Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-26
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At meeting of the Democracy of Cleveland coun-
ty held in Shelby on Thursday 18th Of July to ratify
the nominations of Jno q. Breckenridge and JOS Lane
on motion of A w. Burton the meeting was organized
by calling Dr. j. E. Osborne to the Chair, and appoint
ing w lillian M. Blanton Secretary
A. W. Burton explained the object of the meeting in
one OF his most sterling Democratic speeches. which pre-
pared the meeting for the following preamble and reso
iutioDs. Then S. A. Durham arose and made a high
toned national Democratic speech and solicited his fe
lowcitizens to the support of Breckenridge and Lane
and introduced and read said resolutions
whereas In the present state of political excitement and
oVson OF parties there great danger of the repres
sbe conflict Black Republicans being brought about
or the odeus and obnoxious doctrine of Squaer Sovereign
t forced upon the South and the overthrow
and obstruction Of her rights and institutions it is
Tor all men to openly and unequivocaly
ResoIUed 1s That We strongly and severely censure
nG ire ae NV aaa T OF the Doug
sacrifice truth and principle by forcing upon the party
man whose Squater Sovereignty doctrines and inter-
and obnoxious to them.
Esoued I'd That we heartily and fully endorse and ap
prove of the action of the delegates both at Charleston and
Baltimore by promptly Withdrawing from the convention
upon the refusal to adopt the maory platform which
nlzes the constitutional rights of the South in the Terrific
RES and wherever else the jurisdiction Of the General Gov
ernment extends.
the only true and regular candidate of the National Con
stituonal Democracy for the Presidency of the United
date for Vice President Ard do hereby approve
dorse and ray these nominations and pledge them
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ResoUed, 4. That in chief magistrate, James Bu-
chanan, recognise true and trustworthy statesman
whose large experience and patriotism coexstent with
the best interests ofthe whole country.
Resoced, 5t That our chief executive, the Hon. John
W. Ellis is emneny entitled to the confidence and graft
tude of every citizen for his ability patriotism and devotion
to the best interest of the Sate and that do hereby
pledge him active cooperation agains the Opposition
their insdious attempt by overthrowng time honoed
promises and constitutional compacs deceive the people
and grasp the spois of office.
Thereupon, H. Cabaniss addressed the meeting for
short time in behalf OF the nominees.
Then A. G. Waters being repeatedly called for arose
and defined the position be occupied in thrilling speech
in behalf of the Constitutional Democracy and n opLo-
sition to Squatter Sovereignty and fanaticism.
On motion of H. Cabaniss, the foregoing resolutions
were unanimously adopted. On motion,
ReSotUed That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
shed in the Western Democrat and Raleigh Press and hat
all the papers in the State supporting the nomination of
Breckenridge and Lane be requested to copy.
On motion of q. q. Durham the meeting adjourned,
giving three cheers for Breckenridge and Lane and three
for John w. Ellis, which heartily responded to.
j. E. OSBORNE, UAm'n.
w M RTANTON SPct'v