The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-08-04
HOLMES COUNTY.

r Pursuant to the call made through the
dvertiser, the Democrats and Conserv-
. ives of Holmes county met in mass
Getting at the court house, in Lexington,
: Monday, the 10Th inst. when, upon
Dtion, j. j. Pickens was called to the
Gair, and j. S. Hoskins chosen Secre-
ry.
The chair then read the call, and re-
tested H. S. Hooker, ESQ.,, to further
ltplain the objects of the meeting, which
deing done, motion was made and ca r.
led, that the chair appoint committee
Of ten, two from each district, to draft
md report resolutions; and, thereupon,
he following gentlemen were appointed
rom the following districts:
First-H. S. Hooker, w. Jenkins.
Second Geo. Williams, w. S. Henly.
THRILL. III. Wynn, L. A. Powers.
Fourth-C. l.. johnson, b. f. Byrd.
i Fifth-W. r. Baker, Jordan Bailey.
i While the committee was absent, calls
we're made res pectively for j. E. Gwin
nd g. A. Wilson, and each addressed
he convention.
The committee reported the following
esolutions, which, after favorable COM
nent from several members, were adopt
ed without dissenting voice, to-wit
Resolved, That we favor a vigorous,
united and aggressive campaign in the
coming election, believing, as we do, that
ii II only nv a StranuouS ou6 uDitad aHrnrt
of all good men that we can successfully
oppose the election to office of scheming,
corrupt and ignorant men, and relieve
ourselves of the grotesque caricature up
on Republican government, under which
we now live, and redeem our once thrifty
and prosperous country from the slime of
poverty and misrule that bold adventur-
ers, devilish home men and corrupt and
ignorant legislators have entailed upon it.
Resolved, That whilst we cordially in
Yite all good men, of whatever color, to
cooperate and work with us in the coming
we condemn, as unworthy of
a gallant and brave race of people, the
the policy line heretofore adopted-the
coquetting to the party in power. We
oppose the adoption OF any compromise
policy.
Resolved, That we favor the election
to Office of men who are honest and COM
petent TO discharge the duties imposed
upon them, and that we put forth in the
contest men who command the
respect and confidence of all.
Resolved, That we favor low taxation
nd immediate reduction In public ex-
Ienditures.
Resolved, That We foresee in the con-
inuance of the Republican party in
bower, but continuance of corruption,
ignorance and peculation in our legisla-
i've halls, and in the various State and
county offices, and that it is our impera-
i've duty, both as individuals and as a
leople, to use every means in our power
drive from office the unprincipled set
f adventures, and ignorant men who
re devouring our substance and bank
uptlng our country.
Resolved, That We regard every man
$ equal before the law, without regard
D race, color or previous condition.
Whereas, The differences, distinctions
nd issues that formerly existed between
pc Democratic party and other parties,
re among the things of the past; and
/ y AOASe~oS w = O<1h AOpC ~ NC SUI
hssful in opposing the election of schem-
g, ignorant and corrupt men to Office,
II united effort of all good men and
Whereas, The Democratic party is the
lily national party that presents any OPP
sition to the Republican party there
Ire, be it
Resolved, That laying aside our antip-
HES and prejudiees against the ancient
me OF Democracy, we give battle in the
ming contest under the name and aus
ses of the Democratic party.
Resolved, That the chairman appoint |
e delegates from each police beat, to
present this county in the State Con-
ntion, which meets at jackson on the |
of August; also to represent the |
Gnty at the Congressional Convention,
fhe same should meet at said place at !
ID time.
Resolved, That an Executive Commit |
of two from each police beat, be APP
Inted by the chairman.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
hons be published in the Advertiser
d CLARION and Vicksburg Herald.