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gates to the State Convention, which resulted in ,h. ananim"qs choice of Col. Win. Cray, Major John W. PSirisk, and Col Oliver Isaxham.

 On mo,ioG of Colonel John S. Houston. i, WI. unanimously.

 Rssaissdr That the present war with Mexico ;s Jas ln 'ts inception. and that the President oi he United States deserves the thanks of the nation ,. The hrmness and wisdom displayed in ;he eOnIOe, ot the war.

 Gel. Cray then offered the following resolutions. which were unanimously sdopted

 RssoiSei That we are opposed to the adoption of she 'seo fhira rle, ia the State Convention, eeiey ing that il will tend to defeat the choice of the peo pie, and do recommend the adoption Of such rules as heretofore governed the Democratic Conventions of this State

 Rssoi0d That VIC rely with fiil confidence upon the ability and soand Democracy of the Hon. n w. Johnson, and with feelings of proud sa,isCsr. ton, recommend him io our party, as gentleman well qualified orepresen ths State in the Congre., ofthe Nation. and ao hereby instruct our delegate. to vote for and all honorable means to secure hi. nomination.

 Resolred, That we have fall confidence in the in. tegTity ability and patriotism of our fellow ei,lres Thos. s. Drew, and that we have witnessed with feelings of just pride. the ability ard energy d, played by him, in ,he discharge Of his dutles as Co., vernon Of our State; and that we hereby nstsuct ou delegates 10 vote for, and use all honorable mean, to secure his nomination for reelection 10 that of fee.

 On motion Of Rev John Bruton. il was,

 Resoiued, That this meeting recommend to ,hr State Convention, our fellow citizen. Colonel Wn. Gray. of Johnson county, suitable person, to b. appointed delegate to t,e Democratic National Con. vention and that delegates be and they are here by instructed to use their influence to procure bis appointment.

 On motion of Rev John Burton, it was,

 Rssoleed, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chaiimen and secretary, and Co. py forwarded to the Arkansas Banner, for pusiiea. hcation, and tbat all the Democratic newspapers in the State be requested to copy.

 J. w. PARKER, Chairman.

 THOS. MAY, C. B. PERRY.

 HENRY 4. PoseRs, Secretary.

 Clarksyille, 30th October Is47.