Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-12-15
Democratic Convention at Fayetteville.

The Democratic Convention assembled at the Court
House at 81 O'Clock, according to previous notice On
notion VIM Mel Mckay, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and J. Fl. Cook and P j. Sinclair appoint
ed Secretaries
The Chairman, in appropriate speech, made known
to those assembled the object of the meeting. espoke
of the necessity of union without res ect of party
seeing the great danger in which the Union is involved
On notion the Chair appointed the following gentle
committee to prepare resolutions for the action of
the meeting, viz: P. j. Sinclair, Dun Shaw, w. j.
Kelly, g. G. Wright and Gen. Winsow.
Whilst the Committee were absent, Mr.. Bar. Fuller
being called upon entertained the meeting with speech
repete with information, urging the Democracy and the
of the Union
The Committee, through their Chairman, P. J. Sin
clair, reported as follows:
WHEREAS It been recommended by the State Exec
held in the city of on the 9Th day of March next for
the purpose of nominating suitable candidate for Governor
mended each Congressional District within the State
hold District Convention for the purpose Of appointing del
egates National Democratic Convection be held
Charleston for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency therefore,
Resolved That MT three delegates from each Cap
taius Dstric to each OF said Conventions
Resoutd That do most cordially endorse the admin
he has himself able statesman and fearless and
impartial Notwithstanding no section, no interest but
that of the whole State therefore, resolved that
mend him for re nomination.
Resolued That the thanks of the whole Southern
thy Virginia for the prompt and decided
which he has indicated the sovereignty of his State
and the majesty of the law in the late attempt by Northern
fanatics to overthrow the institutions of the South.
Res0Ued That in the person of James Buchanan
aim the strength growth power great Repub
lic and the peace and prosperity of its citizens.
manner in which he has vndcaed honor of our flag
wherever nsued wherever its liberties inrnged
Ferry to create servle nsurrection the
South and that blow but the natural consequence of the
party and the duty of the South prepare
end herself against all aggressons by that party or its
leaders.
Resolued That we consider the action of any southern
man who will coaesce with the Black Republicans in any
which pertains to national affairs traitor to his
country and the of the South
ResolUed, That we recommend Eizabethtown Bladen
county, the place. and the second week of January
| the time for holding the District Convention.
ReOUed That approve OF the recommendation OF the
appointment of an Executive Committee for each county,
that this meeting appoint three persons from each cleo
ton precinct in the county OF Cumberland constituting said
| committee.
On motion, the Chair appoin ted the following gentle
executive committee:
JAS McKethan, A. E. Mckay, Capt. Bulla, Squire
| Downing, John Bryne, E. H. Hobbs, Duncan Shaw
w. j. Kelley, VIM. Cade and Joseph Arey.
The said committee retired, and returning report
ed the following gentlemen as members of the Execu
! tive Committee:
Toacn Dstrict--J H. Cook, William Bow j. H
Roberts.
list District.-D Carmichael, N. R. Blue, M. G
Lamont.
| Cedar Creek-A Melvin, M. H. Sewel, G. S. Rolin.
Flea HUG. w. Lawrence, j. Gainey, J. s. Gainey
Careers Creek.-C. D. Nixon, w. II. Ray, H. R
King.
Black River.-L. H. Goodwin, A. Ganey, J. II. Nc
| Kethan.
Gray's Creek-J. F. Byrne T. W. Devane, VIM
Alderman.
Locks Creek-S Holly, VIM Kade, W. H. Melvin
John Munroes-A. Mcclellan, A. A. johnson
j. G. Smith.
| Col. Smuhs-Col r. ellis, J. A Mex ethan Hon
Alex. Bethune
Rockfsh.-D. Murphy, F. S. Hobbs, D. G. Curry.
The following gentlemen appointed to the State
and District Conventions.
STATE CONVENTION.
Black River.-James Mcclellan, ESQ.,. John K. Tay
lor, Hansel Goodwin.
Flea HM-Duncan J. McAster, Esq, A. E. Nc
Kay George w. Lawrence.
Locks Creek.-Wm. Cade, S. R. Hawley, Capt. w
J. Bula.
Cedar Creek-Arthur Melvin, Allen McCaskill r
Grays Creek.-J. F. Foy, James Kirkpatrick Thos
W. Devane.
Rockfsh.-E. S. Hobbs, David Murphy, A. M.
Currie
Seventy First-J. W. Pearce, Daniel McInnis, M
QUALIFICATION. L. Bethune, A. A. Mcclellan
David ellis.
John Mon1oes-W. j. Kelly, Archd McCallum, u
MurchIson.
Careers Creek.-C. D. Nixon, Fl. r. King, job
Bell.
Fayetteville T. Gilmore COL NJ. J. McDufft
F. n. Roberts
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Black RaUer.-Dr. McKethan, Ashford Gainey, Ja
Mcclellan.
; Flea HU-John S. Gainey Jas Guy F. G. Arm
strong.
Locks Creek.-John T. Hornrine, Esq, w. FL. Me
vim, Elias Gainey.
Cedar Creek.-R D. Melvin, Henry Averitt.
Grays Creek-Edward Spearman, w. Alderman,
w. jackson, ESQ.
Rockfsh.-M. B. ellis, Thos. R. Massey, E. S
Hobbs
Seventy F1rst.-Neill r. Blue, Duncan Shaw, Dugal
Carmichael.
Qu,Ohifie.-Daniel Mcleod, VIM. Love, Achibal
Mcclellan.
John NunroeS.-Daniel McDiarmid, Dan' Smit