The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-05-08
Democratic state Convention Of Tennessee

We have already given notice OF the organization OF
this body and Of its seton in The nomination OF Hon
Andrew Johnson the democratic candidate for govern
in The approaching contest, TO The result OF which the
country will look with much interest. We now give the
resolutions OF the convention they appear in the Nash
willie Union together with the proceedings Of the
gre,sional convention for the Nashville district We
.ubIoin also, the remarks OF the Nashville Union on the
democratic nomination for governor:
The convention rcas,embled IL the representative hall.
Mr. Howard. Of Wilson, on the committee Of resolutions,
reported the olorngj which were unanimously adopted ;
Rssorsd That the democratic party o. Tennessee adhere
with pride and confidence 20 the principles and policy
first developed by Jefferson aud uirrwsrds restored 10y
Jackson and recently iustTscd-anl a. Trust perpet
course government in all the elements of Prosperity
and greatness, under the Influence Of democratic policy
conclusive evidence OF the excellence Il principles
and furnishing the strongest ground Of our devotion 20
heif maintenance.
adopted by party the Baltimore Convention ~ 1852
setting lorh the political creed which the democracy
OF Tennessee plant themselves In the approaching contest
Rs,oped hat the triumphant election OF Gen. Frank
Pierce a. President, and Col WIN. KING Vice pres
dent OF the United States sanding they did the Bs
platform, furnishes the most ,ebs proof OF the
devotion OF the democratic parry 70 the preservation Of og
dress Of President Pierce sentiment, OF earnest patriotic
devotion to the Union, which enables to rePose ssy
upon It's preservation uader his sdminisiratiou.
Re,optd That the sentiments sud principles ovowed by
President Pierce m hs inaugural address are sound ma
uona conservative and patriotic, Gale uldted elevate
or IN the estimation OF foreign governments,
give that the rights Of American citizens viii
be protected bome and abroad, and that hi, administer
ton win be characterized By wisdom, ntmuts', aud
patriotism.
Mr. Davis. Of Marshall, moved that the Hon. Andrew
Ewing OF Davidson be the candidate OF the democratic
party Of Tennessee for governor at the election
Mr. Howard, OF Wilson, seconded tbs nomina ton and
advocated u in a enthusiastic and soulstirring
speech.
johnson.
Mr.
Aaan' moved 70 amend that the thirds rules 10
IT, shoa'd be adopted, which was done
-, ~ ,s o. MI Davis being before the ccnvtn-
.a, opposed II, and put IN nomination the
- Is., nnoiew Johnson. At this point Hon An
-, ,.aa..d ~, 'he convention aud in an eloquent
speeen 'elusu We nomination IN opposition 10 Hon An.
oeUsOhhsou, ao' requested that his ma me shod he Win
drawn W seoofdance with which wi.h NJ ~. ,,is
drew the name o. Hon Andrew Ewing
Several gentlemen, Judge Danl.n G,,, >
40 r Nicholson, &C.. then On, IL ,,i.a', non
were subsequently withdrawE-Mr Nichsi" o"'
word 10 the convention that under No oi 'ehoing
while any Of the gentlemen who had bee, 49, aices'
in nomination, would he allow his name 10 III = were
them. NfP''so 70
No other nomination than that Of Hoo Apdrs,, -,
son then being before the convention he on the a.,
received 80 votes the iul number cast and Ia 10,