Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-05
CONVENTION AT OAKWOOK.

The Convention was called to order
at one o'clock end Mr.. 10. C. Gold
nominated and elected temporary
Chairman. After briefly stating the
object of the meeting he announced
business in order. Mai. Tom. Lewis,
of Stewart, and III. NJ. Doak, of Mont
gomery, were made Secretaries. a.
E The following committee on creden-
tials was appointed: Geo. Lewis,
John Phillips and Ell. jackson, of
Stewart; III. ii. Lurton, J. W. Bartee
and W.gD. Taylor, of Montgomery.
A resolution was introduced, and
carried unanimously, that each man
present, who held a proxy from any
absent member, should have a. seat
and vote. ~ 2 s''AAf 1-ii'a -, -
A committee of three from each
county was appointed to settle, the
basis of representation: Baker john
son, &. Frederick and DR.. u. b. Chill
ton, from Montgomery FL. III. Nc
Ghee, A. j. Luton and w. FL. Dillon,
from Stewart.
1t was moved and unanimously car
ried that the two-third rule be adopted.
The committee on basis of repre-
sentation reported that the Democratic
vote cast for Gov. Brown in the last
Gubernatorial election would be a
proper basis for representation in the
Convention, and that each county
should be entitled to one vote for
every fifty votes cast In said election,
emitting Stewart, with 1,100 votes, to
q votes, and Montgomery, with 1900
votes, to Al votes in the convention.
The report was received and adopted
unanimously. z "a g.sgas
The following resolutions was intro
duced by Hervy Whitfield and unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, The inroads of the Republi-
can party upon the rights that belong to
States and to private individuals, have
become SO alarming that the time has ar
rived for all good citizens of the South to
concentrate their efforts and make a vigor-
Gus endeavOr TO defeat the further en-
croachments of the present party in power;
therefore,
Resolved, That this Convention, not only
as Convention, but as individuals, pledge
our sacred word and honor to support the
nominee of this Convention, and to use
every honorable means to secure his cleo
ton in November next.
The resolution amended as fol-
lows: ..s5e 3 AAV - .
Resolved, That each candidate before
this Convention shall either, by himself or
by the one placing him in nomination
pledge himself TO abide the decision of this
Convention and to support Its nominee;
twas then carried by reclamation,
without a dissenting voice
Whilst the committee on credentials
were out, DIR. Northington was called
out and made brief and sensible
talk on the importance of Reorganization
and harmony.
He was not there, he said to discuss
the issues before the country. He had
a competitor, and at proper time he
would meet the people and discuss
before them the State and national is
sues. He was loudly applauded. DR.
Thomson said, he thought the candi-
dates for Floater ought to show them
selves, and he moved Squire Hargis
! and others address the meeting. There
didn't seem to be candidate present
and it was suggested that perhaps the
Doctor himself might favor the con.
vention as he was understood to be a
candidate. DR.. Thomson said the
Convention did him too much honor
and was about to begin when the Chair.
man insisted that's as a motion had beer
made to that end, if it had SECOND
he would put it to the house. HI
wanted the doctor to speak in order
The motion was carried and the doctor
proceeded to mount the stand and an
nounced himself candidate fol-
Floater. He was farmer, a farmer,
candidate, a laboring mans candidate
his sympathies were all with that class
and he dealt pretty roughly with thu
other classes, and towns people gener
ally came in for share. He wa
loudly applauded by the -peopl,
present, who enjoyed it hugely. Tn
country people of Stewart and Mont
gomery didn't appear to be ,earriet
away to any extent,
Nominations being in order DIR. L
B. Chiffon was. placed in nomination
His district had previously selecte,
him. He said it was impossible 70
him to leave his business, if he had an
. inclination togo into politics, and with
4 drew his name thanking the gentlemeI
who had honored him. 1e--- ~
DR.. Chiffon then read letter fror
Robt. s. Chiffon, of Stewart, in answe
to the request of numerous friend:
allowing his name to 60 before the Cor
yention for the nomination for Floatel
u DIR. j. c. WfSteger was then place