Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
EVENING SESSION.

The Convention re-asscmbled.
Judge Watson of Cheatham, moved that
the Convention appoint committee of two
from each delegation to nominate to the
Convention candidate for Congress, and
also a candidate for Floater. Carried
The Chair appointed as such committee,
DR.. j. +. Manlove and A. Creel, of David
son E, S. Cheatham and Green Benton,
of Robertson ; NJ. d. Davie and John G..
McKoin, of Montgomery Messrs Ross
and Bell, of Dickson Judge S. Watson
and DR.. Mallory Of Cheatham and VIM.
Roberts, of Stewart.
The Committee having retired short
time, returned, aud through their Chair
man, DR.. Manlove, reported as a candidate
for Congress, Gen. JAMES NJ. QUARLEs, of
Montgomery. l+ t''
The Convention concurred unanimous
ly. a.' o.'....
The nlme of r. B. CHEATHAM Of David.
son, was reported as a candidate for Foa-
ter. The Convention concurred unani-
mously. .U.
On motion of DR.. Manlove, the Chair
appointed Committee consisting of DR..
Manlove, John ID. Tyler of Montgomery,
and John L. Yates of Robertson, to inform
the candidates of their nomination.
The Committee having discharged their
duty, Gen QUARLBs appeared and respond
ed to a call from the Convention in brief
but exceedingly appropriate speech.
X. Is. CEEATHAM followed in respons o
to call, in well chosen speech plcdging
himself to discharge the duties of candi-
date and legislator to the satisfaction of
his constituents
JEo. D. TYLER, Esq of Montgomery, a
veteran Wing, responded to a call, and
addressed the Convention in lew remarks
which were enthusiastically received.
Hon. NEIL. S. BROWN was .oudly called
for, and responded with that ability and
familiarity with public affairs, which al
ways characterizes his efforts. si..'.
JNo. TYLER, Esq, offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adop-
ted: .-.s
Resolced, That the Opposition in this
District heard with regret of the detcrm-
ination of our former Representative, Gen
/ f. K. ZoLLIcoFFER, to decline a re.clcc-
ton that they have unabated confidence
in his patriotism and ability and that
! they look forward confidently to the time
when his talents and devotion to his coun.
try will be again enlisted in n field of labor
for which he has shown so much adapted
ness to the public service. --a
There being no delegates proper from
Stewart county, @. G. Smith, Esq, Of
Montgomery, offered the following, which
was adopted unanimously:
Rcsolced, That the delegates from the
Senatorial District composed Of the countiC
Of Robertson, Montgomery, Cheatham, and
Stewart, will nominate a candidate for the
State Senate from that District on the 10Th
of March, the occasion ofthe assembling
of the State Convention .H-
c.. C, Smith, Esq, also offered the fol
lowing resolution a .... ...
Resoired, That this Convention returns
its sincere thanks to Hon. 10. C. STARK
for the ability and dignity with Which h,
had discharged the duties of President o
this Convention. ''t "'.
Col Stark responded in glowing an,
enthusiastic speech, which was receive,
with applause. i.Ii ..au. taa a'i
On motion by Col. f, S. Cheatham tn
, Convention adjourned sine dc,
.'. .'..- JIG. STARK, Cham.
, Fl. X. WALKER, "