Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-20
Proceedings OF the Democratic Congress.
sionaI Convention at GreeneviIe.

The delegates the Cour House in yeereviIle At II a.
elock and on motion Of Mcclellan, Sullivan county Col
Jacob Miller, Hawkins. appointed Chairman p6 taking
his st Col Miller thanked the Convention for honor conferred
in few appropriate remarks sperry Of Bristol II a Rob
erson Of Greeneye and Graham Of Jonesors' we're APP
pointed Secretaries.
The Chair appointed committee Of two from each county to
report resolutions to the Convention.
During the absence Of the eloquent speeches we're
kin VIM HAWKINS Esq Of Dsnrdg and Mai John Mcaughey
OF Greene Wien Tie committee returned through Chair
WHEREAS, Itbrcomes great party like ours on ali suitable
OCCASIONS to announce and affirm the principles advocates
Resolea That cordially approve and reanifm the
doctrines and prneines laid down in the National Democratic
faorm adopted IN Cincinnati in 1856, and declare usaken
confidence in the truth Of the political sentiments there
olsei That the acquisition IL the Island of Cuba emneny
desirable Tor me safety happiness and prosperity Of our people
eVe may be achieved, Without the violation OF national right
Resoed an abiding confidence in the ability
patriotism Of the President ct the United staes and that
approve generally Of the ideas contained in his and the
acts his w therefore our pied res
support and faith in bis adherence to the principles of
pa y.
with President Of the Uniie States in thar portion last
annual message relating the reduction the expenditures
the General Government wlchs in the language following:
invite Congress institute rigid scrutiny
whether the expenses Of all the Departments be still fur
euiing the investigation -
And we also most cordially arove Of the resolution aped
by the senate the United states during session request
lug thGresdent IA Heads OF the various Executive De-
partments submit estatesof the expenditures the ~
Sj00n0 annum exclusive the public debt and the mite
thereon.
Resorsd That look upOp the last session Congress-
ing recommendation OF the United States having
Presidents the
in expenditures Of the Government good which
we abiding confidence will figidy every
De resulting in and administration
the Federal Government.
ReSaoed That fe undnnished confidence the present
Cne Magistrate Of the State his energy and talents shown
can ate il the former election the signal triumph he
in that hs ability, dignity, and bearing
the State, alike ente Kim gratitude
warmest support.
eSOired That the committee unanimously recommend the
name OF Landon Haynes, the candidate democratic
Party First Congressional District respectfully
ask the confirmation Of this Recommendation
utions unanimously adopted Landon @.
Haynes nominated by acclamaton without dissenting
voice.
On notion Col. VIM II Crouch, Col Mcclellan, ard Gen
Samuel Miiiisan. appointed committee inform Col
Haynes Of his nomination.
The committee then adjourned sine die.
The following resolutions were then adopted unanimously
RsOird That have abiding confidence in the ability
and patriotism of distinguished late Represen alive, COL
Albert Watkins and mast cordially endorse and approve
his while representing Us in Congress and feel under
found obligations him Ibis sterling cohort OF old line Wings
who stand firmly sih him fer her country their whole
county, and nothing bat their country.
ResOlod, That heartily approve and applaud the noble
self sacrificing patriotism Of distinguished fellow citizen,
W Henry Maxwell Esq who has twice yielded his high
claims seat in Congress- fer the harmony and union Of his
party.