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Democratic Sth Of January AeostnS In
IN CapAtOA. ~

Oh the mouse OF REPRESENTATIVES,, On EEtoay
evening. the 9Th inst, at 2 o'clock.
The Hon. Owen Rawlins called the meet
ing to order; and on his motion, the Hon.
Young was called to the Chair.
On motion Of W. V. N. Bay, Esq, John
Graves, Esq, Of Chillicothe, and Col. F.P.
Chiles, of st. Louis, acted as Vice Presi-
dents.
On motion of Hon. Owen Rawlins, H. L.
Boon and ]. B. Colt acted as Secretaries.
On motion Of the Hon. VIM Shields, the
chair appointed a committee of Seven to
draft a Preamble and Resolutions for the
consideration Of the meeting.
The Committee consisted of Hon. Messrs.
Shields, W.. v. N. Bay, C. F. Jack
son, Abram Hunter, ]. B. Gardenhue, J. w.
Hancock, aud A. w. Tourney,
After the Committee retired, the meet
ing was addressed by Col. w. G. Minor and
G. W. Hough, Esq. in an eloquent and in
|teresting anner
At the close of the remarks Of the latter
gentleman, the Committee returned, and
Gen. Shields, chairman thereof, reported
the following Preamble and Resolutions:
WHEREAS, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and forty eight, elections Of vast
Importance are to be held, in which, not
only the Democrats ofthe State Of MissOuri,
but of the whole Union are deeply interes-
ted, as upon the result of said elections the
continued political ascendancy Of the dem
~ocratic party depends; and whereas, in Or
der to perpetuate the principles Of the par
|ty, and to put down all odious and just
monopolies, and exclusive privileges, and
grant to each and every one, equal and FIX
act Justice, with all the blessings Of a free
|goversment, it is indispensibly necessary
to exercise the greatest viligance-espeei-
ally, as a wealthy, talented and powerful
party, is continually exerting itselfto pro-
.strate our dearest and most cherished poll
teal principles, as we'll as their advocates
and defenders. And whereas, it has been
the custom Of the democratic party, for
many years past, to meet in convention, in
order to nominate approved and talented
individuals, to be supported for important
.ofices-a custom, which, growing out of
differences of opinion, in relation to the true
policy of government, we heartily approve;
whereas, without conventions, a
multiplicity of candidates may always be
expected, in consequence of the selfshness
and vsnity ofsOme, and the zeal and afec-
ton Of the personal friends of others; And
whereas, in consequence ofSuch multiplied
ty, the strong party is always in danger of
defeat, evenly its weaker adversary, which
as shown BY all experience, will unite, and
act in harmony and concert; And whereas
it is true, that in union there is strength
in division, weakness and defeat; And wL.elt-
as, in order to secure union and strength.
and prevent Lewiston and defeat, il is right
and proper that the Democratic party should
be thoroughly organized, and stand ready
for the fight at the sound Of the trumpet:
therefore, be it.
/. ReSOAred, That We recommend TIE
Of a National Convention at the CITY
OF Baltimore, on the first Monday of Nav.
IN the year 1919, for the purpose Of nomina-
ting suitable persons to be supported BY the
Democratic party for the offices ofPresident
and Vice President of the United States.
the election in November, 1913.
z ReSoLUed, That we recommend to the
Democratic party of Missouri to hold a State
convention at the City of Jefferson, on the
Monday of March, in the year ls4s,
the purpose ofnominating-Fiirst, Suita.
Die persons to be supported by the party
or the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant
Governor of this State, at the election to be
held in August, l84s; and Second, Suitable
PERSONS to be voted for as Electors ofPres.
dent and Vice President of the United
states, at the election to be held in Noyem-
'er, l84S; and Third. To appoint snita-
,ie persons to represent this State in the
National Convention to be held in the CITY
Baltimore, at the time and for the objects
lforeSaid.
3. ResOlred, Thet we recommend to the
democratic party in each Congressional
district in this State, on the first Monday of
aay preceding the election, to hold a Dis
met Convention to nominate a candidate 10
e supported for Congress in such districts,
The election in August, 1913.
a. HeS0hred, That We recommend TO the
,emocratic party in each county in this
tate, 20 hold county meetings at some sui
able time, for the purpose of appointing
'eiegates to the State Convention to be held
Jefferson City, at the time and for the