Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-18

In obedience to the call of the
County Executive Committee, Conven-
ton met at the Court House, Monday,
July 9Th. Isaac Williams, Chairman
of the Committee called the meeting
to order. Col. N. Brandon being cali
ed, explained the object oft, after
which the Convention was organized
by the election of II. s. Chiffon, Chair
man, Jas. P. Flood, Secretary.
On motion, Messrs. A. B. Ross, Z.
7. Bogard and DIR. j. G. W. Steger
we're appointed by the Chair to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of
this meeting. "
On motion, the Chair, with the as
sistance of the Convention, appointed
three delegates from each Civil Dis
trict, to ascertain the views of the peo-
pie as to their choice for Floater, SEN
ator and Congress.
The Committee on Resolutions Of
fered the following, which were adopt
ed:
Whereas, The appearance of the
political situation in the State of Ten
nessee is such, that in order to secure
the success of the Democratic party,
it is necessary that they should put
forth sound Conservative platform,
and such one that all true Democrats
and Conservatives can cordially unite
on. Therefore,
Resolved, That we are in favor of
maintaining the honor and credit of
the great State of Tennessee by max
ing provisions to carry out the princi-
Piles embodied in the funding laws of
the State Legislature as a low tax,
none is similar to borrowing money at
a high rate, until we become SO deeply
involved that in winding up we lose
all we have, or disgrace ourselves by
reputation.
Resolved, That in order te carry
out the great principles of the Democ-
racy that we will support the nomi-
nees of the party from the highest
officer in the State, down to the lowest
officer that may be nominated, and
that we will repudiate all candidates
who persist in running In opposition
to the regular nominees, and will re-
cognize all such as political opponents,
directly in opposition to us.
Resolved, That we are opposed to
an Inflated, irredeemable currency.
Resolved, That we are opposed to a
high protective. Tariff, where rich
mOnopOlies are benefited at the ex-
pense of the laboring classes.
Resolved, That we are opposed to
all monopolies and class legislation,
and will favor all such legislation that
may protect the interest of agriculture
in opposition to special classes.
Resolved, That we recommend the
Honorable John f. House as suitable
man to represent this the 9th Con-
gressional District in the next Con-
gress of the United States.
On motion the following gentlemen
were appointed delegates to the Con-
gressional and Gubernatorian Conven-
ton. . 80 49, = AA4 =
District No. /, W. l.. Dunbar, W.
G. Russell
District No. 2, DR.. W. A. West, VIM.
District No. 8, f. T. Bogard, W. H.
Ellis. KS = S. $50
DlStrlct NO. 4, l.. Il. ElllOt, LIT. L.
j. Primer.
District No. 6, J. c. W. Steger, Jas.
Woods, Jr.
District No..7, Jas. p. Flood, A. B.
Ross, I. Williams.
District No. 8, r. Ledbetter, H. C.
Hutchinson.
District No. 9, r. s. Chiffon, Lewis
Herndon.
District No. 10, E. G.. Sexton, DR..
"a. NJ. Trawick.
District No. IL, B. ID. Bird, P. It.
Wofford.
District No. II, Nimrod Wyatt.
On motion, the Dover Record and
the GAINESVILLE G CHRONICLE and Tobac-
CO Leaf be requested to publish the
proceedings of this meeting.
- .S.CHILToN, Chairman.
JAS. P. FLooD, Secretary.