The true Democrat., 1856-04-22

FIRST time in contestupon NEW issues, agains untred opponents, whose strength has, there fore, never been ascertained, and not forgetting that the preservation of sound public opinion IS, Tn the long run the main reliance, we prefer the nomination of man as candidate for Con- gress who IS not onl ly energetic, able and sound but who can, and will take the stump, and vindlcate our principles against every assault Prairie Is not particular who that man shall be provided he fill the bin. But satisfied of the ability and soundneSs of Col. EDWARD A. WAR REIN, we recommend him to the consideration of the convention to be held at Hot Springs, in May, by the democracy, for nomination as a candidate for Congress.
 Res0lved, That we recommend that the de- legates from the various counties of this judi cal circuit to the democratic State convention, be instructed by their respective counties, to meet together in district convention whilst at the capitol, to nominate candidate for States attorney for this circuit, and that we rccom- mend to the consideration of the district con- vention our fellow citizen TOM B. TURNER, as our first choice, and w. L. D. WILLIAMS, as our se- cond choice.
 ResolUea That 1t is polite and just in con- test with opponents who fight from walled plts," and who are acting under oath to prefer Know Nothing for any and every office to meet them by nominations on the part of the democracy for the county as we'll as fer State and national offices
 Resolved, That B. c. Totten, E. M Williams Tom B. Turner, J. c. Morrill, Dr. Jas. Robin- son, Ihos. AIlson and James E. Gatewood, be appointed delegates to represent this county in the State convention in May, proxmo and that a majority of such of them as shall attend are hereby empowered to cast the vote of this county in nominating democratic candidate for Governor, democratic candidates for elec- tors, and in appointing delegates to the conven. tlon of the democracy of the nation to be held at Cincinnati in June; and to represent Us in the business of the convention, generally. And we hereby declare that our said delegates will best represent Us by acting in harmony and con cert with the delegates from the other counties to said convention.
 Resolved That Dr. w. c. Hagen, Stephen Red, A. R. Hazen, Tom B. Turner, +. M. Will Hams, w. T. Jones, and B. C. Totten, be ap- pointed delegates to the democratic convention at Hot Springs, to be held in May, pIoximo, with the power to cast the vote of this county in nominating democratic candidate for Con- gress. And that they take the views of this convention, expressed by resolutions for their guidance in that respect. And in default of the attendance of our said delegates, we respectful ly request and hereby empower the gentleman who may be called to preside over our said con- vention, to cast the vote of this county in ac- cordance with the views expressed in the 4th resolution of this convention.
 Resoluel, That we recommend harmony and concert of action to our friends throughout the country and to our county nominees to constant t,l and acting for the WHOLE county, and rot ALONE for particular part of it.
 Besolvel, That we have no cause to complain of the action of our senators in Congress- from this State, Hon. R. w. JOHNSON and w. K SEBASTIAN, and tender to each of them, the sanction of "well done good and faithful ser vants'
 On motion of E. NJ. Williams,
 Resolved, That in voting for nominations, each township cast number of votes equal to the whole vote of said township at the present time, and thata majority of the whole vote of the county be necessary to choice.
 On motion of J. F. Gatewood
 The above resolution was amended by strll- ing out "a majority of the whole vote of the county'' and inserting !" "two-thirds of the vote of the county here represented"
 The resolution az amended was adopted, and the convention proceeded to nominate candi- dates for the various offices, which resulted as follows:
 For Represeatative-Willam L. Moore.
 For County Judqe-James l.. Hunt
 For County Cz9k-James NJ. Bakenev.
 For SheIf-Allcn A. Pullman.
 For Coyoaey-Benjamn Fawcett.
 For TreasWer--J ames Robinson.
 For Smveyor-WiIliam l.. Harper
 For Mte,nal Improvement Con4missioner - William c. Hagen.
 For Common !Sc1.ool Co0,mjssioner-Will P. Preston.
 On motion, the following named gentlemen were appointed democratic county committee. and empowered to fill any vacancies that may occur in the democratic ticket, viz:-Wm Don nell, James Steele, Josephus Tucker David Royster, E. NJ. Williams, G. W. Owings, P. H. " heat and James E. Gatewood
 On motion, 1t was
 Res0lcef, That this convention award to the Hon. BENJAMIN c. To1~rEN their cordial ap- probation of the course which he has pursued in the State councils as the representative of this senatorial district, composed of the coun- ties of Pulaski, Prairie and Perry; and hereby tendcrto him our thanks for the ability, inte- gritty, and indepeid6nce which has ever cha racterlzed him as d private citizen in the ordi, nary walks of life, as we'll as of his conduct and actions as representative and senator iu the general assembly of Arkansas, and that the thanks not only of this county and senatorial district, but of the State at large and of the democratic party every where, are due and hereby rendered him for his timely interference i'll the progress of Know Nottingham, and for the success with which he has always vindicat- ed our principles and opposed those which mi litate against the universally recognized prn- clpleS ot the democratic party, and that, sats- lied with nls past legislative acts, We doubt not that those of the future will be equally accep- table to the people.
 ReS0lUed, That this convention, and the peo- pie of this county assembled, tender thanks to the Hon. EDWIN NJ. WILLIAMS for the able. dignifed and correct manner in which he dis charged the trust as legislator for this county, with honor to himself, and satisfaction to his constituents and that we take pleasure in wish ing him success in whatever vocation of life he may be called to occupy
 On motion of Hon. B. c. Totten,
 Resolred, That the thanks of the convention are rendered to the president and secretaries for their services.
 Resolved, That the proceedings of this con- vention be published in the Des Arc Citizen and other democratic papers.
 On motion, the convention adjourned.
 THOMAS ALISON, Prest.
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