Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-31
The State Convention.

We trust our people are fully aware OF
the importance of the Convention to as
semble in Raleigh on the 18th of August.
It will mark the beginning of the active
work of the campaign, and the character of
that body, both as to talent and members,
will have q powerful influence upon the
canvass and the result. It is impossible to
work with effect without organization. Con-
1idence in strength and in the justice of a
cause will do much to insure success, but
thorough and efficient organization will do
even more. AS we'll might the mob, rely
ing upon its numbers ard the enthusiasm
Of the individuals composing it, attempt to
meet the compact and we'll organized line
of battle which we'll drilled troops present,
as for the Democrats to go into the canvass
without system and concert of action. We
know that the enthusiasm and determine
ton of the people will do much but with
out plan of battle and we'll disciplined
troops, that confidence, which the true sol
der feels, as shoulder TO shoulder he marches
to the conflict, will be lost.
Let every county organize their clubs !;
let good and true men be sent to the State
Convention, and demand that they shall at
tend There are times and circumstances
in the life of men and of States which re-
quire of citizens some attention to their po-
itical duties. We have no need for mon
now who stand back to reap the fruits of
the labors of others, and are deferred them
g. W. ~ nd
must have active, determined and unselfish
workers, who will do right because they
love the right and honor justice Away
with all timid time servers. If such men
were ever useful, the day has past and we
must act upon the positive features of affairs
as they are presented to us. We must meet
our foes upon high ground, and demand
victory by virtue of superior claims and Or
ganized strength.
From all portions of the State the cheer
full notes of preparation are heard. Clubs,
societies, meetings, speeches and aoorh,
WORK, WORK are the order Of the day.
We have never known a campaign inaugu-
rated with more confidence and enthusiasm.
and with more hope, actioe, energetic hope,
of successful issue.
Let primary meetings be held in every
neighborhood. Let SEYMOUR and BLAIR
Clubs be organized. Send delegates to
the State Convention, and when that body
shall have acted, when it shall have adopted
a plan of campaign and nominated electors,
let every Democrat and Conservative in
the State regard the success of this canvass
as depending upon his individual exertlons,
and then victory is assured
In most of the counties delegates have
already been selected or meetings ap-
pointed for that purpose. All the others
should act at once. We call upon the
people of New Hanover to remember the
meeting on the 4th of August, in this city.
Let no lethargy mark the beginning of the
contest here. We are in no position to
neglect political matters. The condition
of our county and city is such as to appeal
to every patriotic citizen. No people are
suffering more from the tyranny of Radi-
calism. Miserable and profigate strangers,
without name and without character, rep
resent US in the councils of the State, fill
our local offices, adjudge and collect our
taxes, impose fines and penalties upon our
citizens and will soon provide the only
protection for life and property vouch-
sated to US by the laws of the land. II
ever men had incentive for earnest action,
we have; If people ever had much to hope
for we have in victory at the polls in No
Eember next. Let us be successful. and, in