Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-09

Al large c5nconrse Of the democracy Of iiicl-.
man county in thetownor ealegilIe, on.tbe 9TH
day OF February. 1876, the G'hewing preamble
and resortiobs were read and adopted:
WnkRgAs, unity and harmony in the democratic
party is prerequisite to its success, and whereas
it has been consistent and customary FOR that party
to proclaim its principles publicly TO the world, and
whereas they have never deyiated from the original
tenets OF their faith Therefore,
Be Il Resolsea That we endorse and re-afirm
the doctrine embodied in the Baltimore Democra-
tic platform of 1852.
Bel ReSolued, That the administration OF FRANK
LIN PIERCE is erninently wise AMI pstriotic and is
true exhibit of democratic principles.
Be It RESOLVED, That the late measure known as
the Nebraska act embraces the democratic princi
pes Of popular sovereignty and civil liberty and
should he ever adhered TO.
BE 1t Resoleea That ia the opinion of this meet
Ing, all secret political associations and societies
are contrary to the spirit of republcansm and the
principles Of the great democratic party, and fraught
with danger to tie country aad should ever be
avoided
BE 1t further Resolved, That it is necessary to
hold Conventions for Governor, Member to Con-
gress and for State Senate, and that no man is
worthy Of either position who does not unequivo-
cally endorse and approve the foregoing resou-
tons
Be Il Resolved That the official conduct of An
DREW JOHNSON the present Governor, justly en-
titles him to reelection and that be is the choice
Of this meeting
Be it Resolved, That for Congress we prefer q
man from Hickman, bu. will cordially and cheer
fully support any that fairly receives a nomi-
nation by the Congressional Convention.
BE il Resolved That it is necessary for the de-
mocracy of the Senatorial District to meet in Con-
vention to nominate candidate for Senator, and
that we will cheerfuly support any man whom
said Convention shall nominate, provided he en-
dorses the sentiments embodied in these resou-
tons
BE IL Resolved, That delegates from each civil
district be appointed to attend the severel conven-
tons aforesaid, and one of whom is authorized to
vote the vote to which this county may be entitled
either per Sc or by proxy, and that the chairman
with the advice of the members present appoint
said delegates.
B. it RESOLVED, That these proceedings be for
warded to the UNION & AMERICAN for publication,
and the Democratic Herald, and IIcNairy Gazette,
be requested to copy. ....
The Chair then appointed the following gentle
men, to wit:
District No /, T. s. Brown, ]. D. Easily and J.
]. Williams; No. 2, A. Darden and L. P Lofty !;
No. 3, a. G. Cummins and Samuel Hoover; No.
4, John Keaves and John Oliver; No. 5, J. P
Beasly and J. P. Hardwicke; No 6, VIM Phillips
and VIM. Wilson; No. :, R. R. Raymond and j.
A. Nunly; No 8, VIM. H. Brown and R. Wilkins;
No. 8, L. D. Lowe and c. W. Russell; No. 10,
VIM Gotham end VIM. Whitewell; Nc. H. E. c..
Warren and Ja7 Garrett; No. u, WIN. Duncan
and r Whitesde No. 10, Jos. Reaves and v T.
Bib.
By motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
added to the list
Speeches were made by the Chairman and J. j.
Williams, Eco, after which the meeting adjourned
siaedis P WALKER, Prest
+. c. HUDDLEsToS, Sec'y.