The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-14
Tennessee.
From The NashriHs True JDhig

Who MEETING IN CARRoLL.-At a meeting OF
the Wings of Carroll county at the court house, on
Monday. the 2d instant Tor the purpose Of sendin
delegates to the Wing State Convention, to be
holden in Nashville, on Monday, the 9th instap,,
the following proceedings were had:
On motion Of Colonel b s. Allen, John l.. Scott
esq, was called to preside over the meeting, and
Joshua Richardson was appointed secretary. On
motion, Colonel b. S. Allen, A. Nicely, Samuel Ross
Hiram Laws, and John Moore, were appointed by
the chair to frame suitable resolutions for the ado
ton of the meeting, when they reported the follow
ing, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas the Wing Representatives of the pres
ent Legislature have issued address to the Wings
of the State, recommending that they meet in con-
vcnton ON the second Monday in the present
month in the city of Nashville. for the purpose of
appointing electors for the State at large, and also
delegates to the Wing National Convention, to
nominate candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States; and whereas, the Wings
OF Carroll county approve OF said convention and
its objects
Therefore Resolved Ist That the chairman of
this meeting appoint one delegate from each civil
district in the county 10 attend said convention at
the time and place mentioned, to cast the vote Of
this county, and that any one of said delegates may
cast the vote OF this county in said convention.
ID. That the Wings Of Carroll county desire the
delegates to the National Convention instructed to
cast the vote of this State for the nomination of
the Wing candidate for President in the coming
cleo ton.
Sd. That would recommend that the National
Convention nominate on the Vice President ticket
Of the distinguished Senat ors from this State,
the Hon. John Bell or James G.. Jones' either of
whom would command the hearty support of the
Wings of Tennessee.
ath. That the Wing papers in Nashville be
quested TO publish these proceedings, and the sec
rotary of the meeting furnish them with copy of
the same
Upon the introduction Of the above resolutions,
brief but forcible speech upon the Importance of
the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presi
dency, his general high national policy, his Just
and impartial administration of the Government,
but particularly setting forth in clear, impress
sive manner, President Fillmore's firm, iminova-
bic, and patriotic adherence to the late Compro-
mise adjustment, and its digent and faithful en-
forcement. In the whole course of Colonel Allen 8
remarks he but reflected the sentiments of every
Wing in Carroll county. At the conclusion of
Colonel Aliens remarks the chair appointed the
following gentlemen as delegates to represent this
county in said convention, to wit:
Colonel A. b. Christon, Isaac J. Roach, ESQ.,, H.
A. Moore, John c. Greenwood, Grandvile c.
Hurt, esq, Samuel ii. Fergerson, A II. Nicely, H.
Butler, General j. X. Smith, William Akers Colo
onel b. s. Allen. Hiram Laws. J. &. Parker, John
Boyd, j. IL. Sherr. j. N. Lindsey, J. Martin
Felix Rutherford, esq, and A. Nicely
On motion, the chairman and secretary were
added to the ist OF delegates.