Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
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sna.ts>~r-- IIi7-ts Meeting In Sampson.


Pursuant to- notice eseng sfae IN simpson
meeting of the Southern of Sampson held
the Cr House in Clinton on Saturday, the 18th ns for
Hampso county, and for other purposes.
The meeting was organized by calling DR.. e. r Shaw to
the chair ard requesting Amos Royal and R A. Moseley,
explained the object of the meeting.
On motion committee Of twelve appointed to draft
revolutions for the action of the meeting
On the retirement of the said committee, j. G. Dobhn,
ESQ., loudly called for, who forward and address
ed the meeting in an able and very eloquent maDner.
D. j. bevane, Esq then being called, responded in his
usual forcibe and patriotic style of speaking
The committee returned and reported the following
resolutions through their chairman A. A. McKoy Esq,
which unanimously adopted amidst such enthusiasm
WHEREAS, The late election held in the State of North
Carolina for Convention carried by deception and mis-
of the issues Of the Southern Rights party
in the State, the absolute submissionist the
friend of Abr aham Lhcolns revolutionary ADMINISTRATION
will be found acting the side hitherto known the Union
party in North Carolina And, further believing that the
illegal acts pepetraed 10y corrupt abolition adminstla
ton have inauguraed revolution midst, under the
gdse of the constitution, Gas they say) and that
OF revolution which we have for thirty years striv
5h to stay. Therefore,
ResoU9d That viii resist to the death any further at
tempts al coercion.
Reso1Ued That we owe no allegiance whatever to the
Government mscaed the United States of America.
ResoUed That hold our Southern Behereu dearer 10
on account of the unhoy being wagsd upon
them, and bid them God speed in the in which they
have embarked their lives their fortunes and their sacred
hoRors."
ReSoUfd That view with holy horror the forlorn
distracted coudon of what common Country
with corrupt party of anatcal traitors at s head repre-
sented by corrupt weak and vascaDg President, who
selects his Cabinet prompted by base designs for
sectional aggandzemep and represented Foreign Courts
by enemies who have plotted the destruction of Govern
men the subverson OF tbs Consttuon and entire ensaVe
ment of the States of the South.
Resoued, That should Abram Lincoln determine to call
an extra session Of Congress- his only motive in so doing
must be to consider the most effective mode of coeeng the
South and that shall view the assembling of such Con
gress orerunner of direct taxation fill the Golfers of
Bankrupt Treasury in order to mercenary hreng
invading soil, destroying property and imperling
liberties and ca upon citizens to demand
right that North Carolina shall not be mocked by being
represented in such Congress-
esoUed That accordance with the resolution adopted
at the Godsboro mass meeting (he proceedings of which
we do most heartily approve) organize In Sampson
Equality of the States the right of Secession and the
mediate Secession of North Carolina.
Resotued That this meeting appoint Executive Com
mittee for the County OF SAMPSON consisting of twenty
four persons who shall have the to assemble the
will arouse the public mind from its ethergy awaken them
of their danger and disseminate such information
Re5ed nat g annrove of the sssemblg of the South
ern Rights party in mass meeting at Charlotte, on the 10th
the 20th day of May 1861 she by the Declaration
of Independence made there on the 20th day OF May 5
ReSo1ed That the Chairman OF this meeting appoint one
hundred delegates to represent Sampson County III said
meeting.
Executive Officer Gov. John W. Es that his
disposition will be such to prevent him from still be
ing leader in coming trials relng We do upor
he long De spared feel proud of his State which is gre
to him debtor for noble services her Legislative judi
cial and executive departments.
ReSoued That we heartily of the course of ou
distinguished representative, the Hon. Wsrre9nslow
again welcome his return, knowing him be faithful to th
interests of the South loyal North Carolina and the pTid
of the Sd Congressional District
RESOLVED, That we have desire to be represented
any Border State Convention are tired OF the mum
merry of Peace Congress and tie detestaoie policy OF
such assemblies, feeling that the day OF argument ha
passed and must stand by State Sovereignty
If need be, by arms"
ResolUed That hail with pleasure The manly and pa
otc conduct of respected County man by brth Ma
Theophilus Holiness and welcome his return to our State
That with pride have watched hs soldier like
felt ourselves honored when his deserts called til
bestowal of aurels reward for his manliness
character and sodry bearing True to the confde
him honorable position while the soldier of unite
people, yet truer the noble proptngs Of his nature
resigned his post when called upon take part against
Southern brethren and returns private citizen to the pac
of his birth. We will ever delight honor him as soe
and patriot and feel that Though honors may yet e
upon hm and he attain the high position which he rch
merits gt viii hs sesgnatoR at this time be the eroNniu
act Of hh life, and the cap sheaf Of his fame.