The true Democrat., 1854-06-13
Meeting in Johnson.

According to appointment, democratic con- vention was held at Clarksville, on Saturday Sd day of June, 1854, to nominate two candidates for the lower branch of the next general assem- bly, from Johnson county. Col. William Adams was called to the chair and Henry 4. Powers was requested to act as se- cretary.
 On motion of L. c. Howell Col. O. Bassham was requested to explain the object of the convention, which he aid in very appropri- ate address.
 MT. Bassham then offered the following reso- lution.
 Reso5yed, That every democrat from each township in Johnson county, be requested to take seats in this convention, and vote and act in the selection of two democrats for nominees of the democratic party-except Spadra town ship, which is hereby authorized to fill vacan- cies in its delegation. Adopted
 Dr. J. G. Watson presented the proceedings of Horsehead township. Col. D. Hardwicll presented the proceedings of Shoal Creek town ship.
 Col Hardwick offered the following resou- ton.
 Resozved That the delegates of this conven- ton, having met in spirit of compromise, and desiring above every other consideration the harmony, union and organization of the demo- cratic party for the purpose of carrying outsuc- cessfully democratic principles, that we the de- legates present, pledge ourselves to abide the decision and cordially support the nominees of this convention, be they whom they may, throwing aside all sectional or personal prefe rences for men, for the sake of princlple.- Adopted
 Col o. Bassham offered the following rcso- lytion.
 Resolged That this convention consider that the thanks of the people are due to our Sena- tor in Congress, the Hon. R. w. Johnson, for his successful exertions in procuring railroad grants, and securing pre-emptlon rights to poor men of lands reserved from sale. And that we will not support any man who IS a candidate for the Legislature unless he pledges himself to support the Hon. R. w. Johnson and use all honorable means to secure his election to the United States Senate. Adopted.
 Mr. J. B. Wilson offered the following re- solution.
 Resolue1 That we are in favor of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, and branches of the same, and that our candidates are expected to take a bold stand in favor of the same. Adopted.
 The convention then proceeded to ballot for candidates
 0. Bassham, D. Hardwick, and B. w. Cox, were appointed a committee to determine the votes for each township.
 0. Bassham, from the committee, reported the bases, as follows:
 TowNsH1Ps-Pilot Rock, votes, Piney B. Perry 7, Pettsbury ' Shoal Creek 7 Clarke ' Horsehead 25, Spadra "A, Mulberry 5, and that two-thirds of the votes cast be necessary to a choice. Adopted.
 LII having received a majority of two-thirds of all the votes cast, was declared to be one of the nominees.
 Col Hardwick being present, arose and sub- mtted the reason why he was compelled to de- cline the nomination.
 On the third ballot, Henry G. Butts and Dr. J. G. Watson, were declared by the conven- tion to be the nominees. Messrs. Butts and Watson being present, pledged themselves to accept and carry out the requirements ot the platform, adopted by the convention.
 Hon. w. w. Floyd, offered the following re- solution
 fesotued That we view the passage of the Nebraska and Kansas bill, by Congress, as the only question that could forever settle the slave question before the Congress of the Uni ted States, and the doctrine of nonintervention Fot acts of Congress with regard to slavery in the territory, Is the true democratic doctrine- And the thanks of the people of Arkansas is due to our members of Congress, and the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, for their advocacy of said bill Passed.
 John M. Wilson, esq, offered the following:
 WHEREAS: We have viewed with profound contempt, the nefarious heresies of the abolitio- nists and freesolers in Congress, and especially in regard to the late territorial bill then pend- ing; and whereas, we view such conduct as ne- cessarily tending to dissolve the Union of these States, be it therefore
 Resozvea, That we instruct our representa- tives in Congress, and request our Senators to kill and scalp every aboltionist and freesoiler they may meet with in the city of Washington and especially the members of Congress. And as an inducement, and compensation for the same we hereby offer reward of teree dolIGrs and ta0enty.fve cents, for each scalp of the
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