The State guard., 1848-07-25
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of the democrats of 1allapoosa county, met at the Court House in Dadeville, on Saturday the 18th inst. for the purpose of responding to the nominations of the Bal timore Convention. ..35sz| e5s4ss5f
 On motion. Col. c. Stone was called to the chair. and James r. Shackelford was requested to act as Secretary. The Chair. man explained the object of the meeting in a few brief and appropriate remarks. On motion of James II. Pearson, Esq, a committee of five was appointed to report resolutions expressive of tho sense of the meeting. The Chair appointed J. M. Pearson, J. J. Holley, M.J. Bulger and J. J. Smith. On motion the Secretary was added to the committee. During the ab- sence of the committee in preparing suita- ble resolutions, the meeting was addressed by J. T. Lefiwich. Matthew Lyle, Esq, and by S. NJ. Strong of Chambers county.
 After a short absence the committee re- turned, and reported through their chair man. J. M. Pearson, Esq, the following resolutions, which upon motion, were sep erately read and unanimously adopted by the meeting, to-wit:
 Resolped, That the nominations made by the Baltimore Convention meet with our full appreciation, in presenting for our support the names of Lewis Cass, of Michigan for President, and Wm. o. But Ter, of Kentucky, for Vice President. That in each of them we recognize high moral worth, elevated patriot sm, and untarnished political integrity, combining the talents of the soldier and Statesmen, and we will use all honorable means to secure the election of said nominees. t-
 Resolved, That James K Polk has re- deemed every pledge given in 1s4i, has administered the government with firm ness and wisdom, has vindicated our hon or abroad, and increased our prosperity at home, and by brilliant and speedy ter imitation of the war with Mexico, has taught the nations of the old world that our government is equal to every emer- gency, for which he deserves, and by which he has secured the gratitude of his countrymen. Y
 Resolred, That the Democratic plat form adopted by the Baltimore Convention in lS44, and affirmed in 1s4S, embraces every principle. requisite to safe and wholesome administration o. the govern. ment, affording ample protection to the States against encroachments of the Fed eral government, and contining the differ- ent departments of the Federal govern ment within their proper sphere 1; we cor diaIy adopt them as the political creed of this meeting.
 s Resolued, That it is with feelings of unfeigned regret, that we have seen in the public prints of the day, the humiliating course of Martin Van Buren, (who has heretofore enjoyed our confidence, and commanded by his distinguished talents as Statesman, and unwayering devotion to l le principles of Democracy, our unbought and united support, for the highest office in the gift of the American people, who, has become the patron of a principle, un- just and unrighteous in itself, unknown to the spirit of the constitution, and diametri- cally opposed to the creed of faith set forth by the democratic party of the Un- ion. Who is aiding faction by giving countenance and council to the same, and exhibits by his ,cts an alienation of feel. ing to those long cherished principles and time honored usages of the party of which he has long been the advocate, of giving expressions 10 the public will through conventions in regard to men and measures, by condcmning the former and refusing his support to the latter, who by becomeing the leader of cotery, expatri- ated himselffrom the party, and is no lon ger looked upon by as an exponent of its principles. v H
 Resolred, That the thanks of the de- mocratic party are due to P. H.. Brittan, for the ability and fidelity with which he has discharged his duty as delegate, from the 7th Congressional District. to, the Bal timore Convention. s5,s.55 s, 'g
 On motion, the Chambers Herald, State Guard. and Flag & Advertiser, were requesledrt to publish thelabovo bproceed- ings, sfk4p q : |
 ma D CHARLES STONE, Chn'n.
 JAMES T. SHAcKELEoRp,. Sec --.--s ;
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