DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HARD

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At meeting of the Democratic citizens Of l1ard county, held at Athens, on the Sd day oi January, ISi6, thelollowng proceedings were had.

 On motion of Mr. McFeleh, RIr. Alexan- der Akin was called to the Chag and on motion of Mri Harris, Mir. Asa McFelch, was appointed Secretary. a

 he object of the meeting was explained by the Char, in T few brief and appropriate remarks. ts3 W

 Whereupon, Mr. Harrs moved that the Char appoint Committee of three to draft $ hesoluiioss expressive of the sense of this meeting. The Chair appointed A. W Ilar- rls, James Scott and JsT. Sams, said Com miltee. G4ss-53-ssa sf fs4 .staass

 The Committee after retiring shortaime,s returned and reported the following Resolu- tons as the result of their deliberations sg

 RcSofeed, that we approve of loldnga State Convention at Little Rock, on the 3lh .s day ol January next, as recommended by our sister counties. e45ss5g k

 Resoiced, that @e recommend the Uon.e, Am. Conway, B., of Independence county, to sad Committee, IS a suitable candidate for Congress, having perfect confidence in his talents, abilities, unwaycring democracy and true devotion 10 the best interests of our State and Party. 9Hts4

 Resolred, that our Delegates in said Con- venlon be instructed to vole for Wm Con- way, B, as the first, last and only choice of lliIs county for a Congressman.

 ReSolecd, that the Chair appoint Eieht delegates 10 Represent this county in said Convention, and on failure of all of those persons to attend al the meeting Of said Con-s ventlon. Dr,J. E. Pelham is hereby requested, authorized and empowered to represent this county n said Convention. and cast her yole III accordance with the above instructions

 Resolred, that although the Northern counties have long struggled, without avail, for a Representative in the Councils of the Nation; we have ioreborn to oomplain, and will make one more appeal, in full hope and confidence, to the other sections of the State,- that they will no longer delay rendering unto us what we consider our just rights, a Northern candidate

 On notion ol alr. Wilson, the Resolutions were put to voie, and uianmpsly adopted.

 The Chair appointed Dr. James Watkins, J A. Beck, 4. ". Harris, Daniel IefIries, Thomas Riggs. Lyile CrisweIl Michael Wolf and Asariah Tinnin, as Delegates to Repre- sent this county in accordance with tle above Resolutions n said Conycntnn.

 Resoired, that the Chairman and Secretary sign the proceedings of this meeiipg, and furnish q copy to the Arkansas Banner for publication.

 Resoited, that the Democratic citizens of ths county be, and they are hereby notified, thata meeting will be held at the Court House, in Athens, on the first day of our April Circuit Court next, for the purpose of nominating Candidate for the Legislature and other County officers.

 1 Then the meeting adjourned.

 ALEXANDER AKIN, Chairman. | Asa McFELcH, Sscretary, .a