Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-05-14
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WHITEvII1E, MAY 10TH 1858.
In accordance with previous notice. from the counties
of Baden Brunswick and Columbus delegates appeared
in the Court House in Whevie from the above coun-
ties, for the purpose of holding Convention to nom
nate suitable candidate to represent this Senatorial
District in the Senate of the next General Assembly for
this State.
On motion of Forney George, Esq, Richard Wooten,
ESQ., called upon to act as chairman of the meeting
and J. w. Ellis was appointed secretary The delega-
tons enrolled as follows:
Bladen-Wm. u. Mcneil, Shade Wooten, Amos
High, M. w. Pridgen, w. A. Melvin.
Brunsvick-Dr. A. Y. Powell.
Collmbus--Wm. III. Toon II. L. Vail F. George,
John Mills, VIM. j. Stanly, D. F. Williamson, 0. 81.
Powell, J. w. Rouse, n. j. Williamson, A. J. Bald
win W. K. Gore, j. P Lee j. G. Pridgen, A F. Pow
ell
When on motion the delegates were requested to re-
tire and form themselves into committee to report
outions and business for the action of the meeting The
delegates retired and after consultation reported through
their chairman F. George ESQ., the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we, the several delegates from Baden,
Brunswick and Columbus counties, in Convention as
sembed according to previous notice, do recommend to
the voters of the said counties the of Thomas D.
Mcdowell to represent them in the Senate of the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
Resolved, That we cordially approve Of the nomna-
ton of the Hon. John w Ellis as the candidate for the
Gubernatorial Chair of North Carolina in the coming
election, and that we pledge him our undivided and ear
nest support
RESOLVED, That Thos. L. Vail, DIR. A Y. Powell and
VIM. D. Mcneil be appointed committee to inform
Thomas d. Mcdowell, Esq, OF his nomination, and re-
quest his acceptance of the same.
During the absence of the committee n. L. William
son, Esq, called upon to address the meeting Mr..
Williamson responded in very happy manner, showing
the necessity of unanmty and concert Of action in the
party and urged upon all good Democrats to stand fast
in the coming contest, and rally unhinchingy around
their standard, and to the support Of the Union.
After the nomination of Mr.. Mcdowell had been con-
frmed, large portion of the Democracy of Columbus
being present, it suggested that be put in
nomination a candidate to represent the county of
Columbus in the House OF Commons in the next Gen
eral Assembly Of this State whereupon, A. F. Powell
nominated d. F. Williamson, ESQ.,, which nomination
was unanimously confirmed.
On motion, L. L. Vail, F. George, and A F. Pow
ELL Esqs., appointed committee to inform Mr..
Williamson of his nomination. The committee waited
on Mr. Williamson and informed him of his nomination.
Whereupon, he appeared in the Convention, and in
very appropriate address, accepted the same.
On motion, the secretary directed to forward the
proceedings of this meeting to the Wilmington Journal
with a request that they be published.
No other business appearing before the house. the
Convention adjourned.
RICHARD WOOTEN, Chm
J. W. ELLIS, Secy.