Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-05-13
Democratic meeting in Crawford County.


Agreeaby to previous notice, the democratic
convention of Crawford county met in Van Bu-
rem, on Saturday the the 9th May, 1913.
On motion of A. J. Ward, ESQ.,, II. IVIcor
ESQ.,. was made President; and G. S. BrOwn was
selected Secretary.
The President addressed the convention in q
short but eloquent speech, on the object and uIii
ty of Conventions. When the delegates were
called by townships, they answered as follows:
Van Buren-H. Wilcox, A. j. Ward, Nimrod
Capps, c. Larrimore and H. G.. Mechor.
Jasper-Thompson Ratcliffe and L. Chapman.
Richiand-A. Boyd and o. Fogerty.
Lafayehe-W. Wagner and J. w. Spvey.
Moumaia-Jas Shepherd and J. L. Harding.
Upper-A. Gibson, J. Beckle, M. Manning, S.
Mcdonald and w. Weaver.
Marion-M. Monroe and r. S. McFarlane.
Sugar Loaf-P. B. O'Neal, G. S. Brown and
C. Norris.
On motion of Mr.. Norris, committee Of one
from each township was appointed to report reso-
lutions and ticket for the consideration of the con-
ventiOn.
The following gentlemen were appointed said
committee: Messrs. A. j. Ward, Thompson Rat
ciffe, ]. w. Spivey. A. Boyd, James Shepherd
w. Weaver, Marcus Monroe and G. Norris.
The committee returned after q short absence
and made the following report:
Whereas, We believe that tho continued ascen-
dency Of democratic principles is essential TO the
permanency Of our free government, and the gen.
eral prosperity Of our common country. For the
promotion of those principles it is highly impor-
SAINT that there should be united and concentrated
action among those who entertain them. And
1cAereas, We believe that the system of weIl-regu-
lated conventions is the surest mode 10 obtain this
desired EN-: :
Resolved, That this convention is composed of
delegates, duly elected by the democracy of the
several townships in the county and its proceed
lngs are entitled TO the respect and cordial appro-
baton of the democratic party in Crawford county.
Resolved, That in our proceedings we are ac-
tuated by an attachment to principles and not 10
men and our support of men is prompted entire
ly by a belief in their fitness to carry out the
principles Of our party and their ability to serve
the people; and, that in making selection of can
dldates for the ensuing canvass we are governed
by this cardinal rule.
ReSoIred, That we present the names of GEO.
w. CLARKE, for the Senate, and GREEN ]. CLARK,
ALANsoN ALLEN, and THo's e. WILSON, for the
House Of Representatives., candidates to repre-
sent Crawford county in the next Legslature.-
Men in whose ability. democracy, yea! and patri-
olism we have an abiding faith, and who we can
safely recommend to the electors Of this couty,
as worthy of their sufrages.
ReSotUed, That the appointment of Mai. SoLoN
BoRLAND to the U. S. Senate in the place Of the
approval and that our nominees be instructed, in
the event Of their eeclion, TO all honorable ex-
ertons to ensure his election to the u S. Senate.
for the unexPired term, and for the succeeding six
years.
Resolred, That faith in the principles and
measures of the democratic party remain undi-
minished and that we stand united and firm,
ready TO meet our opponents upon the old issues,
or upon the new ones, which they have created
by their opposition TO the vigorous prosecution of
the Mexican war. We shall ever be on tho side
Of our country, fright or wrong" and she is
more particularly entitled to our support now that
she is right.
Which report was adopted without dissenting
voice.
On motion, it was directed that these proceed
ings be furnished the LieLligeHcer and Herald for
publication.
When, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
II. WILCOX, President.
G.. S. Brown, Secretary.