Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-05-11

siceut, and Roof H Howell, OF Pope, and Jas
I per n. HIlihOuse, Of Lawrence, for Secretaries
/ aud respectfully ask the concurrence Of th'
! Convention in said recommendations.
DEAN, Chairman.
On motion, said report was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Houston, Of johnson, made the following
report:
Ma. PREsrDESr: The Committs on Creden-
/ tails report the names Of duly accredited dele
gates and proxies, and the vote of each county
as follows;
Observation-Disclosures proxy, one vote.
Crittenden-G. W. Duke, one vote.
Phnlips-Davis Thompson, one vote.
St Francis-G W. Seaborne, two votes.
Poinsett-President proxy, one vote.
Greene-A. L. Stuart, W. NJ. PEBBLES, one
vote.
Law1sncs-J. W. Townsend, J. n. HilIhouse,
three votes.
Independence-R. A. Childress, J. W. But
Ter, A J. Gamer, T. B. Morris, three votes.
Jackson-James A. Paise, J. II. Wilson, G.
H Jackson, One vote
White-E. D. Turner, one vote.
Izard-President proxy, one vote.
Marion-President proxy. one vote.
Msdison-Thomas Bateman, two votes.
Washington-C. W. Dean, l. Gregg, three
votes.
Crawford-S. NJ. Hays, two votes.
Frsnklin-Presideut proxy, one vote.
Johnson-J0hn 5. Houston, two votes.
Pope-Roof II. Howell, two votes.
Conway-D. B. Cargile, one vote.
Bsntor-Alex. c. Yell, c. d. Tsliaferro,
two votes.
Further to carry out the object Of their ap-
pointment, your Committee offer the following
resolutions:
1. Rssolpsd, That as to the representation
from the county Of Green, the delegates ap-
pointed BY the Democratic Convention Of Feb
Tuary 23i, are alone entitled to represent the
Democracy Of said county-the meetings Of
January 1lth and April 18Th, in opposition
thereto, being regarded as factious, unfair and
dis0rganizing-
,. RssolUed, That as to the representation
from the county Of Benton, the delegates ap-
pointed By the Democratic Mass Meeting Of
April 81, are alone entitled to represent the Be-
mocracy Of said county-the meeting Of April
9Th, in opposition thereto, being regarded as
factiOus, unfair and disofganiziDg.
g. ResolUed, That each county here repre-
sented be entitled to the number Of votes It has
representatives in the Lever House Of the Gen
ersl Assembly, as set forth in the report of the
Committee on Credentials, aud that no eandi-
date shall be declared nominated until he shall
have received twO-thirds Of the whole number
cast. HOUSTON, Chairnan.
Butler, Of Independence, presented the proceed
ngs Of meeting Of certain persons in Greene
county, on the l9-h Of April, which pro-
ceedings were, on motion, laid on the table
without being read. Thereupon, on motion,
the report was unanimously adopted
The committee appointed to report resolu-
tious expressive or the sentiments Of the De-
mocrscy Of the Firss District, submitted the
following, to-Iit:
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Congressional District inaoTse the Democratic
Rationsl Platform of 1856, and the course Of
the presen. administration in accordance there
with.
> The armed invasion Of Niesrsgua by Off
GERS and men OF the United States navy, was,
in the language Of President Buchanan, " d
grave error,' deserving, as We believe, not only
censuTe, but punishment.
3. The conduct Of Robert ]. Walker aud F.
P. Stanton, in Kansas, was anti Democratic,
fra udulent and traitorous, and the adoption Of
their policy by Stephen A. Douglas, Henry A.
Wise and others, before recognized as Demo
Gratis, was an act Of hostility TO our party and
principles, and virtually Of ceseTtion to Black
Republcsnism.
4. The admission Of Kansas under the Le-
compton constitution, is not only test of De-
mocracy, but of friendship to the South and
fidelity 10 the Constitution Of the United
States: and if Congress should refuse so 20
admit her, immediate steps should be taken
in Arkansas, az in other Southern States, fol
assembling a sovereign convention Of the peo-
pie, TO decide upon the mode and measure OF
redress.
s. In the nomination, appointment, or cleo
tion Of persons to Office, the old Democratic
landmarks should be adhered to, and the rule
of :. honesty, capacity and fidelity in all cases
rigidly enforced.
l 8. The Democracy OF this District insist thai
| their nominee, if elected, will be entitled
during his term, to 4 controlling voice 10 al
appointments within bis District, as well al
in other Federal action, relating to the local in
terests Of bis constituents and they protest
I against any infringement OF that right.
S. Nominating conventions, called by re-
] liable Democrats, and upheld by the honest
! Democratic masses, to the exclusion Of fraud
/ and tricksry, are hereby declared to be an es
tsblished usage of our party, BY whose decis
I ions all sspirants who deserve the name o
/ Democrats, Will abide.
/ g. It is hereby recommended to the Demo
cracy Of Arkansas, that their next state Con
vention nominate but two candidates for Prssi
Dental Electors, and that each Congressions
| Convention nominate one candidate for ElectoI
as being the best plan for securing the service
Of suitable men In these honorable positions
Representing large majority Of the voter
OF the First District, and knowing their wishe
in respect TO important matters Of State legis
tion, we earnestly commend the following sui
iects to the favorable consideration OF the nel
General Assembly, viz:
First-Such provisions as will enable tn
people to elect their Representatives in Cen
| gfess. in the wear in which they take their seat
instead Of fifteen months in advance, Is at pre-
sent-so that our Representatives may be
fact, as in theory, fresh from the people"
standardization TO our Senators and
request TO our Representatives in Congress
use all proper means 10 secure the adoption
the route of the 35th parallel, via Memphi
Van Buren, Fort smith and Albuquerque, (,
the Overland Mail and Pacific Railway, and !
obtain a land-grsnt for a railroad from Va
Buren, Though Northwestern Arkansas, in Il
direction of Springfield, Missouri, and LAM
grant for railroad from Helena to the Iro
Mountain.
Third-Like instructions in favor Of the in
provemen. Of White and Black rivers, aud
favor Of the esiabl shment of a Stsge-liI
from Batesville. via Nit. Olive, Yellville, Ca
rolton and Huntsville, to Fayetteville.
Fourth-Such legislation as will tend TO un
versatile the interest Of our people In the gre
domestic institution OF the South, by encoura
Ing every citizen to become a stakeholder.
Fiftb-The expulsion Of free negroes al
mulattoes from the State, under penalty Of 7
duction to servitude; thereby removing
worthless and dangerous population, and E
forcing en- the Northern mind due appreei
ton of the benefits of negro freedom"
/, Sixth-The consolidation of the two branch
of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, with pow
/ to construct branch to Helena, upon u
tender of a fair subscription, and to make SUI
, changes Of route as the consolidated eompa
= NAV deem advisable.
. Ssventb-Such extension Of time as will e
able the Cairo and Fulton Railroad ConPa
r and branches to complete their roads, but
the condition that actual settlers on Tailro
2 lands be allowed the same right Of pre-empti
extended to settlers on government lands wit
Z in railroad limits.
q Eighth-The reclamation Of the sunk lanC
4 and improvement Of the navigation OF
Francis river with the proceeds OF said land
thereby opening up to settlement and eultiS
tioa a vast region now desolate, and add
> largely to the population, wealth and streng
Of the State.
= Ninth-The prohibition OF the circulation
hank notes Of a less denomination that twen
: dollars.
After the reading Of said resolutions, th
: we're. on motion, unanimously adopted.
: Vaccinations being in order, Major Da
{ Thompson, Of Phillips, nominated Col l.
! Hindman.
n Wilson, Esq.
4 , Mr.. Turner, Of White, nominated Mr.. Dal
!, ridge MeElray, of White.
] The Convention proceeding to ballot,