Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-18
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

trong all sides. ~ b
Several pieces of ordnance were taken 10 iorS 'a'A
ou and St. Philips to-day. More volunteers are on
heir way to Pensacola.
KENTUCKY AGAINST LINCOLN. {
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 18th, 1861. s
large and enthusiastic meeting held here opposed
the war policy of Lincoln. Resolutions vert peeSeu
unanimously declaring that Kentucky will not permit
the marching of troops against the Confederacy' ou'
will share the latters destiny if comes. similar
meeting has been held in Paducah
CONCORD, N. H., April 18th, 1861.
The State has rendered loan of $4,000 to the
federal government.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 18th, 1861.
There is intense excitement here. There was ire
mendous meeting last night when 1t was resolved Iha'
Memphis was ont of the Union. No Union men here
now.
ALBANY, n Y, April 18th, 1861.
The Legislature has adjourned sine de-
ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 18th, 1861.
1t is understood here that Gov. Jackson will refuse to
comply with the requsition Of Lincoln.
BosToN April 17th 1861.
Seventeen hundred volunteers are quartered at Fan
euil Hall.
Capt. Bell is en- route to join the Confederate army
LITER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, April 10, 1861.
The steamer Fulton, from Southampton with Liver
pool dates to the I'd inst, has arrived
Cotton-SmaIl sales at unchanged prices, but market
easier Other articles steady but dull and markets
easier
The revolutionary war feeling existing throughout
Eastern Europe is on the increase
Victoria had received new Italian Minister.
For the Journal.
PUBLIC MEETING IN CUMBERLAND CouNTY.-An
adjourned meeting of the Southern Rights Party, was
held at Fayetteville Hail. Monday evening 9th inst.
and Notwithstanding the ncemancy of the weather the
Hall was filled to verfowing with large and enthus-
astc audience Quite number ofadies were present,
and many of them wore the badge of the Southern
| Rights Party.
The meeting was indeed a glorious one, and proved
conclusivey that the Southern Rights Party is gaining
rapidly
Col Thos Waddill, on taking the chair, made a
patriotic and spirited address, and explained the object
of the meeting to be the endorsement ofthe mass meet
ing held in the town of Goldsboro on the 22nd and
Esd of last month The Col being delegate to that
meeting gave glowing description of the enthusiasm,
which pervaded that assembly, composed as 1t was OF
representatives from all parts of the State from the
mountains to the boards. The COL gave some well
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the necessity of immediate secession would preserve
the rights and honor of North Carolina. There was
very interesting historical part to the Coils speech in
displaying TO the audience simon pure copy OF the
Observer dated July 18th 1855, avoWng the strongest
dsunion sentiments and declaring that Norh Carolina
would resist the encroachments and inquiries OF the
North He said the paragraph before his eyes was q
prophecy clearly spoken and fulfilled as any chapter
in the sacred volume, in pointing out the present crs
e which would fud them dsunlOnlst But spade Iva
B. not always spade" and he supposed they would
able to describe the difference. The Col concluded hi
remarks amidst thunders of applause.
It COL McDufe, as chairman of the committee appoint
ed Thursday evening, reported the following resolr
tions, which were unanimols y adopted
WHEREAS, The people of the county of Cumberland !
Convention in December last resolved and declared ina
this crisis national affairs should pass without
final and definite settlement of the slavery question and
al efforts adjustment honorable and equitable to tn
South has failed, therefore
Resolued That every legal constitutional effort shout
made to effect BY SIC
city, with whom identified in interest and feeling
the action Of the Southern ghs Mass Meeting held in
town of GoldsborO on the I'D and z3d days OF marc
Resolued That in response the suggestions of tn
meeting we hereby ourselves into association
90 to be Called the Southern Rights Association of the
az of Fay etevle object of such association being
promotion and advocacy Of the principles and policy Of
10 Southern Rights party Of North Carolina.
Resoued That the officers of this association shall
he sst of President and Vice Corresponding al
Recording secretary ana an n6ecute 5Ct 90
town Of Fayetteville.
Resoloed That we respectfully recommend to the sout
ern Rights citizens from each of the other districts
Cumberland and Harnett counties to form Southern Rf
organizations in their respective districts
Resolced, That recommend the holding of genel
Use meeting of the Southern ctzers of this and
week Superior Court for the purpose of fomin
county as also to appoint delegates to
WHEREAS The recent elections held this State resu
ed unfavoraby to the calling of Convention, and we
people of North Carolina therefore
of bis Exeeency John w. Ellis to the propriety Of re-
sembling the State Legislature, to call convention of
people Of this State form an alliance with south
Resoued That in the mean time we will resist to
bitter end both with our blood and treasure atten
ent Lincoln reinforce of tie arsenas forts docks
-. magazines. situate in this State
ent ReSOred That while we cOmmiserate people blnC
nth by fanatical stupidity, exutng over iDgorous deeds
raplne and murder whose abolition fires have consumed
that was good in their character or exalte in their nat
va yet sefexstence end selpreservation demand
y, ern, cooperating separation from them.
Ste ReOtced That the proceedings of this meeting be publ
ed in the Herald and Journal Wilmington State Jourr
Raleigh, and other secession journals in the State.
hin Hon. Warren Winslow next addressed the meeti
agg He gave faithful account of his stewardship, OF
earnest efforts made by himself and colleagues to
peace to the country, and to induce the Black Repu
to extend TO their Southern brethren the sympa
red and Justice designed the bond and spirit of the Uni
an of the repeated trials to effect adjustment of the
49,, itical difficulties pending He portrayed the syst
," of legislation employed by our enemies to injure
Cypress US, and most earnestly declared his convict
that nothing could be expected from the North, VIII
With ought to satisfy true, loyal North Carolinan
Tho well, ne said, nigh he pluck the shining from
'n0 heavens and battle it in old ocean, to exor from
party in power recognition of slaves as property
hen This Yves an institution of North Carolina as well
sus South Csreiaa and if her people were not prepa
to surrender it, then they must defend it, with the
of her sisters of the Southern Confederacy. We
In watched and waited long enough. We had watc
the encroachment of enemies upon our rights and
property, and we were waiting until they dspoied
both or bo No