The Handsboro Democrat. [volume] (Handsboro, Miss.) 1858-1878, 1858-09-14

QurruAx, Aug. 81. 1895

NGNAtaNFT AANtes 80 WV
Pursuant 10 previous notice, large
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting
convened at this place, IN order TO as
certain the sentiments Of the Demo era
cy Of this county, in relation 10 the ap-
proaching judicial electien, and organ
lied BY calling the Hon. George Evans
TO the chair, and appointing Col. ]. J..
Pegues, E. d. Lott, aud Gen q. Smith,
Secretaries.
The chairman explained iho object
Of the meeting in brief Al. spproPri-
ate manner.
Hon. Greene c. Chandler offered the
following resolution and 0rgel its adop-
tion in = speech Of some length:
WHEREAS, The Democracy of Clarke
have had no sufficient notice Of this
meeting, tho small posters in regard to
the same having been limi,ly circulated
for a few days only, and whereas, the
Democratic nominees have had no op-
portunity of canyassing the county, in
defence Of the convention that nomina-
ted them, while both the opposing can
didates for Judge reside in the county,
and enjoy the advantages Of full can
vass thereof. And inasmueh as the
nominees Of said convention, will in a
short time, present the claims thereof
upon the democracy for support, in
public speeches at the various election
precincts, justice aud fair dealing to-
wards the democracy Of Clark, and the
democratic nominees, as well as a sense
of courtesy and respect for those demo
Gratis who made the nominations at Mis-
sissippi City, impsratively require that
we should not too hastily express an
opinion in regard TO the Mississippi City
convention, that we should at least wait
until the nominees have been heard in
its defence, therefore
ResolVed, That We deem it inexpcdi-
ent and improper for this meeting to
express under the circumstances, any
opinion adverse to the Mississippi City
convention and its nominees.
Gen. w. u. Trotter opposed the
adoption Of this resolution, and urged
the claims OF Judge Hancock, where
upon Roster w. Davis moved that the
resolution be laid upon the table; which
motion was carried by a large major-
ity. Col. J. J. Pegues offered the fol-
lowing resolutions which were adopted
with single dissenting voicss
WHEREAS, The friends of Hon. Wm
N. Hancock, having a high apprecia-
ion Of his honesty, integrity, and abili-
v, beg leave TO tender him cur most
Jealous and cordial support for the Of
ice OF Circuit Jadge. Therefore
Resolved /. That we do not think
he action Of the Mississippi City con-
gerticn at all affects Judge Hancock's
previous posilion-and il shall not bind
IL.
Resolved Q. That the Hon. VIM. NJ.
Hancock is our decided choice, over
any Of the other candidates in the field
Tor the office to which ho aspires. ard
besides our earnest support, we will use
al legitimate means 10 secure his re-
election.
Resolved 3. That We have tried Judge
Hancock and find him possessing to 40
eminent degree, those qualifications
that are indispensable to the Judiciary.
That he is an able, impartial and IN
expounder Of the law, and
we are unwilling that he shall be super
seeded, If our efforts can prevent it.
Resoirod 4. That Judge Hancock,
in the discharge Of bis official duties,
has gained universal appoval through
out the district, by the prompt. impair
lial and bold manner in which he has
enforced the criminal law, secured or
der, and contributed towards tue i'm
Of the morals Of the conmu-
uiiy, as well as the ends Of justice. and
that be is entitled to tl.s support, irEe-
specGiye Of party politics. Of all the So
Der, law abiding, and order loving por-
lion Of the district.
Judge Hancock, by request, then
addressed the meeting. and met with |
q most enthusiastic reception. On
Iarther motion, il was resolved that the |
proceedings ofihis meeting be publish
u in The Eastern Clarion and Chick |
ssabay Advertiser, and other papers IN |
Ihe district be requested to cory. The
meeting then adjourned sine die.
GEORGE EVANS,
Chairman.