Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-10

venfion for aaepson, n lien q me qlq]ori-
III recommends the adoption Of the pre-
amble and the first, second and sixth reso-
buttons of the msjoritg Iepofk and ia lien
of the third, fourth and 9TH resolutions Of
said report, he recommends the adoption Of
the following, to-Tie AkBs9i "a
1. Resolved. That - be and they are
hereby appointed delegates to represent the
Democracy of Tennessee in the National
Democratic Convention, 70 meet in the
city of Baltimore on the 9Th day Of July,
1872. and we leave said delegates to act in
concert with the. other delegates Of the
Union, in such manner as they may deem
3. Resolved, THAT the Democracy of
Tennessee, having full faith and condolences
in the honesty, patriotism and prudence Of
the National Democratic Convention when
it shall SO assemble, are willing TO refer the
Question. of Presidential nominations and
all other matters of party policy to said
convention for final decision and adjust
nent, and we pledge the Democracy of the
State to abide by and support its action in
the premises.
8. Resolved, that we are unalterably OPP
posed to the disintegration Of the Demo
cratic party of the nation, and are deter
mined to maintain its organization and up
hold its platform, so far as it lies in our
power. Fl. J. LIVINGSTON.
Mr.. White, of Wilson, moved to lay the
minority report on the table, but withdrew
his motion.
A delegate moved to adopt the minority
report in lieu Of the report Of the commit
tee. IA 20 s0c~E rr~ En-,
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, moved to lay
the motion on the table. The vote was ta-
ken by counties and carried. Yeas, 692;
nays, l29.
Mr.. Tyler, of Shelby, offered the follow
ing resolution:
But this committee will add that while
they are willing to support the Cincinnati
nominees, they recommend that this con-
vention shall nevertheless declare that Ten
nessee Democrats viii abide the nominal
ton at Baltimore, II the Democratic party
in convention assembled shall determine to
make such a nomination.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, moved to lay
the amendment on the table, which, upon
the vote being taken by counties, was car
ried--yeas 553, noes 266.
Mr.. Jno. Thompson, of Davidson. offered
Llic IUuOMlBG a1uCndLuHu0 W bA4O AA0JOAAsg
report, which was adopted:
BeiS resolved, That in the event Of the
death or resignation of any candidate for
EIector on the Presidential ticket, the State
! Executive Committee are empowered to
name a candidate for Elector to fill such va
cancy.
Mr.. Cunningham, of Trousdale, offered
| the following resolution:
Whereas, AS the leading desire of all true
| Democrats of the State is TO wIest the reins
of government from the hands of the pres
ent corrupt administration party and bring
back into power conservatism and reform
in lieu Of corruption and Capitalization;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Convention deems
it impolitic and unwise to present candi-
date for the Presidency in the ensuing cleo
ton, but would instruct the Tennessee
delegation to the National Democratic Con-
vention, to urge upon that body a hearty CO
operation with whatever party and platform
at that date that has the best chance OF de-
feating the present Administration party.
2. That from the present view OF Ma
tional affairs, the nominations made at I'm
cinnati offer the-best field for cooperation,
and in the event Of no more inviting offer
this Convention would instruct her dele
gates to favor the election of said Cincin
natl nominations. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Livingston moved that so much Of
the resolutions of the committee as re
lated TO Gov. Brown be voted upon sepa
rately. Carried.
That portion the resolutions was then
unanimously adopted.
The second resolution, with regard to
Democratic State Committee, was adopted
The third resolution, with regard to thu
rights of the States, ETC., was adopted.
The fourth resolution endorsing the nom
inees of the Cincinnati Convention, wa
read.
Mr.. Livingston of Haywood, moved Z
Law the resolution on the table. Lost.
The resolution was then adopted, upon
: call of The counties, by the following vote
} Yeas 72I, Nays 1872.
The fifth resolution to appoint delegates
to the National Convention was adopted.
: Sixth resolution TO appoint electors wa
read. F1tL
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, offered the 70
! lowing in lieu: r
Resolved, that this Convention prOcee
: to elect two electors for the State at larE
for President and Vice President, and thi
T the different Congressional districts shall
i the present select district electors. AdOP
ed. @.s-
: On motion the Convention took rece
!, till O'Clock.