Middletown transcript., 1873-01-18
The New Democratic Daily.

Pursuant to resolution adopted ut the
meeting held in Wilmington, the proceed
ings Of which we're published in the TRAN.
SCRIPT on the 4,h inst. u number Of gen.
tlemen interested in the above enterprise
met in the State House at Dover. on
Thursday last, aad organized by calling
Robt. j. Reynolds. Esq. to the chair. cad
appointing John p. Springer. Esq, Of
Wilmington, Secretary. At the request
Of William Dean. Esq William Reynolds
stated the object Of the meeting. which
was to take the ini,iatory steps for the or.
gsnization Of joint stock company to cs-
tablish q 6rs,.class Democratic Daily
Newspaper 10 the City Of Wilmington. Of
which the Democrats Of that city and Of
tho State were sadly in need. The speak
cr attributed the recent defeat Of the Dem
ocratic party in the State to want Of the
influence exercised over the people by
newspapers. and argued that It was ncces
sary for tho future welfare Of the party
spread Of true Democratic principles. and
for the reorganization Of the party on a
true basis.
On motion the secretary then read the
proceedings Of the last meeting.
Wm. Dean. Esq. here took the floor
and made lengthy speech. denouncing rs
fslse, assertions that had been made by
certain parties. that this movement was
gotten up 10 the interests Of the Straight
Outers." disclaiming all desire for place
or portion or Office at the hands OF the
party, aud denounciug as utterly false oil
iusinua,ions that he and his associates
we're striving to bring themselves into no.
toriety by means Of the proposed new pa.
per. Mr.. Dean also stated that be had
written numerous letters to prominent
Democrats in different parts Of the State,
aud that he had received many letters con.
tanning assurances Of kindly interest in the
undertaking and promises Of hearty coop
Grafton.
u. ". 8. Nicholson, Esq, also mad,
some remarks on the nature OF the object,
sought to be accomplished BY the project
ed enterprise.
Mr.. Wm. Reynolds moved that n com
mittec Of three be appointed to take th,
necessary sseps toward the procuring Of /
charter 70 incorporate the company
Adopted.
| Pending the appointment Of this com
mittse Ssmnsl Townsend. Esq. entcro,
and proceeded 10 address the meeting, cx
plssstosy Of the object with which he is
sued call for State Convention to b
held at Dover that day. After be ha'
proceeded TO some length, he was inter
rupted aad kindly requested to defer hi
remarks unsil the business nov before th
meeting was 6nishcd when he should b
heard. To this Mr. +. agreed. and tb
business psossedsd. On motion Of M
Dean. somuittss Of one from each hun
dred 10 the etate sss sppointsd to solici
. Subscriptions TO the capital stock Of th
eenpany. (rhe namcs Of the gentleme
Of this committee. and Of that previousl
sppoistsd. ws faiied 70 obtain. Ai.er
{ considerable amosst of discussion an
, spsseh making, Mr. Dean offered . rssc
. lstios requesting tho Democratic Stat
Exssslivs Conmittss Of Delaware to .,
, ssabls q 40 early day and call Stat
J Coovsnticn 70 reerssuiss The party on
. vkils nas basis. Adopted nsanimousl,
NJ. Deas thsn took The door and q
dressed ths meeting on tho absolute .,
ssssity ef this eesrss % The part Of IL
; Dseessaey. asa elessd b expressing b
II eilliseness 70 hsas eosrtsossly and ,,
spssa16lly ~ rsnasks of Mr. fownsen,
l0eey slbss Gsaalsnan present.
III. IeuuooQd seplisd II Q lev strou
: dec1ossaiess u - bslise h ~ sapesiosil
n e ~ s~ee. ~ ~ oeeesnity ~ now
. mso1 e ~ Utile peopls u Amssisa 70 .
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