The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-03-02

ed and exchanged friendly greetings wih
the vast assemSlagc ofladies and gentle
men. The ball was the most splendid
that has ever been given ia the State and
aeni off ir beautiful style.
Mr.. Clay left for Vicksburg ~ Wed.
nesday m ,rning,and carried with nim the
warmest feelings o. the citizens for his
safety and happiness.
THE GREAT DEMoCRATlC CONvEN.
TON IN JACKSON.
The subjoined account Of this momcI tous
assemblage, notwithstanding lie length We re-
publish from the Sou,hron.
Il win be seen that in the distribution Of Tie
Offices Of honor and profit Of which ID; 10
COS Imagine they have The bestowal, The North
comes in for but seani share, Lowndes glo-
rious old Lowndes. is shorn Of al her hon0rs.
Her TIL repudhted, her brightest jewel the
President Of The Senate, thrown aside among
the useless rubbish, and one Of the worlhicst
and most aspiring sons Of Democracy no,
even mentioned in tho nominations for Con-
gress. The following extract from The Vlcks-
burg Wing written some time since, may
serve as a clue to the course pursued BY the
convention.
ssuch is the appalling truth, end Iosse-
Ign; you may understand that a little corrupt
and reckless chquesabout Jackson and Veks-
burg, VIII I'd rect your move ments, and have
themselves nominated IN spite Of North Mis-
sissippl--slrong though you think her. This
shah dozen" would be Wiling 10 steal from
God or MAJ TO secure the spoils Of office and
North Mississippi may as well submit without
4 murmur, for your regulating brethren down
here look upon you as tiols BY whose tame &C.
qnieseence and gulliblty they viii accomplish
their vilfanOus designs.
aThis is no fancy sketch, Jaselyn BOT stub
born facts, for Al this present writing The Jack.
son clique are in Vicksburg, and are at this
moment trying to effect sn arrangement BY
which the Northern portion Of the Stale can
be dddled out Of United States Senator.
But these are matters with which w have
nothing to do, we publish the proceedings as
they are given.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
This august body assembled, according to
previous notice, on Wednesday, the 22d met,
right on the heels Of the splendid reception Of
Mr.. Clay. Large bodies move slowly, and Of
course the movements towards an organization
we're iardy. The representative hall Of the
capitol was crowded with delegates, visitors,
and Ookes-on During The FIRST day Of he
sitting, al sorts Of resolutions were made 10
organize, al Of which created a spirit II dis
cord and confusion. Col. Sharpe, Of Yazoo,
was in the chair, and Mr.. Williamson acted as
secretary, until the Convention could be organ
lied. As no officers had been elected. and
no rules adopted for the government Of the
body. tho chairman, who makes a good officer,
had Just as much as he could do 10 keep the
spirit Of democracy within proper bounls.--
Each individual felt himself ihe embodiment
Of bis own dear constituents, and did not think
he should be restrained rom free and foil ex-
position Of bis views in regard 10 the beauties
Of tie science OF democracy, 20 mater what
the sobjsct o. DISCUSSION might be. Alter was
ting away the morning IN discussing questions
which could not be entertained until The con-
vention was properly organized, the assembly
adjourned until O'Clock.
In the afternoon 8 variety ofmolions were
made, discussed and laid on the table, Uai-
maiely a motion 70 90 into The election Of oli-
GERS 70 preside over the BODY, prevailed. For
tho Office Of President, many candidates were
put in nomination, and on fhe first ballot 10
choice was made. Judge Taylor and Gen.
Quilnam being the two highest candidates,
resolution was made that they alone should be
voted for. On the secokd ballot, Judge Tay-
loF was elected By a vote Of 81 to %, The bond
paying democrats generally voting for Gen.
Quitnam. Four Vice Presidents were elected
Tor glory and to quiet the natural longiHgs for
fame Of Office. Mr.. Smyth was elected Sec
Rotary, and Of course, TOT labor as the only hon-
or attached to that Office is that ofeounter-
signing the published proceedings.
When harmony was about being restored, |
and the troubled waves Of democracy were
just settling down to a state Of tranquility, 3
squall sprung Up from the northeast Of the |
house. basement story,l which brought al |
hands on foot. mot Gen. FOote, for he noun |
ted theslorm and erode upon the whiriwind,' u |
and they had 10 double reef The mainsall %
prevent tbe cFat from coming on her beams
end. Il seems that the Treasurer Of the
Safe had been somewhat piqued at the current
report that there had been some maladminis-
tFation in bic Office, and had issaed hand bin
il bis own defence, which was circulated
among The members Of the Convention. A5oul
The time they had finished the first sentence,
DR.. D. 0. Williams rose and stated that Be
had been requested BY Dir. Graves 70 read tie
document 20 The Convention whersupon there
was general cry Of read ''read," from ~