Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-06-11
Democratic County Convention.


in con, ention, on Monday the 9TH of June,
inst, for the purpose ofnominating candidates
for county officers and members Of the legis-
lature.
On motion, Robert Harper, Esq, was call
ed to the chair, and \. Clarke appointed
secretary.
On motion, Col. s. NJ. Hays, was called
upon to state the object of the convention to
which he responded in brief and conci Sc
manner.
On motion the de,egat rom the various
townships, were called for, and presented
themselves.
Whereupon the delegates from the several
townships withdrew TO consider upon the
matters entrusted 10 them After an hours
absence they returned and reported the fol-
lowing resolutions:
ReSoigcd, That the democratic party of
Crawford county, recommend the thorough
organization OF the party in each county in
the State, is the Only sure means of carrying
out the great principles. Of the democratic
party without danger Of disorganization or
defeat.
Resolrcd, That we approve of the time
honored praSuce or usage of making thorough
and full nominations for all important offices
through the Statc, as tue most etfectual
means of ensuring concentrated action and
certain success If the great principles here
otore, and now dIuncIated by the democratic
party.
Aesolred, That the time has now come
when the democracy OF the south should
thoroughly unite without any division or de-
sertion in our ranks in support OF the consti
tuition and of the rights Of the southern States,
and thereby show 10 the world that they
now. as heretofore are true to the constitution
and the great principles Of rcpublicanis,a
therein recognized.
hesotred, That we heartily approve Of the
resolutions and suggestions Of the Batesviie
convention, and pledge ourselves to support
the same.
ReSoi0ed, That we still unconditionally
adhere to the principles embodied in the
Cincinnati platform of 1850, and the doe
trines contained i'll the Nebraska Kansas bill ,
and can not recognize any man as q demo
crat who dlssents from the same
ReSoiUed, That we will not support any
II
equivocal upon the principles of democracy
as above set forth, and that we will not place
our banner in the hands of any man who de-
serted, or refused to define his principles in
the hour Of danger and doubt.
Rey0ited, That the members Of the old
line wing party who at an early day took a
bold and decided stand in the ranks of the
democratic party, and manfuly called for Tia e
principles contained in their platform, are
hereby declared to possess our confidence and
are recognized as members Of our party.
HeSot0ed, That we consider the agitation
OF the question Of the removal of the federal
| court from this place to Fort Smith at this
time as political hobby Of certain asprants
IN Sebastian county; but if seriously consd-
cred, We call upon our Representatives and
Senators IN Congress TO oppose any such
move should it be made.
ReSotced, That the Hon. John =. Hum
phreys, our representative in the senatorial
branch OF the general assembly of this State,
be and he IS hereby instructed to cast his
vote for some good and tried democrat, who
| lives III the western part of Arkansas, to fill
the seat IN the L. S. Senate, now occupied
10y Judge Sebastian.
ReSotted, That We recommend for Repre-
sentatlses, }. J. Green aud S. NJ. HAYS: for
sheriff james NJ. Brown; for clerk, Isaac ".
Ialkington; for county and probate Judge,
James Orme; for internal improvement com
missioner l.. G. Southmayd; for common
school commissioner, Henry Wilcox; for
county treasurer, A. J. Ward; for county sur
seyor, NJ. ii. West; for coroner L. T. Har-
por.
Rcsoloei, That we pledge ourselves to
support the above named gentlemen as the
| nominees of Crawford county.
ReSofpcd, That we recommend S. Boone
Tor prosecuting attorney for the fourth judi
| cial circuit.
Squire Boone being preser. in the assem-
blage, was called for and addressed the meet
ing IN brief and eloquent speech, which
was received with great applause.
On motion, the foregoing resolutions and
nominations were unanimously adopted, and
the proceedings of this convention be publish
ed in the Nan Buren Inteligencer, Fl. Smith
Herald and Little Rock True Dem ocrat.
On motion the meeting adjourned, siat
de. Il. HARPER, Chm.
A. CLARKE, Sec'ry.
\