The Arkansas banner., 1847-09-20
Democratic Meeting in Madison County.

At meeting of the citizens of Madison county, held in the town of Huntsville, Saturday the 9th day of Dee, leI5, the following proceedings were had
 On motion of Judge John Berry, Gen. Allen Wood called to the chair and F. M Phillips, Esq., appointed secretary.
 The object of the meeting being then explained by the chair, in brief and elegant manner. On motion of the Hon. H. C. Berry, a conn mittec of seven was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. The chair then appointed the following gentlemen to com pose saii committee; Rev J. F. King, R. With row, Hon. J. C. Summer, Col Joseph Bowen J. P. Gilliiand, Esq, J. C. Long, Esq, and William Rogers, Esq
 Who, after due deliberation, offered for the con- alteration of the meeting, tlre following preamble and resolutions, which after being read, were un- | animously adopted
 | Whereas, il has become the general, if not the settled policy, of the two great political parties of the nation, to select their servant, by county district, and State conventions And whereas, State Convention has been re- commended by a number of respectable citizens of the Democratic party to be holden at the city of Little Rock, the ever memorable 9th day of January, A. D. ls46 for the purpose of sc- lccting proper person from the party, to be placed the democratic ticket, as a candi late to represent us in the Both Congress in the Uni 1 ted Siates
 ! And whereas, the Hon. 4. Yell through an nd . dress 10 the citizens of this State, made known his determination to decline reelection 10 the House of Representatives m the 30ih Congress of the United States, therefore, 1 Be Resolred, That seven delegatcs be appointcd by the present meeting to represent the democratic party of Madison county in sad convention. 1 Be afurtaer Resoloed, That the democratic party of this county, stand pie ged to support the nominee 1 of saii Convention, if composcd of delegates from a majority Of the counties in the State.
 Be II further Resotesd, That the Hen. C. Ashley be highly commented, by this meeting for his able and efficient services Senator in the United States 1 Congress. but owing 10 the fidelity, hrmness and continued services, of the Hon A. Yell, Resolred, That we are in favor of, and cordially recommend 10 the democracy of the State his cleo. ton to the Senate of the United States, in prefer. l enee 10 the Hon Ashley, upon condition that said Yell should become candidate for that office Be Il farthfr Resslrsd. That Chester Ashley is our first choice, 10 represent State in the Con. gross of the United States and our delegates ap- pointed by this meeting hereby instructed 10 support him in said convention.
 | tn motion. II. B. Brown, Esq Hon c. W. San. ders, Col. Benj Vaughn. Rev J. F King, Gen A. Wood and Hon. J. C. Sumner, were nominated, and unanimously appointed as delegates to the State Convention, to be held at the city of Little Rock, on the sth of January. Isis.
 Be d farther Rssoired, That the chairman of this
 meeting, shall have power to appoint other dele gates to the convention, scafd any of those hereby appoinied, fail. or refuse to attend.
 Be farthe' Resolssd. That should alt of the
 delegates appointed, iail to attend said convention that ths county shalt be represented by proxy and Gen. r.. N. Conway, in such event, is hereby au. thorzrd and instructed, to cast the vote of said i county according 10 the foregoing instructions
 On motion ot II. B Brown, Esq, Il was further Tesotred, that the proceedings of the presen, meet ! ing be puh.ished in the Arkansas Banner and that the denoe!a''e papers Of the State copy. 1 On motion of Hon. H G. Berry, it was further rfsofred, tha, The chairman and secretary sign the | procrcdinss of this meeting
 l On motion the meeting adjourned ALLEN WOOD, Chairman. 1 F. M. PHILLIRs, Secondary