Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-13
For the Nashville Patriot.

Ratification Meeting IN COffee County
On Saturday the goth day of April, 1855, re.
spectacle number of the friends of the American
party met in the court house.
DR.. Thomas A. Anderson briefly explained the
object ofthe meeting; and on his motion Maj. W. P.
Hickerson was called to the chair and P. c. Isbell
appointed secretary.
On taking the chair, Maj. Hickerson made some
very pertinent remarks on the American platform,
and the leading objects of the American party.
On motion of F. H. Rsgsdale, Esq the chair ap-
pointed DR.. T. A. Anderson, +. H. Ragsdale, I. s.
Colley, Sas Maybe and w. B. Jones, a CON-
mittee who prepared and submitted the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The National American Convention,
assembled in the city OF Philadelphia the 22d Of
February last, nominated Willard Fillmore Of New
York, a candidate for President of the United
States, and Andrew J. Donelson, Of Tennessee, for
Vice President. Therefore,
Resolved, That this meeting earnestly approve Of
the nominations, and that they will zealously
operate with the American party in the use Of all
honorable means to secure their election. That in
both nominees We recognize American patriots and
statesmen, worthy Of the confidence and suffrages
of all true Americans. We have in Willard Fill.
more wise and incorruptble citizen, honestly de-
voted 10 Constitutional liberty, and whose public
and private life make up one Of the brightest and
noblest pages in the annals Of American character.
Aud in Andrew J. Donelsou We recognize u worthy
citizen and independent statesman, Of whom Ten
nessee may proudly boast asone Of her most gal
liant sons.
Resolved, That In the principles announced bS
the American party, at Philadelphia on the 22d day
of February last, we have platform long enough
and broad enough for all men TO stand upon, who
| love the Union and the Constitution as they are;
aud who are willing and determined that the one
shall be perpetuated, and the other enforced in all
their parts aud who willing and determined that
Americans shall rule America. But our platform
is too short and too narrow for the "bighsr law"
men, North, or their workers 10 ruin, the NULL
hers and secessionists at the South.
Resolved That il is the duty OF al men, who are
truly devoted to the interest Of the crest American
party, to be up and doing, and to all fair and 10
Ultimate TO ensure the success OF the party,
as we honestly believe that upon its success de-
ponds the perpetuity Of the Union.
Resolved, That we fully recognize the necessity
of thorough organization OF the party, aud the
selection Of some one Of the sons Of America, in
this Congressional district, 10 serve eeetor for
the same 10 the approaching canvass. To this cad,
Resolved, That A. b. Davis, John Cunningham,
B. T. Hollins, j. K. Bradshaw, T. S. Colley, +. II.
Ragsdale, J. S. Webster, A. Jacobs, DIR. Gamma
wAy, l. y. Hunt, J. l.. Roseborcugh, W. B. Jones,
be, aud they are hereby appointed delegates TO the
convention OF the American party, TO be held for
this Congressional District at Smithville, on the
fret Monday in May next
Resolved, That in the selection Of the Elector
for this district our delegates are ett free to select
and vote for such 4 man they may deem best.
Ali we demand is that he shall be beyond question
qualified aud willing 10 serve.
Resolved, That, in the event none Of the fore
going delegates should attend, John L. Spurlock,
ESQ., be, and he is hereby appointed our proxy 20
cast the vote Of se American Party 10 this county
10 said convention.
Resolved, That Maj. J. s. Webster be. and IS
hs2eby appointed sub eleetor for shs county; that
he be notified Of the same By the Secretary, and
that he enter upon the duties Of bis appointment a.
early as convenient.
On motion Of F. II. Ragsdals, Eco,
Dr.. Thomas A. Andersen was invited aud re-
qaestsd to attend when occasion might require. at
various places in the Mountain District. for the pur
pose Of discussing, with any gentleman, the great
questions Involved IN the prssens canvass.
After which, the meeting vas entertained By
stirring and eloquent speeches from DR.. Thomas A.
AndersSn and Col. Mallins, which we're elegantly
varisgsted with vii, sneedoie and augment
On motion Of y. II. Ragsdals. Esq, li vas
Resolved That Dr.. fhomas A. Andersen be re-
qaested 10 prepare the speech delivered By bin To-
dag tor publication. and that tbs America papers
In Tsnbesses Be requested 70 publish the same.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be forwarded 70 the Nashville Pairses and the Nc
Minnvle EaterpTiss, with request that they pub
lIsh The sane. w. d. HfCKRKS0N, Canaan.
p. Q. IsBKLL, Sse'y.