The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-16
IFnR TIE DEMOCRAT.
JACKSON, Miss, July 9th, 1859.

JACKSON, MISS, July otu, AOO0'
TRe large and enthusiastic assembly con-
vened at jackson for the purpose of noml-
mating State officers, was called to order by
he Hon. II. J. Thomas, of Yazoo, and by
motion of the same gentleman, G. R. Jor-
don, Of Octibbeha, was called to the chair,
for the purpose of organizing the conVen-
ton. On motion, w S. Bpperson, of Yazoo,
and D. N. Barrowsy of Kinds, we've invited
to act as Secretaries.
After the names of the delegates from
their respective counties were read out, Mr..
Saffold, from one of the Sea-shore counties,
moved that two from each Congressional
District be appointed to report permanent
offices. After some deliberation, the com.
mttee reported the following officers, which
met the concurrence Of the Convention:
For President, George II. Gordon, of Will
kinson. Vice Presidents, w. Delay, w. A.
2. Jones, Fl. S. Bennett, R. Harrison, Q. NJ.
Walden, J. A. P. Campbell, G.. B. Wilkln-
son, j. NJ. Elder, Franklin Love, and r. W.
Roberts Secretaries, w. s. Epperson, Of
Yazoo, and D. N. Barrows, of Kinds. AS,
sistant Secretaries, Mess. R. +. Clayton, of
Tishomingo, r. G. Kelsey, of Tunica, I. S.
Galloway, of Monroe, F. w. Martin, of
Chickasaw, w. II. Worthington, of Lowe DIES,
w. G. Hudson, of Winston, D. nellie, Of
Copiah, and B. S. Terrell, Of Covington.
1t was universally concluded that the
Convention presented much larger numer-
ical force, more intellect and less wrangling
than any which has hitherto assembled for
similar purposes. Each delegate seemed to
feel that the political heavens were disturbed
by more pregnant events than had ever
occurred in the annals of politics. They
recognized the deep Importance of placing
in official station men Of ability and in
tegrty--who would blench from no respon-
sibility which involved the welfare of our
institutions. Time will disclose the fact,
whether their confidence has been misap.
Piled AS for my part, ! confidently believe
that the respective nominees will meet the
cordial support and appreciation Of every
portion Of the State. They are men with
out individualizipg) whose reputation for
ability and conservatism none will contra
vene-whosc frmness to the principles of
Democracy are proven by their autecedeuts
deem it indicative of the Strength of th9
Democracy in the State, that the proceed
ings throughout were marked by harmony
and good feeling. No outburst of ill-timed
excitement was manifested at the result of
the ballot. There was feeling and choice,
of course, but its depth was apparent only
from its tranquility even the defeated
aspirants allowing an expression of impa-
thence or murmur to escape them.
On Monday evening, Hon, A. G. Brown
responded to the call made upon him, by
briefly viewing his history in the Senate,
touching, in conclusion upon the slave trade
policy. He recorded his opposition to it on
account of its impracticability. Northern
politicians disapproved of it in clamorous
terms, and be thought it would be met in
the South with rebuke and discomfort. He
deemed the repeal of the law making it
piracy, absolutely hopeless; yet favored its
repeal. 1t was meaningless declaration
without any efectual or practical remedy.
After he had concluded, Hon. A. X.
Blythe, of Yallobusha, (late Consul to
Havana,) addressed the Convention upon
the acquisition Of Cuba, in an elaborate and
statesman.like manner He spoke of its
commercial, military and political impor
lance. lie deemed its acquisition, sooner or
later, inevitable, as it was the paramount
feature of Southern policy. 1t had of late
met the concurrence of national and con-
sentative men from all parts Of the Union.
No period in the annals of politics had
ever occurred in which there were fewer
obstacles for the consummation Of this favor
tie policy. He insisted that procrastination
only increased the difficulty of the under,
taking. While the continental Europe was
with other responsibilities, we
should make "the pretert," and if other
failed, take her ~ ct armis.
On Tuesday, at twelve o'clock Hon. jeff.
Davis diseoursed at some length on the polit,
ical signs Of the times. His manner was
dgnifed and pleasing, his oratory terse,
cogent aud conclusive. Nothing escaped
his searching analysis, which bears con-
structive or positive prejudice to Southern
As reasoner, he is bold, sagacious
and logical; as an elocutionst, elegant and
chaste; as Senator, he censures with cour-
tesy, or eulogises with passion as man,
happy in the ease with which he commands
Space will not allow synopsis of
his speech at this time After he had con-
cluded, other members of Congress were
called upon, and, after reviewing their politi
cal history, retired with credit to themselves
and constituency. @.
TCHEYA. July. 10Th. 1850