Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-04
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CLINTON, n. c., May 29th, lS5s
In accordance with previous notice the delegates u
the Democratic County Convention for Sampson CONN.,
assembled in the Court House. to nominate cand;Ja.
for the Legislature.
VIM. S. Devane, Esq, was appointed chairman 81,
Amos Royal was requested to act secretary M ~.
Districts were called when the following delegates an
peared and enrolled their names, viz: ~
Clt,1ton-Thos Chestnut, Henry Moore. Js,no. n
Williams Lishen Hardy Herring, James c. Robinson
James Armstrong;
Tsylor's Bridge-Amos Herring R. Parish, D. 8
Mathis
Turkey-Not represented.
Richie. ''' H.
Piney Grove-Jno. G. Hines, R. R. Bell, Amos ROv.l
HaNs-John D. Herring.
Westbrook's-Wm. Daug htry.
Mmgo-Wm. Daughtry as proxy
| Dismal-Not represented.
McDaniel's Cross Roads,. Melvin, Lot Richie
Fl. Richie. ="
T. II. Holmes ESQ.,, former Senator, addressed H..
Convention in very appropriate manner, stating tbs
in consequence of i'll health it would be impossible S
him to become candidate again. and Withdrew
his name from the Convention. o. P. White, ESQ al
so declined becoming candidate.
On motion, the chairman appointed A. Herring A
Brown, r. r. Bell, l.. Richie, and II. Moore commit
tee to draft resolutions for the action of the ConVn
ton.
The committee retired, when, on notion R. c. Holmes
Esq., was requested to take the chair while Mr. Dpvon
should address the Convention, who entertained +S
meeting with one Of his best speeches. particularly setting
forth the inexpedlency OF the Distribution question
in very forcible and eloquent manner ''
The committee returned and submitted the folloviro
report, which was unanimously adopted viz:
1St Resolved That we still adhere to the princinleS
of the Democratic party set forth in the platforms Of
the late State and National Conventions and are mor
convinced since the agitation of the ansas Question
in Congress- that it is the only party upon which tba
salvation of the Union can depend with safety.
I'd. Resolved That we approve of the Nomination os
Judge Ellis candidate for Governor and that hv
his triumphant election we will convince the North thai
we still adhere the protection of our institutions and
that they cannot procure destruction by reenactnv
the burdens of high Protective Tariff.
Sd. ReSolred That we pledge ourselves to supnort
the nominees of this Convention and to use every hon.
orable means in our power to secure their election
4h. Resolved That in nominating candidates for the
Legislature by this Convention the majority rule shall
be adopted and that each District be entitled to three
votes
The Convention proceededed to ballot for candidates
which resulted in the selection of A. A McKoy ESQ
for the Senate and VIM. Kirby and Col. Franklin J.
Faison for the Commons
On motion, the Chairman appointed Fl. Moore R.
H. Richie and j. Herring Committee to wait upon the
t nominees and request their acceptance.
Messrs Kirby and Fason appeared and accepted the
nomination. Mr.. McKoy being absent the Chair ap
pointed A. Herring HI. L. Spell and J. G. Williams
Committee to wait on him when he returns and reques
his acceptance
Resolved, That the Wilmington Journal and Raleigh
Standard be requested to publish the proceedings of this
Convention.
Resolved That the thanks of the Convention are ten
dered to the Chairman and Secretary for their services
The Convention then adjourned in great harmony
and each delegate seemed determined to work more de-
votedly for the cause of Democracy.
!, VIM. S. DEVANE, Ch'mn
AMOS ROYAL, Sec'y.
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