Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-17
NJ ...,g Of tn. People OF Gutlfo.,:.

give expression to their views and oplnons en- puo
lie airs OF this momentons period in the history of
country, quite large number OF the people from
all sections OF the County assembled at The time and
place appointed
rhe meetirg orgauizad by calling Peter Adams
| to the Chair, aud appointing G. W. Thack@r and
| W. IDgold Secretaries
On motion COMMITTEES of ten, consisting of Ralph
Gorrell, Archibald Wilson, j. T. Dodson, j. A. Nc
Lean, g Ii. Wiley, J. w. Stewart, Cyrus Wheeler,
Richard Sterling Joseph A. Weatherly and W. II
Reece, were appointed to draft resolutions expressive
the sentiments OF the meeting
| Mr. Gorrel, on behalf of the committee, presented
the following, which we're unanimously adopted by
rising vote, but 10 the large assenolage retain
| log bis seat.
WHEREAS We the miist of a revolution in which
lives liberty and propetS are placed il the
against emes for other than that
refuse to be their sav unparalleled Ia the hsto-
has been seldom equaed in its aoey, ia the annals Of
ssvages and barba!ians and whereas this unrgheous
is waged against thu existing Government of the
United States With the avowd purpose of reducing the
OF these Confederate States suhugaton and ruin
the NEST ah ect and hemrg they refusing eveno
listen to terms to mitigate the horrors of the strife
which they are wagng aud to putt upon the well estab'
shed principles of civilized warfare and Whereas
bitterly depore the continuance of the bloody strife
and desire that its horrors be brought to speedy teimna
Resolred That we earnestly desire that this cruel and
bloody war in which we are engaged may be brought
speedy close that the lives OF brave soldiers may be
Preserved and that with all its blessings
Established upon any basis short Of the
and independence of the Confederate States and
earnestly recommend our authorities to embrace every
oppor u1ity negotiating with enemies for peace
upon the bai CT entire separation and Independence
| treat that subject.
Resclced That We, ths people of Gulford, have una
bated confidence in he justice OF or aud that
lyrg upon the protection and Divine ro7dence,
will corcue sustain it wish all the 10 our
1irst cruel lentless and blood,hsty
Reso,ced That GU, soldiers in the Geld in all their peg
u.s. trials privations and self denias, have cur
symrathe8 aud hanks that the vaor aud exhl
bited them defending their country's rights, APP
paled Their surprised the world commended
them to highest consid GRAFTON and gratitude. They
fitted themselves like heroes determined TO be
tree and have covered the mselves with uadyng honor
Resoucd That have full confidence in the political
integrity and patriotism of President Davis and Governor
Vance, pledge their respective adminstra
cordial support and cooperation in the in which
our count y is engaged.
Resoloei, That it is our dizzy as good and orderly iii
submit ali laws which have constitutional
ly enac: I'D, as long as they remain in force.
Resolued That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
state friendly he cause of the South be requested to
copy. .:. o,,-o.o, ,n NJ o., c.,
| Rodmap Hon. j. IA. Morehead and Ralp Gorrel ESQ
when on motion of Richard sP1sTiDg sine de-
G. g: W ". r 9taShp Secretaries.
Both the Greensboro Patriot and the Way of the
World, speak of the meeting unusual large repre-
sentng all portions of the county, and of the de-
hvered able, eloquent aud impressive JOURNAL.
See how Indifferent be is to the shells of the Yankees
At this writing, II o'clock NJ, the enemy are shell
ing the town vigorously Our sanctum and our soi.-
tary printer with his case and composing stick,
removed to the basement of the Bank of Tennessee
Excited individual next door can be heard fcantcay
imploring neghbor Haskell to open his door. The
voice is e7i5euy that OF dry -" soldier. At least
we Judge 80 from the huskness of bis throat. Posi-
| oily wants drink. Probably won't get it, Haskell
has retired to his earthworks
Boom WIZ y another and another angry
shell.
"Oh, Mr. Haskell !" goes voice outside.
Boo room BOOM! ker-gip
! HASKELL! open the door -
Crash she'll over the roof struck Chatta.
nooga hog in the side, and sent him squeakng to the
happy hunting grounds.
Soldier couldn't stand it any longer. He broke.
We hear the retreating echoes OF his footsteps
Haskell has at length opened the door and calls after
him " What DO you want?'
| Reply in the din distance " o. you're too late
'Spect to have nine lives like cat, and git
dered for drink 2?
| Drama closes. Scene shifts Sutbn' rumbles -
Exeunt, ct double quick.
From the Western Democrat
A. Glane> Mt ne Record.
Inasmuch the Raleigh Standard is at the head OF
faction in this State which is doing the Confederate
and Government much harm, propose to prove
that the editor of that paper original secession
st, and did much any in the South to bring
on the We do this not merely for the purpose OF
cenvicting Mr.. Holden of gross inconsistency, but to
show those persons who have been acting his advice
and holding public meetings." denouncing secession
lists and passing reasonable resolutions that they have
been deceived and urged to course which will cause
them and their children many bitter regrets hereafter
We want to show them that if they denounce any
Southern it to be the Editor of the Raleigh
STANDARD who for many years past whea the country
was enjoying peace, threatened and excited the
people against the old Union. And warn
those people who following Mr. Holden's lead that
when they get into difficulty and trouble upon
them, he will desert them he did. the secessionists-
If they will examine his present course they will it
is artfu cunning he denies having said that he is in
favor Of reconstruction, but he publishes communica
tons and proceedings of meetings ayorng it. If the
South gains her independence lend she certainly willy
the Editor of the the Standard don't intend that any
open declaration in favor of reconstruction shall ap
pear the record against him. although it will appear
against others who acted from his promptings. He
will then air of innocence and leave his duped
and misled CO operators to suffer- The man who inst
gates another to commit crime is Just as bad as if he
had committed it himself
But let US refer to Mr. Ho!den's record and see if he
was not original secessionst-let US Judge him by
his own declarations. In the Standard of December
1850, be said:
tWe have heard the idea recently expressed that a
State has right to seeede from the there is
no help from oppression except by revolution In other
words tn the States the and
the Federal and of subject to phv
steal coercion Such an assumption hnmby submit is
unsupported by any testimony derived from the Constu
tion itaef from single circumstance attending its
formation adoption. Il ia moreover at war with all
regular ideas of free republican government. We
hold that State could originally have been forced into
the Union, be forced to remain in rather be
prevented from going OUT
Did Mr.. 9ancey or any other man stronger
language in favor OF secession than the above and has
the who penned the above any right to denounce
and abuse secessioniss Let any candid, honest man