Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-08-21
For the Journal
IjcmOcratic Meeting Mt Ellington, Ne"
Hanover County.
". S. RIyENBARK, Secretary.

For the Journal.
Democratic Meeting ut Ellington, New
Hanover County.
ELLINGTON, n. c., August 8th, 1868.
Nessrs. Editors Pursuant to notice, a
large and very enthusiastic assemblage OF
,Lc Democracy of Long Greek District met
ut Masonic Lodge.
On motion of Jas. GARRISON, Esq, Joel
lines was called to the Chair, and ". ".
.lrkins requested to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained
r S. S. Satchwell in an able address.
ON motion of DR. Satchwell committee
nj five, consisting Of Jas. GARRISON, DIR.
Satchwell, DIR. J. G. BrOadhurst, John
Jones and 2. Montague, were appointed to
/ Iraft resolutions for the action of the
meeting. During the absence of the com,
lnittee the meeting was ably entertained
v DIR. Miller, J. S. Hines, F. Fl. Bell and
l. J. McIntire when the committee,
through their Chairman, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanl-
mously adopted, to-wit
WHEREAS The preservation of constitutional
liberty and the prosperity of the country depends
MON the success of the great National Demo-
ratio party, whose principles as announced IN the
alto M of that party adopted in their recent
Invention at New York, we hail with delight
and as uraDces of success therefore
LesOlued, LIST That we adopt that platform
our own, and pledge to it and to Horatio Seymour
and Frank z. Blair, the nominees, our heartlest
aud best support, and invite all Democrats Con-
seTyatives, and all others who opposed to the
ErdIcal party, to unite with Us in the fair and
honorable opposition which We intend to make to
defeat that reckless and ruinOus party.
sOlred, I'd. That upon the success OF the
Dem cratic party rests the hOTes of all who wish
tine Constitution to be preserved, the Republic 10
cA,;, and the people to be prosperous and happy.
al that gives value to human life and renders a
re=dence III the South desirable, is now involved
the success of the principles, wise, just, and
bold, of the Democratic party.
ReSOlred 3D. That we will organize Seymour
and Blair Climb for the campaign.
ReSOLCeG 4tb. That every Democrat and Con-
s.rvative in Long Creek district be appointed a
I"egat6 to the Convention to be held IN Raleigh
ON the 18th of this month
/ Res0iUed, 9Th. That an Executive committee OF
working, active men, be appointed with the Pres-
1t, to act in conjunction with and under the d.
'tOn of thus Club, whose duty 1t will be to labor
n all times for the interest and success of the
National Democratic party, under the bright folds
WhO4e glorious banner we are sure and certain
marching around and upward noble VIC
~ that Will redeem the country from the thral-
I'm and desp0tism of an INSCRIPTIONS party that
seeking through It's leaders the destruction OF
Our unrest form of government.
HeSOlced, 6M That the proceedings of this
lie ting be published in the Journal and Star of
Wilmington.
On motion of S. II. Bell, committee of
three, consisting of ". II. Larkins, John
Jones and f. ii. Bell were appointed to Sc
lect permanent officers of our Club. During
The absence of the committee the Bylaws
and Regulations were signed by all the
whites present, and one colored signing,
v-t,ss t(,no 1Crh hair hoIr
man, John Jones, Esq, reported the fol-
owing officers:
For President-W. S. Larkins.
ePresidents-W. II. Thomson, W.
W. Larkins, J. A. Jones, NJ. ID. Herring,
= &. BOurdeau.
Secretaries-B. G.. Larkins, A. J. McIn-
tire. who were unanimously chosen by the
C.ub.
On motion of J. S. Hines, the Secretary
Wis requested to send copy of the pro-
c~edings to the Wilmington Journal for
publication, and request the Star to pub
sSh
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOEL HINES, Chairman.
W. ". Larkins, Secretary.
For the Journal.
| Seymour and Blair Club in Robson Co.
At a meeting of citizens of Robson and
richmond counties, held at Floral Col
inge on the Sth day of August, 1868, the
following proceedings were had:
On motion, D. Mckinnon, Esq, was
called to the Chair, and d. S. Morrison ap-
pointed Secretary. The Chairman, then
III few and pertinent remarks, explained
the object of the meeting.
On motion, M. c. McNair, J. G. Blue
and p. P. Smith were appointed com
Nlttee to prepare business for the action OF
the meeting, who thereupon retired, and
during their absence the meeting was en-
tertained by some remarks from Thomas
\. McNeilI, G. A. McEachin and d. S.
Morrison. At the close of these remarks,
the committee reported through their
Chairman, NJ. @. McNair, the following re.
solutions, viz :
HeSOtoed, LIST. That the platform of principles
enunclated by the Democratic Convention at New
lok on the 4th ultimo, meets our cordial appro
oatiOn.
Resolred, End. That the nomination of Horatic
seymour and Z. P. Blair for President and Vice
FresldeLt OF the United States, challenges the
approval of the whole couutry and ne aciH do on,
utmost to secure their election.
These resolutions were supported by J
u. Blue in speech of much force, deliv.
cred in his usual happy style and manner
Maj. Alex. Watson followed in support
OF the resolutions in his humorous way, tt
the merrlment of all present.
After these speeches the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and On motion, i
was resolved to form Seymour and Blai
Club. Whereupon, J. G. Blue was unani
mously chosen President of the Club, anc
r I. Smith, A. Watson, NJ c. McNair
d Z, Afford, Malcolm Purcell and D. S
Morrison, Vice Presidents, and Edmond
Lilly, Secretary.
Yin motion, the Chairman, Mr.. McKin
dents. - w, ~N-
On motion of J. G. Blue, COPY of these
proceedings was directed to he sent r. thu
EDITORS of the Wilmington Journal will
Inc request that they publish the same -
oh motion, the meeting adjourned -
TIC ID. McKINNoN, Chairman.
~ D. MORRISON, Secretary.