Wilmington journal., 1870-07-01

Conservative Convention at Fayetteville
Col X. II. Bennett OF ADson. UnanI-
mOuSIy Nominated.
FAYETTEVILLE, june

was unanimously selected to preside. who
set forth the object of the Convention IL
an eloquent and warmly applauded ad
dress. On motion M. J. McSween was ap
pointed Secretary. On motion of Col. A.
A. McKoy, of Sampson, Committee OF
two were appointed on Credentials and
the Chair named c. B. Mallett. of Cum
berland, and s. II. Fishblate, of New
Hanover, as the Committee.
| On motion of T. d. Poisson. of New
Hanover, a Committee on Resolutions
was appointed by the Chair, one from
each county as follows:
Ool. A. A. McKoy, of Sampson W. III
| Bernard, New Hanover W. $. Simmons,
Montgomery J. A. Cameron, Harnett ;
George s. Cole. Moore; H. G. Wall, Rich
mond: W. S. Eorment, Robeson; Thos. II
Sutton. Bladen; John Morrison, Colum
bus; K. J. Brady, Cumberland.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
until O'Clock P. nj.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
| 3 o'clock, z. NJ.
The Convention assembled pursuant to
adjournment, Maj. Engelhard in the
| Chair
On motion of w s. Norment, of Robe
son. it was adopted that any good Conser-
vative of this District be allowed TO repre-
sent their county in this Convention, II
delegates in attendance. The Committee
on Credentials reported regularly appoint
ed delegates as follows
| Harnett-J. A. Cameron, \. ). Stewart,
| DR.. J. w. Atkins. &. j. Klvett, John MAJ
well, George N. Rogers.
Moore-G. S. Cole, w. ID. Harrington.
Bladen-Thos. Fl. Sutton. John ?. Ly-
tie, J. Fl. Hall, r. d. Melvin and John q.
! Daniel,
Tob
| New Hanover. A. Engelhard, F. D.
Poisson, J. A. Byrne. S. r. Bunting, r. +.
Eyden. David West, s. FL. Fishblate, A.
Loeb, T. b. Granger. w. II. Bernard. z.
Heinsberger, d. NJ. Buie, A. j. Hill.
Sampson-Dr. G. t. Murphy, James R..
Maxwell. W. z. Wemyss, Col. A. A. Nc
Koy. r. A. Shell.
Oumberland-C. b. Mallett, NJ. J. Nc
Sween, Col. VIM. Alderman, Alex. John
son, Sr., james Mckethan. K. NJ. @: Viii
hanson, Capt. K. j. Brady, j. G. Smith.
by gentlemen present according to the re-
solution of the Convention, as follows
Montgomery-W $. Simmons.
Richmond-H. G. Wall, J. p. Leak, A.
T. Bizzel.
Robeson-W. s. Norment. Col j. A.
Rowland, W. j. Tolar. S. b. TOlar, {. O.
Norment, L, 4. McNeill. J. E.. Purcell
Alex. S. Rowland, some OF whom were
regularly appointed by township meetings
No representation from AnsOn and
Brunswick.
T. b. MALLETr, f,o,,,.oo
S. H. FIsHBLATE. 0'--
On motion, the report was adopted
unanimously.
The Committee on Resolutions, through
their chairman, Col. A. A. McKoy, sub
mitted the following, which We're unani-
mOusly adopted
WaEREAs 1t is the duty of all good citizens
to consult for the public good; ana whereas,
our governmental affairs have been sadly ulls-
managed by corrupt officials the public credit
almost destroyed the laws partisan i'll character
and inetticientY executed. and society III danger
of anarchy, and lie. property and liberty lnse-
cure and, Whereas the Radical party has been
tried with full control of government and public
tlonnl-and has failed to restore Pc ace, develop
prosperity, and establish justice and good gov
erument,
Hrsol0ed, That we. the Conservatives Of the
Third Congressional District of North CarOIin2,
do cordially ln3lte the active aid of all citizens
who deslre good governments ana All honest
administration Of the laws. to mite With in
removing the present corrupt party ffona power,
reg Ain prosperity and put honest men IN CHice.
ReSOlUed, That the tendency and conduct Of
the Radical party in Congress aud elsewhere, is
fast establishing a central consolidated ana des-
pOtic national government that is i'll violation of
the Constitution md Of the rig hts Of States and
mnOritieg
Kesotoed That we should use every exertion
to maintain the form and system of government,
so successful and just heretofore, framed by
our fathers, and that we pledge utmOs. cp-
position to ail further changes IN the tundaman-
tai principles OG our government, tending to
make Congress supreme, on to establish it's will
in violation of the Constitution.
RPSOtCed, That We are opposed to the reckless
financial m2nAgement OF our state affairs. aud
Will use every effort to reduce taxes, also costs
of our Courts. to substitute our old county Eys
tom of government in place of the present one.
al 1e
that Is not Justly due.
ResozUed, That we endoree the views put forth
in the address Of the Conservative members Of
the Iegialeture this year; and while We believe
that the e&oesaes charged upon certain
localities are the result Of an inefficient and cor
rupt gOVernment, aud PARTISAN and corrupt
administration o. tf(e laws, we do counsel our
people to torbearaace and erbm.sson IL the
behests OF the laws. nltl they are rlghtfally re-
in suppressing all acts of laWessG6Ss, and to
promote quiet in the land
ReSOtUed, That we will eRrnesty support the
nominee OF this Convention.
Col. VIM. Alderman, Of Cumberland,
moved that the Convention proceed TO
{ candidate for Congress. Adopted
On motion OF T. D, Poisson. of New
Hanover, the ConyeptioR took a recess of
10 minutes.
Capt. w. S. Norment, OF Robes6n. ti4en
nominated Giles Leitch. of Robeson.
a. T. BizzelI, of Richmond nominated
Col. r. L. Bennett, of Anson.
". p. Wemyss, of Sampson, nominated
Hon. z. y. Mcdowell, of Bladen.
Mr.. Z. H. Sutton. of BIaden. requested
the withdrawal of Mr.. McDowelrs name,
as he had learned positively the gentle
man could not accept if nominated. Mr..
Sutton spoke feelingly and eloquently of
Mr.. McDowells merits. His name was
On motion of w. H. Bernard. OF New
Hanover, the popular Conservative vote of
the last Congressional election was adopted
as the basis, and the delegation of each
county required 10 cast the vote of the
county accordingly.
On motion of Col. A. A. McKoy, OF
Sampson, a majority OF the vote cast was
declared necessary for nomination. The
counties were then called and voted as fol-
lows on the vote received by Col. A. A
Mckoy in the election of 1869:
Bennett. t.-Earnett. 789; Montgomery, |
331; Richmond, 794 New Hanover,
> 0QH 6Q0 Total O34