The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-03-30
Democratic County Convcntion.

Alex. Mcleod was called to the chair
The object of the meeting having been
stated, on motion Mr.. S. Collins was
appointed Vice President, and Mr.. Z. L.
Bower Secretary. It was moved by
VIM. Battaile that the President ap-
point forty members as delegates to at
tend the State Convention, to be holden
in May next, in the city of Jackson.
Mr.. VIM. Wright offered the following
as an amendment to the motion of VIM.
Battaile: That committee consisting
OF one from each beat, be appointed to
nominate suitable persons as delegates
to the State Convention. The motion,
as amended, was adopted, and the fol-
lowing persons appointed on said COM
mittee: d. III. Miles, S. Collins, Harri-
son BarkSdale, DIR. B. Yandell, William
Wright. Moved by VIM. Battaile that
a committee of seven be appointed to
draft resolutions expressive the sense
of the meeting. Wm. Battaile, S. M.
Phillips, Jno. NJ. Sharp, Dr. Woodbury.,
Jno. Mckee, p. McCann, and w. w.
Wildly, were appointed on SAID commit
tee. The following resolution was of
fered by NJ. D. Haynes, and unanimous
ly adopted.
ReSotred, That committee be appointed by
the Chair, to be called the Executive committee
OF Iazoo County, to consist of eleven members
whose duty II shall be 10 call County Democrat
&c meetings. TO take into consideration the NOM
ination of candidates, together with all other
matters relating to the welfare of the party.
NJ. d. Haynes, Jno. Lear, J. II. An
drews, Thos. Metzler, DR.. Gadberry,
Harrison BarkSdale, Alex Mcleod, P.
McCann, II. ]. Thomas, DR.. G. w. Wood
berry, and Jas. Harrison were appoint
ed on said committee.
On motion of VIM Wright, the res
olution authorizing the committee to
nominate forty persons as delegates to
the State Convention, was reconsidered
and the list presented to the meeting
by the committee, consisting OF the fol-
loving persons, adopted in lieu there
of QiSt will appear next week)
On motion the names of Harrison
BarkSdale. S. NJ Phillips, VIM Battaile,
D. II. Miles s. Collins. and III. Vaughn,
were added to the list The commit
tee appointed to draft resolutions re-
ported the following to the meeting
Resolred, That the cornerstone and great fun
damental principle oil the Democratic Party, is
opposition to Banks and monopolies of ali char
acter whatsoever.
Resoired, That III view OF the recent agitation
by the press Of this State, that this meeting de-
clares its strict adhesion to this leading principle
Of the Democratic Party. and Condems all Bank
charters and banking Institutions either State or
National. as opposed to the fundamental creed
and true spirit of democracy.
ReSoleed, That the obligation of the Stale for
the payment of the bends of the Planters Bank
is i'm no manner connected with the princi pies
OF The Democratic party, but being matter OF
State policy alone, that this meeting disapProves
the eA preston of any opinion or the enSralt-
ment If anY resolution in reference TO this sub
iec on he democratic creed by the State Conven
ton 10 be holden IN Jackson on the first Monday
in May proximo.
ResoiUea. Thai the future policy of the pres
ent administration as foreshadowed in the Inau-
gural address OF President Pierce receives the ap
proval of this meeting
ReSOtred, That frequent recurrence to first
principles Is indispensable to the preservation OF
the Democratic party.
ReSoiUed- That undertaking adherence to the
letter of the Constitution, is fundamental ar
ticle of the Democratic creed
ResOlUed, That the right to construct roads,
open canals, and effect other internal improve
ments within the Territories and jurisdiction,
avf.ff,S bai n bac
not been given to Congress by the Constitutions
al compact, but remains to each State, among.
its domestic and unalienated provisions exercis-
able within itself and By its domestic aut hori-
ties alone.
The following resolution was then ofTe.ed by
Nj. D. Haynes, and on motion was unanimously
aacP1ed:
Resozrea. That the -s4afocrscy of Yazoo. hail
with pride and asIaction the appointment by
President -s4erce, of the Hon. Jeff. Davis, the
ei a orator, the able and accomplished states
man. the gallant soldier, and Mlssissippi's most
cherished son. to the post of Secretary of War.
The following resolution offered b. VIM. Bat
.;lc .; was next presented to the meeting, and was
also adopted
Resolued That in veiw of his tried ability and
answering devotion to Democratic principles,
we most cordially recommend to tie Convention
TO assemble at JACKSON the denomination of
+ be Hon. ID c. Glenn. for the office of Attorney
General--and our delegates hereby instructed
TO support him for that office.
The following resolutions was offered by VIM
Wright and after some discussion, were adopted:
ReSolued, That the Constitution of the United
States contains no authority for the appropria-
ton by Congress of money from the Treasury
for Rail Roads or internal improvements of anv