Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-16
CANNON COUNTY.
Woonprpx Tim Feb Il

At meeting of the democracy OF Ca7n@n coun
ty, at the Courthouse in Woodbury., on MONDAY
the 9th Of February, A Burger, Esq, was, on mo,
ton, called to the chair, and explained the opec' .,
the meeting; and on motion, j. T. "easherloiu
was appointed Secretary. On motion, ooL n. d.
Wood VIM. B. Foster aud VIM Justice, were ap-
n intel committee to draft resolutions expressive
or the sentiments of the meeting. the committee
retired and reported to the meeting, through their
chairman, the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS The time is approaching for the peo-
pie in whom all power is inherent, to select some
one TO fill the Executive chair of the State of Ten
nessee and whereas, there are being many dis
tracing and disorganising elements thrown Ike
fire brands broad cast throughout the land and state
for the purpose of promoting the selfish interest Oh
demsgegues, broken down politicians and worn
out political prostitutes; and from which eminent
danger is pressged to the democratic party, our
union, liberties and constitution therefore,
Resolved l. That the principles o. democracy are
as enduring and as unchangng as the principles OF
eternal trnth.
Resolued2 2. That the principles of the democratic
party are fundamental in their nature, and there
fore. paramount to all side issues and factiona IN
terests.
Resolped That we endorse the administration
of President Pierce, re-afirm the principles oil the
Baltimore democratic platform of 1852, and ap-
proye of the democratic principles Of popular sove-
reignty, embodied in the Kansas-Nebraska act.
Resolved 4. That all secret political organizations
are contrary to the spirit of our republican institu-
tons, and opposed to every principle OF democracy,
and therefore should be discountenanced by every
good citizen.
Resolved g. That we recognize in the person Of
Andrew johnson, the present Governor of Tennes-
see an able advocate, friend and exponent of the
principles of Democracy.
Resolved G. That we approve of the official con
duct of Gov. johnson, and will give him warn
and jealous support for reelection.
Resolved 7. That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint suitable number of persons as delegates t.
represent this county in the Democratic State Con
vention, to be held in Nashville on the 9th o
March next, for the purpose OF nominating candi
date for Governor.
Resolved s. That the Secretary report the pro
ceedings of this meeting to the Nashville Uniol
and american, and request the Murfreesboro' Nesc
to copy.
The Chairman then, in pursuance Of the 9TH reso
luton, made the following appointments: p.
lst district-Henry Goodloe and Allen Morgan
Esqs.
% district-Henry Hayes and A Smith.
Sd " Pinkerton and James NJ Roberts
4th Caleb Cox and James Williams.
9th d D Hipp and Jas Pendeton.
9th EJWood, DR. ] ] Gowen, DR. A Carne
7h John Melton and Rains.
Sth VIM Allen and Warren Cummings.
9th VIM Jones and Jas Fl Wood.
10th Hyram Morris and Ira Hollingsworth.
18th Mr. Moore and -
18th Sagely and Col S NJ Patton.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary wer
added to the list Of delegates, and the meeting ad
!, journed sine die.
J.. A. BURGER, Chmn.