Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-13
For the Journal.
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Democratic Meeting fu OnSIONy.

Pursuant to announcement portion of the Demo
Gratis of Onslow assembled at the Court House, in Jack
sonville on the I'd inst, and motion of DR.. E. W
Ward DR.. Charles Duffy was called to the Chair and
Henry H. Sandn appointed Secretary.
After explanation Of the object of the meeting by
the chairman On motion of j. III. Foy, the following
Gentlemen appinted committee to draft resolutions
expressive of the of the meeting Messrs James
Wooten Dr. E. w. Ward, j. H. Foy, j. g. Scott and
3. Switzerland.
After retiring for few moments the committee re-
turned and reported the following preamble and resou
toDs. which were unanimously adopted:
WHAREAs, 1t it is proposed, in accordance with the
ges of the Democratic party District Convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate to represent this
District in the next Congress And whereas, believe
that Conventions greatly conducive harmony and
manent organization. Therefore be it
Rcsored That concur in the movement to hold Con
vention in the town OF Newbern, Wednesday, the 6t
Resolved That the Hon. Thomas Ruffn, has served
with ability and fidelity, and, while disapprove
the of county Conventions giving positive
ons to their delegates we shall hail his nomination with
pleasure.
Resorcd That the Chairman of this meeting be author
lied to appoint fifty delegates to the Newbern District Con
vention And aohereS some speculation has been made
relative to the of present able faithful and
ceptable representative. Be it therefore
ReSOCed That in the event of his promotion retire
fully appreciate position in the District, when say
tibet Onsow is entitled to notice and consideration
the hands of the Democratic party because, while other
portions of the District have been honorod with dstn
guhed appointments, Onslow. whose major y third
and has always true and loyal whether her services
may have been required in the Cape Fear this District
has been noticed by the slightest compliment. And
take this occasion introduce to the Democracy of the
I'd Congressional District, fellow county-man Col L.
W. Hum hrey, gentleman of education and ability law
yer by profession and farmer interest one who has
has considerable experience in legislation.
Resolved That in Jno. W. Ellis North Carolina has Gov
who is an able and faithful officer One who will
charge the duties of the office with an single to the best
interests and honor of the State
RsoUed That approve of the administration of James
Buchanan President of the United States believing tc
ho hU
best interests of the whole country.
Resooe That the public lands ought to be kept the
posed to distribution of the lands themselves the pro
ceeds.
On motion of B. Southerland
ReS?0ed mat the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
shed in the Wilmington Journal and request the Newberr
Progress and Golds6oro Tribune to copy.
In accordance with these resolutions the Chairman
then designated the following gentlemen delegates
the District Convention, viz
Upper Richland Dstrict.-John Francks, W Hum.
Losoer Rch1and Dis;'ictNL Henderson. James NJ Woo
ten, Durant 3 Rhodes Edward R Erwin John Cox.
phea Dixon Thomas jarnan Humphr @ o0S'n 's
LoTer s. " Disrict.-O Sanders, John Shepard W
Rhodes, Scott, Gardner Shepard.
Stump Sound Dsrict-Jesse w. Hardison Elisha Porter
WR Oh Ha55e 5osep9 E1pSt Jr Edward p Tiams
Fonvle, Richard Ward, George Ward. 0'"'O' LOWE
SoeasDoro 4 Rsse-E Sanders Thomas Holland
While Oak Distic-Rev. Josiah Smith, Thomas Hender
son, Job Smith, Calvin Moten Elisha Freeman.
re Ea Ehsrg Rsnsl Sim
Halt Moon District.-Dayd E. sandlin, B Barry, Robt
White, w Burns, James G Scott.
On motion of j: III. Foy, the Chairman and Secreta
ry added to the list Of delegates and that any Dem
ocrat from Onsow, who may be present at the Conven
ton, be recognized as delegate
The thanks of the meeting having been returned t.
the Chairman and Secretary, on motion of James G
Scott the meeting adjourned
CHARLES DUFFY, Chm'n.
HENEY 81. SANDLIN, Sec'v.