Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
RATIFICATION MEETING.

On Saturday evening. the 10th inst, the D
Gratis Of Pulaski County met at the City BID
Little Rock, 10 ratify the nomination Of q
JOHN S. ROANE, as the candidate Of
mocratic party for Governor, evincing to 4
sent, an unusual degree Of unanimily and 4
sIaSm.
Mr.. LEuUEL K. LINCOLN was called q
Chair, and Mr.. David W. Carroll oppoud
cret0ry.
The Chair then explained the obiec, Of liz
ing, in few appropriate and eloquent e
which were responded to by the audience
thusiastic cheers.
MIR. +. II. ENGLISH then offered the 70 n
preamble and resolutions
WhereaS, the democratic members Of l.
neral Assembly thought it expedient and
TO nominate a ca ndidale for Governor. 70
vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF
5. Drew and whereas, finally, by una
vote. they nominated aud recommended ID
mocracy Of the State, Col. John S. Roaf 81
suitable candidate for Governor and wh
is highly improbable that a convention co
been called for the purpose Of making e.
lion, considering the shortness OF the tIf
the resignation of Governor Drew 10 -
fixed for the election of his successor and
favorable season Of the year; and w.
ii was deemed absolutely necessary TO
nomination in some mode most likely to
facIory-Therefore,
Resolved. That the immediate repress
Of the people. coming from every Paf
State, and acquainted with the sentiments
conSliiGenis on political questions genera
fully justified, both by precedent and the
circumstances, in making n nominations
We believe they acted in view OF the hnrnI
success of the democratic party, and u
spirit Of dictation, in making such nomin1
Resolved, That we DO hereby approx
rallfy the nomination of Col. john 5. n
the democratic candidate for Governor,
give to him united and hearty sun9
ballot box. ..-..
\ Resolved, That we recommend the
of every county in the State 10 ratIfy s.
Dalion, and sustain it at the election.
Resolved, That the good of the demO'
y, to which he PROCESSES to belong, reg
Col. Smilhson, of Washington, should
from the canvass as an independent
and that we most respectfully request hI
draw, lest he produce division. and there
the wings TO elect their candidate; ana
declines 10 withdraw from the canvass
cerely hope and desire that no demo'i
State will vote for him.
Resolved, That measures an prsfer !,
is sound motto of the democratic part
whatever may have been our person. 5
COS, it is the duty of every good and 'U'
TO waive pnrtialities in favor OF others, Z
port Col. Roane. as the issue OF !hS
between him and whig.
Reso we'd, That we regard Colonel
sound democrat, a gentleman oil laieH''
ritv, and that his services for his coun'
and for his party in political contests.
10 the united support of the democra1i' ~
the Office of Governor, and also 10 '"'
the people of the State, generaIiy' y
renee 10 party distinction.
On motion of Mr.. Samuel Adams " N
and resolutions were adopted, aml''' als
loud applause. RI a'
Mr.. VIM. l.. Woodruff offered the ~ Ne
solution, which was UNANIMOUSLY auOf Up
Resolved, That all the demoSra''
this State be requested to publish 'ne ah
of this meeting. xa
The meeting then adjourned, ever 'hr
cd with the harmony and gooo Io''" 'eel
vailed on the occasion. n.-Demoefd''