Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-09
DEMoCRArIo STATE cosyEErIoN.

ginsly proposed.
We shall probably find it necessary to eondense
the proceedings of county meetngs--giving the
leading resolutions and the names of delegates
only. We trust that this course will be satisfac-
tory to ali, as we shall treat ell alike.
GREENE County democrats of Greene
held a meeting on the LIST instsnt and adopted
resolutions recommending p1stponement of the
Convention. As the postponement is sgreed to,
we deem it unnecessary to publish the proceedings
Of the meeting.
SMITH couETY.-The democracy of Smith met
on the lst inst, and organized by the appointment
of ADAM FL EGUssos, Esq, as chairman, and john
MoCLARIs, ESQ.,, secretary. The following resolu-
tons, introduced by DR.. J. L. THOMPSON, were
adopted:
Whereas, The democratic party having most goriously
triumphed over the opposition Of know nothingsm and
and prosperity of the Unon the united efforts OF the
democracy, North and South East and West all stand
ing on the same platform Of principles throughout the
length and breadth OF our beloved country and that
platform based upon the eternal principles of truth and
justice Therefore, in order the more ensctuay to MAN.
tain those principles behooves the democracy TO be up
and doing and not suffer the flush of victory to parallels
our energies or sumber by the way, lest in
evil hour enemy formidable in appearance and
subtle in design than the one we have Just over
powered should beset again in ambush and in the
dark and when least expected dsrobe devoted coun.
try Of honoFs and glores which we have so noby and
calamity won for her.
Reoysd That we cherish an abiding faith in the great
platform OF principles upon which the democracy of the
whole Union stands as the only one presented TO me
American people by which the Union can be maintained
the rights Of the South protected the spirit and letter
| OF our Consultation preserved.
RssoCed That hail the election of James Bnchanan
to the Chef Msgisracy of the nation complete triumph
over black repRbcsnism whilst has established the
weakness and utter neciency of that dismembered por
ton of the party called American, alias know nothing,
and will either force back TO the party from which It
sprung to fight again the best interests of the South and
OF the whole Unor andn favor OF sectonailsm reesoll-
ism and disunon compel to take shelter under the
great wings of the democratic party, and aid in securing
and maintaining the best interests OF our country.
Resolved That our lasting thanks due and hereby
rendered 70 present Governor Andrew johnson The
Coossean champion who struck the serpent his coil the
first successful blow in Tennessee, and thereby freed not
only this State but the entire South from its pestieuta
| influence.
Resolved That the thanks of the entire democracy of
Tennessee due to many old line wings who have 30
noby laid aside party and political preudces or rather
preferences, and who have calamity fought for and
up the support Of the Constitution in the houro
peril sacrificing personal preferences in many instances
TO their counys good and that too when the anger OF
pointed at and raoro epthets used towards
1 them.
Resolved That the thanks of the democracy of this
State are due the Hon. A. " Brown and the entire corps
of democratic and whg orators and papers whose united
efforts and unrng labors in the canvass have brought
i forth such brilliant results.
Resolved That the thanks CT this Congressional dis
rct due the Hon. John H. Savage for his
and devotion 10 the best interests OF the South and OF the
whole Union since bis election TO Congress. And also
TO worthy and much esteemed feow-citizen Hon. T.
L. Gsrdenhre for the able manner il which he has con-
Quoted the in the Ah Congressional district aid
ed BY his efficient subordinates in the different counties
and that much credit is due to those honorable gentle
for the go gain to the democracy of the district which
stands out in bold relief since the gerymandering" of
Our State.
Resolged That we cannot pass in silence the gains of
county, Smith, which has always been the strong
hold of democratic opposition. We have made net gain
Of 357 since know-notnngism into onr midst and
confidently trust few hundred will be added to
| our increasing numbers in ensuing canvass.
RsOUtd That whilst do not wish to dictate to the
convention the name of any man. TO instruct our
delegates to throw frebraod into its ranks yet in
IsHAx G. HARRIS of Shelby recognise rst choice
and recommend delegates to support him if his name
before the convention; but pledge ourselves to
sustain any good and true who may be the nominee
ResOlUsa, That the following named delegates be ap-
pointed to the Convention on the 18th April next VIZ:
| L Csrdwell, JAS Haynie, james Piper, VIM Hart,
Smith, Berry West, s Cardwel John Bridges, DIR je
siah HalluIa, John McCariu, W W FERGUSON, JAS N
Williams A Moore, Allen, DR. JAS Bradley, John s
| Turner, II Bradley, Ridley West, DIR P Herrod, l.
1 Hettsnd. COrnwel, Anderson, Robt A Burford VIM
/ Alexander, Richardson, C Winston Willis Lawson,
| Andrews, Alfred Betty, RIchd Henderson, James
] Scruggs David Smith, W billiard, John Knollner VIM
Beasley. VIM Massey DR. VIM Robinson. Ward, DR..
WIN Isc6ford, John Ward, WIN PAYNE, James Game,
| Smith, Chss Bouton jr, Thomas BoultOn, Gould,
| Betty, Cowen, James NOlin, VIM r Betty, Ro6t
W Knight Rchd Halnm, Lem'l Shelton, G Ford John
Stephens, Geo Harsh, Andrew jackson, Thos Driver,
Thomas Simpson, Driver, ReasonOver, q Perkins,
/ DR.. ] Stone
ResOlued That copy Of these proceedings be for.
warded to the UsOS AMP AMERICAN and the SnHasr Flag
| for publication.
On motion the meeting then adjourned 10 meet again in
Carthage the first Monday in February 1857 for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for Congressional nOmina-
ton and other important business.
LAWRENCE CoUNTY.-At the meeting in Law.
renceburg, on the LIST inst, Col GEORGE a. NIXON,
chairman, and S. A. CARROLL Secretary, the fo!-
loving proceedings were had:
motion the following named persons appointed
delegates from the county Of Lawrence to attend the demo
18th of April next 10 wit G. B. Davis, weG. Richardson
We New!Up William GGRs Wesley appleton a.: White
liam ROehell Lindsey Akn, Thomas Thomas Kelly W
holm, Neil, " Dering, Yar6rough, Col BM Moore W
J Buchanan, Anderson Sowal, II Pvalden Mai PEN
BurtisOn Jacob Pennington W oliver, Alexander W
| II McElroy and L McLaren.
tend with the democratic party, and present at said
Convention from the county Of Lawrence are requested TO
| act as delegates in said convention.
| Col Moore submitted the following resolution:
entitled to- IN. De1 81, avoh O o. e
take pleasure In suggesting the of lhssm G. Harris
Memphis, as suitable person for that station.
WHITE CoUNTY.-At meeting of the demo.
cato party of White county, convened in the
Court House, Dec. l, 1856 On motion ABRA-
BAM SAILORS, Esq, was called to the Chair, and
7. J. Usrey, appointed Secretary. DR.. Johnson
offered the following resolutions, which were unan-
/, imously adopted:
Resolved That eapprove of convention of the dem.
ocrac party Of Tennessee 10 meet in the city of Nash
vile the eighth OF January 1851 10 nominate q candi-
| date for Gov of Tennessee
Resolved, That the Hon. G. Harris, CT Shelby coul-
ty is our first choice for Governor but that will cheer
fully abide by the decision of that body relation to our
| candidate.
Resolved, That we send greeting to our democratic
brethren all over Tennessee and throughout the Union
heartfelt congratulations, in the election Of the great
Pennsylvania to the first office in the gift of the people
Resolved, That can increase our vote next summer
and that we are determined 10 do it.
Resolved, That b Eastland, W Goodbsr, n Good
bar, DR. johnson, J Spery, William Usrey, J G
Mitchell, w Brogden, White Guest J Hill, j
Franks s Holder, E Gleason, Upchurch L Gresham
| Fancher, Russell A Sailors W Matlock, Il LYDIA
Harris, John Couch, John Hill, James Bohonnau,
Miller Alfred, Carmichael, 7 Watson, David Little,
Hicky, Marion Brown John Duncan, Pierce Duncan,
David Boom and Jarvis hereby appointed 10 repre-
i sent this county in said convention.
WPGoOdbar offered the following resolution. which
adopted:
Resolved That any democrat of this county who may
present at said convention is hereby authorized to rep
resent this county.
HR Gleason offered the following resolution (which was
adopted:
Resolved That the democracy of each civil district
hereby requested to appon delegates to meet in County
convention to be held the town of Sparta the first
Monday in January next for the purpose of nominating
candidate to represent White county the next General
Assembly of Tennessee.