The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-24
Arkansas.

| kansas We understand they were conducted with tn
utmost harmony and their resolutions breathe such ;
spirit as Will allay forever the little feu DIS which hay,
mthero IN some degree, divided the republican party
The wings have been counting upon continuation OF
these little dissensons They about to make grea
effort But it is in vain They are counting withou
their host and assured they will be defeated in
the ensuing contest
In the convention, which assembled Little Roc, -
the Sd mstant-47 delegates were in attendanc. n
William Gray, of Johnson appointed pres den, n
Mr.. b. t. Duval secretary
On nominating candidate for Congress, AZ vo,
'o' a " NJ 1 %Tiisnn "a votes.
w. s. Oldham :.
Scion Borland :.
Whereupon, 1t appearing that + 80 Hon. r w Jobnso,
had received majority of all II q votes cast he d
NOM mated the democratic Andidate for Congress-
IN me nomination for gov enor the result was, on tn,
For Mr. Drew o.
Mr.. Thorntc a ., WE
MIR. Bora' I'd &c
thomas a . rev, having received majority of the
votes present. declared duly nominated as the demo
cranc canuh ate for governor
ny Invention proceeded TO the election of three dem
4ci0 siecors TO cast the vote of this Stale for Presi-
uei, anu wee President at the next presidential election
Messrs Sebastian Yell, and Roane having received a
electors Wy 0''N'0
le following appointed delegates to the
| democratic National Convention, viz:
W Hnn GRAY of Johnson; i N Rector, of Saline T.
Scion Borland, OF Little Rock T. b. Flournoy of De-
sha; d. B. Greer, Of Pulaski; Benz Taylor Of Chcot
A. T. Raney, of Union; Isaac Baker, of Jackson c. f.
| Games, of Scott
<Mr Mitchell, of Arkansas, introduced the following
lfesoluton, which was adopted
Resolved That this convention has unbounded confidence
|
and sound democracy Of Levi woodbury., Of New Hamp,
Michigan George M. Dallas, OF Pennsylvania Robert j.
Of Mississippi and would warmly and cordially
national convention - ~
Mr. Haney introduced the following resolution which
was adopted:
BE Il resolved, That the opinion of this convention il
Is highly expedent for the sake of concert of action
Democratic committee, consisting of Ave. be appointed by
thls convention whose duty shall be correspond with
Be further resousd That IN the opinion of this conven
uo, is Is highly important to the union and thorough
thata democratic address be published and this oonven
,on having unbounded confidence in the patriotism, de-
soprepared TO submit the same the central democratic
committee hereby proposed to be raised, who hereby
requested publish and distribute the their earliest
possible convenience.
8 H. Hempstead G G. Watkins, w. H. Field, c. Mar
TN, and b. II. English
MIR. s. H. Hampstead introduced the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted
Resolved the of the convention, That Texas with
mlt. extending to the Rio del Nore, by declaration Of
Independence sustained by successful revolution and by
eminent for nine years, became free and independent
power among the nations OF the EARTH and such had
iuh authority to levy conclude peace ALI
ances, establish commerce. and to do all other and
things which hi Independent States may of right do"
esoloed That Mexico being unable reconquer Texas
the annexation of the latter to the United States furnished
no Just ground OF complaint any power and that in
on Our part
seTSa arsayed heTe against the principles Of freedom
in the defence of a righteous and lawful act
Resolved. That the present first commenced by
None invading Texas, sovereign State the Union md
shedding the blood Of American citizens soil
the high duty of opposing force force the lawful de-
fence OF cur sovetegny rights and honor, and required
redress Tor all past wrongs, and provide for future
Resolved, That New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA; ha wing
been and taken of by early
in our undisputed occupation and ali resistance on the
part oil Mexico having ceased within the limits thereof
QUESTION, be held by indemnity for the expenses OF
the war already incurred and tina, territorial
dalton of President Polk in his message to Congress
Rcofued That as Mexico has declined negotiation time
terms proposed by US the national honor and public in
a energetic S o Of the in the
on the enemy to deray the future expenses
sdn pnd and peace be OBJ
ton IN the prosecution thereof.
Resooed That any territory acquired by U.S. is
right OF the people nhabng such decide the
proper time whether the institution of slavery shall exist
would be violation of the compromises of the
federal constitution and insult the sovereignty
States.
Resoped, That James r. Polk the President of the Uni
ted States has fully justified confidence and by the
calm dignified and able manner in which he has dis.
charged the duties Of his high Office has proved him sef
eminenty fitted to preside, well in times of in
peace the Chief Magistrate Of great and prosperous
people.
We annex the very appropriate remarks of the car
kansas Banner upon the spirit and proceedings of this
conventions:
: From the Arkansas Banner
Arkansas State Democratic Convention
The MEXICAN Waive are much gratied that the
Democratic State Convention expressed opinion with
regard to the Mexican The proceedings will show
that appropriate resolutions introduced by Gen. s.
H. Hampstead fully approving the of the admin
iation and to them invite special attention. They
declare that Mexico struck the first blow, and the
aggressor that the is just part and ought to
be prosecuted until peace shall be obtained which will
afford us full indemnity for all past wrongs and for the
expenses of the war; and that shall afford security for
the future The positions therein assumed fully
demonstrated by facts and arguments in speech from
Gen. Hampstead, which, though necessarily long, was
listened to with the utmost attention The resolutions
unanimously adopedand that, too, by the largest
and most talented Democratic State Convention ever held
in Arkansas.
If no other State shall do it, Arkansas will sustain the
administration this questions and is not in the power
OF the wings to prevent no matter who they may have