Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-02-10
MONROE COUNTY.

inst, Col n. F. Johnson, upon motion, was called
to the chair and ANDREW J. VGUgHE, Esq, sp-
pointed secretary.
The chairman 10 few appropriate and stirring
explained the object Of the meeting
The following gentlemen were appointed COM
mittee to daft resolutions expressive of the object
of the meeting, viz: J Wright, VIM Nj Stskey,
Geo G Montgomery, Col James Jarvis snd E E
Griffith, WHO, through their chairman, Wright,
reported as follows:
Whereas, convention has been called st Nash |
vile, on the 18th Of April next for the purpose Of
selecting standard bearer in the approaching GU |
bernatorisl contest for the democratic party; and
whereas, we hold that it is the right of all por-
tons of the State 10 be represented and heard by
o full and candid interchange of opinions and pre-
ferenCes, before any one of the many who are so
qualified to discharge the duties of the high Sta
ton is selected Therefore,
RsSolDel That the chairman appoint a suitable
number of delegates from Monroe to attend the
said convention.
Resolved That We have an abiding confidence
in the ability, integrity and patriotism of GRAN.
VILE G. TORBETT; that We highly appreciate his
past services in the cause ofdemocrahc principles
that he, in the hour of danger, has been ever rsa-
dy to don the democratic, srmor and battle for her
principles; therefore, cherishiDg for him the
highest esteem, we gladly and cordially nominate
him as cur candidate for the Gubernatorial chair,
| subject to the will of the convention.
ResoJgs3, That in view Of the many and impoI.
taut national questions which have and will con
tinue to sgitsts our country, both in the councils
of the nation and among our private citizens, and
looking to the equality of the members of the
federal Union to s strict and rigid maintenance
of the rights and interests of the whole common
wealth, and believing it to be the imperative duty
of every patriot and freeman to aid in and pro-
mote the return of such Representatives and Sen
stors to the councils of the nation, as are upright
honest and capable, and every way worthy of the
trusts cOrfded to their care to Represent the in
terests Of free people.
And for the better securing and accomplishing
Of these objects, we the democracy OF Monroe re-
: commend the holding, at such time and place 3!
may be deemed most suitable, a convention fol
5 the purpose of nominating candidate for Con
3 gTess in the 81 Congressional district.
Resolved That we have the utmost eonfde1ct
= | in the ability, energy and zeal of our pStrioti
g | Representative, the Hon. SAMUEL A. SMITH; tina
/. his claim upon Us is merited; that his private AM
s political course needs nor requires any comment
0 and that Monroe would glaily sgain fight unde
g the democratic banner borne on to victory in hi
If hands, and
RESOLVED, That we are utterly opposed to tn
odious doctrine that "the representative shout
not be palsed by the will of his constituents,
y snd that we fully believe in the right of nstruc
L ton.
RESOLVED therefore, That We disapprOve and mo:
e positively condemn the course Of the Hon. jon
BELL in the U. s. Senate in refusing to obey tt
ID almost unanimous instructions of the Legislator
Of Of Tennessee on the Ksnsas-NebEasks bill, and
IS misTePrsssntiDg the people Of his own State.
r RESOLVED, That we recommend the spPoiDtmeI
y Of delegates to the convention to be held
e Athens on the Both of April next for the purpot
e Of nominating candidate for the Senate in tt
81 7th senatorial district, composed of the counties
s Monros, McMinn, Polk and Meigs.
es RESOLVED, That We cannot pass over this oppo
ID tuDity Of rendering to our industrious and fsth
/ LALG4lLfE, 0OF 0GhesOSs OUT lglrSs SSkGcLlAI y
, by his patriotic course and lifelong adherence
70 democratic principles be has attained g station
the hearts Of the people unparalleled since the daI
So OF the immortal Hickory; and that he retires fro
IL his executive honors with our wsrmest spprov
Of his past Services and feeling that his talent
o. always effective, will be demanded in anoth
u sphere of the political Arena, we insist that
g shall hold himself subject to the commands of
IL admirng constituency.
p Resolved, That the secretary of this meeting
requested to forward tbs proceedings Of this nee
a ing tc the editors of the Cleveland Banner al
ms UNION AND AMERICAN.
m On motion, the resolutions wera unanimous
er adopted.
IS, The chairman then appointed Captain John
te Vaughn, Charles W. Lstspesch, James A WrigL
W G c Montgomery Il Il Stephens, Col James ia
t. Wis, COLI F Johnston; Jonathan Thomas, VIM !
in Upton, Wright Esq, Joseph a Young, "
" n S.akely SamI J Rowan, Griffith,
q. Houston, Capt G W Morgan and JAS A Hair, de
. egates to the State Convention
- And John " LotsEelch, G Vaughn, DR. Jam
10 N Blair, N A HRrreT, John A Rowan, VIM
q. Spencer, G Montgomery, Arch Bacon, J
- Fleming, q Il Stevens, Dan Csrmiohsl, VIM NJ
Y Csslen, VIM Messimore, John Wilson, Abrshs
le StakeIy, Abijsh Dean A Young, VIM A UptO
D. Joseph shsld7, W n Stakely, A Vaughn,
r Wright VIM Eskn, Hon John Carson, Robe
e Russell, VIM Dyer, Robartus Love, E E Grifit
Is Joseph Ctchcsrt, A B Gift, Lsrkin Webb jt, CO
O. NJ F Johnson G P Carmiobsl R Fl Wells, Arm
," strong Msrtow, James IsbelI, Jonathan Thoms
ss VIM Burriss, Capt. G " Morgan, Tho's A Hau
D. SOD, David Cunningham, E C Harris, James Pearc
Of Mssten Dedson, Ben Kirkland and James Ham
ID ton as delegates to the Athens convention, whic
is meet on the 3Oth April
D, On motion the meeting adjourned sine de.
H. NJ, F. JOHNSTON, Chm'n.
E. A. J. VAUGHN, Sec'y.
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