Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

AT an adjourned meeting of the mechanics and
working men of the Town of Wilmington, held at
TOE court House, on Tuesday, August Alb, the fol-
loving business was transacted.
Inc minutes of the preceding meeting having bet a
read the Committee reported the following Preamble
anu RESOLUTIONS, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS; There is evidently determination in
OF the community to throw the responsibility of
nem equally to the rproach attaching open viola
ohars Of tne w to disregard contempt Of the of
of endsal which, together with any insinuaons
rom Whatever quarter, rejecting upon integrity
aTSa5ding class of the community with becoming
lndgy' hereby unequvocaly repelng every charge of
unworthy demeanor of participating in any act
Of evil to the community of any other Intrusion other
may become necessary in defence of reputation
tne open and fearless vindication of our rights.
AND WHEREAS, Several outrage unlawful character
having been perpetrated in the Town of Wilmington with
IN few years past such blowing up clog Cabins and
tearing down " Stills and residences of pri
citizens all of which ourages the citizens have suffered
or less their and purses and of which
and against which all other outrages we as awovng
and law-abIdlng citizens do protest.
AND WHERE'S An outrage having been perpetrated by
some unlawful persons, the night Of the 9th ut
count OF which His Honor the Mayor called meeting for
Ihe purpose CT taking some action thereon, and at which
was to be the pleasure of several of the
speakers 70 gmatlze the contractors mechanics and labor
ing men OF the own of Wilmington certain class of
epLnets which, If meant for us, were unbecomng gentle
meg R. to make = use Of: Therefore. be it.
mat were understood to have been hurled against u.s.
by some of the speakers of the citizens meeting
ned on the at of the 29h u by CHASING alb
ohtionlsts dead rabbits, "plug ugies,' etc. which
eplthes applied to u.s. repel with Indignation and
turn them to their authors and vendors for their own dge
ton
Resolved, That all ask for the existing laws to be
executed by those who have been enforce them
and they will ever find ready to assist them removing
the foundation to the steppingtone to Abolitionsm.
Resolved, That although the existing laws Tin reference
to Negroes contracting and hiring their tme) supposed
to be sufficient for the protection Of White Mechanics yet
eyasions of these laws accessible and
their masters and protectors that they valueles in
efectua and from which the mechanics and aborng men
derive no benefit
Resolved, That while the individual rights of every mem
Der OF the community should be respected will pesevere
and all energies in enforcing the law in regard to il
the citizens generally.
Resolved That, mechanics assembling together in
this public manner dsavow any intent to excite
ment to give vent to heated expressions of ndgna
tlon that have been provoked scuous accu
Stations but principally to stamp with asehood
the charge of outrage laid at our doors.
All of which is respectfully submitted
COMMITTEE.
On motion of Capt r. S. McComber, Committee
was appointed to furnish copy of the foregoing to
the different papers of the Town, with a request to
publish the same.
In response to calls made upon them, the meeting
was addressed by Messrs. Blanton, Morris, Riley,
Savage, Col. Jno. McRae, and - Davis, Esqrs
There being no other business, the eeling ad.
journed. JNO. A. PARKER, Chairman
JNo. w. BARNES, Secretary.