The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

for, considered the question of the right of pro-
lection to slave property under the Constitution
But for one, he was no partizsn-he was no dis
unionist, but would not be in favor Of Union
that would rob the South Of her constitutional
rights
He alluded to the Opposition, and to his former
connection with that party, but could no longer
act with party who hesitated to proclaim its
principles 10 the world But he would not pro-
mise to remain with the Democratic party very
long-it would depend on her action in the pre-
sent emergency. He could not act with men,
unless they would fight freely and perseveringly
for Southern Rights and Southern Equality.
Hon. j. w. Thompson, of Chickasaw,, followed
next As delegate to Charleston, he exposed
the intrigues of the Douglas mon in the Charles
ton Convention. He would be plain, and freely
confess that he had little hope of ever accom-
plishing anything with the Northwestern Demo
cracy They were welded to Douglas, whose
whole aim and object he verify believed was
to rule or ruin the Democratic party. But
he was one of the hopeful sort; the times arc
troublous, and we ought TO be moderate and con-
siderate. He was in favor Of the Delegates to
the Richmond Convention being also commits
stoned to the Baltimore Convention.
The committee on resolutions, through their
chairman, Ex-Governor Matthew'S submitted
their report:
REPORT or COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
The committee ON resolutions beg leave to
make the following report:
1st Resolred, That we do hereby re-afirm
the platform Of principles adopted by the Demo
cratic State Convention held in the city of Jack
son, on the 18th day of December, 1859.
Cd ResOlred, That we cordially endorse and
approve as whole, and in all its parts the ac
ton of our Delegates to the late National Demo
cratic Convention recently assembled at Char
lesion.
Sd Resolred That We approve Of the call Of
Convention at Richmond, Virginia, on the I'd
Monday in June next and do here appoint as
delegates to said Convention, the same persons
as delegates and alternates as were appointed to
the Charleston Convention.
4th Resolred, That reposing entire confidence
in the wisdom and fidelity Of our said delegates
to tina Richmond Convention, we do hereby
authorize and request them to defer any final
action at said Richmond Convention until after
the assembling of the adjourned Convention at
Baltimore on the 18th day of June and to pre-
sent themselves as delegates to said Baltimore
Convention pursuing such course in reference
to said two Conventions as may, in their discrc
ton, be best calculated to secure the unity and
harmony of the Democratic party, and the nomi-
nation of sound man upon a sound platform,
but in no contingency to forget that principles
are dearer to us than success, and paramount to
all the claims of party.
J. W. MATTHEW'S,
Chairman
After some discussion, the second resolution
was, on motion of Col w. II. johnson, Of War
rcn, adopted by acclamation.
motion made by Col. W. S. Feathcrston to
postpone the discussion of the other resolutions,
was postponed by call of counties.
On motion, the report Of the committee was
ordered to be printed.
On motion, the Convention adjourned till to-
morrow morning at o'clock.
At an carly hour last night, large crowd
in the hall of the House of Representa-
Livcs, when lengthy and eloquent addresses were
delivered by ex-Gov J. w. Matthews and Hon. 7
W. L. Harris Z