The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Democratic Meeting in Colunbia
 County.

and Dr. z. c. Ross, secretary.
 Whereupon, on motion, Jas. Henry, Robt Jameson, w. II. Smith, J. Parker, II. Robert. son, Thos Brister, Jno Glenn, E. Haynes q P Smoote F. Daniel and Dayid E. Stronc were appointed delegates to the State eonyer. tion, to be held at Little Rock. On motion
 Resolvea, That the above named delegate, be and they are hereby instructed to cast their votes for Elias N Conway, and use all honora. ble means to secure his nomination as a capdi date for the office of Governor.
 And G. P. Smoote, B. NJ. Warren, z. Ross, NJ. A. Roberts, w. H. Whatly, J. Jeme. son, J. T. Richardson, J. C. Moss, A. W. Foster and John Cookery, delegates to the congres. sional district convention, to be held at Hot Springs, on the first Monday in May next and are instructed by resolution to vote for Col E. A. Warren, and use all laudabe exertions to procure his election, as nominee If this district for Congress, and as second choice, to vote for E. w. Can't, of Hampstead.
 Col. G. P. Smoote, then produced and read a series of resolutions, which were adopted.
 Dr. z. c. Ross, also offered series of reso. lutions which were adopted.
 The following being copy of a portion of the resolutions read:
 WHEREAS, the democratic party has been in the ascendency large proportion of the time that has transpired since the adoption of the federal constitution, yet still adheres to the same policy as at first; and under which our country has advanced, in wealth, intelligence and pow n1l IT. dern, and as experience, that infallibe test of all human affairs, has proved that this policys congenial to the genius characteristics and inte- rests of the American people, and which has been adjusted with foresight, depth and pro. fundity of philosophy never before broughtto bear upon any subject, andi the crowning work of human wisdom and human sagacity. And whereas, all men of the European race are members of the same great family, and gifted by God and nature with the same phy. slcal and intellectual qualities and entitled to equal social and political privileges and immu- mites, whenever and wherever they establish their homes in communities governed by their own race; and as that, this great country which is ordained to be the ruling star which is to guide the future destiny of the world, Was dis. covered by foreigners aud settled by them and as that spirit of liberty which now fires the Zeal and animateS the bosoms of the American peo. pie, was planted here by foreigners, who by their varied skill and industry nave aided m eIevatlng our common country to the first rank ln commercial and political importance. There fore,
 l. Reso}ved, That national democracy has at talned the eminence and dignity of regular science, with its exact and settled principles, and leading political truths, as promulgated by l Iaff I I IL we do no. recognize any one as 2 true descipe of these great lights of American democracy, who deyi"tes in any material respect from the principles, truths, usages and precedents, which constitute the democratic creed; and that We hold it as one of our highest duties to adhere to, maintain and defend our political principles, and to preserve inviolate our organization whe- ther In the majority or minority, as the only true safeguard of our religious and civil liber- ties.
 :. R1Solrsl, That the principles of the de. mccrat'c party, and the teachings of the con- sttHllpn, are utterly and irreversiblv opposed to every political organization that is cousoi- dated by secret and oath-bound pledges, and which upholds the arstocratic elements of birth. tests for office and the prosecuting spirit of re. ligious prescription, or that gories in a bigoty and religious intolerance, that is wholly incom- patlbe with the age. and secuted even by the advocates ot arbitrary authority; or which vaunts In the pride of caste and the distinc. ton of nativity among American citizens. | 3. Reso}Ued, That we are averse to the impo. sltlon of further restrictions upon the political franchises of foreigners; and that we hail with delight the trlumphs won by the national de- mocracy Tn the recent elections of the north and south; and view them as the harbingers of an easy victory in the coming contest; and as sure guarantIes that the people cannot long be uecelVed by false issues or new fangled dogmas, and as reliable pledges of their devotion to the true interests of the country, and as triumph ant vlndlcations of the right of the States and territories, to administer their own domesticaf fairs in their own way, with no other restric. tlons than that imposed by a strict construction ot the federal constitution and the oblqations of ther own sense of right and wrong.
 f. ReS0tOed, That we recognize Elias x Con- way, as long tried and true democrat. who has nobly withstood the wiles of party intrigue, and the cunning devices of Know Nothiucsm and who has ever stood, and now stands by the loerai and comprehensive principles sustained oy the democratic party, and that he deserves and enJoys our highest confidence for the able ana impartial manner with which he has dis charged the responsible duties of Governor of this State, and for the zeal and fidelity which he has manifested in promoting her interests and prosperity; and should the democratic party select him as their standard bearer in the next gubernatorIa contest; we hereby pledge our. selves, that we, the democrats of CoIumGa county, will be among the first and foremost to enroll ourselves under his glorious and con- quering banner.
 ] Q. fesotced, That our esteem for Gen Rust, our representative in Congress, remains npabat- ed, and that we regard him as an able and de- voted democrat, who deserves well of the party and the State; but that Col Warren. our former representative, has at this pecuIiar crisis supenor claims to our support, for his timely and efficient stand against the se-caHed Ameri- can party; party cemeuted by lawleSs oatbs llhKed oy mysterious signs and working by se- cret taetles and machinery, making reliriona vehicle of political power and excitement seek Ing to array Protestant against Catholic. native against foreigner; invading the sanctty of the constitution and laying protane hands upon the oeciTatioh oi independence itSelf and because when these political heresies were obout to sweep over the State like tempest, Col War ren, with the most commendable alacritv came to 'he rescue, and by the force and power of ms eioquence and dint of toll, stayed the migh- ty storm that threatened to enonlf democracy ana a'Ssipate our fondest hopes of religious and Poht'Cai freedom. "Not that We love Rus. less; but Warren more.r
 D. Reso1pea, That if none of the delegates appointed to attend the conventions at Littlo Rock and Hot Springs, shall attend the same, then George A; Gallagher is hereby appointed proxy to cast the vote of Columbia county, in the Little Rock convention, which is to meet TOT the purpose of nominating Governor and ~ Lem D. Green as proxy, to cast the vote Ol Ooiumola county atthe convention, to be held a a' hoe springs, to nominate candidate for congress and said proxies are to act according to the instructions that have been given sad delegates by this convention.
 '; That copy of these proceedings be sent to the True Democrat Hemnstsad Demoerat, and the South Stamp Republication.