Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-03-13
GRAND CONSERVATIVE RALLY!
LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS
THE INTELLIGENCE AND WEALTH
OF NEW HANOVER REPRESENTED
WI JTNGTON'S MATRONS and FAIR
DAUGHTERS HONOR THE SCENE
BY THEIR PRESENCE.

CAPACITY last n1glG Win Inc Uea"UJ "A IL
telIicence of Wilmington. The citizens
were out en- naasse. A number OF Whining
toms fairest daughters graced the occasion
with their presence. The parquette and
dress circle were crowded, and SO great was
the throng that many were under the
necessity of standing in the aisles and pas
sages. The colored population were also
represented, the galleries being filled with
many Of this class, drawn probably by mo.
tives of curiosity.
The meeting was organized by the
election of Hon. Hugh Waddell, Chair
man, and Dr.. ". ". Lane and Capts S.
A. Ashe and II. @. Brock, Secretaries.
On taking his seat, the Chairman stated
that he appeared at the request of the FIX
ecutive Committee An old soldier IN the
cause of his fellow citizens like himself, I'M
der ordinary circumstances might be ex-
cused. But it is now time of life or
death, and the man who fails to serve his
country and posterity on such an occasion,
deserves to be ranked with the beasts. The
cloud which lowers over us IS dark, and
danger is lowering in the air, but the
speaker thanked God that he could see a
silver lining. Though the storm is threat
ening, yet the radiant faces which now sur
round US, give promise that all is we'll, and
surely we have no cause for despair while
their approving smiles urge their fathers,
sons and brothers on in the good work
in which they are engaged. He was glad
to see them out, and to think that we
should be stimulated by their presence.
The issue which is now presented to the
people of our State is exposed IN all It's
nakedness, ana is simply this shall the
white or black race predominant. The
speaker thought it useless to demonstrate
Or argue this question. Who would not
prefer instant death to facing the spirit OF
his revolutionary sire after accepting of
such degradation God has permitted US
to be cursed for some good reason, and he
alone can bring good out of evil. We
should submit to his will like dutiful chill
dren. The Northern States have rejected
the equality of the negro race and have
determined it shall not be forced
upon them. He believed the pre-
sent position of the negroes forced upon
them, and not their choice. The condition
of servitude was one natural to the African
race. At the present time in his ma
tive country he occupies this position,
as he did six thousand years ago.
God and Natures voice cannot be overcome
by the Republican party. The contest
which is now approaching will only be
temporary, if we do our duty. The white
race must predominant. After urging upon
each voter present to do his duty, and offer
ing an excuse for want of preparation, the
Chairman took his seat.
On motion of Maj. J. A. Engelhard,
committee Of five 81 gentlemen were ap-
pointed to draft resolutions for the con-
sideration of this meeting.
The Chair appointed as this Committee,
Maj. J. A. Engelhard, DR.. J. B. Seavy,
Col. Jas. G. Burr, Maj JAS S. Hines and
D. McRae, Esq:
After retiring for few moments, the
Committee returned, and through their
Chairman, Maj. J. A. Engelhard, reported
the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
ReSOlred, That the Conservatives of NewIIan-
over County, III Convention assembled, do most
heartily endorse the resolutions adopted by the
cent State Convention of that party; and that
they will give to the nominations made by the EX-
ecutive Committee their undivided support, earn
estly uniting for the common good OF our afflicted
State.
ReSotued, That We will devote ourselves to Gn
earnest and vigorous prosecution OF the canvass,
and that labOrs for the success of our princi-
pies shall cease only when the polls have been IL
nally closed.
ReSoCed That we acknowledge with feelings
of grateful pleasure the compliment paid to New
Hanover in the selection of one of her most hon
ored and devoted citizens, Col EDWARD D. HALL,
for the office of Lieutenant Cove. nor.
ReSOtred That sincerely regret the refu-
sal Of Hon. L. u. VANCE, to become our candi-
date fO- Governor, but look for the same good
judgment in the selection of the new candidate
which characterized the nomination of that dis
tinguished and popular gentleman.
ReSOtUed That the Executive Committee of this
county are hereby fully empowered to put in
nomination good and true men for all county
officers whose election may be provided for by the
Constitution to be submitted to the people of
North Carolina by the Convention now in session
at Raleigh.
Resolced, That the Committee are hereby in
structed to act promptly, soon it is
tanned from the Constitution itself what offices
nave btSA PROVIDED IOc
ReSOtred That the Executive Committee be aU-
thorlzed to represent the county of New Hanover
IN the Convention to be held in Wilmington on
the the 18th instant, to nominate candidate for
Solicitor for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Geo. V. Strong, Esq, was then intro
duced by the Chairman, and addressed the
meeting for the space of an hour or more,
He was followed by Hon. S. j. Person,
who In turn was succeeded by Col r. H.
Cowan. The remarks of these gentlemen
were most able, eloquent and stirring. We
regret that the late hour prevents COM
ment. We propose in our next issue, how
ever, alluding to them at some length.
This meeting was most enthusiastic and
cheering, the largest assembly that we
have seen gathered in our public halls since
the war. 1t is especially gratifying that so
many ladies were present, rs we have
much cause to rejoice in, and feel proud of,
this fact.-Daily Journal 11M inst.
No Question of Loyalty.
The Radicals in this State. and. indeed.
in every other now grooming under Con-