Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-05
Public HEexti. e Al DuplIn-

At very large meeting of the citizens of Dublin
county held the 18th nst., at tie Court House in
kenapsville on motion Maj Jere Parsall was ap-
pointed Chairman, and Rev. Jno. 4. Stallngs and w.
w. " hiteheal requested to act Secretaries.
The Chairman in few brief remarks explained the
object OF the meeting, end thcreup6n, motion Col
VIM. A. Allen, Col. A. nj. Fais0n and Benjamin Oil
yer, ESQ, were appointed O committee to prepare
after retiring, returned and repottoI through their
Chairman, Col. Allen, the following preamble aud res
outions, which unanimously adopted, after listen
ing to al abe and patriotic spe Oh from Maj John
w. Moore, and patriotic specie from Gel. A. NJ
Waddel! and Lieut.. Julius Wr3 1t, VINO addressed the
meeting. in response to calls
"In the midst of the great struggle Yr independence
which the States composing the Confederate States
of America now ard have for three long years been
engaged, it hecoms the duty, it most certainly is
the interest Of every cizon who feels any concern in
establishing justice naurng domestic tranquility, pro-
vidng for the defence, promoting The general
welfare and in securing the blessings OF liberty to them'
selves and their pCsflty to sustain most heartily the
Government of the Confederate Staes it's officers,
both civil and military and tie patriotic army in the
fcld which stands wall o! fire between cur cOun-
try and the enemy and to aid in putting down treason
and Traitors, their aders and abettors. Therefore
be it
Resolved Isl Tht have confidence in the
integrity capacity ad particular of President JEFFERSON
tofote. most hearty and cordial support. In hid
recos ize the aesman the age whose pure pa
Of the high position he fills in the government of the Con
iederate States and in ahearss of ms countrynen
Res0lUed I'd That in Governor Vance we re-
eognz the patriot soldier ard stateaman; and take this
ccaon express admiration for the Administrative
talent he has exhibited Ia conducting the ah1s or our
beloved old State IN the midst OF this great revelation,
since his term of Office began.
reelection the flee of Governor of State and take
this occasion to extend to him cordial Invitation to visit
and how chee'uly original seccsaioni5ts
Resol0ed 4. That he haaEa ct our people are eminent
~ due to the gallant soldiers of the Country With such
fight battles Independence certain aud that
rather than submit to less, would cCnscpton
tended and wdened unit: it embraces ard toIc9s into the
army every eroaker, extoFtoner, AID peaceupon any
ResolUed 9Th. That would hail with delight peace
with independence az the dearest of all b!tssiles We
look with pleasure the time which we hope
not distant when we shall have the pleasure of seeing the
mother welcome )ma the war~orn veteran and bid him
enjoy the peace s21 prosperity his valor has
ReSolod 9Th, That We depreoate and denounee the eff
forts of W. W Holden and his coadQors in their ilegi
uopatriotc not reasonable and only calculated
prooDg the var by me enemy to believe that
there still chance OF subjugatrg the South or
bringing us to Yankee terms
ReS0lued 7. That deem imp ortant that the peo-
pie of our State IL the approaching election members
of the Legislature, should elect har best and patri
otto who above reproach, and who will as
sumo their full responsibility in this momentous Crisis and
their duties fully and fsh:uy and with eye
sg to the independence Of the Confederate States of
America.
Resolued sh That Committee of three be ann ointed
to correspond with Governor Vance, aud tender to the
Inequalities of county, and request him to address
citizens at such time may SUIT his corvenience.-
Kenan, j. D. Stanford, ESQ Col VIM. A. Allen, when
motion, the Chairman of this meeting was added to
Onmotion of Capt. VIM. Hill, the proceedings of the
meeting ordered to be publishes in the Wilmington
cause, wore requested to copy thEn.
On motion the meeting al burned.
JERE PEAR3ALL, Chairman.
W. w. WHITEHEAD,