The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Democratic Meeting in Drew County.
 Monticello a.L ,,ril O1ct 1QER

Democratic Meeting in Drew County. Monticello Ark., April 2lst, 1856. EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT:-
 To-day our democratic convention came off; it was well represented with delegates from all portions of the county. Wm. E. Conly was called to the chair and Wm. S. Wells appoint ed secretary.
 On motion, it was
 Resolved, That committee of one from each township in the county be appointed by the president to draft proper resolutions, and re- commend suitable persons as delegates to our state and district conventions, and also to re- commend suitable persons for county officers.
 The Committee-R. c. Pantney, H. Hankins, J. c. Thomas Wm. II. Wells, J. B. Irwin, s. Denton, T. K Johnson, D. F. Stephens, c. T. Ferris, J. w. Hally.
 The committee after short interview made preamble and resolutions) which were unani- mously ratified:
 | WHEREAS, Of late there has sprung into Know Nothings," whose avowed object is to change the liberal policy of our free govern ment, by excluding large portion of our fel- low citizens from holding any office, or public trust, upon the ground of their foreign birth and religious faith; and whereas, we believe would not only be injurious to the best interests of our country, but derogatory to the political charac- ter of the American people; therefore be it l. Resolued, That the principles of the Know Nothings are about one thousand years behind the present age, and as such cannot receive the support of enlightened and progressive Ameri- cans.
 2. ResolUed, That we cheerfully and cordially extend the right hand of fellowship to those patriotic whigs who have refused to unite with the order of Know Nothings. 3. Reso1vea, That our adopted citizens who have proven their fidelity to our country by their patriotic deeds and true devotion to our institutions, are entitled to free and full par ticipation in all our rights and privileges. 4. Resolved, That the government of the United States is founded upon the principles of civil and religious liberty, and as such no reli- gious test can of right be required as quail ficaton to any office or public trust. ,. Resolue,l, That we nave increased conf- dence in our present chief magistrate, Franklin Pierce, that the wisdom and policy manifested by him in shaping his administration, have re- fiected honor upon himself and redounded to the glory and prosperity of our country.
 G. Resolved, That we approve of the admin istration of Elias \. Conway, our present Co., vernon, that our delegates to the state conven- ton are hereby instructed to support his nomi- nation for that office. | 7 Lesolved, That we heartily concur in the course that Hon. Albert Rust has pursued in our present session of Congress.
 S. Res01ued, That the Hon. Edward A. War ren is the first chice of the democracy of Drew county for Congress, and that our delegates are hereby instructed to use all honorable means to procure his nomination, but in the event of their failure to do so, then and in that case they are instructed to support the Hon. Albert Rust, our present Representative. g. Resolvei, That our thanks are tcndcred to the antknow Nothing presses throughout the State for the manly trmness shown by them in defending our civil and religious liberties from the invasions of Know Nottingham.
 On motion, 1t was
 ResOlve{, That we apl oint James s. Jordan, Hugh Rodgers, s. F. Arnett, Wm. F. Semons and w. D. kilian as delegates to represent this county in the state and district conventions to be holden at Little Rock on the first Monday in May, and the second at Hot Springs OH the second Monday in May.
 Resoluei, That we nominate the following persons to fill the several offices annexed to their names:
 For County Represeatatire-A. o. Collins.
 For S4e'?G-James $. Jordan.
 For CletL-Samuel j Matthews.
 For Jn1ge-Wm. c. Cony.
 For Ireosurer--J esse Newton.
 For Internal hmp,ovemeat Comnissioner--J B. Fryar.
 For Scloo1 Conanisaoner-J Ferguson.
 Fbr Coroner-D. D. Green.
 For Sureyor-M. G. Welch.
 On motion, 1t was
 Resolvet, That the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the True Democrat. VIM. +. CONLY. Ch'm
 WM. T. WELLS, Secy.
 F. s. Before the meeting adjourned w. F. Slemons, esq., and Rev. w. P. Chambers, made cheering and eloquent speeches.