The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

OF ahe National Umion asepu bIscan
Party, which was held af the
Court House I'm Columbus Iuiy
3lst, lS00.
Pursuant to call Of the Standing Commit
Tee, the people Of the county, of LOwpdes who
we're opposed TO the extreme measures of the
Radical Party, met in convention this day at
Hon. JOSEPH W. Field, Who noIsinafed Sbrs N
:; Hsnghfies Egg for PresideHs Of Fl me meet
Sherrod Esq, for yice-Presidents, who were
unanimously chosen. fsts -
On motion, Mr. Henry w. IbbotsOn was APP
The President, ON taking the chair, made
an address defining the object of the meeting.
explaining the necessity Of losing no further
State with the Federal Union, and calling on
the people to support the principles of the Re-
publican Party in their purity. slsff d.
The Secretary read the minutes of the meet
ing which was held on the 18th of July, and at
which the organization ofthe Republican Party
in the County of Lowndes had been perfected.
The minutes of the Carroll County meeting,
which was held Mt CarrOllton on the 18th of
The Hon. Joseph w. Field was called on and
spoke for some time in further explanation of
the character, principles and policy that gov
ern true Republicans, and the present position
of political affairs in the County and State,
urging the people Of both races 10 ha rmOnize
on the platform of the National Union Republic
can Party sEg31T 1858 afst..f# - .f.Es.i
Mr.. J. A. Martin here introduced the follow
ing resolutions, which were seconded by Mr..
Andrew 8. Payne and unanimously carried.
Resolved, That the proceeding of the Nation
al Union Republican meeting held in this city
on the 18th instant, together with the senti-
ments of the meeting Mt Carrollton on the 18th
instant, are hereby approved and confirmed
and we return thanks to our fcllow-citizens of
Carroll county for having anticipated us in the
choice of Judge Dent as candidate for Govern
or and Judge Field for Congress in this dis
trict, hoping that the people of other counties
in the district will endorse the same men and
measures. f't..s
Resolved, That we hereby nominate and
confirm the following named gentlemen as Del
egates from this county to the Nominating
Convention of the National Union Republican
Party, viz: G.. Ii. Garfield, III. w. Hatch, A.
S. Humphries Joel j. Halbert, 8. b. Steers, A.
S. Payne, ii. W. lbbotson, Eff. Kemp, 1. NJ
Knapp, J. A. Martin, s. II. Pope, G.. A. Evans,
Joseph w. Field j. p Billups, S. j. john w
b Weaver, Isaac Barter, Austin Jones, (cold)
Joseph Field, (coId) Budd BiIlups, (col'd) and
Noah Golf, (copd,) and furthermore, be il re-
solved, that such of the said Delegates as may
not be able to attend the said Convention may
be represented by those that shall attend.
Whereas, ii has been the custom of political
parties 10 depend upon the contributions of n
few persons in order 10 defray travelling and
other expenses; and whereas such persons
have held undue influence in such parties
by reason of their donations, be il
Resolved, That in order to be independe mt
| OF merCelafy CONTROL the members OF TINS
| branch of the National Union Republican Par
| ty are cordially invited to contribute to a
common fund as their means will permit, by
paying such sums TO a. Treasurer now TO be
appointed, who shall keep an accurate account
| of money received, and from whom, and
| shall pay out ofthe same by order of the Stand
| ing Committee, and at the end of the year he
shall apportion to each contributor his amount
of the expenses, per capita, and what is left he
shall pay back to those who have overpaid
their proportion ofthe current expenses OF the
| Standing Committee.
| On motion, Mr.. Henry W. Ibbotson was ap-
pointed Treasurer, with powers and duties as
| Specified in the foregoing resolution.
Ex-Governor James Whitfield spoke in com
mendation of the objects and State policy Of the
Judge j. w. Field then again addressed the
| meeting and responded to inquiries propOun-
ded by Mr.. Anthony Baskerville, colOred.
| Mr.. Henry b. Whitfield made some excellent
remarks and on his motion, which was secon-
ded by Judge w. Field, it was
Resolved, That all persons whatsoever, who
are in favor of the reconstruction. of the State
under the Proclamation of President Grant
are cordially invited to Cooperate with the
National Union Republican Party in the en-
| suing canvass in this state.
| Pending the passage of this resolution, DR..
W. w. HUMPHREYS addressed the meeting in a
| powerful harangue, declaring himself true
1 Republican and supporting, and coinciding
| heartily with the National Union Republican
/ Party.
/ Various other gentlemen made brief speeches
and the Hon. Beverly Mathews spoke at length
| on the wrongs endured by the people at the
hands of the Radical party and the sad ignO-
rance, and inefficiency officers, of most of
the appointees of General Ames. He also
/ spoke in cordial approval of Judged. w. Field
and concluded with an eloquent tribute to the
policy and aims of the National Union Repub-
lican party.
1 After brief speech from the President in
| acknowledgment of the justice of the remarks
| of the Hon. Beverly Mathews, and further
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bv. Henry b. Whitfield, Esqi, and unanimously
carried, that the proceedings of this meeting be
published.
Ne further business being before the meeting
on notion it adjourned.
A. S. HUMPHREYS, President.
/ JAT y sS SYKES, Vice Presidents.
Henry w. IBBoTsOs, Secretary.