The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-24
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NEWTON
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 At a meeting of the Democratic citizens of Newton county, held at Jasper, on the 9th day of April, lS44, the following proceedings were had:
 On motion of John M Ross, AIlon Bellah was called to the chair, and s. N Finn ap- pointed Secretary.
 The Chairman appointed Wm Houston, Asa Dalton, and H. J. Self, Esqs., a commit tee to nominate delegate to attend the Dem ocratic State Convention, to be held at Little Rock, on the 3rd Monday in April. 1S44. who retired for a few moments, and reported that they had nominated John NJ. Ross as said delegate
 John M. Ross submitted the following pre- amble and resolutions, which were adopted :
 Whereas, under the constitution of our country. the people are the only lawful soyo- regns of these United States, and to them is entrusted the power and responsibility of self government, through their agents or repre- sentatives in legislative halls assembled and whereas, there exists among the people diilc7 rent opinions as to the principles and meal sures upon which this government should be administered, as well as the selection of agents by whom 1t shall be administered; and where as, the time is rapidly approaching when we shall be called upon to exercise one of the most important prerogatives belonging to a free people-that of choosing a President of the United States; 1t behooves the friends of civil liberty, of equal laws, and equal rights, to be up and doing, and fully and fearlessly to express our opinions upon the principles and measures which agitate the country
 Therefore, we, q portion of the free and independent citizens of Newton county, have met Tn convention, for the purpose of giving utteranee to our opinions in relation to gov ernmental affairs. In view of the responsi- bility which rests upon Us, as citizens of a free and independent government, accounta- ble to our fellow-citizens, to posterity, and to the God of liberty, for the manner in which we exercise our sacred rights and privileges, we do solemgly
 ReSolce, That we will adhere to strict construction of the constitution of the United States; that we will support no man for office ln the United States, or this State, who IS in favor of a loose construction of that sacred instruuent.
 Bcsolced, That we heartily approve of the plan of holding another State Convention, which will reflect the wishes of a majority of the Democratic party; and thereby secur- ing harmony and concert of action in the Democratic ranks, which is essential to our success in October next.
 Resotred, That we are in favor of Martin Van Buren for President, in l844, as our first choice; but pledge ourselves to support the nominees of the Baltimore Convention for President and Vice President
 ReSoieed, That we look with deep and abiding interest on the coming contest, both State and National; that to insure our com plefe triumph, it is necessary to have our party united, with firm unwavering Demo- crats for candidates, for Governor and Con gross.
 Resolccd, That we declare eternal hostility to National Bank, and it's high priest, Henry Clay.
 Besolred, That we are opposed 10 Pro- tective Tariff, on account of its unequal opera tion, benefting the manufacturers exclusively
 ALLEN BELLAH, Chairman.
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