Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-07-15
'gne Campaign Ia Sampson.

Dear Joa3'HaI:-It wa9 my pleasure to
visit this thrifty village the comfy seat
of Sampson, on the Fourth, where goodIy
number of the citizens met TO hear the
opening Of the campaign and 20 greet each
othor after their crops were nearly gone
over. There was quite tbrong, and the
people were anxious to hear the candidate.
speak, and listened to them attentiveIy.-
The speaking commenced about one
o'clock. The candidates for the county
Offices first spoke. r. G. Holmes, Esq,
for Commissioner. made q neat address
and was followed by Wm. a. Mathis, at
moro length. He touched on national af-
fairs and the absurdity OF our condition;
that North Carolina was represented in
the Senate of the United States by cti-
zen of another State. Miles 2. Oven made
a short address. The other candidates
for Commissioners on the Conservative
ticket were not present, but Hardy Daugh~
try, q nominee for Commissioner, Of the
Republicans, came forward and announced
the names Of oil the candidates OF the
party, including, ! believe, Il majority Of
Conservatives, and from the Iiberaity OF
of his views. rs expressed III his speech, he
is not far from one himself. He pledged
himself to vote for James II. Robinson,
q Conservative, for Sheriff, against any
candidate OF their own party for that Of
fee. He withdrew the name Of Wm. 81.
johnson, their nominee for Register Of
Deeds, who declined, and he announced
the name of ANA 3. Carroll il. lis place,
by order of the Chairman of their Execn-
tive Committee, 9. Seasons, wheTeupon
Carroll, who was present, also declined.
There is. unfortunately, some diasatisfac
ton with the nomination for Sheriff among
the Conservatives James II. Robinson
was prominent in the Convention, and his
nomination by the Radicals, together with
his popularity and extensive family con
nectiOns and war record render him o
dangerous rival, should he be a candidate
He did not announce himself, and / trust
the dissatisfaction will die away and per
feet harmony be restored. Let dissensions
cease.
DR.. G. T. Murphy spoke for over an hour,
paid high compliment to ". Q. Trey,
his co nominee, and exposed the misrule,
and extravaganza Of the party IN power,
and made telling talk. Col. McKoy was
called out and assailed the militia move
meut with such force, thai Daughtry felt
called upon to reply, and although the
hearers were somewhat rude and yocifer-
Gus, he preserved his cquanimity, and in
reply to Col McKoy question as TO the
necessity for militia, admitted there was
none.
Sampson is fortunate in having moder-
ate men who will listen to reason and ar
gument Her people have a sense Of night
and justice. They are for peace, quiet,
honesty and economy. A large majority
are Conservative, and il is a banner coun-
ty. No deep rooted party rancor to blind
them to pursue their own Instruction.
The Chairman of the Executive Commit
tee and the Colonel of the militia may be
exceptions. The Radicals are tying to
divide the people there. These nonlina-
tions of Conservatives are doubtless a
movement from headquarters. May it fall
Principles are at stake. Let not private
interest sacrifice public good. So mote it
be.
The educational interests OF Sampson is
cared for with great interest. Ii.