The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
Gbe .felitia,a ltmotrat.
nEMOCR ATTIC MEETING.

In accordance with previous announcement
meeting of the Democratic party assembled
on the Cd inst to take under consideration the
action of the late Congressional Convention.
On motion of +. J. Dclony, ISsac \ Lemon
was called to the chair, and j. L. George, ap.
pointed Secretary.
On motion of T.. j. Deloncy, it was resolved,
that the same delegates be returned to the Dis
trict Convention, to meet on the 18th proximo.
The following resolution was offered by G
w. Reese who moved its adoption; seconded
by Sam. y Haynes
RssoIred, That we concur in the resolution,
z1opted At the meeting of the Democratic par
ty Of this Parish, held on the 2Sth day Of April
1857, approving the course of the Hon Thos,
Green Davidson, for his faithful, able, and
patriotic services in the last Congress, and,
that we leave the delegates from this Parish,
TO the Congressional Convention. to assemble
in the city of Baton Rouge, on the 18th day
Of June, 1857 uninsructed, and free TO east
The vote Of this parish for such candidate for
Congress as they may deem best for the well
fare and harmony Of the Democratic party, and
that the nominee Of said Congressional Con
vcntion is hereby declared 10 be the choice Of
the Democracy Of East Feliciana.
After the reading of the resolution, the
meeting was addressed by the Hon. Thomas
Green Davidson
Mr. McVca offered the following amend
mcni 10 the resolution offered, striking out III
after the words in the last Congress" and in
sertine in thcr stead,
and that We recommend hin for nomina-
ton 10 the Democratic District Convention,
10 In d, La ~ 10,
Of juno, 1857.
The amendment was supported by Mr.. Jno.
Ne Yea and Mr.. Bythcl Haynes, and opposed
| w Mr. w. T. Herman.
The vote on the amendment being taken hy
ballot; resulted as follows: For amendment, IS;
Against amendment, IL.
The following resolutions We're offered by
| Mr. w. y. Gayle, and unanimously adopted:
Rcwirm. That the Ward Commissioners APP
pointed nj the meeting of the Democracy held
on thc 2Sth April, 1851, to hold the election
for nominating candidates Of the Democratic
party, he and they are hereby requested and
instructed TO receive 10 other than Democrat
&c votes for any candidate for any office to be
chosen at said primary election.
4 Ermiri. That a Central Democratic Com
mittcr for tie parish Of East Fclican0, TO con
sst Of thirteen members be appointed, tC
servo for the tcim Of two wears.
That said Committee shall be composed o
Il President, Vice President, two Secretaries
a Treasurer, aud one member from each cleo
ton precinct.
That the President, Vice President. Sccrc
tarics, and Treasurer be chosen by this meet
4 ing
That the Democracy at each election pre-
cinct shall choose one member at the nominal
ug election.
That in case Of death, removal Or reSigna
ton. Of any member. tie Committee shall I'll
:nrl vacancy in the manner they shall deter
mine.
That said Committee shall convene in thc
town Of Clinton on the Monday nest follow
ng the day on which the nominating clrcio,
is TO be held receive the returns, and rnblis'
the result, md flat said committee shall moe
as often thereafter as they themselves ms!
determine.
That the President, Vice President, and
three members, and any three other members
shall forn,Ap quorum 10 do business at an,
meeting rS",rlary called.
That the President. and in case of his NIB
sencc, or sickness, the Vice President, anC
Secretary shall have power TO cali meetings Q
tn" committee, or Of the Democratic party
!, whenever thcy may deem it necessary for tht
welfare Of the Democratic party.
/ That all contracts made 10y the former Cen
trul Committee are ratified and accepted.
Mr. Lee Unrlcsty was chosen Presidents
Wm FERGUS Herman Vice President; Il, j
DcIoncy Secretary: l. n. Lemon, Corrcspon
I, inc Secretary: and Lewis Sturgos, Treasurer,
: The meeting then adjourned.
ISAAC n. LEMON, President.
!, j. +. GEORGE, Secretary