The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-03

THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRACY IN STATE CONvEN-
TON
The democratic State convention for the nomination Of
candidate for governor held Nashville the 27th
ultimo Governor Andrew Johnson nominated BY Ac-
elamaton for reelection Measures adopted for a
more Efficient organization of the party which Indicate
the part Of the democrats to make sue
eesful canvass Under such standardbearer Andrew
johnson they fail triumph if they but do their
duty with half the fidelity that he will discharge his Tie
umphed in the election the chosen champion OF
the wings whose reputation orator had made his
name e niiar throughout the country His opponent now
IS anot er oatorCoonel Gensrybat Gov
Johnson in all respects his equal and in very many
his superior We calculate with confidence upon his reeec
ton The resolutions adopted win be admired By all dem
oerats for their strict accordance with the great unda
mental doctrines the party and for the cordial approval
with which they endorse the administration policy OF
Pesider Pierce The proceedings OF the convention are
as follows:
Democratic State Convention
Mr. Howard, from the committee to prepare resolutions
reported the following which adopted unanimously
and with enthusiasm
The of the democratic party OF Tennessee
assembled faithful to the OF their party
adhen with eadtss faith the great principles the sue
cess of which have made the country power
abroad, do
That the democracy place their trust in
the intelligence patriotism and the discriminating justice OF
the people and that regard this distinc-
tive feature our political creed, which psoud to
before the world the great moral element in
of prngng from and upheld by the poPu-
lar win it with the creed and practice OF
federasn under whatever FORM which seeks to
palsy the viii of the constituents and which conceyes
imposture monstrous for the popular credulity.
Resoed That the democratic party has never hesated
feared make open and candid declaration Of its creed
principles that regard all political clubs
with the genius and spirit Of republican institutions
that secret bound political club, commonly called
the nohing in its attempts to abridge the rights
and religious in the selection of
Office is vioative of the constitution and dangerous
public liberty; that it but weak invention Of the
of the democratic party and that will fight this
enemy with the energy and ardor which in times
past has enabled to defeat and drive from the field
and undisguised foes.
Re.ored That the democratic party rearm those noble
truths which stated in declaration OF rights That
all men have and indeeasbe right worship AL
mighty God according the dictates of their conscience
that of right be compelled TO attend, erect or
support any place of worship to maintain minister
against his that human authority in
case whatever control interfere rights
science and that preference shall be given BY law
any religious establishment mode of worshp that
religious shall be required qualification any
Office public trust under this State"
Resced That Congress has the power under the const
tuition establish uniform rule of naturalization but il
power authority under that instrument prescribe
the qualification of voters restrain the immigration
oregner that these powers the States
be exercised by them and the doctrine which
this authority for the federal Of danger
tendency and in direct violation of the sovereignty
| the States.
Resred That the democratic party recognise as one
cardinals the right and capacity of the people deter
the and character of their institutions in
the formation OF their State constitutions that this
principle clearly established by the compromise
of 1885, and carried into practice by the passage
bill creating territorial for Kansas and Ne
braska.
Rssored, That Franklin Pierce President of the United
States has been faithful and true the declarations made
his inaugural address, that the leading of bis adj
minraon have been able, enlightened and patriotic and
they receive cordial and earnest support
the honor of flag and the rights of citizens
BEEN whenever and wherever assaed
indicated and protected that he has maintained and
spected the constitutional rights of every of
Union repclng with the whole power of his admnistra-
ton every made by northern fanacsm upon the
rights and institutions Of the southern States.
Mr. Mathews of Bedford then introduced the following
resolution
Ro,red That Andrew johnson has been nominated for
the democracy of Tennessee by accamaon
and that this convention registers and endorses the
ton with pride and confidence.
question being put Shall the resolution be adopt
ed determined in the
affirmative without dissenting vote.
On notion committee, consisting Of Judge Phillips, of
Rutherford Mathews, and Howard appointed inform
Gov. johnson Of the adoption of said resolution.
r. W. McGavock esq., of Davidson, offered the following
resolution which adopted:
Resolred That is aimportant for the democratic party
Tennessee make thorough organization, and
view of this end earnestly recommend each county
bring the best of the party candidates for
the general assembly, and further district
conventions nominate candidates represent us in the
Congress of the United States when necessary.
Mr. Eastman introduced the following resolutions which
were adopted:
Resolred That the president of this appoint
State central committee Of five persons residents David
county, perform such duties relating organza
ton of the party have heretofore been performed by
liar committees and such further duties may be appro
pirate the position and necessary of
party
Resolred That the next democratic State convention
held at Nashville, the sth day of January next.
Mr.. Huntington, of Maury, offered the following resolu
ton which adopted
Roced, That the State central committee appoint
ed by the chairman Of this convention, be APP
point county committees in each county the State
said county committees be requested appoint
in each civil district Of their counties report the
same to the said State central committee.
During the meeting of the eloquent and stir
ring addresses delivered by Gov A. v. Brown J. X
Howard esq., and r. q. Payne, esq.
And the convention adjourned, after harmonious
and enthusiastic session.
DANIEL s. DONELSON, President.
g. 7. HESpERsos, Secretary.
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