Macon intelligencer., 1840-08-15

the causes which inpellsd the separation OF the
Democrats fromths Wings were explained, Il
seemed that the Whigs had challenged the De-
mocrals 10 the anticipated discussion, they (the
Democrats) sent cfFletiers Of invitation 10 iheir
"big folks" 70 be with them cnthat day, and IN
fact made what preparailonslhcy could 10 meet
the Wings, Thsrcseerned however 10 be some
Aquibbling, or some double-handed game going
en. Notwithstanding they had invited men TO
aid them in debate, they posted up their notices
for DenOcrGttc meeting on the 6th Of August,
" "for Me2wrOs of6sttsr o1gGatzi1g he party tor
The cgTyOacktng P7ssidsntiat co1sest,v Here
then the Wings swere in this sI,uaiion--,hey had
challenged the Democrats to discussion, who
had induced the Wings to believe that their
proposition was accepted, from the fact Of their
having invited their distinguished men to be
with them on that day which fact was know to
the Wigs. On the other hand they we're dri-
ven to the belief thatthere would be no discus.
sion, fromihe fact that they had never accepted
formally, the challenge oflhe Wings, but had
actually called an exclusive Democratic meet
ing. Under the circumstances the Wings could
but preparefor the c0ntest.
Kibere had been disposition on the pan OF
the Democrats to treat the WhigS with courte-
sy, they surely should have accepted their pro
position or have informed them that they could
NOT do so. But i seemed they did nol wish to
let the Wings know their intention, and being
thus unpleasanty situated, the Wings al a meet
ing Of their pary, passed preamble and reso-
lriions, requesting them, again, 70 meet them in
discussion, and suggested to the Democratic
parry the probable interference in the discus
sion, which their meeting for organization
would have, and request them 10 hold their or
ganizaiicn meeting previous 10 OF after that
day.
This mild proposition and request kicked all
the fai in the fire" The Democrats took FIRE
a. i, and actually conceived themselves insult
ed, and (as we have iearnedl refused 10 60 into
discussion at all, unless the Wings should
apologize TO them for what they had done We
examined and rs-examined the resolutions re-
ferred to, consulted many gentlemeno Of both po-
Iilcai parties, and could neither see ourselves.
nor learn from others, any Objectionable feature
in them, hence we, with many others. came TO
The conclusion that it was mere political trick.
by which the leaders Of the Democrats might
back out from discussion, which from every
manifestation, we can but believe they wished
70 do, but could not without some cause, and
fiimSy and weak as this was it answered their
purpose, for in fact they could find no other.
Well, the committee returned and introduced
William HI MuTphey, Esq TO the meeting,
who addressed it until one o'clock, when be
gave way for motion to adjourn for dinner. Du-
ring the interval Democratic committee from
the GROVE" were seen winding their way
amongst the Wings, as all thought on some
great sE and important mission; they delivered TO
ing communication, which was read bU4aAtse bY fSe
secretary afler the Reorganization:
Macon, August Sth, 1910.
The undersigned having been appoin,es AZ =
committee by the State Rights Democratic
Association of Noxubee," /" for the purpose of ex-
pressing 10 the Wings now assembled their
readiness to 60 into public discussion Of the
principles which divide the two great parties of
the Union, have now IN the discharge of The
duty assigned rs, to inform you and through
yon the meeting over which Won preside If
such readiness, and would respectfully reouest
that corresponding committee be appointed to
meet us with full powers to adopt all neeessa ~
preliminaries for said discussion.
THOS. d. WOOLDRIDGE
JOHN DAVIS
JOHN M. LOWRY.
A. w. DABNEY'
GEO. b. AUGUSTINE
JNo. moore, Eso., President.
In compliance with their request. Judoe Har-
deman, III. w. FoOte, v. M MnFbhey- R w
Bumpnss and Philip Clayton, were apnoin,ed !
committee TO meetthem, who directed ihe Dam-
ocratlc committee the following note:--
MACON, August 8, 1910.
HALF PAST O'clock, P. M.
A.
,Atyour request just received. the nm
oerSigned nave been appointed CORRESPONDING
that your proposition TO meet the Wbig nar,y IN 4,
public discussion upon the principles now aoita-
ting tne pnbllc, has been accepted. We have
been instructed 10 inform you that the dav ;s ,oo
lar spent to attempt TO do justice to the
OF elther party, and that it win be left entireiv
70 your own choice to appoint day, hoping
however, that such day will be early in some
week, as u may be necessary to continue the
discussion from day to day, as the arties
hereafter agree. We have been also reopas,ad
by the meeting, to respectfully invite The mem
nerso the Democratic party, to hear the snesch. q
eS Of tne gentlemen appointed 10 address Az
meeting this afternoon ss''
J. HARDEMAN.
II. w. FOOTE
M. MURPHEY,
r. wv. BUMPUSS.
TO Messrs. T. d. Woodbridge and others
committee. 1'-u osnels,
In the absence Of the committee MI. M,,rrh i,
proceeded with and concluded his speech Sp5h;ck
Is more fully noticed in another article MI
Bouchelle, OF LowndeS was then condnctad ~
the stand He had not proceeded fal with b;S
speech, when great noise in the street creats5
a great confusion inthe meeting. Some thonsE.
a general street fight had taken place Wills
others were off nnintor fbot :. ...1 N.httc