Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
from the SALISBURY Banner.
Ratification Meeting In Salisbury.

Mr.. EDITOR We are all gratifed at the demon
stration which was made Oh yesterday evening, that
there not dissenting voice to be heard within our
town in the general shout of rejoicing at the recent
nation for Governor of our elowtownsman the Hon.
JOHN W. ELLIS. The expressions of gladness and sat-
saction were of such character as to make any man
feel proud. have seen Salisbury present such
handsome appearance.
The meeting in the Court House was large and en-
thusiastic
The Salisbury Brass Band contributed their excellent
music to enhance the pleasure of the occasion. The
Rowan Rife Guards of which company Judge Ellis is
member, turned out irrespective of party, presenting
manly and martial appearance To complete the list of
attractions of the evening" happy to say that the
ladies honored with there presence. The house
was brilliantly Illuminated, were many of the stores
and private residences Every one seemed anxious to
show their appreciation of the compliment paid to Sails
bury by the action of the late convention at Charlotte
The meeting called to order by Col. II. L. Rob-
ards, who moved that Maj. James E. Kerr be appointed
chairman, which motion unanimously concurred in
Mr.. b. K. Moore was requested to act secretary
before taking his seat the chairman addressed the meet
ing, with well timed and enthusiastic speech in sup
port of the nominee. He acknowledged the honor
done to the town and county in the selection of Rowans
vorte the standard bearer of the great Demo-
cratic party. Rowan, by her vote will show that the
nomination meets with her heartiest approval. COL W.
l.. Steele, of Richmond being called for, begged to be
excused from making any remarks account of inds-
position but permission being refused he took the stand
and warmly supported the nomination. He referred in
very complimentary terms of Judge Ellis as entirely
worthy Of the high honor conferred upon him. He then
introduced the Hon. John Kerr, of Caswel who enter
tanned the audience with continued flow of eloquence
He challenged Rowan to friendly contest with Caswell
for pre-emnence in zeal in the support of John w.
Ellis. Mr.. Kerr's fame orator, is so well known
and established that it would be work of supereroga-
ton for to attempt to say anything of his effort on
this occasion. tie is true and patriot and the
enemies of the South will cover beneath the mighty
blows of his stalwart arm. Mr. Scales of Aamance
was next called upon and willingly added his voice to
the general ratification of the nomination. and pied
ged the sincere and cordial support Of the Democracy
this county to Judge Ellis Mr. Scales is worthy rep
resentative of his county Mr.. Engehard of Wake in
reply to the calls made upon him. responded for the home
of w. w. HOLDEN. He responded the more readily,
because he member of the Wake delegation whose
first choice in the convention had been Mr.. Holden
He desired to say for Wake that she would in August
make him proud 1t was particularly pleasing to
hear the gentleman from Wake give in his ad-
hesion to the nomination SO heartily. 1t showed
the harmony and kind feeling existing between
the friends of the different gentlemen whose names had
been before the convention It was fortunate that Wake
was represented and well represented Mr. Engelhard
did his part well, and very gracefully pledged the sup
port of Mr.. Holden and of Wake. Mr. Devane, of
Sampson, in response to the calls made upon him. answ-
cred for his section of the State in an excellent speech
The Democracy every where united and exutant in
the assurance of certain success and the meeting heard
with pleasure Mr. Devane promise that Sampson would
do her part. SALISBURY.