The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-26


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Lafayeis-Isaac A. Duncan, VIM. Hale.
Leake-David s. Mcdonald
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Evans, Win. L. Cole
Laprence-W. p Harris.
Lo,odnes-Joseph B. Cobb VIM. Barksdale,
Thomas C. Billups
Hadison-Patrick Henry, Montfort Jones.
Marion-Wm James Rankin
MARSHALL J. W. c. Watson, Phineas T. Scruggs,
Richard Phillips, - Benton.
| Nonroe-Stephen Adams, James A. Butler.
| Neshoba-James L. Backstruni.
Memorandum H. Wells
Norubee-George H. Foote, Anderson W. Dab
ney.
Oktijbahe-William R. Cannon.
Perry-porter J. Myers.
| Panola--F. ID. Piner.
| Phe-Thomas J. Connolly.
Pontotoc-Jefferson Wilson, James c. Jones'
Benjamin s. Edwards.
Rankn-Joseph Mcdowell.
Scott-Seaborne ]. Smith.
.Sinipson-Henry Sturges.
SmHh-Samuel Keowh.
SunRoioer-W N. Scale,
7ailahatchie-James $. Bailey.
Tppah-Orando Davis, Benz. Collins, John
e., orc pc. . --.-0'''-'
Tishrrn ngo-Wm l.. Dgncan, VIM. II. Muse
Ben N. kinyon Cornelius Carmack.
Tunica-John p. Caruthers.
Warren-Wm. A. Lake, WIN. II Johnson.
Washing,on-Robert a. Johnson.
Wanvs-Samuel II. Powe.
| WiKtnson-James Alexander Ventress.
WinstoR-Geo g, Snedecor, Jno &. Holmes.
YaLlabusha-John Ii. Ashe, Saml X. Garner,
X. Il. Gollidav,
Ya.oo-Phillip J. Burrus, Daniel A. James.
A cf Warrnr mao callpd In tho ri hair
for the purpose of organization, and the conven
ton proceeded to the election of president, with
the following result;
For Mr. Cormack, 6l Mr.. Lake, IL; Mr..
Cannon, IL; Mr.. Harris, 2; Mr.. Scruggs, l.
The president elect WAS conducted TO the
chair, and returned his thanks for the honor con.
ferred upon him.
The convention then proceeded to the cleo
ton Of n secretary, when Mr.. +. l.. Swami re-
ceived 70 votes. Mr.. Russell. s.
On motion ofMr w. H. Johnson, the editors
Of the newspapers Of the State, were invited to
seats wit in the bar Of the house.
| Mr.. G. w. Waldren wa- then elected door.
keeper, and Mr. ID. NJ Wilkinson sergeant-at
arms Of the convention.
| On motion of Mr. Collins. the rules Of the
last House Of Representatives, so far a. aPpli-
cable, were adopted as the rules Of the conven-
| ton.
On motion Of Mr.. A. r. Johnston, the con.
vertion proceeded 20 the election of printer.
| Mr.. Thomas Palmer was the only candidate and
i was elected.
Mr.. Duncan introduced the following resolu-
/ ton:
| Rssolred. That the convention proceed 10
elect a COMMITTEES Of thirteen mcmbers-three
| from each congressional district, and one for
| 81 If ha
/ 10 consider and report preamble and resolutions
! for the consideration Of this convention.
The resolution was adopted, and the conven.
ton adjourned 10 3 o'clock, p. N.
3 O'Clock, p. n.
| The convention net.
On motion Of Mr. C"bb, Of Lowndes,
Resolpsd That in order duly TO organize this
convention, the secretary be directed to call al
alphabetically the name Of members elect from
each county Of the State, who at the same time
shall present their certificate Of election accord
ing to law. and be requested to make oath OF
affirmation 10 support the Constitution OF tho
| United States
I The members then presented their credentials
and were sworn in by the president
Messrs. Alcorn, Benton, Grant, Caruthers
Johnson, of Washington, and Piner were alb
sent.
Mr.. Mcdowell introduced the following reso
luton:
Resolred, That the convention do now ad
journ sine die.
Mr.. Foote, Of Noxubee, suggested that th'
secretary should so arrange the journals that j
should appear that the organization Of the con
vention, selecting officers, &c, was done before
any other business was transacted.
Mr.. Cannon would agree with the membe
that we are in an awkward position; but tn
secretary cannot change the journals. He j
bound TO keep record Of what actually oc
Cured.
' Mr. Foote said that there was no question o
veracity and principle st issue, and contende'
that the convention had a right to authorize tn
secretary TO make the alteration.
Mr.. Adams, Of Monroe, begged leave TO diffe
with both gentlemen. There was nothing in
consistent or ridiculous in what had been done
{ There was no prescribed form for organization
$ Mr.. Cobb, of Lowndes could see no difficult
about the matter, and agreed with Mr.. Adam
0 that there vas no irregularity in the proceeding
= SINE debate took place on Mr.. Mcdowell
' res tuition for adjournment. ....
n Mr.. Mcdowell was pledgedto press his motto
" to n vote.
After o ne debate, The ayes and noes wei