The Russellville Democrat., 1878-06-27

Associate Justice, I. k. -Eakin; Cham ceilor, Carroll; Chancery Clerk, Callc- way; Circuit Judge, l.. " Davis lst choice, Thos. W. Pounds 2d choice; Prosecuting Attorney, Archibald Me Kennon,
 Here the Hon. l.. ". Davis addressed the convention in substance as follows
 -citizens of Pope Co.: By per mission of this honorable body in con vention now assembled. Irise to explain the position which 1 now occupy. First, 1 tender the profoundest grati- tudc of my own heart to this people for honoring me with being their first choice for the judicial bench. And secondly, I tender my deeiiaation to accept such hOnors in favor of Judge W. ". Mansfield, believing him to be the choice of tlis people, as well az those throughout the entire district. X better and purer nan than Judge Mansfield breathes not, and | should feel embarrassed to occupy the judicial bench, and have an attorney practice before me whom knew to be man of greater legal ability than myself. And I concede to Judge Mansfield superior legal talent. However, gentlemen, you have been appriSed of the fact that l have been candidate before the good people of this county for judicial hon ors, and am reliably informed that would carry Johnson county by ma iority of 300 votes. Though l learn that Johnson county has instructed for Col. Jaeoway through her convention. which has been said was not a true rep resentative body of her people. l be- lieve, fellow-citzens, that l could be elected, if were to stoop to measures which claim would not grace the dig nifty of the high position which have aspired to. And as matters stand | think Judge Mansfield is the choice of this judicial circuit, over myself, Judge Pounds, or Col. Jacoway. Since com ing here to-day have been informed by d truthful man, that he had received q letter from reliable attorney of Yell county (whose name I have forgotten} stating that Judee Pounds would with draw from the cangaas If Jitdgc Mans field would deelare himself q candidate. From all these facts l think Judge Mansfield is the man for the distin- guished honor, and my aspirations lead me to decline your nomination in his behalf. Again, gentlemen, l thank you for this mark of your confidence, and ask that my name be withdrawn.
 On second ballot the Hon. Thos. ". Pounds was made first choice for Cir cult Judge.
 The Following named gentlemen were elected to attend the state, judi cial, Senatorial and Congressional con ventions:
 State convention, to convene at Little Rock July 4th, 1878. F.. A. Darr, J. NJ. Harkey, J E. Battenfield, Ava Russell, R. B. IIogins and J. R. II. Scott.
 Delegates to attend the judicial con vention: E. H. Tate, J. B. Erwin, F. A. Darr, r. ". Parker, and Dr. Hug gins.
 T. $. Edwards moyed that our dele gates to the senatorial convention be instructed through the primaries. Car- red. Delegates: B. F. lobe, Joseph Howard, and c. ". O.Davis,
 Delegates to attend the congressional convention: l. J. Brown, W. N. Falls, and ]. II. Potts.
 Capt. J. NJ. Harkey moved that the congressional convention be held in Pope county, as none had ever been held here. Carried.
 Business of the convention being through, Col. Hill of Carksyillc, can didate for state senator, addressed the convention in very happy style, clear ing up his past record, and pledging himself to stand ny the nominees Of the democratic party. Adjourned. e
 J. R. II. ScorT, Chm.
 JAMES PoTTs, Scc'y.