The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
WADDELL MASS MEETING
WILMlNGTONS DISTINGUISHED CITI-
ZEN ENDORSED FOR U. S. SENATE.
Resolutions Passed Ratifyfng the Ac-
ton of the Democratic Convention,
of New Hanover County-A WaddeI
Democratic Club Organized.

1t rained and was stormy, |
but notwithstanding that fact, "a large
number Of citizens last night attended
h mass meeting called by supporters
Of the Hon. Alfred II. WaddeIl for u
purpose OF ratifying he action of the
democratic convention OF New Hanover
county in endorsing Colonel Waddell
for the United States senate. The Sec
ond Regiment band was in attend
ance and rendered several splendid Sc
lections.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. c. w. Yates, and on motion of Mr..
H. P. West, seconded by Mr.. H. NJ.
Foard. Mr.. James C. Stevenson was
elected chairman of the meeting. The
representatives OF the press were made
secretaries.
Mr.. Stevenson upon taking the chair
made a stirring speech He returned
thanks for the honor bestowed upon
him and stated h object of the meet
ing. He then went on to speak about
New Hanover's eminent citizen and
candidate for h United States senate.
He spoke OF the lofty character and
ability of Colonel Waddel, referred to
his past achievements in public life and
eulogized him az hero in the "revo-
luton" in Wilmington in 1898 when
New set the pace for the state
in tn redemption. of North Carolina
from negro rule. In abiding to Colo
mel ado as a hero in the great po-
litical campaign of 1895, Mr.. Stevenson
said he was a descendant of a hero
and it reminded him that history re-
peats itself" He then related the he
roic and patriotic act of Colonel Hugh
Waddell and John Ashe on the 22nd
of February, 1865. when they headed a
force of men and went to Brunswick
and notified the commander of His
Majesty's ship that he could not and
in Brunswick county any of the infa-
NOUS stamps which the king of Eng
land required the Americans to fix IS
a tax on certain articles. They then
went to Fort Johnson. at the mouth of
the Cape Fear, where the town OF
Smithville (now Southport) was To-
Gated, and took possession OF It, COM
polling the British force to retire, not,
however, before they a spiked the
guns. This same Waddell and Ashe
came to Wilmington and hunted up
Houston, the British tax officer, but he
took refuge at the house of Governor
Tryon They. however. caught him and
taking him to The pdtN ball, compel,
HILL ~ ICSlS liz OllIC I'LL SWCdI lIhdl
he would not receive and distribute h
stamps. A few years afterwards we
see that n Hugh Waddell at the
head Of an army sent against he regu-
lators. Mr.. Stevenson went on to say
that Colonel Alfred Moore Waddell, a
descendant of General Hugh Waddell,
In his great speech at the opera house
in 1898, led the way for the redemption
Of the state. In that great speech
Colonel Waddell advised that in spite
of all opposition the state should be
forever relieved from negro Domino
ton. That great speech went ringing
all over h state and set it OIL fire for
the redemption of North Carolina
Mr.. Stevenson further said that Col
oilel Waddell, New Hanove county's
candidate for the senate, was a fit de-
scendant Of ancestors with a heroic
record of over 100 years. He had ably
represented this district in congress for
six years, and spoke of the splendid
record he hen made. He declared that
Colonel Waddell is fitted by education,
refinement and requirement for the
| United States senate. This, therefore,
| is the man we offer the state as SEN
| ator.
Applause greeted Mr.. Stev4nson's
remarks throughout, and enthusiasm
l was manifested at all his illusions to
| Colonel Waddell.
| When Mr.. Stevenson finished his re-
marks. Colonel F. w. Kerchner moved
that a committee Of three ON reSolu-
lions be appointed. The motion was
adopted and thereupon Captain T.. D.
| Meares, Captain A. L. DeRosset and
| Ed. S. Battle, Esq, were appointed as
| such committee. They then retired.
In the absence of the committee, calls
| were made for B. G.. Empie , ESQ. He
responded in an excellent speech. He
also eulogized Colonel Waddell, and
| spoke OF his record in congress, his
| ~eloquence, his ability as a lawyer and
his thorough going record as a demo,
| He also said Colonel Waddell
was ever in the forefront whenever a
| crisis presented itself, and he gave hin
praise as the hero Of the revolution"
| Of 1898. His remarks were enthusiast
| tically ~applauded.
The committee on resolutions having
returned, Captain DeRosset said they
| were ready to make a report.
Captain T. d. Meares then reported
| and read the following resolutions:
| THE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, the New Hanover demo-
cratic county convention has heretofore
| endorsed the candidacy Of Alfred M.
| Waddell for the United States senate,
and such endorsement has met with
the approval Of the democratic voters
| Of New Hanover; and,
"AcISdS, SA1TeQ M. WdQQ8u mas
| performed his every duty faithfully
as a soldier in the confederate army,
as a member OF congress from his dis
trict, and as a prominent citizen; and.
Whereas, We believe him to be emf
nently fitted by his character, ability
n experience to represent this state
in the United States senate; and,
Whereas, without wishing to detract
from the merits or claims Of other
candidates, We believe that the glori-
success Of 1900 was made possible
by the action of the New Hanover
democracy in 1898, in which acton he
took a prominent part; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, democrats of New
Hanover county, in mass meeting as
sembled do ratify the action of the
New Hanover county democratic con-
vention in endorsing Col. Alfred M.
Waddell for the United States senate,
and do pledge our earnest support to
him in the primaries in November.
After reading the resolutions Captain
Meares spoke briefly. also speaking in
adulation OF Colonel Wedden.
MI. j. H. B~oatwright moved that the
resolutions be adopted. In the mean