The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-10
Fifth District.
Hon. o. r. SINGLETON NOMINATED.

Hon. o. r. SINGLETON NOMINATED.
The delegates in the Congressional Con-
yeption of the fifth district of the State OF
Mississippi met at Durant in the
Court house on August 81, 1884, and the
meeting was called to order by F. 9. Nc
Gee, Chairman Of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committe of said District
A Temporary organization was made by
the election of w. D. Gibbs Chairman, and
W.T.. johnson, Secretary and the temporary
organization was made permanent.
The following named gentlemen were
recorded as attending delegates and
proxies:
Attala-W. ]. Pollard, A. H. Brantley,
J. B. Love.
Hoimes-E. F. Noel, J. NJ. Bates, ]. F.
Wilburn, Lloyd Warfeld.
Clarke-Frank, C. MeGee.
Lauderdale-J. s. Mooring.
Neshoba-J. s. Mooring, prox.
Smith,. G. Hamilton, prox.
Newton-W T. Johnston, prox.
Yazoo-J. B. Wilson, ]. F. Williams, w.
D. Gibbs.
A committee of three was appointed to
draft resolutions E. F.Noel, A. H. Brant-
lev and J. f. Williams.
Two from each county were appointed
as members of the Congressional Committee
as follows:
Yazoo-A. NJ. Hicks, ]. B. Wilson.
Clarke. III. Bell, c. A. Stovall.
Holmes-E. F. Noel, B. A. Shepherd.
Neshoba-0. L. Williams, Tyler Hes
Jasper-T. ]. Hardy, w. NJ. Spinkel.
Wayne-M. L. McRae, L. r. Gum.
Scott. III. Beeman. G. N. Harris.
Newton-S. B. Gilbert, 7. f. Pettus.
Lauderale- NJ. H. Whitaker, Jno. S.
Ieake-w. P. Landrum, G. @. Hall.
Attala-A. IL. BrantIey, w. A. Haden.
NJ. H. Whitaker OF Lauderdale, was
elected Chairman TO call together said COM
mittee.
Col. o. r. Singleton was unanimously
declared the nominee of The 5th Congress
sional District Of Mississippi.
Committee on resolutions presented maj
ority and minority reports-the former
supported by A. III. Brantley, and J. F.
Williams, the latter by E. F. Noel--When
after several motions and changes were
harmonized and majority report adopted.
The following preamble resolutions and
were adopted:
That the Democratic party of the 9th
Congressional District in Convention as
sembled, gladly reaffirm its allegiance and
unwavering devotion to the National
Democratic principles, and do hereby re-
solve.
LIST, That as 3 Convention representing
the Democracy Of the 9TH Congressional
District Of Mississippi we endorse the plat
form Of principles enumerated by the Ma
tional Democracy at Chicago held on the
9Th day of July, 1884.
End, That We most cordially approve
the nomination Of Cleveland and Hendricks
as in every way worthy the united support
Of the Democracy of the United States, and
pledge il the unqualified support of the
Democracy Of the fifth Congressional Dis
trist Of the State Of Mississippi.
3rd, That We congratulate the Democra.
cv Of the District upon their unanimous
selection Of Hon. O. r. Singleton to again
represent them in the Lower Branch Of the
Federal Congress. That his Official re-
cord Of thirty years, without stain or mis-
take. furnish the best guarantee Of the IN
animous support Of his confding constitu'
ency.in the ensuing election. And espec
tally do We eammepd his efforts il favor d
National Railroad Supervision and tariff
reduction.
Mr.. J. B. Wilson Of Yazoo, here arcs.
and stated that lie was opposed To the II:
serfing 81 tbs railroad supervision clause
On motion the chairman was chossn q
notify Col. Singleton Of his nomination.
w. d. G1BBs, Chairman.
M. II. JoHNsToN, Secretary