The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-13


ceeds OF The sales OF The pubic aas among he sale,
TEN ping them hom the way OF as and pfadr ecoaoms
IA The OF their shirs-rsh ia her svsp
al aud unrpy thus establish an hde Ip,rdent ~
ury holding her own resources al all n"s a ca ls,
B,s 1rsa,din. these subj cls settled sud d,.n,
Of or so nearly 20 as 10 b. seriously Hvyed m 49,
conn ng eectou his convention desires 10 approach ms
.c1nI p.,lod and in the disunc AID phalc M
restinn the principles apd sentiments set oh lie
OF the last democTallc convention held Ia Na
Vile la 1919 Everything thai has occurred since ,Ls
option but deept NED the CONVICTION lbat they b.
nothing bur that loyalty the rights Of the South which
in perfect haaony with Al. the guarantees OF The coma,
tuition aud tho most devoted attachment 10 The Union fine
10 make known our opinions on The great and exe,tn
incidents which have occurred since those resolutions @
ndopIed this convention resolves as ioliowss
l. Resolpsd That although the acts la'ely passed h.
Congress, commonly called the ''compomse bills" 61
opinion, fairly entitled ye as the same have become
he laws of the land, and lof the purpose OF gvn. hs
proof OF attachment aud devotion the Union
this convention hereby declares s willingness abide
tneu with that fidelity which has shed the demo.
cratic parry all iorner occasions.
q Rslusd That this dete TO abide by said com
promise bills, pedcaied on the express condition hs,
Inc North shall faithfully carry them our on her pau ac
co a up 10 the spirit and rue meaning OF The
Resolved. That this convention does distinctly under.
stand tnar, according to the ,rae spirit aud meaning Of
said leg station, embraces all the action which the Nom,
proposes take in relation 10 slavery,
A. Resoiped, IT, contrary to Tue above understanding
said CON promise measures, the people OF the northern
States by voluntary association o. Otherwise shall continue
10 and prevent the execution oil the fuglsesye
bill II Congress shall al any time repeal or 50 alter
amend make less etoacons than II now off
Shall pass any b, abolishing slavery IN the District
Columbia, or abolishiog II directly or Indirectly tie
States II the present basis OF slave representation be OBJ
liberated; II the transportation OF slaves from slave.
holding State another be prohibited; OF II new States
sal rejected because they may tolerate slavery their
any all OF t,ese eases, this convenion
feel declare that they should hold the same
10 be such breach of pghed faith, and violation Tho
constitution paipabe and wilial as well to Justify Tho
u,hern States TO any and every self
which their peace safety, aud honor nigh,
demand In relation to State policy as conradsnguhed
m win equal
g. Resoiusd That with the democratic party the cause Of
advance and above all others They
desire broad and comprehensive system established
III oughou the Stateope that Wl embrace the
training OF the heart well the improvement OF the il.
ellect Mere learning without virtue has never been
element OF national greatness OF individual happne.
They sire such ~ STEM viii be thorough practical
aud useful embracing far as possible every condition
life and placing all OF equality in personal enjoy.
state things desirable may be yet distant but
earnestly ioyite our adversary parry to generous rivalry
great and good work oil popular and general educi
Resolved That the democratic party Of the State hsv.
Witnessed the highest satisfaction the growing dpo
introduce manufacturing establishments Of nearly
every description INTO The State The presence OF the
material, mineral and agrlcultura-the abundance Of
powerthe vast extent oil our iorests-tbe facility with
which cxhausoss beds OF coal soon be reached
cheapness of both labor and susenance
all give that well directed enterprise and pce
hardly fail to insure the richest rewards
State, such, give but little aid In things be-
yond liberal and encouraging charters but every proper
| encouragement which the legislature from time to time
TO resources, ought to be afforded.
Re,oiued, hat, whilst the democratic party adhere
faithfully their doctrines in relation internal improve
mens by geIle government, they nevertheless
themselves the rm and fast friends OF such Improvements
under proper and well guarded charters granted by the
ate /, is impossible upon their influence
the properly and on all the industrial pursuits oil
Try without becoming advocate Tor their introduction
Tenne ssee peculiarly fortunate in her central poslou
concentrating within her borders some OF the most import
ant railroad projects in thesUned States. Every neigh
boring State knocking her door, and asking
her teiloyVi on tie east, Kentucky on the
North, Georgia and Alabama on the SJuth. Towns and
clues through which are contributing largely and
literally 10 their Accomplishment, counties are cheetlnuy
waite help them forward We dpreeate-w,I
sc-spuy idea of ruotpng the credit and Of the
making an aucle OF party creed OF seeking 10 bind
others approving the that we feel every dis
position. Short 9 producing ssch embarrassment to soc the
State extend her helping hand in aid OF such wcdiec'rd
enterprises OF individuals as cannot be Otherwise accom-
plished and In which the most unquestionabe guarantees
can be given aYainst any possibility OF final loss
Having thus ex pressed opnions all the leading
subjects OF the day. both State and national this conven.
ton presents oil Gen William Tfousdale as
The candidate of selection for the office OF chei mag.
Of the State We July satisfied OF his ooro aad
heauy concurrence with IN all the sentiments expressed
and than willing their soundness and coz
rectness in the judgment Of fellow citizens mar be
fully tested in his ia the approaching election We
present him candidate proudly conscious that in
peace and in the cabinet and in the field. he ha.
proved himsef emneny entitled tbs esteem and
confidence, aud gratitude OF his oounuymen.
We intend 10 commit no tfespass on public patience ~
ie repfoach, aud his public ha, been
written ON the enduring records OF history, HIS patriotism
has been tested In three wars and the wonnds he bear
upon person give testimony the gaanry with which
he has always met his counuys enemies In the hal' Of
he has displayed all the high qualities OF pro
which he 10 nov filling he 10 every day demonstrating,
the nodesy diligence, and ability with which be peJrm'
IT'S duties that he is every way worthy oil 70 election 70
that exalted station.
The question being upon their adoption, they were
unanimously carried.
Mr.. Ray OF Weakley, offered the following resolution
which was adopted: ..aa
Roipsd That the president OF this appoint
Safe central COMMITTEES oil tive persons, perform suca
duties as are usually assigned to such committees
Whereupon. the following gentlemen were appointed
as State central committee
Granville y. Smith, J. B. Southall, VIM. F. Cooper,
aud c. X. Winston, OF Davidson, and John X. Howari
OF Wilson. . ..... H..
Gen. Dawson Of Henry, offered the following rcsou.
ion which was adopted: III
Roeed Tia, the president OF thi. convention appoint
committee OF three in East aud West Tennessee to CT
operate with the State central committee.
The president, in pursuance thereof, appointed the fol-
lowing committees: u.
D. e R Ray, of Weakly, d, NJ Cunin of Shelby,
Gen. Edwin Polk. Hardeman.
DR.. J q. M. Ramsey, of Knox, Gen. Geo w Rowles,
of Bradley, Col w. M Churchwell, of Knox
On motion of Colonel S. r. Anderson, r. w. MEGA,
yock esq, OF Davidson was added to the State central
committee .Ht .4aae ~
Colonel L. p Cheatbam, Of Davidson, moved the 40.
ponmen Of committee to notify Governor Trousdals
The presden, appointed Msssrs Cheatham, Of Davil,
son, Can't. OF Maury, and Wlsughty Williams, Of
Davidson.
rhe committee having retired, the following resolution
adopted 1917
Rs'oipsd That thi. convention earnestly recommends 10
the democratic party Of the several senate
rial and representative districts harmonious action durlns