The Arkansas banner., 1845-12-31

tirng short time, returned and submitted 10 the meeting the following preamble and reso- lutons, as the result of their deliberations.
 Whereas, we, democratic citizens of Van Buren county, being dcsirous 10 express our views and feelings in common with the other counties of this State, in regard to holding Convention at inc city of Little Rock, on the ever memorable 8lh of January next, Ilcre- fore he t,
 Resolced, that ia as much, as the Hon. 4. Yeil, our present Representative ifCongress, has seen ft, in his wisdom, 10 refuse again to serve he people of our young, but much beloved, Slale in his present capacity, we view t all important 10 hold said Convention in order, il possible, 10 preserve peace and harmony in the democratic ranks believing that united we can stand as a pat, but dl- vided, we must inevitably fall
 ReSolred, that if the Convention be fully and fairly represented by 8 majority Ql the counties ia the State, that We will support lhe nominee of the same. in ordcr 10 pre- serve the tue principles of democracy, for which We haze so long and faithfully con tended. We feel proud so rellec upon the bold and unwavefing stand, that car young and AoufiSfiing Stale has taken in those Prln- ciples. which we believe to bc 50 important to lhe preservation ol our glorious UNio#. Such as a s{rici construction of the cons3ttt- ti0a, a tariff for revenue dioac, and not for protection: But if tariff for revenue, will afford incidental protection, We have no ob- lection 10 it. We are as muck as ever op- posed to he principles of Banking, and the graniing of exclusive privileges 6y our Gov crnment, consequently, We are opposed te the establishment o. National or United States Bank, or the establishment ol any other ] Banking institutions whatever
 ResoIred, that for the unWayefing Demo- cratic principles. integrity, moral worth and ] elevated talents of the Hon. William Con way B. we recommend him as suitable re son to be nominated by said Convention, as Representative to Congress at the ensuing ] election.
 i Rcsoleed, that we view with pride and 1 pleasure, the bold, digniied and patriotic stand. that our senator in Congress has taken the Hon. Chester Ashley, in supporting the interest of the western states, and democrat e principles in general: and for his moral worth, superior talents and great experience. i in matters aad things generally; that we be- lieye tine old ship of state entirely safe in his hands, therefore, we believe he Is entitled lo the support of the democratic party in our State, to the office he now holds, vhich he has filled with SC much honor 10 himselt. and the people he represents.
 Reso1eed, that this meeting appoint the i Hon. J C. Gamer, Geo. Counts, ane Sam' 3. Joslin, is delegates to represent this county in said Convention, one of whom are hereby authorized 10 cast the vote of the same, iH accordance with 3fe above resolutions.
 The above and fogegains resolutions were read, and unanimously adupte.l.
 Resoleed, that the Chairman and Secre- tary, sign the pfoceediags ol taia meeting' and that the secretary be requested to forward copy Of the same, To the Editor of the Ar kansas Banner for publication.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned sjas de
 JOHN McCOIdS'fER, Chairman.
 GEoRGc CoUNTs, Secretary,