
eloquent remarks in advocacy of the principles ant
policy OF the party.
Ordered, that the proceedings OF this meeting b.
published in the Goldsboro' Tribune and >ewberl
Union. Raleigh Standard Tarboro' Souherner an
Wilmington Journal, will please copy.
The unanimous thanks of the meeting were ten
dered to Mr. Averitt for his entertaining address
and to the officers of the meeting for their kind sery
ees.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
JOS. Z. GROOM, Chairman
JAS. M WooTEN, Secretary.
death of Lieut.. Gardner.