The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-23

and successfully combine without regard to
past political distinctions, to save the Consti-
tuition from Dissertation, and the South from
being Frustrated before the power Of North
ern fanaticism and missrue. s'hl at
Resolced. That political necessity and the
embarrassments constantly arising from orr
commercial relations with SPAIN alike dictate
the necessity Of the annexation Of Cuba to this
country at the earliest period compatible with
our national honor and treaty obligations.
Rcsolrcd, That the democratic and national
principles declared and set forth in the inaugu-
raj address and annual address Of President
Pierce, meet our cordial approval, and that he
is entitled to the thanks Of the country for his en-
forccmcnt Of those principles in the signature
and approval Of the Nebraska-Kansas bill, his
faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave law,
his various vetoes, and other measures of ad-
ministratiyc policy in conformity to those prin-
cples. 800 n Iar,-s..
The nominations for State officers were then pro-
cccdcd with. f- ta ir..,..N aer4
Letters from Messrs. Parham and Wicklifc were
read declining nomination for Governor. Mr.. Luz
genbuhl insisted on using NJ. Wickliffe's name.
The letters were ordered to be inserted In the
b. H ~
Mcssrs. Wicklide, Sandidgc, Richardson, Van Vic
kle and Pugh were nominated for Governor.
The name of Mr.. Richardson, and Van Wickle
were withdrawn ifti t..t tGs .liIs isnuos #
Mr.. Wckliie received the nomination on the first
ballot having obtained liz votes; Mr. Sanddgc 95
aud Mr.. Pugh g. q ios strelae Ena .a
On motion the nomination was declared unani-
nous, accompanied by tremendous cheering.
committee of five was appointed to inform Mr..
W. of his nomination. el Wfst ID ej4
For Lieutenant Governor, Mr.. Mouton received
1l5 votes, Mr.. +. II. Hatch 90 and Mr.. Pugh s..
Mr.. Mouton was consequently declared the choice
for Lieutenant Governor LA hg. 4l lI
For Secretary of the State, Hon. A. s. Heron,
was chosen by reclamation. pl.~ N
For Auditor, Mr.. Marks received l60 votes and
Mr.. Dabbs 81, FL. ..t -,rr
For State Treasurer, Mr.. Greneanx was nomiua-
ted by reclamation.
Gen. Munday was put in nomination for this Office
but he declined in few remarks, 49,.
For Attorney General, Mr.. E. W. Noise received
100 votes, Mr.. Short, Of Carroll, So Mr. Bradford,
o; Mr.. Simms 5. ,TEII
Mr. Noise having received majority was declared
the nomi nee. 4isl q .Wff !s1t afNH tlI
animated contest was extended to three ballotngs
between Judge Carrigan and DR.. Bard. On the first
ballot Carrlgan received 100 votes. Bard 1O5, and
Mr. Harp of Carroll, s. On the second ballot Car
rgan received 9s, Bard97 and Mr.. Harp s. On the
third ballot Bard received 100 Caragan 90, and
Harp none. So DIR. Bard was declared the nominee
Pending motion to adjourn, the President of the
Convention addressed few appropriate remarks to
the party advising harmony and united action on the
ticket and announcing 1t as his opinion that 1t would
be triumphantly elected. tIa
Hon. II. G. Wcklihe, the nominee for Governor.
was then conducted to the stand in response to an
enthusiastic CALL and returned his thanks to the Con-
venton for the honor conferred upon him, and pedg-
ed himself to do his duty in the campaign as dem
ocrat and an American. He would meet the enemy
wherever he showed his front; would seek him ont
in his hiding place and bring him to light,
Maj. Heron DIR. Bard and Mr. marks each adj
dressed the Convention briefly and pointedly.
The Democratic papers throughout the State were
requested to publish the proceedings Of the Conyen-
ton.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
G. w. MUNDAY--This gentleman, iu the
Convention Of the 18th, covered himself with
honor, by the magnanimous manner in which
he declined to have his name put in nomination
for Treasurer. lie said he was citizen OF
East Feliciana The nominee for Governor,
Hon. r. G. Wickliffe, was hi, neighbor, living
within twenty-five miles of him; and the NOM
inee for Auditor, Col s. L. Marks was also
his neighbor, at the distance Of thirty miles,
He wished to see geographical justice done.--
Other sections had claims; it was not right that
three candidates for important Office shonld be
found in the area of thirty miles out of all the
territory of Louisiana He therefore declined
not because he was without honorable ambition
but where the framing of strong and satisfac,
tory ticket and the success of his party were
concerncd; they were to him paramount consid-
erations; and he would lay every personal
feeling and ASPIRATION of his own a sacrifice on
the altar of Democratic harmony and success
He concluded with " hurrah for the Demo
cratic ticket" which reechoed through the Hall
and seemed to inspire every body with congo
NAL enthusiasm Weihope he will not be call
ed on in future for continuance of his self alb
negation. The people should see that such
disinterestedness do not always keep in the
backs ground of promotion one so deserving Of
public honor. rsiF8si 1MEx 'f
sm Commercial. .@ aa9.o
| New Orleans, Thursday evening June 81, 1855,