The true Democrat., 1854-04-18
Democratic Meeting.
Helena, Arh,s., April 3, 1854

HeIeoa Arks. April 3, 1854.
 Pursuant to previous notice meetingof the aonocracv of this county was held at the court Rouse in Helena, on this day, to appoint dele oatos to represent the democracy of Phillips conntv in the Batesville convention, which Is to ro ont on the first Monday in May next, for the rrr,,ose of nominating democratic candidate for ronoress from this Congressional distnct. On motion of Major Davis Thompson. Col A. r RoRERTsoY was called to the chair andJ. A. JACKSON appointed Secretary. By request, Nm. D. Rice Esq, explained the object If the ropetinq after which, Robert B. Macon. Esq. moved that committee of five be appointed by fhe chair, to prepare resolutions expressfe of fhe sense of the meeting which motion was tarried The chair then appointed the follow ing named gentlemen on said committee Dr. George Jefferies, Dr. F. J. Robertson, Robet B. Macon. J. M Cleveland, and William D. Rice, esIures. The committed after a short reire- nent reported, through their chairman, Dr. J ef1i+es the following preamble and resolutions, (which were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS, it Is proposed to hold a con-en- lion the town of Batesville, in Independace, county in this State, on the first Monda in May. 1854, to nominate a democratic candidate for Congress, from this the first Congressitlal district of Arkansas: and l0hereas, it is mpr- tant that the county of Phillips should be e. presented in said convention. Therefore be 1t Res0lUed, That the chairman of this meetlg appoint delegates to represent the democray of Phillips in said convention at Batesville, ad that he select as many delegates from eah Township in the county, as the township is e. titled to justices of the peace.
 Res2ZUe{, That having full confidence in th prudence and wisdom of the proposed convel tion of our party, we pledge ourselves to sui port the nominee of said convention. s@ ResolceI, That we recommend to the demo lcracv of the district, spirit of cancellation an harnony, and liberal sacrifice of person; preferences both in the selection of cand; A date, and lis support after his nomination. \ Reso5ve}, That Franklin Pierce has admins ed the government with ability and fidelity d that the course pursued by him since hi Il inaugural demands and receives our unqualiie approval and is such as his antecedents led U to anticipate, and consequently, that we hay the highest confidence in him and the disJin guished citizens who compose his cabinet.
 Resolrei, That we very decidedly approve C { he Nebraska bill now pending before Congress and that our thanks are due, and are hereb t6IlOtICu bLC IIOI. M HEN -A' DNS"'@-A,2 ~ its introduction, and the zeal and ability wit which he advocated its passage.
 ResolUed, That we fully endorse the action our Senators in Congress, the Hons. VILLA K. SEBASTIAN, and ROBERT w. JOHNSON, voting for the Nebraska and Kansas bill in th nate: and of our representative Hon. 4. 1 BRENTWOOD ill voting against referring said bi ,o a committee of the whole, in the House. Res0luef, That the known support given tn above measure by President Pierce ought tos lence for everthe clamors of those who hay
 harged him with disposition to advance th urposes of free-soilers and abolitionists
 Res0lred, That the platform adopted by th last Baltimore convention is that on which W
 ;tand: and that we recognize in the resolution then passed, the true principles of the demo cratic party-nor will we acknowledge any or
 sa democrat who fails to sustain them.
 Res0JueI That we recommend to the d. -ocracy of Phillips county for the purpose
 re perfect organization that primary mee A rs be held in each township in the county, M point delegates to a county convention to ! T Id in Helena, on the fourth Monday (22 7 Ey) of May next to nominate candidates f , Re ensuing Legislature.
 A Pes0lUed That each township be requeste uctCJtbtCo, 0A xald county convention, to meet ln Helena, ( the 4rh Monday in May next as the townsh
 Is entitled to justices of the peace.
 In accordance with the first resolution, u gs@4a1d5C NNappointed the following delegat \ ro oo n51upJ8 convention.
 4aI9uoa III yor1 sn8Aip-Bailey Kendall and R p13puo 1T oq kToOnship-James C. W. Toll T '" u lsnrracO
 ,,,, ID, ,,-,,a " l,wnslup-P. A. Gilbert and Wi
 4. ownshp-Henry Gilbert and I
 F. J. Robertson
 Indepaacence Iownshp-Dr James C. Gre,
 and Col John J. Foreman.
 EAngnlle Toaonship-W. N. w. Martin an Walam 761nsAp-Philip Davis and M John c. Berry.
 Money Zopnship-Z. Barney and John G
 len.
 Searcy 7sunship-William D. Rice and VI
 liam Donaldson.
 $, Franc5s 7ownsHip-James NJ. Clevelan
 John c. 0. Smith, William H. Calvert and NJ Davis Thompson.
 On motion, the following resolution was tn unanimously adopted:
 ResolUed, That the editor of the Democra Star be requested to publish the proceedings this meeting and all other democratic pape throughout the State be requested to copy.
 On motion, the meeting then adjourned. A. C. ROBERTSON, Chairman.
 JESSE A. JACKSON, Secretary