Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-23
Secretaries:
George Howard, Jr., Of Wilson,
J. w. Alspapgh, of Forsythe,
w r Grnon NJ Franklin

| George Howard, Jr., Of Wilson,
j. w. AlspaQgh, of Forsythe,
w Green, of Franklin.
The Committee further recommended that the Rules
of the House of Commons as far as practicabe) be
adopted by the Convention.
/ On motion, the report was unanimously adopted
The Chair appointed the following gentleman as
committee to conduct Gen. Avery to the Chair Jas
NJ. Bullock Walter L. Steele and VIM. T. Dortch.
Gen. Avery, after taking the Chair, addressed the
| Convention as follows:
Gentlemen of the Democratic Contention
rise merely to return my profound thanks for the
unexpected honor you have conferred upon me.
belong to that large branch of the democratic am
ly which is disposed to labor rather than talk Ny
services to the democratic party however humble are
field not cabinet achievements. have been accustom-
ed to stem mountain torrents to face the current of
opposition in every orm when the interest of my party
demanded it but to preside the deliberations
of its great representatives to counsel them in doubt
cheer them in their onward march toward that great
end, the honor and glory of our State and Nation
1t is late for me to give in my adhesion to to the
time honored principles of party. They are en-
phaticay the same yesterday to-day, aud forever If
is not egotistica might say that my political exis
tence dates back to that time that tried the souls of
democrats the ever-memorable year 1910.
But to the principles which control the action of our
party. Nearly all the old issues settled and
can cheerfuy extend the ght hand Of fellowship to all
those who have the of their former course and
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ence to their opinions think that the errors for which
they repent are few while on the contrary they may
congratulate themselves that they have escaped unsoed
by contamination with that nameless party which
leads the opposition.
We have now but one issue presented, the old hack
neyed hobbyhorse distribution Our brother democrats
in other States have buried in merited oblivion and
we, who fight the battle last, can and will triumph by
overwhelming majority. 1t is needless to speak fur
| ther of principles.
Our great object in this Convention should be to in
sure harmony and concord and for one, pledge myself
to support its nominee not only heartily but enthusas
tically And hope that all the members of this Con
vention are willing to sacrifice individual preferences
upon the altar of our common party.
In conclusion, gentlemen, ask and expect your hear
ty cooperation in the preservation of order and harmO
ny in our proceedings; believing as l do, that our
action will enure to the benefit of the democratic party
and of necessity to the whole State.
| The Convention being organized Wm T. Dortch
Esq, of Wayne moved that committee consisting of
two from each Congressional district, be appointed by
the respective districts to draft resolutions for the Con-
vention.
On motion of VIM A. Allen, ESQ.,, of Duplin, the
motion amended by substituting three for two The
resolution then unanimously adopted, and the fol
lowing gentlemen appointed:
lst Distrct-Col. N NJ Long, of Halifax, c Badham
Chowan Jos Mason, Northampton
End District-Dr VIM Blow, Pitt, Col. W Humphrey
O1slow, John Dancy, Edgecombe.
Sd District-James Fulton, New Hanover w. Mel. Nc
Kay, Cumberland, VIM. 7. Houston, Duplin.
4h DistrictIA Lewis, Wake, DR.. L Durham Orange,
5h District-B Hoover, Randolph, R Dick Guilford,
Hon On; John h?hI Kerr, Gaswel. ,,on.
Francis Fries Forsythe.
9TH District-GW VI Caldwell, Mecklenburg Archd Hen
Sth Distrct-M Stokes, Wilkes John Dickson Burke,
VIM Thomas Cherokee.
On motion of Wm j. Houston, of Dupln, the follow
ing resolutions adopted:
Resolued That the delegates from each county shall be
entitled to cast the number of votes in this Convention
ddate for Governor at the election held the first Thurs
Resooed That in all questions pending before this Con
venton county may call for division of the question:
each county casting it's democratic strength asceraned
by its vote for Gov Bragg the first Thursday in August
The Convention then adjourned to 8 o'clock, P NJ.
EVENING SESSION, o'clock.
The committee on resolutions through their chairman
Hon. John Kerr, made the following report
WHEREAS Pursuant to the of the Democratic Party
I o I 1e has
the Town of Charlotte, s deemed proper occasion to
express its opinions upon the different questions before
therefore
ResoEUed That cordially approve of the Administration
of James Buchanan, believing to be marked by ability,
mpartaty and devotion to the Constitutional rights of all
of the country and more especially do we endorse
the Lecompton and regard that
essential to the quiet of the country and an act of
blow aimed at the equality of the States in the Unon.
ReSOUed, That Thomas Bragg, by the manner in which
he has discharged the duties of his office Chief Magistrate
of this State has established character for high executive
talent and secured the confidence and respect of all good
OF the State and we hereby tender him in behalf
of constituents the expression of high admiration and
best wishes for his happiness and through life
ReSOUed That anxious to the of the
different sections the State fostered and developed
that end believe that such aid should be given towards
the forwarding to completion of the works of Internal I'm
already begun and the such others
may be deemed expeden the credit of the State
the means of her citizens may permit without inuriCu sly
affecting the imposing too burdens the
other
Resolred That regard the distribution of the public
lands their proceeds unconstitutional anti democratic
and impoc and its agitation at the present time eminent
unpatrotic, because, being wholly mpractcable the
tract the only party upon which the South rely for the
defence of her rights and interests in the Union.
On motion of John S. Dancy, of Edgecombe, the re-
solutions were voted on separately and unanimously
adopted
On motion of W. Mel Mckay, of Cumberland, the
following resolution adopted:
Resotued, That we, citizens of North Carolina,
bed from all the different sections of the State avail
selves of this opportunity earnestly but respectfully
upon the favorable attention of the Congress of the United
the advantages possessed the mineral suat
National Foundry, combining it does the elements
safety from attack with accessibility and commu-
timber building materials and water power in climate
subject the extremes of neither heat cold and emf
neny saubrious and free from epidemic influence local
causes of disease.
The Convention then adjourned till O'clock Thurs
day morning.
THURSDAY MORNING, April Is.
The Convention being called to order by the Presi
dent W r Cox of Edgecombe, offered the following
Democratic resolutions which were adopted
ResoIred That the pursued by Senators
Representatives from this State voting to admit Kansas
under the Lecompton Constitution unqualified
approval and that extend cordial and sincere thanks
to conservative and patriotic band of Democrats
North who with patriotism broad as this Union have
sustained the national administration and the constitutions
States, them