The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-04-27
Democratic Convention in Rankin

Pursuant 70 agreement the delegates from the
pcctive beats met az the Court House m Brandon,
Rankin County, on saturday the eth instant for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for Representa-
uves.
m. Convention was organized by motion Of Hon.
J. VI. JAYNE that W. II. Clark, Es,l take the char,
and on motion Of MAYOR Maxey, VI. NJ smith, W. Is.
Shelby were requested 10 act as SecretaIle~
The Chairman made few pertinent and appropri-
remarks and announced the Convention ready
delegates came EDWARD ana re-tered a. follows, VIZ.
BE,T No. l.-R. r. sutton, VIM. Lohin, German
BNAr No. III N. Jayne, John Alli-ton. W. G..
Rams, VI J. Dickson. ". II. Clark, Joseph Bennett
". b. shelby, J. Il. Whitfield James Ray r Maxey.
BE,1 30. 4-Lexis Bate. W. g. johnson. Thos.
Knight u. :. Crook. James o. Buchanan, \. span. Hi
ram King, Allen smith, aud A. G. Jack.
Bar No. 5.-Jgseph McAf-e, ". 7. Brown, c. K.
Norman and David Thomas.
Mr.. Bennett offered the following resolution which
was read and adopted.
R1s1rai. That such democrats may be- present
from any laf in the county IN which no ueetDg Wa
held to appoint delegates. BE- invited % take ~
the CUn1en and take part IN IT, deliberations.
Whereupon the following gentlemen appeared and
and registered their names a. delegates from Beat No
aud took seats IN the Convention, VIZ; John Mckay
and W II. Moss.
ON motion Of J. " JAYNE each beat wa, allowed
one vote in making Nominations
Mr.. Bennett moved that the meeting proceed %
nominate and vote r'u1 rocc for the candldete--
Whereuppn Mr. Bennett nominated Hon. IL. r. Ware.
MAJOR r. Maxey. Hon. Joseph McAtcc. b. F. sutton,
Dr. VIM Allis Jos. MeAfee. A. c. Jack, J. VI. Jayne.
and Col Duncan McRae. Il was agreed that q MAJOR
ity Of votes east should elect.
A recess was taken that the beats might consult
After the convention again called. before pro-
cerdng vote. the names OF A. G. Jack aud Duncan
McRae were Withdrawn.
The fir: vote resulted as foIlows:-ware s. McAfee
J. AillSI DR.. Aills' name being then withdrawn the
vote stood: Ware 5, McAfee 6. Whercupon MrAfee
and Ware we're declared duly chosen.
on motion a committee was appointed to inform
Messr-. ware and McAfee Of their nomination. viz:
Me~sr- Jack. Maxey and smith.
ON motion Of Mr.. a. C. Jack, committee Of five
appointed by the President to dram Resolutions
expressive Of the opinions Of the meeting follows
to-wit 4. G. Jack, ]. II. Whitfield Il. + Sutton. j. NJ
Jayne G.. X. Norman, and motion the Chairman
was added to said committee. The committee then
retired and in short time reported the folowngrcs-
olutious. to-Sit:
WnEEEAs. The Democracy of the County Of Rank
ia from it, organization have assembled for the pur
pose Of cooperating with the State Convention. and
maintaining the principles and usages Of the party
Resolrsi. 1. That our delegates appointed al pre-
yiou- meeting be earnestly requested to attend the
State Conveutionst0 be holden the first Monday Of
July IN the city Of Jackson.
Rcs01rsL 2 That the delegstr- appointed De left
trammeled in the exercise Of their judgment ~ to
the selection Of Governor, Auditor and Treasurer
and that We will zelously support good ani true
democrat " no may be nominated.
laslro5 3. That our fellow-ritzen. Joseph Bennett
is capable able eyer-ready, true and devoted to ms
party principles prepared at all times 10 sacrifice
personal interest IN advancing the interest and ~ecur
ing the harmony Of our party. and that We endorse
him a. q fl nominee for Secretary Of State and cor
daily recommend hun 70 the Democracy Of the state
for the nomination for that office.
R,sqrof 4th. That the Hon. t+tho II. Singleton has
manifested a zeal AMI displayed an ability and man
ness worthy Of adnlruion and entities INN to the
CORDIAL thanks Of the whole South.
Resided 5th That A. g. Brown. the able and faith
fll and exalted southern Rights l. entitled to
the sncerest thanks. not only of the south. but Of
the whole Union for his able exposition Of the Con
sttution and the advocacy of Democratic principles
and that thereby he has cmhalmed himself IN the
hearts Of his cOuntrymen.
Rssolrsf 9th. That IN jefferson Davis, we have a
noble advocate of the Constitution. and sound expo
nent Of the rights Of the States, both warrior and
statesman aud he y our declded choice a. the nomi-
nee of the next democratic national convention for
| the exalted position OF the Presidency.
Resolved tn, That we fully endorse the admins
tration Of James buchanan a. beng conservative.
patriotic and that utterly condemn all faction, or
| efforts to weaken il and through him, % dlsmem-
| Der the national democratic party
ReSlraf Sth That we utterly condemn the squat
ter sovereignty doctrine Of stephen A. Douglas Of
Illinois, a. promulgated by him IN his late Senatorial
canvass--and bis attempt ~ eugrait the same upon
the national demncTauc platform. That ms course
on the Kansas question i inconsistent with itself
and exhibits him n man actlated more by motives
ofseaggrandizementth than the success and prospeTi-
| " of the democratic party and its principles.
Which were read and the report received and
agreed to.
Hon. Joseph McAfce, moved To lay the 5th and 9th
resolutions on the table, which motion was lost
The then being taken said resolutions,
| they were unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. Ben
| nett, which was read and adopted:
R,s0lrof That the delegates to the State Conyen-
ton from this county also act a. delegates to the
| District congressional Convention.
NJ VI. smith offered the following resolution which
! was read and adopted:
Resoirof, That We agree to the proposition of our
brother democrats Of smith county, To postpone the
Convention nj Polkvllle 10 nominate candidate for
the Senate. TO Saturday the l4th day Of Nav next.
On motion Of Mai. K. MaNSy, the Herald of the
South, the Eastern Clarion ant the Misslsslppan.
were requestedto publish the proceedings Of this con
vention.
On motion the convention !, 2di 10, ned
W. II. CLARK, President.