The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-25

Lqprence--W p Harris
Lolodnes--Joseph b. Cobb, VIM. Barksdale,
Thomas G. Billups
Madison--Patrick Henry, Montfort Jones.
Marion-Wm James Rankin.
MarshaH--J. w. C. Watson, Phneas T. Scruggs,
Richard Phillips, - Benton.
Monroe-Stephen Adams, James A. Batter.
Neshoba-James l.. Backstrun.
Neoton--John H. Wells.
Norubee-George II. Foote, Anderson w. Dab
ney.
Okibbahe-W William r. Cannon.
Perry-porter j. Myers.
Panola--F. DaPner.
Pke-Thomas j Connolly.
Pontotoc-Jefferson Wilson, James C. Jones,
Benjamin s. Edwards.
Rank,n-Joseph Mcdowell.
Scon--Seaborne ]. Smith.
Simpson-Henry Sturges.
Smnh-Samuel Keown.
Sunfoper-W N. Scale,
Misunderstanding S. Bailey
Tppah-Orlando Davis, Benz. Collins, John
Boatner, Stephen b. Jones.
Tishsm ingo-Wm. l.. Duncan, VIM. H. Muse,
Benz. N. Kinyon Cornelius Carmack
Tunica-John p Caruthers.
Warren-Wm. A. Lake, VIM. II Johnson.
Washington A. Johnson.
Wanye-Samuel H. Powe.
Wilkinson-James Alexander Ventress.
WinSon-Geo. G, Snedecor, Jno G.. Holmes
YaAobusha-John b. Ashe, Sam' R. Garner
R. II. Gollday,
Yazoo-Phillip J. Burrus, Daniel A. James.
w. A. Lake, of Warren, was called to the chair
for the purpose of organization, and the conven-
ton proceeded to the election Of president, with
the following result;
For Mr.. Cormack, 81 Mr.. Lake, IL; Mr..
Cannon, IL Mr.. Harris, 2; Mr.. Scruggs, /.
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 secretary, when Mr.. F. l.. Swami re-
ceived 10 votes Mr.. Russell, 8.
On motion of Mr. w. III. Johnson, the editors
of the newspapers of the State, were invited to
seats within the bar of the house.
Mr.. c. w. Waldren was then elected door
keeper, and Mr. d. NJ Wilkinson sergeant at.
arms Of the convention.
On motion of Mr. Collins, the rules Of the
last House of Representatives, so far as appli-
cable, were adopted the rules of the conven-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. A. r. Johnston, the con
venton proceeded to the election of printer.
Mr. Thomas Palmer was the only candidate and
was elected
Mr.. Duncan introduced the following resolu-
! ton
Resolped, That the convention proceed TO
elect committee of thirteen members--three
from each congressional district and one for
the State at large, as chairman of the same,
to consider and report preamble and resolutions
| for the consideration of this convention.
The resolution was adopted, and the conven-
ton adjourned to o'clock, P. M.
3 O'clock, P. NJ.
The convention met.
On motion of Mr. Cobb, of Lowndes,
ReSolped, That in order duly to organize this
convention, the secretary be directed to call al
phabetcally 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 or
affirmation to support the Constitution of the
United States.
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
! Resolped, That the convention do now ad.
! journ sine die.
Mr.. Foote, of Noxubee, suggested that the
secretary should so arrange the journals that it
should appear that the organization of the con-
vention, selecting officers, &c, was done before
any other business transacted.
Mr.. Cannon would agree with the member
that we are in an awkward position; but the
secretary cannot change the journals. He is
bound to keep record of what actually &C.
Cured
Mr.. Foote said that there was no question of
veracity and principle at issue, and contended
| that the convention had a right to authorize the
secretary to make the alteration.
| Mr.. Adams Of Monroe, begged leave to differ
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 Lowudes, could see no difficulty
about the matter, and agreed with Mr.. Adams
that there rs no irreguarity in the proceedings
| Some debate took place on Mr.. McDowelPs
resolution for adjournment.
| Mr.. Mcdowell was pledged to press his motion
| to vote.
! After some debate, the ayes and noes were
called on the motion to ad irn sine die, and re-
suited ayes %, noes II.
The convention then adjourned until Tuesday
morning, at 10 o'clock.
TUESDAY, Nov. IL.
The convention met pursuant to adjournment
, and was opened with prayer, by Rev. ]. b. Wal
ker, of the Methodist Church.
Mr. Adams moved that the convention do now