The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-05-05
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

OF Latayeue Couutyy uelo a. OAIV'u "" ga
, 30lh Of April, on motion
Col. JAMES Brown was called 10 tn
Chair. and WILLIAM THOsrsON aPPOinle'
Secretary.
BY request, the Hon. JACOB THOMPSON
in appropriate remarks, explained the OBJ
jects of the meeting, whereupon
Mr.. b. F. Dill offered the following re-
solution, which passed the meeting:-
RESOLVED, That committee of ten per
sons be appointed by the Chair, TO con-
slider Of, and report upon, the objects Oh
the meeting.
The following persons were appointed
on said committee, TO wit: B. F. Dill, J,
L. TALIAFERRo, l.. 4. WYNN, ISAAC TAy'
LoR, A. X. TAYLOR, A, PETERSON, J. Nj,
HowRY, B. F. ROoERs, R. II. BUFORD,
HuLLUM REDwNE.
BY leave of the meeting, Maj. RoeER
BARTON defined his position in regard to
the Congressional canvass, in a speech,
in which he incidentally gave some home
thrusts at the Po.pany administration of
Gen. Taylor.
Being called for, Col. C. D. FoNTArNE,
of Pontoloc, and Hon. ]. w. CHALMERS,
Of Marshall, made forcible and urgent
arguments upon the necessity Of unanim,
ity and organization of the Democratic
party.
The committee having returned, made
the following report, which, upon being
read, was unanimously adOpted:--
WHEREAS, tits the bOunden duty and
the firm determination Of the Democracy,
whether in power or out Of power, in
success or defeat, to adhere vigorously
and steadfasily to the principles they pro-
foss, and to maintain a complete party
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Resolred, That we, the Democrats of
Lafayette county, have undiminished but
increased confidence in the great doctrines
opd measures OF tho Democratic party.
4 RESOLVED, That the Administration of
the Federal Government by James X.
Polk, has met with our entire and most
cordial appreciation, presenting as it does,
proofs Of the highest craftsmanship, the
purest patriotism, and the most unyield-
ing moral nerve and integrity, and placing
his management Of The government, foreign
and domestic, in favorable comparison with
the brightest and best that has gone be-
ore il.
9ssoIred, That we are not disposed q
indulge in factiOus opposition 10 anY>Ad-
and as General TAYLOR was
elected President, protesting himself to be.
long TO no party, welded TO no particular
party principles, protesting 10 have ''po
friends 10 repdrd or enemies 10 punish, !" we
had a right TO expect impartialily in al his
conduct, and, at least for season, an ad-
lerence 10 his pledges; but in the compo.
iitiOn Of his C.binet, we have witnessed
he appointment OF the billerest partizan
Wings, majority Of whom are known 10
20 supporters Of the WiImot Proviso, and
III ulra Wings, and opposed to the war
With Mexico; thus indicating the prin-
,iples and policy which are TO Characterize
us administration; and in the distribution
,f Office, we have seen the worthiest men
stricken down without fault, aud the bit.
er-st and most inscriptions pariizans re-
Earded with their places. An administra-
ion thus conducted for the few brief days
Il It's existence, has failed to command our
aspect or oon6dence.
Resolrcd, That we have learned with u
leep and unaffected regret Of the deter
niuation Of the Hon. Jacob Thompson,
lot 70 become a candidate for reelection
ls a member Of Congress high and res
,onsible post which he has held 20 long,
with 90 much credit 10 himself, honor 20 his
State, end benefit 10 bis constiluenis-ands j
hat we hoped be would have reconsidered Z
BIS determination 70 retire from the pub
jc stage.
Res0lped, That we spprove IN The fullest
sense, Of the Address Of the Southern men,
Ders Of Congress to their constituents.
That the facts therein developed Of The
rapid strides Of abolition feeling 10 the
Northern States, while they startle, should
the serious and earnest rehection
u every Southern mao. Z
Rcsolped, That 70 submit 10 the in
traction Of a constitutional right, Is IN.
worthy Of freemeu. That the territory J
acquired BY the common blood and common !
n the whole Union, is The CON.
non PROPERTY Of The people OF eli de
States, and thai any Law or regulation res
riciing iis common zee, isan Infringement !
4 he Coosiitutou and denial Of JUSTICE
II Eqaaliiy.
Resolsed, That We pledge ourselves 70
. sctiFe cooperation Wilh our Southern '
rcthren, whether acliag ss Commoniliss }