The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-05-08

nounced by the president DO the unanimous nominee o.
the democratic party, IGreat chesring,l
The convention being restored order, the following
resolution passed with an enthusiasm that showed
what bold The Old Hero had upon the hearts Of al'
Rsolusd. That tho delegates OF tho democracy Of Ten
nessee in convention assembled have fall "a 'ne
wisdom and patriotism Of General william iIousoae'
and that in view OF his tried ability, diplomatic st, un
swerving integrity, heroic psnousn ana
Of the United States as suitable nomination as minister
20 Mexico any other position OF equal RANK ana ughy
The following resolution offered and unanimously
adopted
Reorsd That this convention adopt as folly expressive
the hereof the resolution Of our last general as
emby recommending the election OF judges by the people
on motion CAPITA ia Chambliss. j. X. Howard. Andrew
Ewing George w White and r. j. Smith were appoint
ed 10 apprzs Hon. Andrew Johnson ofhs nomination.
On notion the thanks of the convention expressed
to the officers thereof for the able and dignied in
which they had discharged their duties
And, motion, the convention adjourned sine die
During the time OF session the large room was densey
died. and much interest manifested by all present
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE.-The congressional conven.
ton for the 9Th district in this city yesterday the
purpose Of nominating democratic candidate for Con-
gess. Davidson, Stewart Robertson, and ckson counties
represented The delegates from Montgomery dc.
clined voting such for want OF the proper authority
Gov. A. V. Brown was called 10 the chair and X. w.
Brown. esq, appointed secretary.
1t agreed that the different counties should
cordng the Of representation in the lower branch
of the legislature.
ton.
f. G. Eastman, esq nominated Lucien M. Temple,
esq.
The vote of the convention given follows!
For S. p. Alson-Davidson, 2; Robertson, Stuart,
Dickson, I-5
The of Robertson FIRST given for Gen. Menees,
when letter read from that gentleman, awning
his from the consideration of the convention. The
vote of Robertson was then given as above.
Mr. Allison thereupon declared the choice of the
want no n
Messrs. r.. w. McGavock, II. w. Brown and John l..
Marng appointed a committee to inform him OF the
The convention then adj,urned
The DEMOCRATIC NoMNEE.-At a late hour in tho day
returned from the convention announce the glad tidings
that Hon Andrew Johnson is the democratic candidate for
governor We beeve-we feel 1t intuitiyely-that this
nomination is the prelude overwhelming victory No
within the borders our STATE has in his charac
ter and history challenge the wonder and respect OF t
citizens. sel-made mana from the people and oil
the peopes,rong IN intellect pure in patriotism, and
suled in honor free belief that his snpe
rior could be found, in the brilliant galaxy 81
Tennessee states men. That galaxy embraces many men
of the unquestoned ability and excellent patriotism
1t embraces Nicholson, TrouSale, Harris, Ewing
Dunlap and many others whose names brough
before the convention-men whom the party would bt
honorsd in honorng and who have borne Its banner il
triumph many well fought field But we hope it will
not be deemed invdions 10 say that 1t embraces
pos essing claims the respect and admiration
people than Andrew Johnson tho mechanic statesman
~
is emphatically Of natures nobiemsn. His early If,
was contest against those
Twin iaors of the daring heart
Low birth and iron fortunes"
Over these be has tIiumphed BY energy, ability, and
hones'y he has worked his way from the owly walks
life proud position in the councils OF his country,
less proud position in the affection of his county
In whatever position he has been called by
the popular partially he has discharged its duiies ably
and without leaving blot upon his escucheon. His
Is OF practical usefulness Whoever examines il fairly
will find upon the evidences Of mind and homes
heart Every point. 70 practical and worthy end
lie wasted his strength Ia idle dea ming In prole.
theorzng but the practical has been his forte, and the
useful and honorable his constant aim We admire such
character In the ranks Of opponents how much
should admire 1t when found in the house o
friends.
But feel that eulogy is wasted upon bis character
His history needs but be understood make him h.
f,vorts Of the people Of Tennessee. We will dsohsg
duty him and the democratic party by exh bn,
that history in all It's sking and remarkable features, ans
for verdict in his favor the justice and dscrimi
nation Of those who examine 1t.