The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-29

ity of the slave states within the uhloh' UT 'poepc"
dence out of IL. :.
4 Opposition'to the measure OF constructing Rail-
road to the Pacific, by the Federal Government us
unwarranted by the constitutions, and az great
scheme for public plunder and speculation on ine
,pon southern labor and produce Tor tIc bcheht OF
northern nggrandlHcment' !,
O. The speedy acquisition Of southern territory and
the extension Of the area of slavery as an absolute
md inds pcnsablc necessity to the south.
g. The additional supply of slave labor urgently
demanded for the more full development Of the re-
sources. wealth and power Of the south, and for the
supply of newly acquired southern territory
l. A commercial union of the southern states, ny
n system of railroad improvements intcrsect'ng ana
linking together all her parts Win . dlr'e' COM
mcrce from her own ports, with all countries. ...
s. The encouragement and building up OF sou'h.
crn manufactures of all kinds and The employment
of southern mechanics and arizans
o. Southerr education and the encouragement "'u
support Of southern colleges, schools ana sehoo''
books ,, - IN
10. A united and concurrent co'opera'lon o' "h
true men of the SOUTH, for the sake oi INC SOUTH
As the basis of her political salvation the south
proclnims these ten commands To her people not III
thunder tones ircsn Mount Sinai but IRON ncr giea'
rivers and vast plains. ana stamped ~ J.
itnder this flag we rally, aud call for volunteers ITS
folds are ample and inscribed with the true creed
and doctrines of living southern faith. Therefore.
ResOlrcd, That the CHAIRMAN oi 'hI5 nctt"b up
point CENTRAL Committee ofseventccn with the view
of organizing the States Rights Democracy oil tins
parish.
Rcsoiped. That this meeting recommends to the
people of the several parishes to hold meetings or.
ganizc and appoint delegates to state convention,
t., bc held in New Orleans the Sth day Of January
next with the view of general organization oi the
States Rights men of Louisiana. aud for the tansac-
ton of such other business as may be deemed heces-
sary and important.
hasoireL That should the foregoing rccommcnl,-
tion be concurrcd in by liberal number Of parishes
a change Of the time and pllr" Of holding said con
VENT on may be made, if desired. 10 earlier period
a. the wishes Of said parishes shall determine.
Rfsoirei That this meeting derm+ il matter Of
duty to especially commend the fclirana Democrat
to the patronage aud support Of all true southern
men. and States lights Democrats.
Rsso,red That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Frciana Democrat, with the request
that the preamble and resolutions DC copied by other
papers in the state.
The report was adopted and the meeting adjourn
cd to assemble at tile call Of the Central Committee.
q. ". tATl.ETr, Chairman.
!. WAiREN coIm. Secretary.
Clinton May ~. 1903
r1trd D,mocyotc Shh Eyh" ConuaH,e q. W.
Snnday. Cldiruan w. f. herman. Edward Dclony
]. Warren Cole Richard Drchr Job Roaloy. II. II.
Knox, I. i. Noonc :. Il. Haynes. T.. }. pcluny. l. \,
Lemon H. A. Scott Geo. H. Jones. J. \, Norwood.
David Barirld VIM Patterson. A. Going.
Nm. Epron Tie following nckot ror Mayor and
Aldermen II the Town nof Clinton, II respectfully -nh.
m-tt"l to Tie voters ol The corporation. W. think
these gentlemen Nay" the puiiir Spirit AMI viii serve
wrll anl bnnracialy If elected. K.
For Mayor. T.. W. Barnfz
For Aldermen. g. w. Nunluv. Bylhcll liayr =.
Wm. +. Herman Exams Whit" aad NJ iicuut