Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-22
Grand RatifIcation Meeting in Dyer.

The Constitutional Democracy of Dyer county
held meeting at the court house in Dyersburg OF
the 10th August 1860, for the purpose of ratifyng
the nomination of John G. Breckenridge of entucky
and Joseph Lane of Oregon candidates for Presi
dent and Vice President of the United States.
On motion, DR.. A. Harris called to the chair,
and H. L. Fowlkes and DR.. d. c. Hibbets were APP
pointed secretaries.
DR.. Harris, upon taking the chair explained the
object of the meeting in few very appropriate re-
marks, when, upon motion, the following gentlemen
were appointed a committee to draft resolutions
expressive of the of the meeting, to wit: Col
P. c. Ledsinger G. w. Tally, J. W. Echols j. R. Eos
ter, A. G.. Harris. J. NJ. Drain and G. W. Taylor,
Esqs, who retired for that purpose, and during the
absence of the committee, Hon. A T. Fielder being
loudly called for took the stand and for hour and
half enchanted the audience in a very able de-
fence of the Institute Convention at Baltimore, and
of gallant standard bearers, Breckenridge and
Lane, which elected the most heartfelt applause
from all true Democrats, of whom there was an un.
usual number in attendance, 1t having been under
stood that Hon ]. d. c. Atkins would address US on
that day. There were certainly more than a thou
sand Democrats present. Upon the conclusion of
Mr. Fielders speech the committee on resolutions
reported the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That it is a source of regret to every
patriot that dlscord and division have taken place
in the Democratic party yet the only course cons:s-
tent with justice and honor, was that pursued BY the
majority of our delegates at the Baltimore Conven-
ton, whose action we most heartily approve.
Resolved That in the platform of principles adopted
by the convention assembled at the Maryland lnsti-
tute in Baltimore, the 23d of June last we recog-
nize the true creed Of the National Democracy, en-
bracng, as it does, correct exposition of the Con-
stltutlon of the United States, upon whose sacred
guarantees depend the perpetuity of the Union.
ReSOLUed That we most cordially endorse the adj
dtional resolution adopted by the convention, which
recognizes the principles of non Intervention by
Congress and Intervention by Territorial Legis-
latures with the subject of slavery in the Territories
believing do that that is asking than is
guaranteed to us by the Federal Constitution and
recognized in the bred Scott decision and upon this
principle we are willing to risk the success of
ume-honOred Democratic party.
ReSoUed, That we cannot forbear an expression of
our high qualification at the nomination of the gall
liant young Kentuckian John c. Breckenridge as the
candidate for President and the Marion of the Next
can War, Genl. Joseph Lane, of Oregon, for Vice
President, knowing both to be chivalrous gentlemen
pure patriots and pOliucians of the most infexbe
whose records will stand the
test of the most rigid scrutiny. We hereby pledge
our united efforts in the support Of our admirable
ticket believing that in their election only can peace
and quiet be restored to disturbed and distracted
country.
ReSolUed, That we recognize the Constitution and
Equality of the States as symbols of eternal Union
and that adopt them our rallying cry in this
Presidential contest.
And upon motion of J. W Eehols Esq., it was re- |
solved that the proceedings of this meeting be pub
ished in the UNION AND AMERICAN, Avalanche and |
Constitutional Democrat, when G. W. Talley Esq, |
'eing called out made very able speech in defence
# our ticket and in strong denuneation of the |
'9uatter Sovereignty dogma Upon the conclusion |
Il Mr. Talley's speech, the meeting adjourned highly
ratified and encouraged.
II. L. FOwIKEs, A. HARRIS
,. Z. HIBBETs, ! Secretaries Chairman.