Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-12-13
THE VOICE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY.

THE VOICE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY.
Agreeable to appointments previously made.
the democratic citizens Of Randolph county met
on the 2Oh inst, in Pocahontas. for the purpose
OF selecting delegates to represent Randolph coun.
ty in convention to be held in the city of Little
Rock on the memorable Sth of January noxt, for
the purpose of nominating a suitable candidate OF
the Democratic party, to represent the interest
and sustain the dignity of the State Of Arkansas
in tho Congress Of the United States.
The meeting was called to order. and Oh mo-
lion Of Wm. Black, Vim. Marshall, Esq. was call
ed to the chair, and J. II. lmboden was chosen az
Secretary.
Upon the request of tho chair, J. B. Anthony
made few remarks explanatory Of the obicc, of
the meeting; upon which the chair appointed a
committee consisting of Thomas Chiffon, Thomas
BIack,J. B. Anthony, VIM. Mitchell Joseph Spikes.
TO draft resolutions further expressive of the polit
ica will, and wishes of the meeting: after which
the following were adopted
Resolred, That our united thanks aie rendered
to the Hon. A. Yell for his many deeds of Demo-
cratic fieIy n sustaining the best nterest of fe"-
imam, Go,e, and that he deserves the respect and
esteem of the Democratic party, for his many,
manly, generous, and patriotic struggles in the
noble cause, in building up and promoting public
interest in the State: and that MS successful and
uninterrupted political career will be viewed with
feelings of admiration when looked back upon by
the Democratic party, and will carry with him to
the rural shades of private enjoyment the best
wishes of a grateful people-for his health. hnppi.
ness. and general prosperity.
Re,oirsd, That we meet tho intelligence of tie
Hen. A. YcI's resignation with unfeigned regret,
and sorrow; but for his long attachment TO our in
terest. devotion to The principles of the Democratic
party. and his many personal sacrifices, we can
no, refuse his request--but say to our faithful
steward and Representative "rise and go in peace"
and our thankful hearts will greet your retirement
with their best wishes.
Resolrsd, That our delegates be instructed to
institute strict inquiry into the political standing
and Democratic faith Of those whom they nominate
in convention.
Resolred, That in consideration Of the many
talents and generous political principles Of the
Hon Chester Ashey-his patriotic stand taken
for western interest and Democratic principles in
the Senate of the United States, merits our united
undecided thanks. esteem and future support TO
that dignfed station; and that we view md nc.
knowledge the talents of the Hon. c. Ashley with
feelings Of proud confidence: and that we have
full and abiding confidence in his power. zeal. and
and western advancement in tho Senate Of the
United States.
Resolved. Therefore, that in consideration of
M rlt, talent. and Judgment (which re the neces.
sary qualifications richly blended in the charac-
ter of tho Hon. C.. Ashley: that we concur with
and recommend to other counties in the State the
propriety Of electng representatives to the noxt
Legislature who are in fnvcr of. and friendly to,
the reelection Of Col. Ashley to the United States
Senate.
On motion of VIM. Black, it was resolved That
on failure of either Of the delegates to attend said
Convention, that the Chair is fully empowered to
fill vacancies bv his appointments.
Mai. James Houston moved that John P. Black
and J. B. Anthony be appointed by the meeting
TO represent Randolph county in the Convention,
which was unanimously adopted.
Wm. Chiffon moved, that on condition tha.
Gov. Yell wishes to retain his present situation
as representative in Congress, that our delegates
be instructed to support him-which motion caus-
ed an animaling discussion. on which Mr.. Hardy
moved to reject the resolution, which was unani.
mously done.
]. i. Anthony offered the following resolution,
which was adopted;
Resolred That we now publish and make known
n meeting TO be held at Pocahontas on the third
Monday in January next, for the purpose Of nom-
mating suitable candidate to represent, the coun.
ties of Green and Randolph in the Senatorial
branch Of the mex, Legislature, and that we re-.
spec,fuy solicit Green county to concur and pa r.
| ,icipaie in said convention.
Thomas Hardy moved that the proceedings be
| signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the
meeting, and published in the .hrkansas Banner, "
and other democratic presses in the State.