Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-07
RALEIGH, Jan. 22nd, 1861.

and handed to Mr. Holden the following note, addressed
To ". W Holden, Esq,
by u. q. Hdyt1o0d
RALEIGH Jan. 22nd 1861.
". ". Holden, Esq:
ard coward You further speaking OF me,
his nsgnfcance protects him from the whitening denun
Citations which he deserves at the hands OF all honorable
men. He beneath the dignity of contempt" Such
language cannot will submit and therefore de-
mand from you that satisfaction which % among
Upon banding this note to Holden he, while express
sing respect me- stated that he refused to recognize
Mr. spelman and requested him to reduce his reply in
writing and left him that he might do During the same
evening received from MIR. Holden the annexed letter
RALEIGH, Jan. 23d, 1861.
Ed. Graham Hoycood, Esq:
DEAR SRI have Just received at your hands letter
from Mr. John Speman, in which he demands satisfaction
for certain language used by about him in the Standard
the bearer of the letter with any disrespect, cannot re-
ceve any communication FROM have any correspondence
with Mr. spolm'n Very respectfully HOLDEN,
Mr. Spelman's letter was returned with this note
informed Mr. Spelman of Mr. Holden reply and ad-
vsed him that take further in the NATTER
and in justice TO Mr. Spelman this respondence is now
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD
RALEIGH, Jan. 28th, 1861.
Il Card.
On the night of the Esd nst Ed Graham Haywood Esq
requested me to bear hostile message for him to W. W.
Holden Esq., in consequences of certain correspondence
the morning of the oath inst. received from Mr..
Haywood the annexed note, which placed in Mr.. Hodens
RALsIGH, Jan. oath
". ". Holden, Esq:
office, returning Mr.. Speman's letter. admits of but
constucODa refusal upon part to receive any
municaton from, have any correspondence with, MIR.
Speman of some personal exception to him
a gentleman and man of honor.
Under such circumstances, my course plain have
alternative ask satisfaction which
cognzed gentlemen and which you have refused to
MY friend, JOS. K. Marriott Esq authorized by me to
make the arrangements suitable to the occasion.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD.
At about o'clock P: M Of the same day IreGeved
nexed note which was Immediately handed to Mr.. Hay
wood:
Ed Graham, Hay7oodd, Esq:
sIR-Your note of to day has been handed me By Mr..
Marriott
In reply, have to say that while declined to receive
cation from have any correspondence with
evening than in adopting this course towards him not
disposed to treat you with any disrespect thus frank
your mind that was my intention to offend you or to i'm
pute to you dshonorabe conduct have no of
rel with you, Sir which would lead me to seek your life.
decline 10 accept your challenge This note will be
handed you by ny friend Mr.. BledsOe
On account of the DELICATE position in which Mr. HOldens
refusal to receive Mr.. Spe!mans challenge left Mr. Hay
wood, deem it my duty to publish this correspondeDce:
JOS. &. MARRIOTT.
RALEIGH, January 28th 1861.
PITT CoUNTY.-A large, enthusiastic and most in
huentla meeting OF the citizens of Pitt county was held
at Greenvile, the 9th ult, L. P Beardsey in the
chair and Dr. W. A. Bernard and G. J. Hagan acting
secretaries. Spirited speechs were made by the
chairman, Gen. q. B. Singeltary and by DR.. Bar
ham, of Wilson, and the following resolutions adopted
by an overwhelming majority
ReS0lUed, That it becomes the duty of the Legsa-
ure in session to take such steps as will place the
State of North Carolina by the side Of her sister States
OF the South and for that purpose convention of the
people ought to be called at the earliest practical period
ReSofUed That the present defenceless condition of
the State calls for immediate action. A thorough re-
organization of the militia and volunteer system should
be effected and liberal appropriations for that purpose
should be promptly made,
ResoIUed, That meanwhile, in view of the present
dangerous condition OF affairs it devolves upon the
citizens in their private capacity to DO what may be in
their power in furtherance of the foregoing Objects by
forming military companies, by voluntary contributions
their support and in such ways as may be practical
and most efftctual.
Resolved That the people of the South have submitted
to the aggressons of the Northern States as long as
honor and just regard for the preservation of their
rights will permit and we do, therefore, solemny de-
clare appealing to high Heaven for the rectude of our
intentions, that the political bonds which connect the
Northern and Southern States of this Confederacy
| ought to be dissolved
Oa motion it was ordered thatthe report of the meet
ing and the resolutions adopted be sent to our members
IN the Legislature and the proceedings be published in
the Raleigh Register State Journal Wilmington
journal, and North Carolina Times