The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-22


After a series OF lucid, brilliant, and humorous re-
marks by Major Dougherty, of Madison, which excited
Inc utmost enthusiasm the convention adjourned, TO
meet al o'cock Tomorrow morning.
TUESDAY, Q O'clock, A. NJ
-. Inc convention was called to order by the president
biaishali, addressed the convention.
Col Geo X. Fall presented his credentials proxy
from Noxubee and Pamela counties.
On motion, the convention proceeded to ballot for
candidate Tor governor OF the State and on the first
ballot Hendey Bennett received 30 votes, r. c. Han
cock "a, and Stephen Adams %
Neither candidate having received majority of all the
votes cast, a second ballot was ordered.
The name OF Col. Joseph w. Matthews, which on
Yesterday withdrawn by Col Cook, who had presented
i, was again brought forward by that gentleman. He
insisted that Col Matthews had long served the peo
pie OF the State and had received many Offices at their
t hands ne should not now deny the use Of ms name
Mr. Enloe, OF Bolivar, Williams of Kinds, Langtod, Of
Rankin, and Baaile, of Yazoo stated their belief that
Co Matthew's nomination would receive the undivided
and hearty support OF their respective counties; and IN
sisted that Col Matthews should submit his name to the
| action of the convention
Upon the second ballot H. s. Bennett received 81 votes
X Z; Hancock 7, Stephen Adams Is, and Joseph w.
Matthews So
Neither candidate having received majority of all the
votes cast, another ballot was ordered
The name OF Hon. Stephen Adams Withdrawn;
and, upon the third ballot, H. S. Bennett received %
votes, r. c; Hancock 5, and Joseph w. Matthews 81.
So Joseph W. Matthews having received majority of
all the votes cast was declared to be the democratic can
ddae for governor; and, upon motion, it was resolved
that the nomination be unanimous.
Col Matthews was called for, and addressed the con-
vention.
On motion, the convention proceeded to ballot for
| candidate for the office of Secretary of State.
On the rst ballot, Samuel Stamps received As votes,
Washington Rossman ~, S. l.. Hussey 9, and s. s.
Wright S.
And Mr.. Stamps, of Hinds having received majority
OF all the votes cast declared to be the candidate for
the office of Secretary OF State and on notion the NOM
NATION was made unanimous
4 The convention proceeded to ballot for candidate for
Auditor OF Public Accounts.
DIR. ID. O. Williams, of Kinds, declined to permit his
name to be put in nomination.
On the first ballot, George t. Swami, of Rankin,
H.
And Mr.. Swami, having received majority, was de-
clared to be nominated, and his nomination, motion,
made unanimous.
The convention then proceeded to ballot for candi-
date for State treasurer
The name Of Mr. Wade, of Holmes, was withdrawn,
and that OF Col. c. F. Hemingway, of Carroll presented
Upon the first ballot for State treasurer,
VIM. J. Austin, of Madison, received 80 votes; VIM
Clark, OF Kinds, 80; and c. F. Hemingway, of Carroll
No choice.
Colonel Hemingways- was withdrawn; and,
upon the second ballot VIM j. Austin received as votes
and VIM Clark of Kinds, %.
And Mr. Austin thereupon declared be the can
ddae OF the democratic party for the Office of State
treasurer, and the convention declared the nomination
MIR. G.. J. Searles, OF Warren presented the following
resolutions which were secondedby Dr. D. O. Williams,
OF Hinds and UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
Resolved, That convention has heard with deem and
sincere regret of the death distinguished and est
mabe senator. the Hon Jesse Speight he was remark
able Tor his Kindness OF heart and genemany bearing az
Wen as Tor his firm and unfinching devotion to the true
prime Piles OF democracy.
Rsotoed That this convention sincerely condoes with
the family oil our lamented senator, affecting be-
Resolved That the secretary of the convention be directed
of the deceased ''
The following resolution offered by Mr. Jenkins of
Warren, adopted:
Resolved, That committee of Ave be appointed by the
chair to drought resolutions expressive OF the high
people OF Mississippi entertain OF the gallant devotion
bravery of first Mississippi regiment and
he deep sympathy they feel for the Privations and suffer
lngs OF our second regiment.
The Chair appointed as said committee Messrs hewitt
Stone, Bacon, Baalle and Cook who reported to the
convention the following resolutions, which adopt
ed
esoped That the people of Mississippi have Just reason
to be proud of the gaany displayed the evinced
hrst regimen of Mississippi remen, during the present
temple which Fame shall battle. grounds of Mon
terey and Buena Vista.
Resolped, That tender the noble talented tried
gallant and true Davs-to the chivalrous McCung and
nent gratitude for the honor they conferred pon
rs; and that we welcome them their return,
ittemnce, and which the pen cannot convey
hesolued That we adopt as the motto of democratic
rial at the battle of Buena Vista
Forward-guide centre--march :"
AND whereas our shout fjoy is broken by the reflection
hat our first regiment has lost many brave and good
men on the battlefield, and by disease, that our gallant
second regiment, they could reach the field OF battle
rave been reduced by disease battalion there
Ore-
Resolved That we condoe with the relatives Of scb as
AVE iaen and especially with such had not an OPP
,ortnIty oil meeting the toe face face and lon
hout oil victory over him; and that that second
egiment may yet be able to show that they worthy
e ,ne protn9rs OF their ielowcsodiers OF the first
Resored, That the names of those who have fallen on the
engraved hearts, their deeds
reasured In our memories and that advocate the cree
ION OF monument which shall posterity
knowledge of their bravery and our gratitude.
Gov A. G. McNutt was vociferousy called for and
ose to respond, the applause with which his
appearance was hailed, subsidized He thanked the con-
enton for the kind feeling it had manifested towards
lin in the unanmity of their call spoke of the grafca-
ion with which he had witnessed the harmonious pro-
eedngs OF the conventions commended the devotion
With which it had adhered "to principles not men !,
heeruly ecprocated the friendly feelings which the
Gentleman from Marshall, now our candidate for COVER
or, had displayed; and with him, and all other good
democrats heartily reoiced that the waters of oblivion
lad washed out all traces of former misunderstanding
md eaousies, and predicted that this convention would
mark era, from which the democracy would count
more splendid riumphs than it had ever vet achieved
The gentleman closed his address amid thunders of ap-
clause; and, on motion, the convention adjourned till
o'clock
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Cushman, of Lafayette offered the following reso
uton, which was adopted
Resoced That the Chair appoint committee of fifteen
nose uuy sa be To prepare an address to the demo-
And the Chair appointed Mr.. Cushman, chairman,
yessrs a.. u McNut, J. E. Davis, A. Hutchinson, Jo
Aoger, j. r. Matthews, H. L. Elicit, w. w Leland,