Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28
Correspondence Of the Boon's Lick Times.
HuxrsviLLx, March 23d, 1876.

had adjourned their meeting over until 10 day,
together with the promised rejoinder Of Dr.. Fort
to Mr. c. F. Jacksons speech. AT an early
hour, today, it was quite manifest. from the num>
Der Of persons collected, tina, some interest was
felt. In addition to this, it was apparent tina,
our meetings were exciting some interest abroad,
as we were on this occasion favored with the
presence OF Mr.. Green, one Of the editors Of
the "TMEs" and also the editor OF the Demo
Graf. A ..live" editor in our town. assure you.
is great curiosity, as much so az the "Grafe
would be in many parts Of the world. Green
appeared not to care fig for the result OF the
meeting-whle it was quite apparent that the
editor Of the Democrat was deeply interested for
his friend, C. F. Jackson. All things being
arranged. the meeting was called 10 order end
Dr.. Fort appointed Chairman. A resolution was
adopted. appointing committee OF seven 10 re-
port TO the meeting matters for digestion. The
committee re,ired-ali this wa, done in the best
order-and | had hoped tina, oil the difficulties
Of our friends had been smcably settled. After
a short time the committee returned and submit.
ted their report, it consisted Of preamble in the
usual bombastive, about democracy and other
matters in general--a resolution declaring that
the Hon. Sterling Price was the choice Of the
party in Randol ph-and in the event OF his
failure to obtain the nomination, then Judge
Morrow, as q second choice.
The question being about to be taken on the
adoption Of the whole report, including the pre-
amble and resolutions, Mr.. H. Jackson first
broke silence; he engured Of the Chairman
whether it would be in order 10 take vote sep.
sratey upon each resolution; said they had
number Of aspiran,s, and he wished to see fair
vote taken between them; declared he had no
| choice; avowed his intention 10 wear the yoke
patiently, and do his utmost for the nominee; he
had worked long and hard for democracy; all he
wanted was fair play and no "gouging." This
appeared to be the signal for general uprising
OF discordant materials and it was evident q
"screw" was out somewhere.
Dr.. Blakey, who it appeared had been one Of
the committee. undertook to convince Mr.. ].
he was mistaken. declared himself emphatcally
for Mr.. Price and was willing to lose his fright
arm" if Price did not get the nomination. After
the Doctor was seated. Dr.. Fort left the Chair
and took ground very decidedly for Gen. Price;
declared this movement had for its obi ect confu.
sion and Ultimately defeat OF the party; il the
gentleman desires another individual to get the
nomination, let him name his man; he was no
hslf way man; when he was in favor Of an indi.
| L. b;e Lat
The gentleman come out; he understood that a
deep game had been playing; the object was to
defeat the party. Complimen,ed, in extravagant
langusge, the abilities and democracy OF Gen.
Price, and throughout, made most bitter speech.
After the Doctor had closed, several others
made a few remarks; great excitement in the
crowd and much disorder ensued. 1t was openly
said that packed committee had been sent out
and that The leaders were now attempting 10
force the adoption Of their report, wi.hou, giving
the other aspiranls chance with the rank and
file of The party. Dr.. Blakey again took the
floor and made great effort 10 calm the troubled
sea OF democracy, but all to no purpose. the
crowd still camored for vote. II was now
evident even TO the leaders that "Clab" had man y
friends and with all their juggling and stocking
it would be dfficut.o prevent him from getting
the nomination. At this point. Judge Allen took
the floor, evidently much excited; the Judge said
nothing would satisfy the people. bu, vote
force your report through in the manner it has
, been attempted, and assure you the nominee
will not get the vote Of Randolph; he warned
Them to beware Of such high handed measures;
he was satisfied wrong was intended; If not.
why not take the vote After the Judge had taken
his seat. increased confusion followed; the voice
OF the Chairman was entirely drowned by the
,.oise in the house; "fraud." 'jugelng' and other
such terms. were freely banded about among the
harmonious democracy. and for time it was
much to be feared general row would ensue,
bu. as all things must have an END, after time,
; partial silence was obtained; in the mean time.
the leaders had discovered that Gen. Price could
not BE- forced upon the meeting in tho manner
attempted; it was therefore agreed that the names
of Price and Morrow should be Withdrawn, and
tina, vote should be taken between all the
sspirants after mut had been said, il was finally
agreed to proceed 10 the vote; it resulted for
Price, 80
c. F. Jackson, 80
For Cd choice, Jackson, SO
i Morrow. Is