Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-07

Democrats met 70 the Court House in the town OF
McMiDnvie, en- Monday, January g. 1858, aud ,r
Qsnize5, by appointing Msj. Thomas Mayberry 70
act as President, with P. Hcodenpile, Sam'l Alex
snder, Geo. ". York aud Thouas Brown 70 act as
Vice Presidents, and jesse Locke, VIM. B. Smartt
and w. s. Hsckettto act as Secretaries.
The President, Maj Mayberrry, in brief and
forcbe address, explained the object Of the meet
ing 10 be an expression Of the sill Of the Demo
erats of this county in regard to the next Democrat
ic candidate for Congress from this district and TO
appoint delegates to the State Convention TO be
held in the city Of Nashville on the 18th day Of
March next. s
On motion of Col B. ]. Hill, the Presiden: sp-
pointed a committee to draft aud report resolutions
expressive of the wishes of the meeting, which
committee, az pointed by the President consisted
Of the following gentlemen namely:
Geo. VI Marin, g. W York. Isaac Hills, Thos.
Mason John Saith H. CardRelL A. Grbole,
I'm Gribble, P. / Neal, Hamp. Neal, w. L. Lusk,
James Miller, I Myers Harrison Smith, William
Groves, Z. D. Cunningham, Sam'l Dunawsy, Geo.
Harrison, Alex. Hennisee, w. Hill, G. W. McDan-
irl, IT, Cunningham, Jes Cunningham Jno. Miller,
Jas. L SImms, W Meadow, El.j Martin, Tn. Brown,
Jesse Coppenger, Aaron Motftt, Cooper Seett, S.
May, II. w. N. Webb, Abner Wormsck, jr, John
W. Burkes, Thomas G. MuIlican, James Sanders.
John W. ToYles, Bartlett Colston, 4. j. Somer, H.
Finger, B. c. Thomas, Jesse Locke, jonathan
Paris, Sam1 Alexander, W. B. Smart, Sidney
Ross, P. HOodenpyle T. P. AreO, ST., W. A. GaIret~
son Isaae Brooks Vim Grass, W. s. HaCkett Moses
McAIillen, b. J. Hli, Miles Bonner, ST., Wilson c.
n King, James Webb, NJ. Halteman, Irving Cribs
BILE Reuben NJ. Drake, SAINT c. Higgiabotham, w,
Collier, Cal Brewer, Jas. A. KemUn, J. w. Webb.
W. b. g. Newly, Isc. Jones, Aric Jones ReI5. Blue,
Nathan Newly, j., VIM Stewart. Allen iCungblOod,
David Sh0ckley, + II. Green, James Green, john
NJ Drake, Sam'l Niece J. L Niece, NJ. Low
ry Joseph Dsuglas Alexander Martin. W. S. Carts
rian, J. w. NJ. Safe, Mason French, Richard Eng
land
The committee having retired end consulted, re-
turner and submitted the following rtsolutioastO
the meeting wh'ch having been re d by the s ere
tary generally adopted; after some discussion
of the prOprieiy CT expressing preference at pre-
sent for candidate for Congress from this district.
which arose on motion to postpone the 9th and 9Th
resolutions which motion having been lost, the res
eluiiors were adopted by majority approaching to
unapimy.
Whereas, Democratic meeting was held in Me-
M1nville on the 9th day of last month, which
adopted the following resolutions:
s'Rssolre9, That the Democracy of Warren coun-
ty are requested to meet in McAIinnville the first
Monday in January next, FOR she purpose Of ex
pressing their wishes in regard to the next candi
date for Governor of Tennessee, and the next cans
didate for Congress from this district
Resolred, That every Democrat in the county is
specially invited to be present on the occasion.
Come one, GENE all, and let US confer together.
ResoIUed, That these resolutions be published in
the MoNinnvlle 'Neac Era"
And Whereas be foregoing resolutiopsh have been
published in every issue Of the "NeU Era since
their adoption,
And whereas, a numerous body of Democrats
have assembled from every civil district il War
rem county in obedience TO said CALL therefore be it
ReotUed, That the Democracy of Warren county
have an abiding confidence in the wisdom, patriot
ism and political principles of James Buchanan, the
President of the United States
RtsolUed, That the policy of his Administration,
both fOreisn and domestic, merits and receives the
stamp of our cordial approval
Rssolped, That our noble and patriotic Governor,
Isham G Harris, by his stern aud unbending de7o-
ton to Democratic principles, by the display of
high order of executive talent and by his inAexible
integrity has shown himself to be emlnenty worthy
CT the trust confded to him. and lock forward to
his denomination and reelection with feelings of
unallOyed satisfaction.
Rescued, That the President of this meeting be
authorized TO appoint thirty two delegates to the
Gube-natorial Convention to be held in Nashville
the 18th day of March neat.
Resolpsd, That the time has arrived when the
Democrats Of the Fourth Congressional District
should begin to confer together and express their
deliberate opinions TO the best selection of can
didate to bear aloft the Democratic banner in the
approaching canvass for Congress.
RssolUed, That our distinguished fellow-citizeu,
the Hon. Harvey NJ. Wauerson, on account of his
long and faithful services to the Democratic party,
his ability to meet any opponent in political discus
sion, his great experience in public affairs and his
estimsbe qualities a private gentleman is our
unequivOcal choice for that position.
Resoloed, That Democratic friends IN this
Congressional District be requested to meet at the
Court houses Of their respective COUNTESS whenever
it may suit their convenience. for the purpose of
considering this recommendation and making known
their views thereon, hoping that it may meet their
hearty sanction.
ReUOICsd, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published il the Nashville UNION AND AMERICAN
and the McMinnville hew Era.
During the absence Of the Committee that veteran
Democrat, Gen. VIM C Smart, was called upon and
addressed the meeting
After the adoption Of the resolutions, the Hon.
Harvey NJ WsttersOn appeared before the meeting
and addressed it substantially as follows:
FELLOW DEMoCRATs:-A seat in Congress can
confer no honor where it has been secured by the
reluctant consent of the people. would no. force
myself on the good and glorious old party to which
l am attached, for a life estate in Congress The
gltering insignia of Office has DO charms for me-
save as a mark Of the peoples will For the sin
certify of this declaration appeal to the past his
tory of my hfe-s history with which many of you
are familiar.
that was barely sufcieDtto render me eligible to
Congressional honor, l was the democratic candi-
date in the district made vacant by the Teirecy of
James K. Polk. had for my competitor a distin-
guished Wing (Gen. Daniel NJ Barringer) who for !
ten years was a member of Congress from the old |
North State and Withal gentleman of considera-
bic ability. His friends believed before our can
vass opened, that his ripe judgement. admitted tai
ents, and thorough knowledge of political men and
measures, would enable him to crush his young Cd,
ponent. But after a long, laborious and excited |
contest, victory perched upon the Democratic ban |
ner. As General BArringer has paid the debt of |
nature, it is pleasing reflection to know, that he |
died my personal friend.
In December 1889, took my seat in the House |
of Representatives. At the close of that Congress |
March 4th 1884, General Harrison, President of the
United States, issued a proclamation, converting /
Congress in extra session, the 3lst of the follow
ing May The Governor of Tennessee ordered that
an election be held for Congressman on the 10Th of
the same month. Having been detained in Phila- I
delphia by the indisposiiOn Of my family, did not
return home till some time in April. When reach
ed Nashville on my way, l learned that the demo-
Gratis of my district had held q convention and
nominated me for reelection. also
learned that the Wings had nominated as their can
didate, Col. Terry H. Cahal Our canvass was a
short one but at its close, again the Den ocrae es-
gle went screaming through the air. hele 1 must
say, in passing, and it affords more than ordna-
~ pleasure to say, that Col Cahal THE late Chan
cellor Caha) from that time till the day of his la
mented death, was likewise my personal friend.
Kindly remembering him as such, my heart finds 8
sacred resting place In the "Reminiscences and feel
thrill of pleasure in the reflection that party spr