Democratic Neetin. in Lawrence county
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At d meeting of the Democratic citizens of Law renee county. held in smithvile, on the 27th inst, (Oct) for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Democratic State Convention, to be held at the City of Little Rock on the first Monday in January, lS4S.

 John MilIigan was called to the chair, and by mo- ton Of W. B. Marshall, R. ". Ellis was requested to act as Secretary for the meeting.

 Whereupon the chairman appointed committee consisting of Dr. A. Balfour V. B. Marshall, Allen A. Simpson. Geo. A. Baker. A. C. Childres, and K. W. Ellis who drafted and returned to the meet ing the following preamble and resolutions, viz:

 Whereas il is proposed by the democracy of the State of Arkansas and published in various political newspapers, tha; democratic State convention be held at the city of Little Rock on the first Monday in January Is4s for the purpose of nominating suit able candidates for Congress, Governor and PIesi- deutiaI Electors

 RssOlcsd therefore, That the democratic citizens of this county approve the object of such conven- veniion, and the time and place of holiiDy the same.

 Resolpsd In order that the citizens of this county may be represented that delegates be appointed to cast their votes in the general convention.

 Resoloed, Tha. we have full confidence in the talents, integrity and patriotism Of R. W. JOHNSON; that we believe him to be an unwavering democrat, sound politician aud an able Statesman, and that our dele- gates be instructed to vote for him as the next candidate for Congress.

 Reso'Osd, That in the person of THos. $. DREW are embodied every qualification for the Chief Executive of our state: that he has honestly, faithfully and ably dis- charged the duties of Governor heretofore, and that our delegates be instructed to vote for HIM as our next candidate for Cover nor.

 Resolrsd In order to promote harmony of priaci- pie and nniiy of action, in the democratic party. that we will approve and support the nominations ot the State Convention.

 Rssolred, That we. having full confidence in the democracy of Col. Win $. Marshall and Col A. C Ghisdets, arPstHt them ear delegates and that ln either oi them should fail 10 attend, the other sha have the power, of casting two votes for this county.

 Resoiued That Geo. 4. Baker, A A Simpson, A l, J. A. Lindsey, 4. Wyatt and Wm. Furgerson be ap- pointed as consulting delegates.

 Reso!esd. That Ire political principles of the de. mocraiic party, founded upon the true policy oi our Government and well calculated te advance the interes; and promoted the general welfare of the American people.

 RssOlped, That the present war with Mexico is just on the part of the United States and necessary for the assertion of honor and the preservation of our rightsand that it is the daty of every Anne. rcan citizen, to do all in his power to aid our Gov e'amen in the vigorous and successful prosecution of the war

 Resolred That the proceedings, of this meeting be signed by the Chairnan ani Secretary, and that a copy of the sane be sent to the 'ArkSnsas Ban. ner, for publication. JOHN MlLLIGAN, Chairman. R. W. ELLIS Sec'y.