The true Democrat., 1854-07-26
Democratic Convention.
Jenny Lind, June 26, 1854.


 On this day, pursuant to public notice, a large number of the democracy of Sebastian, assem- bled for the purpose of nominating candidates for Representative, Coroner, and Internal Im- provement Commissioner.
 On motion of William H. Gardenere, John M. Morrow, of Bates was called to the chair and
 On motion, Moses Bell, Esq, was appointed Secretary.
 Gen. A. G. Mayors was then called upon to explain the object of the meeting.
 On motion of Dr. Alanson Allen, of Sugar Loaf, it was
 Resolved That committee of on efrom each township represented in this meeting, be ap- pointed by the chair, for the purpose of recom- mending suitable persons for nomination.
 Whereupon, the chairman appointed the fol- lowing committee:
 N. D. Osborn-Bates,
 Alfred L. Condren-Centre,
 Wm. H. Gardenhire-Marion,
 Dr. A. Allen-Sugar Loaf,
 Wm. Crosby-Sulphur,
 B. F. Davidson-Washburn,
 Henry Clay-Upper.
 The committee retired, and after some time made the following report: Mr. Chairman: Your committee have had under consideration, the subjects for which it was appointed, and have instructed me to re- port the following nominations, to-wit:
 F. M. Paine, of Maron, for Representative, Francis Dunn, of Bates, for Sheriff,
 Mitchell Sparks, of Upper, for Coroner
 A. H. Rutherford, Int. Imp. Com.
 B. F. DAVIDSON, Chairman
 On motion, the vote was taken, upon each of the nominations-all of which were unanimous ly ratified by the meeting. Col. A. Fl. Rutherford came forward, and de- clined the nomination for internal Improve ment Commissioner, upon the ground that his business would not allow him to attend to the duties, if elected, whereupon, the name of Isaac Long was put in nomination, and unani- mously ratified.
 Gen. A. G. Mayors offered the following re- solutions, which were unanimously adopted. Resolved That we have unbounded conf. dece in the ability and consistecy of Hon. R. w. Jonson, our Senator in Congress, as tried and true democrat, and will hail his reelection to the high and honorable station of United States Senator, from the State of Arkansas. as benefit to the State. -... Resolved, That we have undiminished confi- dence in the ability and confidence of his ex- cellency, Gov. E. N. Conway, and his refusal to call an extra session of the Legislature, meets our unqualified approbation. MT. Paine being called upon, came forward and accepted the nomination, and in an eloquent speech, exhorted the democracy to union and declared that he had always been democrat, etc.
 B. T. Duval offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: u...a | Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the re- union of the democratic party in Sebastian; that in future, we will regard no sectional feel ing in our elections-but we will when candid ates are presented by the party, vote for them without reserve: provided they are honest capa- ble, and faithful | Resolved, That we are in favor of conven- tions for the sake of principles, and that we will support the nominees of this convention, and use all honorable means to secure their election.
 I Reso1vaa, That we call upon the democracy to unite, and rally to the support of our stand ard bearer, in this contest, with our whole heart