Des Arc citizen., 1860-03-14
Democratic Meeting, Polk Township K Arkansas County.
J. c. MoRRrLL. Sec'y.

-At a hlVCNit5 VT Ntb s)FtsOSA3tFS EhtkJ of Polk Township, at Mount Adams, on the 5th day of March. for the purpose of appointing delegates to the County Cou- venton 10 be holden on the l7th instant, at DeWlu; the meeling was called to order by calling Capt. Logan Ftzhugh to the Chair, and appointing James T. U. Hawkins, Secretary.
 The chairman in neat and pleasant address explained the object of the meet ing.
 IL was moved and seconded, that the chairman appoint committee of three 10 draft resolutions whereupon the chair appointed Capt. c. P Haley. Dr. $. M, Alien and Col. A. D. Mathews, said Committee.
 The Committee retired and after some delay returned, and through their Chair man. Capt. c. P. Haley, submitted the following report:
 REsoLvED, |. That it is our imperative dnty to assemble in primary meeting, and select suitable persons 10 represent us in the Dsmoctatic County Convention, to nonli- nate Democratic County Representative, and appoint delegates to District and State Con- vention.
 RgsoLvEo, 2. That we advocate the doc- trine of non-intervention--stand erect upon the Cincinnati Platform, and expect demo- crats only to affiliate with us. RESOLVED, }. That the course of our Sena- tor, Hon. Thomas Fletcher, aud our Represen- ltatiye, Gen't. Samuel Twitchell, merit our unqualified appreciation and we'll deserve the encouraging piauGits of their constituents of 1 < well done good and faithfnl servantsT | r2ssox yrsr i That yca rfaif m fa ha f,prst i- tntlonal State Rights Democrats, and will cheerfully and cordially give our support to l the nominees of q Democratic convention. but we wish it to be distinctly understood that we do not approve the intestine war or war fare that has been going on in oar party. And that we believe that all m1icontents, and disorgauizers shoa!d be aHhesitatingiy thrown over board; that perfect harmony and con- ! cord n1ny once more preside oyer our councils. | RESOLVED, 5. That the chairman appoint l a suitable number of persons to represent Us in tA4 County Convention.
 1 The repor of the Committee was uuao mously adopted.
 In accordance with the 5th Resolution, the following were appointed as delegates to the County Convention at DeWItI, on Saturday the l7th instant: Col 4. D. Mathews, Dr. s M. Allen, Capt. C r. Haley. r. H. Davis. L. Luckett, ". D. Grssetta. Benjamin Walker, J. T U. Hawkins, Col Jacob Haigh, z T. Pike, Dr. J L Davis, B. Lane, Capt Logan Firzhugh Leroy Montgomery Isharn Zomfg, Col John Roach, s. Marah, T. H. Davis, r. c. Alien, Esq, Col. Clark and Mir Cowan.
 Capt. c. P. Haley introduced the fol-
 lowing resolution, which was unanimously adopted by the meeting. 1 RESOLVED, That our fellow citizen Dr. s, i NJ. Allen, is our first choice, and Col. 4. D. 1 Mathews oar second choice to represent us in the State Legislature, both being orthodox, and efficient every way to honor, and will ad- yocate the interest of the County, and that our delegates are hereby instructed to use every honorable influence to secure their nomination.
 Dr. S. M Allen being present. dIsclam- ed any political aspirations. pleading pro- frssional and primary disability and trust ed the Democracy would select some olh- CT better qualified 10 discharge the duties of County Representative. Col. Mathews. thanked the meeting foi the high compliment, but trusted the tffOiCc Oi tilS SObfCt3tictt "SN'N bAf ~PNA another as home engagements. prevented 1 the acceptance of a nomination.
 Dr. Mathews introduced the follow ! ing resolution which was unanimously adapted.
 RESOLVED. That if the choice of this meet, 1 ing k not sustained at the County Convention i that the delegates be instructed to support ar orthodox Democrat for County Represents 1 tive.
 DrS. M. Allen introduced the follow i ing resolution which carried: e.
 REsoLvEp, That Judge Sorrels is the choice of this meeting to represent us in this Con gressional District.
 Upon motion, 1t was ordered that the Secretary be instructed 10 furnish copie: of the proceedings of this meeting 10 tht !" Napoleon Planter" :. Des Arc Citizen and the True Democrat with rtques
 10 publish.
 Upon a molion, the meeting adjourned I in peace and harmony.
 LOGAN FITZHUGH, Chairman. I JAMES T. |. HAwKISs, Secretary. I March 5lh. 1860.
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