Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
From the Raleigh Standard.


Meeting of the Democratic State Committee.
We give below the proceedings of the Committee
which assembled in this City on Saturday last
At this particular crisis it thought best to take
no steps towards holding State Convention. 1t was
anticipated that meetings to appoint delegates to
State Convention should be held during the month OF
July, the diversity of opinion which exists among Dem
ocras with reference to the action at Baltimore would
exhibit itself in such way would probably njuri-
ously affect State elections.
But though the Committee made no recommendation
looking to Convention at this time, it does not follow
that Convention will not Re held before the NOvem
Der election Some authoritative action should certainly
be tdken either by Convention by the Democratic
State Committed by achich the Uholc Democracy of the
State aCtH be able TO unite the Electoral ticket.
We cordially concur with the Committee with refer
to the State elections. Laying aside all divisions
and reconcng all differences" for the present, let US
unite in the good work of rejecting Gov. Ellis and Sc
curing the Legislature. And the candidates for the
Legislature about taking the stump in the various
Counties would respectfully but earnestly urge upon
them the Importance Of sustaining Gov. Ellis and Of
presenting his claims the Democratic candidate fully
before the people. Much, very much be accomplish
ed in this way. Let US al-presses candidates, and
working Democrats-resolve to do our duty by gal
liant standardbearer. He is doing his duty ably and
faithfully. Let sustain and encourage him. Let us
warn the Committees of the various counties to work
from this time up to the day OF the election and espe
cally that day Hundreds-nay, thousands of votes
may De saved election day. Let prepare for it by
appointing precinct men, and by such other instrument
taltles may he necessary. 1t is idle to plant and
cultivate the crop and then neglect to gather it.
At meeting of the State Executive Committee of the
Democratic party of North Carolina in the City of Raleigh
on the 9TH nst the following resolutions unanimously
adopted
ReSoEoed That deem expedient to defer any
mendaton looking to Convention any other additional
party action until after further consultation with Demo
cratic brethren throughout the State
RcSotred That respectfully but earnestly recommend
to all good Democrats to rally for State ticket for Gov
ernor and Legislature on the ls Thursday August next
vnced are that harmony alone is
glorious victory.
Resolred That this Committee adjourn subject to the call
OF the Chairman, at any time, when he may deem it expe
dent to issue such call. D. NJ. BARRlNGER,
Chairman, pro tenn.
In the above article the Raleigh Standard appreciates
the feelings and wishes OF the Executive Commtte of the
State understand them As member of that Com
mttee we may be permitted to say that each and every
member is anxious to act with all due respect to the
rights and feelings of every member of the Democratic
party in North Carona-nay to award the fullest con-
sderation to every honest susceptibility.
Among Democrats at all times, il we would
remain brethren, as we ought to do, and must do,
II we would succeed, it is right to assume purity
OF motive and honesty of purpose, actuating not
only those who fully agree with u.s. but also those who
on some points differ from our notions. Now although
We for one believe and indeed know that the great the
overwhelming majority Of the Democratic party in this
State go for Breckenridge and Lane we seek for more
than that-we seek for perfect unanmity-we dis
posed not to crowd" upon any Others but to appeal
to their Democratic feelings to make the party abso-
utely unit, and we would offer every honorable op-
portunity for them so to act as to make it one
We endorse most fully the remarks of the Standard
n reference to State ticket Let US organize and
let. We kao0 John w. Ellis, and we feel that he
ought to be reelected. 1t is que to faithful public
servant