Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-06-05
state Con ventIOn.

State Convention.
The press of the State continue to en-
dorso our views in regard to the want of
necessity for the call Of State Conven-
ton, and from those who differ from US
we have seen nothing to change our opin-
ion. We still think that ample provision
has been made for the proper iuaugura-
ton and conduct of the Presidential can
vass, and that on this account the people
will regard a Convention unnecessary and
view the call with such indifference as to
insure its failure.
We have, however, based cur opinion
upon the presumption that the old organ
ization still exists, and that the State Ex-
ecutive Committee have ample powers to
organize for the coming canvass. If we
are mistaken in this supposition if they
are really fat,actus oficio, then it becomes
necessary to assemble in Convention to re-
new our organization. But we must dis
sent from this view. We cannot think that
the organization formed in February last
was merely for the State election, and that
the Executive Committee were appointed
to superintend that contest only. The
action of that Convention gives the best
refutation Of such position, in appoint
ing delegates for the State at large to the
National Democratic Convention, and re-
commencing to the District Conventions a
similar course, which was done, VIC believe
in all of them In this District an Exc
cutive Committee were appointed with full
powers to do whatever might be deemed
necessary to conduct the Presidential cam
paign, including the selection of ar
Elector
These facts establish beyond controver-
sy that the political party formed In Raj
eigh in February last, did not confne it.
self to the pending State election, but
made all arrangements then necessary and
proper looking to the Presidential can.
vass We believe that the present Execu-
tive Committee can now complete every
thing necessary for thorough organiza-
ton and canvass more satisfactorily than
any Convention we are likely to have at
this season of the year.
While such are our views. we stand
ready to endorse and assist different
course if it is believed our success will be
promoted thereby. We see no reason why
North Carolina cannot be carried for the
Democratic candidates in November. By the
addition of twelve or fifteen thousand white
votes, composed in the main of the most
- II; ;oa, Of oit of hn
State, in connection with a more honest
registration, and with but one day in which
to vote, thereby preventing the 6 early and
often - voting policy of the Leagues, our
State will give a handsome majority for the
Democratic candidates for President and
Vice-President.
These advantages may be lost by dis
sensions and want Of organization, and
we are the last to advise any course which
might bring about such q state of things
Hence we are willing to adopt that course
most likely to promote harmony and ex-
cite enthusiasm. We shall at least devote
all of our time and abilities to secure the
success Of our ticket. and if our own plans
are not received with favor, we stand ready
to endorse those which are. Let these
questions Of State or Press Convention
be debated and decided. There is not
much time to spare. In a month hence
the candidates will be announced and the
canvass begun in earnest. Let us bring
these matters to decision.
The Latest National Disgrace
The Radical House Of Congress, i'll the
election from the Capitol at Washington