Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-07-08


General Assembly OF the State, whittier said cor
ruptions emanated from and were carried out by
unprincipled Adventures from abroad, or their
allies and tools, who were born and reared in our
midst, threatening, as they do, to blot tho fair
name of our people and break down the bu,-
warks of their ancient liberties, meet with our
earnest and unqualified condemnation.
4th, That to secure the blessings of good gov
eminent, it is the duty Of all citizens to yied i'm.
plicit obedience to the laws of the country and to
depend upon them for the maintenance Of their
lives, liberty and property, there being no secu-
rity for either in the violation of law that when
ever these laws al UnHise, tyrannical, oppressive
and unjust, it is the right and duty Of the people
to seek their repeal. alteration or amendment,
only at the ballot box, and there rid themselves
of the tyrants and knaYes who are eating out
their substance and invading their constitutional
rights.
9Th, That we approve Of The address published
by the CONSERVATIVE members Of the last LeGis-
lature; that we approve OF the upright. manly
and conservative course Of Seu&tor. J. ".
Purdie, Esq, while no was permitted to occupy
the seat to which he elected, and we beEeYe
that he was c0rruptly and Improperly removed
therefIom.
9Th, That we tender cur thanks TO our late re-
preventative, u. Z. High, Esq, for his upright
course, and We regard the record which he made,
as an honor to our county, and faliy rejecting
the sentiments Of our people.
18th, That We endorse tho nomination Of The
Hon. VIM. Ill. Shipp. lately an ornament to tho
Bench Of the Stale. for the Office ofAttorncy Gen
eral, because he is honest. capable ana faithful,
and will discharge the duties Of the position
solely for tho interest Of the people OF tho state
6th, That we recommend the following persons
for the Off :es for which they are respectively
named, being men of integrity ard on whom tbs
public may eatejy rely:
For Representatives,. o. Gore.
For Sheriff-V. V. Richardson
For Register of Deeds-D. Z. High
For Coroner. L. Barden.
For Treasurer-Francis Lennon.
For County Surveyor j. j. G. Gore.
For County Commissioner James High.
Dempsey Coleman, D. d. Campbell, Haynes Len
non, VIM. H. Baldwin.
to unite with u5 in unfolding, maintaining and
carrying out the principles herein act forth, and
ask thclr support for the nominees of this Con
ventiOn, to the end that harmony and prosperity
may prevail among our people.
10Th, That We approve OF the holding s. Dig
month, at Brown Marsh, to nominate a cand;-
date for Senator for the 18th District, and that
the Chairman is hereby authorized to appoint
thirty-two delegates from tits county to meet the
delegates from Bladen at the above named time
and place, to make such nomination.
Upon the reading of the report Of the
committee Capt. S. ". Mauiteby moved
the adoption of the report a' whole.
A. L. Powell, Esq, moved to amend said
motion by taking up and considering
the recommendation made by
the committee for q nominee for Represent
tative The amendment was adopted.
The Convention took up the question
Of approving the report of the Committee
for Representative, and G. &. Gore was
unanimously declared to be the nominee
of this Convention.
The question recurring upon Capt
Mnultsby's motion, the Convention unani-
adopted the report Of the com
mittee amid three hearty cheers for the
nominees.
Tho nominees all being present, were
called for, and came forward, aud All &C
copied the nomination except u. Z. High,
for Register Of Deeds, who camo forward,
and, thanking tho people of the comfy for
the confidence repeatedly rcposcd in him,
by calling him to the discharge Of oGicirl
duty, and thanking the Convention for
the unexpected honor which The people
seemed willing to Destow in calling for
continuance of his service III office as
sured the Convention that he was heart
and soul IN this cause, and expressed the
hope that his friends would excuse him
aspirant for Office. 1t Wonli afford him
pleasure to vote for other good men.
He must decline the compliment 50 gcnCr-
ously and unexpectedly rendered.
The committee were instructed to retire
and make a recommendation 10 the Con
vention for Register of Deeds, and il doing
so shortly returned and recommended Il.
W. Smith for said Office, who was declared
the nominee of the Convent on. He came
forward and accepted the same.
Under the tenth resolution the Chair
announced the following delegates from
Columbus county B. f. Pierce, J. W.
Hail. Milton Campbell. G.. ". Finn, S.
". Smith. A. j. Troy. J. ". Rouse, John
Creech, W. NJ. Buldnn, V. Y. Richard
son, A. T. Powell, T. X. Virgins, G.
Porter, Francis Lennon, Isham William
son. T. A. Griffin, DIR. J. III. McGougan,
g. D. Meares,, j. Q. Smith. b. Smith, j.
Q. EIkins, G. Spivy, n. Wilder, Josiah
Jesse L. Cox, NJ. J. Stephens,
9. G. Gore, M. j. Ward, Coval Forney-
iu7al.
On motion, the Chairman and Secre-
taries were added to the list OF delegates.
On motion it was ordered that q COPY of
The proceedings of this meeting be for
warded to the R05es0nian, Wilmington
JOURNAL and Morning Star, with the re
quest that the same be published.
The thanks of the meeting were tonder
ID to the Chairman and Secretaries.
DR.. J. NJ McGougan WAS called up and
made q brief and telling speech. lie
pointed tho people to the loss Of their
honest labor, paid away in taxes, gone to
support an cxtraVagant and corrupt SGT Of
officers. Gone from the lnborer and his
amily never to be enjoyed by them. He
the people Of Columbus
county for their unwavering adhesion to
The Conservative faith told them they
1ow had ticket worthy of their supporG,
md men true to principle and honor. Ho
would bid them rally again in the cause Of
ruth, and the day was not distant when |
success and victory would crown thei: eff
orts, and with correct men in Office the |
good old days of quiet prosperity would |
eturn to them again. Every BODY felt |
atisfed that good days work had been |.
lone, and amid the most pleasant feelings
he Convention adjourned.
J. w. ELLIS, Cha irman.
< (: & aA4 MHanHS' Secretaries.
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