Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-05
Fnhlic MekfinR.

Pursuant to previous notice. meeting Of the officers
and soldiers comprising the 4Oih Regiment n: ~
Troops, was held at Fort Holmes, n. g., on tie Zlat
day of April, 1864.
. On motion, Sergs. j. T. Winslow was called 10 the
chair, and Corpi J. r. Ross was appointed Secre'
tary.
The Chairman having stated the object OF the meet
ing on motion of Capt A w. Ezzell committee OF
three appointed to draught resolutions expressive
of the cause of the meeting whereupon the following
gentlemen were appointed Capt A. w. Ezzeil, Lieut..
9. Bryan and Sergt. JAS Windey.
On- notion the chairman was added TO the commit,
tee, through their Chairman, SeTgt nsoW, reported
the following preamble and resolutions adopted by the
citizens of Lenoir county, at Kinston the 9th day
of April, 1864, which unanimously adopted by
this meeting:
and honorable only be looked for results
Of complete success unity OF purpose harmony of
sells and inert OF action the people at home
indspeG ably requisite CALAMITY of conduct and
vincibe resolution acng iroopsin the field There
Resoloed That we. the soldiers of the 4oh Ee gment
n c. Troops rsga I'd with painful regret and pProbs-
ton and YOU'D earnestly dep ecae during this struggle
for patton Ire, with powerful and unreentirg eremy,
the ae OF political dssentions party contests among
our people be ievng them be frausht only with mia
chevou if disastrous qGencee whatever be
she occasion of our faith in the INTEGRITY
AID patriotism CT whole people uses Us in ascribDg
honorable motives to all and satisfied that dis
gence Of PARTY annositie whether BIZ past
f5rence9 tend to CstraCt our COUNCILS,
paralize our If IT'S ard encourage enemies That
our rue 20 icv 81 the cn short and direct path to
cessul termination OF the war. lies through uuanimy OF
nnrDose stTeuuou and unweaed al reso-
lutte well dec aud united oD combirpg all hearts
and all hads at home aud il the fed, to The complete
accomplishment OF our great objects peace ard ndepen-
dence.
Resoced further, That Governor Vance recognize
the tried soldier the wise an and the true pat1oI
His official conduct has proved the srgeaess of his pur
pose tie integrity Of H character and the wisdom OF bis
~ tho expeota, ons Of b opposents BY his
unse6sh esl and ardent d. votion in the of
try SURPASSED the ancipato"s Of his friends in the display
V,
conf lded the h pes of enemies by his unfag
yiaor in sus,siag the lust powers Of the ~ vernmen d
viding troops and prolotiDg The success Of ur
and regard hs elecln as essential to tie prosperity of
The country, the nifty Of people amorg them
sves succea full issus Of ur Struggle ard the speedy
Resotued farther That have IN abiding faith in the
integrity honesty and patotim OF President DAVIS,
tines snd IN tie eouie Of his amnis: asion havn
doubtless med errors and oTe sights, the uHavoida
BILE cnnitau.s of human action yet have
riog CO.. lence in thu roctude of his Intentions
devotion duty and country whiR the lusre
coodu It, we W. derogatory Us, unjust
to him to tor Hpos amidst that brilaucy c success
which has p1oudJ Illustrated ths birth ct our Young
Republic ard by his eminent ability and coDsummate
craftsmanship placed his administration that position
among the governments OF the world, which fills every
heart ard mind with pride and aduliEa ion.
ResoEOed further, hat warned by The lessons Of the re
past taught by the huni!iatDg spectacle IF mbec
ity and ncompeency in the pac OF wisdom and ability
the August election Eo will ignore all claims OF
RssolSd 1Hre That ne ~ ufaman appoint com
mtee Of from each COMPANY to correspond with Gov
him to addr the sodi@rs Of tbs 4oh Regiment
The following gentlemen were eFpoinTd committee &c
g. Harde reh, seIgt. E. Long seTgt, W. errebee 1t
McKenuoa, &. F. C,o"eI. Esq, aid Lieut. Edward
Wooten.
Resolred further That copy Of tie foregoing resolu
TONS be furnished by the Secretary TO the Jour
publication and other approving the resolutions be
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