The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-08
POLITICAL.
From the Federal Union, Extra, Goth ult.
The Democratic Convention.

holden at the State house this day. for the purpose of
nominating a suitable candidate for governor Of this
State for the purpose OF organization
On motion OF Joseph Day, esq, of Jones county, Gen
John W. A. Sanford, of the county of Baldwin,
called to the chair, and Fred. II. Sanford and Samuel
Field, esqrs. appointed secretaries.
The convention being organized, on motion of MIR
Brown, of Sumter the Hon Charlton B. Cole was unan-
mousy nominated to preside over the deliberations OF
the convention, and rendered his Acknowledgements.
On motion of Mr.. jackson, of Walton,
Reoesd That the rules governing the last Legislature be
adopted for the government OF this convention.
On motion of Mr.. Bass, of Putnam,
Rsoibed, That delegates from counties from which
are full delegations, be authorized the full
number of which such counties entitled under
the old appointments of the State legislature.
Mr.. Cone, OF Murray, offered the following resou-
ton, viz:
Resolved That the president appoint committee Of
three from each judicial circuit present this
ZION itabe to be baoed for for governor, and the
person receiving thirds of all the shall be
unanimously elected by this convention.
The resolution being read Mr. Cone, of Greene offer
ed as substitute therefor the following resolution
Reoued That this convention do proceed by
ballot for candidate for governor, and that majority Of
two-thlrds be necessary to make a nomination.
And the same being received in lieu of the original
resolution, agreed to.
The convention then proceeded to ballot for candi-
date for governor; and the ballots being received and
examined, and no one having received the number of
votes necessary to a choice,
On motion Of Mr. Gardner, of Richmond the conven-
ton adjourned until O'Clock, p m.
l. THREE O'CLOCK p NJ
The convention met pursuant to adjournment
b. +. Carswe esq, delegate from the county OF JEFF
ferson, appeared and took his seat
The convention then resumed the unfinished business
of the morning-o wit the selection OF candidate for
governor of Georgia; and the name of Colonel H. v
Johnson being withdrawn, on motion of General Jno
w. A. Sanford the Hon. George w. Towns of the coun-
~ OF Talbot was nominated unanimously by acclama-
ton
On motion of Mr.. Clark of Baker,
Resolved That committee of five be appointed by the
Chair to inform Colonel Towns fhis unanimous nomination
by this body, and request his acceptance
Whereupon the Chair appointed Messrs Clark of
Baker; Fort, of Baldwin, Black, of Scriven Robinson,
Of Jasper; and Cobb, of Clark, that committee.
On motion of MIR. Cone, of Green,
RESOLVED That a committee of twenty-five (two to be
selected from each judicial ccniD be appointed by the
los as v eap h Gn
convention
The convention then adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing al O'Clock.
TUESDAY, June 29,,.lsl7.
The committee appointed for the purpose of reporting
to this convention such resolutions they may deem
proper tor the action OF this convention, through their
chairman (Dr. Cone, of Green) made the following
port, to w.t.
The committee who were appointed TO report TO the
convention such resolutions they may deem proper for
their adoption, respectfully submit the following report
Whereas it is expedient, from time, forth
anew the principles which political faith is based
ganzaon is maintained the end that the great land
marks may be kept ever in view and remembered amid
present presents new features Of the political scene
and brings forward new questions which called
that the welfare of country and the ultimate preserva
ton of The Union itself, depend in slight degree upon
tue wisdom and moderation which may at this junctue
pervade the counes OF the democratic party and upon the
harmony which may be preserved among the different see
tons; and whereas, We representing the democracy OF
Georgia, much persuaded Of the truth and
Believing hem ae ony es by os so
government be administered secure and per
petuate the enjoyment liberty and equality by the people
be best carried by the united and harmonious party
ton OF the democrats OF the whole country and whereas
in country like ours of vdst and
ctng interests and sectional attachments and preudces
union only be preserved by mutual concessions
BE it therefore resolped That strict construction of the
by the general government tariff opposition
system OF internal improvements to national bank and TO
any modification OF the veto power, leading and cadi
nal principles OF the democratic party, and to which they
will strictly adhere
Resolued, That the democratic party, while the
right OF citizens OF any State to settle in OF the territories
OF the United States with their in the spirit OF
mutual concession in which Union originated, and
by which aone it can be preserved, still willing 10
abide by the provisions and the geographical line OF the
Resoired, That adopt the four following resolutions
passed by the General Assembly OF Virginia amended
Resolved, That the government of United States has
control, directly or indirectly mediaely Immediately,
CONTROL anscend the limits legitimate functions, by
destroying the internal organization of the soveregnes
Resoired, That underno circumstances viii this bodye-
cognise MS binding enactment Of the federal
winch OF slavery
territory to be acquired either by conquest or treaty south
the line the Missouri " holding 10 be
natural and independent right of each citizen each
every State OF the contederacy reside his property
OF whatever description in territory which
quired The OF the United States yielded by
with any foreign power.
Resoiued That this assembly holds il be the duty of
every in every section OF this confederacy Union
dear him. TO oppose the passage of any law for what
ever purpose by winch territory TO be acquired may be
subject o such a restriction.
Resored That the passage of the Wno proviso by the
House Representatives, OF the United States makes the
duty every saveodng State, and the citizens thereof
they value their dearest privileges their sovereignty their
independence, and their rights of property, firm,
united, and concerted action in this emergency.
Resolved fytho by thus conpent0u That the democratic
party of Georgia will give their support candidate
Tor the presidency Of the United States who does
condtionaly clearly and unequvocay declare his oppo
son the principles and provisions of the Wimo pro-
viso.
Resolpsd, That the usage Of the democratic party in
meeting convention Tor the purpose
didae the presidency OF the United States with
the appropriations and receives the sanction OF this
ton.
Resoired, That the present with Mexico is Just and
ssary, forced upon by the aggessons Mexico
herself and calling for support and encouragement from all
patriots of whatever party.
Resofred That the thanks of the whole country due
the gallant officers and OF our army navy, and vol
service, for the glory with which they have covered
arms and the heroic vaor with which they have
tanned their country's the battlefield.
Resotred That in the administration lanes X Polk
recognise frmness wisdom, aud devotion
principles the constitution, which call forth admra-
the man. and demand OF steady and Jealous
support OF the measures OF his administration.
The preamble and resolutions being taken up separate
ly and amended, were agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Saitold, of Washington,
Rssolped, That representing large portion of the peo