Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-15

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On assembling the following persons were announced
by the As the committee business who were al
lowed till morning to make up their report: NJ,
I'd District-Geo Stevenson, Craven, L W Humphrey,
Onslow. NJ
Sd Distrct-Jas Fulton New Hanover, W Steele, Rich
4th Dstrict-w Saunders, Wake Weldon Edwards,
9th District Mclean Guilford, S Hill, Caswel.
9Th Distrct-A Scales Rockingham W Bethel, Rock
Eth District-w RMyers, Mecklenburg. W Cole Anson
Sth Dstrict.-W Avery, Burke, W Tate, Burke.
chair then announced message from his Excellency,
Gov Ellis requesting the of the members OF the
Convention at O'Clock p M at the Executive mansion
On motion of Burgwyn, the invitation was accepted
Mr. Fulton of New Hanover introduced resolution that
gates from each county be entitled the vote
which their county cast for Democratic candidate Tor GoV
ernor at the last election.
Mr. ers moved to amend by substituting the represen
aton of the different counties in the House of Commons as
the basis.
Messrs Fleming, of Rowan and W. N. Edwards, of War
rem, opposed the amendment
Mr.. Myers withdrew his amendment
Mr. Fleming then moved amend Mr. Fultons resolution
by adopting the vote in the Presidential election Of 1856 as
The resolution of Mr. Fulton thus amended then passed
almost unanimously.
On motion of Mr. Moore, of Chowan the counties formed
since the last Presidential allowed to vote
they did in the late Gubernatorlal election
On motion of w. L. Steele, Esq., the committee on busl-
then repaired to the Senate Chamber.
On motion of E. G. Haywood Esq, the Convention ad-
ouned till O'clock P M at which time it was to meet
IN caucus.
FRIDAY EVENING, Al O'CLOCK.
The held last night having adjourned to ocloGk
this morning, its deliberations continued until ock
this evening" when the President, bon Reid took the
chair, and the caucus merged into Convention
Hon W w Avery, of Burke. moved that the Convention
take recess until O'Clock.
Hon Barrnger opposed it-thought the bu
sness of the Convention should first be attended tothat 1t
could be completed ort tme and that the use of the
hall John G, Sake, of Vermont, who to
deliver address at O. clock.
Mr.. Avery withdrew his motion
Mr.. j r Mclean renewed it.
MIR. McLeans motion was voted down.
Mr. Hil of Caswe, called for the report OF the commit
appointed yesterday draft resolutions.
The following resolutions then presented and read
by Hon Avery of Burke chairman of the committee:
Resolved That cordially approve and earm the
uons OF the DEMOCRATIC National Convention which assembled
Resolced neither Congress Territorial Legsa
tuFe whether By direct or ion OF an
the constitutional rights any citizen of the United States
hold and enjoy the while territorial condition
That we regard the % Of 1.-The the pubc
other mode Of dPosng of the public domain without equva
Resored That the attaining aspect of national affairs
owing to the rise of Sc and anaca party at the North
the prpeuity of the and the Union demands that
in opposition to the and unprncped organization
s. Rsopc That the only hope Of securing the requisite unity
of action defence of constitutional rights depends upon the
R or h Win E ta n a
country to give aid and comfort to the of
the and thereby grave me the existence
Rsolred That while make no threat and throw out
soemny declare that the people of this State will
resist their rights whenever the
esope OF the soil of our sister
State of Virginia. by band armed traitors legitimate
party triumph Of that party would be followed by
tnued bloody raids Of like upon all the border South
en exaspeatng of alienation would alone destroy that
cannot endure
Resided That tie Democratic Representatives
in the Congress of the United States meets with
warmest approval and that the manly and patriotic of
have noby and continue with Them
demands cordial and heartfelt recognition at our hands
ism and ability of the national Democratic Convention
ourselves give to the nominees Of that Convention jealous
ResQd That James Buchanan President of United
States deserves the thanks of the South and of the whole
the course of his administrator ID IS
sectional of our Constitution State or National
and that we especially depreea the this time by
question of constitutional amendment affecting the basis
and unjust at the same time deem duty
the "a TT ns Oh
the limits of the Constitution the various interests and
Ta M H to ns s's Se different sections
sbe the m n b S to ns sna % a
of the works of internal improvement already begun and the
credit of the State and the of her citizens may permit
without inqrousy affecting the imposing TO onerous
Mr. Cautwe receive and adopt the resolutions
reported unanimously.
Mr. Bedsoe moved division of the question, to
for the eleventh separately from the others He said
that from principle and policy he opposed to that
luonthat he would defend and endorse the platform of
the party, but could not vote against ad Udlorem.
Mr. Williams of Caswe said that these were his views,
but that he would for the platform with mental
servation = in regard to the eleventh resolution.
The resolutions then passed unanimously
Mr. Avery introduced resolution endorsing and
mendng the nomination of Gov John w. Ellis, fol-
lows, which was unanimously adopted
Resolued Ellis has been such
confirm and the co . in re- @
State with the fullest confidence in his trump
ns a s o cS
ELLIS Of Rowan gentleman and patriot statesman fully
The adoption of the resolution was received with cheers
and applause.
On motion of Mr.. W. R. Cox, Of Wake, committee of
five appointed by the chair consisting of the following
gentlemen to inform Gov. Ellis of his renomnaon and
Hon. W. W. Avery, Hon. W. S. Ashe N N. Fleming, M S.
Stokes J. R. Mclean.
Mr.. Avery moved that a committee of eight, one from
each Congressional District be appointed as an executive
committee, and four as central committee Carried
Mr. Cantwel moved to adjourn until o'clock, 2. M,
which withdrawn for the time suggestion
Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, express his intention to
support the platform and the candidate for Governor with
all his ability.
Mr. Canwel moved that the Secretaries be directed to
furnish the proceedings the Convention to the Democratic
Presses the city, and that the Democratic papers of the
State be requested to copy them Carried a.,
on noton o :" ~ oseelG VI tI ane ion Ns
cratic Convention at Charleston: Holden, Wake Hon
Bedford Brown, Caswell; Hon W Ashe, New Hanover;
Hon Avery, Burke.
On motion Of Mr.. cantwe Messrs Geo Stevenson, era
ven; Edwards, Warren; w Dortch, Wayne and
Waiter Steele, Richmond appointed alternate dele
gates.
On motion of Mr. Samuel Hill, Hon Scales, of
Rockingham, and q Haywood, of Wake appointed
Electors for the State at large.
Mr.. Cantwe then renewed his notion and the Conven
ton adjourned accordingly.
FRIDAY EVENING, 7 O'CLOCK.
The Convention met agreeable to the order at adjourn
ment.
The Chair announced subelectos for the State large
Messrs. Hargrove, Granville; McKoy, Sampson
N Fleming, Rowan and David Coleman, Buncombe.
Gov Ellis then appearing on the floor OF the Convention
he received with deafenng applause and conducted
the secretaries desk where he delivered address, tender
derng his thanks for the nomination, and in logical
AID eloquent laying bare the monsroses of the
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