The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-08-14
Democratic and Conservative
Convention at WaynesbOrO !,
TRmReSSRR.

A large number of the Democratic ant
Conservative voters met at the Cour
House, IN Waynesboro, on the 9th dal
of August in pursuance of call of tht
the executive committee The meeting
was called to order by John A. Talley, anc
upon motion of R. P. Cypert, Johr
jackson was chosen permanent chair
man. Upon taking the chair he explained
the object of the meeting, and announced
that the election of a Secretary was in
order, whereupon 2. M. Cypert was elect
ed Secretary.
| Upon motion it was resolved by the
| convention, that a committee on resoiu-
tons consisting Of three be appointed by
| the chair, who thereupon appointed r.
2. Cypert, Joseph G.. Gallaher and P. H.
Craig on said committee, who after retir-
ing for consultation reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the time is now approaching
when the people of Tennessee will be
called upon to choose a Governor. And
whereas, we have unbounded faith in the
soundness of the principles advocated by
the Conservative Democratic party, and
believe that the policy pursued by that
party would best subserve the interests of
our people in general, regardless of all dit
ference in political opinion
And whereas, a convention is to be held
In the city of Nashville, on the 10Th day
of this month for the purpose of selecting
standard bearer, as our choice in the
canvass for next Governor, who advo-
Gates the principles which we deem most
safe to the interest of the people in gener-
al.
Therefore, resolved, That William
Bromley. Thos. J. Tyree, P. Fl. Craig.
j. G. Gallaher and 7. s. Carr, be, and
they are hereby appointed delegates in
in said convention, and that they go with
out special instructions any further than
to cast the vote of this county for one
who opposes the passage of the civil
rights bill, and who is well qualified to
fill the Office, and is a true Conservative,
or Democrat.
ReSotUed, That while we recognize the
claims of West Tennessee TO present their
man for next Governor, we are by no
means bound by their selection unless
they bring forward man who is we'll
qualified, and who4Ras proved himself |
true Dem ocrat, or Conservative, and |
friend to the people.
Res0toed, That if in the opinion of our |
delegates such man is not presented, |
We ACICI W Tue VI DOES6J ID.
Thomas, of Humphreys County, as /
man honest and incorruptible, who is well
qualified to fill the Office
ReSoLUed, That we hate, detest and
abhor the provisions contained in the
civil rights bill, and that we will teach
our children after US to hate it, and that
we give our republican friends
who profess to be opposed to its passage
credit for truth, we now call upon them to
show their faith by their works. We
call upon them if they are not in
favor of the bill to come out openly and
oppose the election of those who do favor
L; and that we extend a cordial welcome
TO everyone regardless of former party
affiliations, who is willing to stand
shoulder to shoulder with US and help to
shield the country from this iniquity,
which Brownlow himself, terms the "sum
IF all villainies
Resoloed That we have no hatred or
snmity toward the colored race, some of
hem make good citizens, but they are
separate and distinct race and should
emain so to the end of time.
ResolUed, hat it does not lie within the
province of human power to enforce
ocial equality between the races.
Res0lUed, That we have such faith in
he justice of our principles, that we APP
zeal to be conscience and common reason I
# every man regardless of party and
SIX him to study them, and place his
and on his heart and say if they are not
light.
ReSoIUed, That copy of these pro-
ceilings be furnished the Wayne County
Citizen, Columbia HERALD AND MAIL and
be Tennessee Transcript, for publication.
i q GAIIAHER
RIP. CrpERT,
The convention then adjourned sine
lie.
q. NJ. CYPERT, JYo. JACKSON,
Secretary, Chairman.