The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-05-27

general puDllc, regardless OF party al
filiation. Therefore be it
ResolVed That we hereby endorse
and pledge him our earnest support.
The committee on resolutions made
the following report, which was read
and enthusiastically received and
adopted by the convention:
ResolVed: That we, as Democrats of
Johnson County, in Convention as
sembled, do hereby desire to give ex-
preston and emphasis to our unwa-
vering faith in and devotion to the
principles of the great Democratic
party, whose banner we have born
through defeat for quarter OF a CEN
tury until now we behold that grand
truth, so sublimely expressed, Truth
crushed to earth will rise again" once
again yindicated and endorsed, in our
success.
And when our people shall have re-
covered from the baneful effects OF the
centralizing and monopolizing tenden-
cies Of Republican legislation during
their long lease of power and are
freed from the corrnpting and demOr-
alizing methods Of the leaders Of that
party, we confidently believe that un-
der the guiding hand of Democracy,
we shall see this grand sisterhood of
States reaching:heights Of glory and
prosperity far surprising anything
yet attained.
And with our true and tried lead
ers at the helm; with their eyes stead
lily fixed on that polar star of our
creed, 'fThe greatest good to the great
est number" These destracting ele-
ments in our body p9litic, OF a mon.
led aristocracy on the one hand and
Socialistic tendencies on the other,
will soon be eliminated, and perfect
confidence restored, bringing happi'
ness and contentment to all-each
realizing that he has an equal interest
in Government which bestows equal
privileges upon all and special upon
none. We appeal to every democrat
and ask, can you? will your stand idly
by and do nothing te spread and dis
seminate the benign and patriotic
principles of your party, as she IL
proudly moving on to the accomplish
ment OF her grand and glorious mis-
sion? W
We can well afford to be generous
to her enemies, who have so foully
maligned and slandered her in thu
past, consciousof the fact, that they
will yet be glad to do her reverence
as she marches on serenely, in thC
peaceful but irresistible career, en-
kindling in the minds and hearts o
the masses, that ancient devotion Il
and love and veneration for the Con
stitution and those fundamental prin
ciples of our free institutions, Of whicl
she has ever been the Jealous ant
avowed champion.
On motion, ]. A. Sutherland wa
again selected as chairman OF ou
County Committee, and was request
ed to select two or three in each civ
district as committee to aid him il
more thoroughly organizing the pal
ty.
Several were called ON and quite
number responded with short but n
cy speeches, which were loudly chez
ed and heartily enjoyed by all pre-
Q ent.
On motion, the Chairman and Se'
: retary were rendered the thanks I
the Convention, and added to the III
!. of delegates.
On motion, it was requested thi
;. these proceedings be published in Il
TomahatVk, the Courier and The Coz
y EFT. E
With the best of feeling and q
l. seemingly much enthused, the CO
vention adjourned. N. r. WILLS,
/. G. F. Jennings, Chairma
:. Secretary.