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4* he%0 ih . At a c i lizens > meeting on sale ity &if, c( > ul,i make our ^® n and rifce and deli- J" Uiepart-of those we were entertained for more than two ’ ver them to our opti"h and f rench eu^- pfeBentildbwist to the last eztremity and Preen^'is-*' m h M - ion was discussed let the ar){uinent be he judgment is |>rottQunced. siou never Inndt’Wd any cause. On so grave an issue as that which m now pre sented to the people of -South Carolina, there cannot be too great deliberation as there should be greatitnanimitft In the hour of her trial, the State will need all. . her sons. Let us reason together with of this distinguished jurist, pure patriot fraternal confidence and respect, remem- and honest man. His independent and CIIMEIL8R BiRflm RPKKC If. jfMnphartiaHy an agricultual. j>eople -we The feelings exhibited at the meeting hours, by a speech from Chancellor Dar- oar, on me momentous question now agi tating the public mind. We had long been anxious to hear the views at large bering that 'whilst we differ as to the means, we all seek a common end— A government established on the base Of justice, liberty and equal right.” Jjrtvltngton flag. lomer, who wouiS^x) fend them from Yankee depredations, on the high seas, we would not be required i to convby our produce across the ocean to them; at this point the Chancellor was again interrupted by Dr. Byrd, who said something about denouncing Great Britain and something about an alliance with Great Britain, which we did not exactly , understand. The Chancellor remarked that he was " u ~ present Jllure amply able to de- at evtfry Iftzard. On motioriKhe meeting adjourned. Absalom Wilson, Ch’man. C. A. Dargan, F. F. Warley’. i Sec,rys * I original cast of mind, his eminent services as a State Senator from Darlington, his ex- , tensive and long continued acquaintance with the people as a leading lawyer at this bar, as well as his present honorable , position as one of the Chancellors of the ! State, rendered his views on the question of secession a matter of no small inte rest to the people of this District. We were highly gratified, as were manytfth- i c-rs who had the pleasure of listening to i I,is unanswerable arguments in* favor of G "»‘ Britain-yea ten thousand times tion tomembers of the legislature, and^tliWSouthem Rights Asocial ions of the State, and hence the title 1 gave him of their “ Plebian” representative.— The Southern Rights Associations so far from representing the“ masses,'’ were un generously and unjustly charged withjen- deavoring to “ misguide” them, and to [for the Darlington flag.] , P counteract this malign influence, One of PUBLIC MEETING AT MUGGINS’ SCttML People fteps forward as their special HOUSE, DARLINGTON DISTRICT. guardianjnd exponent. I claim not the On Wednesday, the 30th of July, the T ^^gf a,ricia ' 1 desc, ‘"*’ a,,d people of this neighborhood met at "•Ml^Pil 1 ™® 1,1 a,, y new or( * er o* '‘lings the school house near Keith’s Store, fo^ whicnmy arise, in any other capacity fflaVofthe"iiiterruotion*"as”he*wished to I the P 1 ' 1- ? 08 ® of hearing a political discus-' | than that of an humble defender of Sou- glad ot the interruption, as ne wisnea o fljou on our excitin ouestwn of the day. i .. if say something on that point. He would ^ suitable flag was raised, with the mot- £ ^ y P 9 rather die than see South Carolina in a to, “Co-operation.” The Rev. Gregory “musket if necessary. state of vassalage to Great Britain, but RoHins w as miuested to act as President In reply to Justice and A Member, One much as he was opposed to that,he hated j ol day. He made some very appro- of the People seems tokptre travelled up Yankeedom a thousand times more than P™*/*™*^ T?* twTlS from the Compromise If Clay, DARLINGTON, S. C. J. H. NORWOOD, editor. WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUG. 6, 18j1. 1GENTS FDR THE DIRLINGTDN FLAG, i S. D. Hali.ford, - Camden, S. C. ('iiahles DkIairme, Sumterville, S. C. fHINGE IN PUBLICATION DAT. i In consequence of the recent change in the mad arrangement, our paper will hereafter 1^ issued on Thursday instead Wednesday morning. J*?* A Camp-Meeting at the Gully camp ground was commenced on yester- ■ day, and is to be continued for several days. A SHOCKING HOMICIDE. Our District has again been the scene of one of the most unnatural, and horrible cases of homicide, that the chronicler of I’assing events is ever called upon to re cord. On the 39th ultimo, Kindred Grif fiths, a citizen of this district, was shot by his brother Jacob Griffiths, and died almost instantly, the whole load of the gun penetrating the upper portion of his left secession. We have often heard him in forensic debate, we have listened to him in the Senate Chamber and on the Bench, but never with more heartfelt satisfaction than on the occasion referred to. In the opening of his remarks he took a brief and rapid review of the gradual and pro gressive encroachments of the govern ment upon the cherished institutions of the South, referring to the Missuri Com promise, the repeal of the 31st Rule in Congress, and finally to that batch of more. This sentiment was responded to by deafening applause. At this point Dr. Byrd, again rose and in an excited tone, and with violent gestures, made some re marks which we could not understand well enough to attempt to report them— he ended by saying that he would leave the Court House, and retire to the streets. Great confusion prevailed for a few mo ments—cries of order and silence from the Chair, and all parts of the were heard—calls for the anti-secession- - ... ,, - m. ,, - i Hum mo v. ~...... Foote with a very suitable prayer. 1 he I’reei- I . „ . \ ^ dent then called upon W. H. Evans, Esq., J & C *’ to the P lat ‘ or,n of co-operation.- who spoke in favor of separate secession, He does not continue to quote the shame- &.c. He was followed by the reading of ( U l 'subserviency of Virginia, as worthy W. A. Owens’ letter, by A. Spencer, Esq i of our imitafion) and t o speak of the Dr. John P. Zimmerman then addressed , r i •* j i the meeting at length against separate; wonderful prosper! y n pp i A'tate action, and urged the necessity of 'hij people, and their satisfaction with co-operation. On the close of the Doe- ! things as they ardftbt talksof their being tor’s speech, great applause. W. H. ! .-j ( . a i ous 0 f their rights,” and seems to Wingate, Esq., read Mr. Burt’s letter, and , ... f., ,• was followed by Chancellor G. W. Dar- ,:ovet ,he companyofthe cooperative re- gan, who in his usual able style spoke at | distance men. 1 his is a pleasing symp- considerable length, and said fee was for ' tom of convalescence, which encourages Court room i secession—separate secession—but not ; the hope of his ultimate recovery. After atthi, time; he would propose to wait | h an aggravated and virulent attack for two years, &c. I he Chancellor was i measures but reAlf adopted and mis- t0 U ‘ ave ,he Court room were heard ’ replied toby Col. J.D. Ashmore, of Sum- of acquiescence, however, hopes of re- and appeals from other gentlemen, not to ter District. Col. Ashmore was Ixild and j covery must be mingled with tears of a called a Compromise, by which a mag nificent empire won by Southern blood and treasure, had been fraudulently smuggled into the Union by abolition votes with the design of overcoming the power of the South, and finally ac complishing the fell purpose of circum scribing and destroying the institution of slavery. He referred also to the dismem berment of Texas, by which a large por tion of slave territory liad been purchased with our own money, for the purpose of being converted into free-soiL He said that all we had obtained by the so called Compromise was the Fugitive Slave Law, and that we were previously enti tled by the constitution to the rendition of fugitive slaves. He further said that the law was worthless, inasmuch as it cost the owner of a fugitive slave more to recover him than the slave was worth. At tins point Dr. Byrd rose to inquire, as we understood, if the United Slates- Marshall was not required to render his services free of charge to those seeking to recover fugitives. The Chancellor re plied that he was; that the law was fair be lead away on any such issues. The attempt to draw a line of demarcation be tween the two wings of the resistance part|jj|'milly failed. A corporal’s guard left the Court room and a few others came in about the same time. The Chancellor calmly \v«ited until order was restored and then proceeded. He said the only kind of alliance he desired with Great Britain was that of a Commercial treaty. The third and last result and the one least probable to spring from secession, was subjugation by the Federal Government. In that event our condition would be no worse than at present—a few lives might be lost, but rather than submit iuglorious- ly, he prefered the State should make one gallant struggle for her tottering liberties —if united there would be no danger—it was owing to division, that Hungary was subjugated. He desig^d co-operation above ail things, and for'the sake of har mony w ould wait for it two years—he had little confidence though in previous co operation, but thought it certain to come subsequently to action. He was however enough «(K>fi its face, but that attorney’s in ‘he meantime for taking some irrevoca- breaft near the collar bone and raneine C0HtH ’ aud oll,er incidental expenses inva- l,!e 8lt T’ ' ookin 8 t0 'h 8 '"'* 011 'ike Cortes wtaet near me collar Done, aim ranging | when he landed his handfuU of troops diagonally towards the right shoulder na u'y amounted to more than the value , ...... * i ii, i.. on the shores of Mexico, for tlie conquest blade. We forbear any comment upon 0 ‘ ‘i slave. He said he took it for ■ granted (fiat all his hearers were united the circumstances as we have heard them prefaring to leave them to be investigated by the proper tribunal. No person was present, excepFlhe parties. The survivor made no attempt to escape, and is now in prison awaiting his trial. He is an old man on Jhe verge of the grave, having just competed his seventieth year. ( BOPS. We have seen, within a day or two, in the field of Mr. W. A. McCall, near this l>lace, a stalk of cotton with four open bolls. Are any of our neighbors ahead of this? The cotton crop in this neighborhood, and in the District at large, is, we learn from good sources, very promising, w hile the corn crop H above an average. On the western side of the Pee Dee the crops, in soiqf parts have suffered from too much rain, while in the upper part of the District ; rain has been needed. The above is from the Marion Star, ol the 39th July. As our eotemporary has commenced bragging on the crops in his 1 District, and has thrown down tie gaunt let to his neigliWfrs, we will take it up. Mr. Nathan Galloway, in the neighbor hood ofMt. Elon, ii» this District, had one eighth of an acre of cotton open on the were in opinion on the necessity of resistance; ! the only difference was as to the mode i and time. He believed that now was the 1 time; our duty to posterity demanded it; it had be«Rasked by a distinguished pol itician (for whom he had great respect personally) what had posterity ever done for us? He would ask what would have been our condition if our revolutionary fathers had reasoned in this way ? They had secured for us a high degree of civil liberty, which we were bound to transmit to our posterity. The man who denied such an obligation was unworthy to be a - father. He contended that the onlv of that empire, he went in for burning the ; ships behind him—he would move in the Convention to recall our representatives 1 and Senators from Congress, and go for cutting one by one the ligaments which bind us to the Union. He would have the steps of the State to be forward not backward, after waiting a reasonable time for co-operation and not obtaining it—he then went for throwhqUhe secession (lag, to the breeze and trusting to the God of battles. QOMMUKXCATIOKS. [for the flag.] J Colonel C. W. Dudley, of Marlbon^ practical mode of resistance was seces- an(1 p) r j 01Iil p Zimmerman, of Darling- to put off action to the indefinite future fearless in what he said, and said he op posed separate State action because lie believed it to be suicidal. He believed it worse than no remedy at all. It being near night, Dr. J. E. Byrd thanked the speakers in the name of the people of the neighborhood, for the very able man ner in which they all had acquitted them selves, aud said there were other gentle men who we would be equally glad to hear, but time would not permit, &c. J. A. Dargan, Es<p, arose and agreed with Dr. Byrd that it was lafo, hut he would briefly give his views in favor of sepa rate secession on the part of South Caro lina. After Mr. Dargan concluded. Col. E. W. Charles expressed a desire to ad dress his constituents. He said he would be brief; he opposed secession by South Carolina alone, and said he would vote against it in the Convention unless the people instructed him otherwise. The people, during the meeting, gave the greatest attention, and we all broke up without a hard feeling, and broke up as we met—as friends—as brothers in one common cause. G. Rollins, Pres’t of the Day. The Sumterville papers will please co py ; also the Marion Star. [FOR THE FLAp.] Mr. Editor:! have frequently heard in the discussion of the exciting question of the day, terms used, the exact meaning of which I would like to know. For in stance seine persons seem to understand by the word secession a dissolutNiii of the Union, by ihe withdrawal of .South Caro lina immediately, if not sooner—others understand by it the withdrawal of the State from ihe Confederacy, before the adjournment of the Convention, if the co operation of one or more states be not ob tained before that time. Then there is the word co-operation by which some mean the secession erf South Carolina, if she can set the other Southern .States to unite with her in that measure within a reasonable time. Others ring changes upon the word co-operation, anil say they belong to the resistance party, but propose sudden and fatal relapse. A Member of the S. R. Ass’n. sion. He viewed the question in three aspects; lie said it could only be produc-1 live of one of three results. The gov ernment would either attempt coercion or it would not. He thought the most favorable result would spring from an at tempt to coerce. He w anted some blood shed—not much; one drop of blood would have more solvent power than I acid on a rock; then we would have practical co-operation in the shape of ton Districts, are respectfully suggested, Mr. Editor, my object is to gain iuforma- to the Co-operation party of this Congres-. tion.and I would respectfully suggest that sional District, as proper persons to repre- some one versed in the politics of the day •it.u , i , . .• i «> r i thousands of men aud millions of money 35th ol July, which was entirely free from | J . | from our sister Southern States, winch rust or disease of any kind. , 1 he crops ! ., . . , , , in that neighborhood.' we understand are | ^ould .nevuably result in a Southern very fine, a. they are generally through Co " ,edurac >'' , Hc '^n.tioned that he had the Dietrich THE PIG NIC. Very unexpectedly, but much to bur gratiticatifn, we were notified on fast Monday ereuing by some friend that there was to be a I*ic Nic party at the Mineral Spring that evening. We were highly pleased at this evidence of a fevi- val of the good old custom of having Pic Nw parties. We have tong seen and deplored the gradual decline of sociabili ty in our town. NVe have frequently ^tighed as we looked oack upon pleasant hours that were numbered with the “things that were.”‘*But on this occa sion we were encouraged to believe that it was the beginning of*beMer tiinrtB. A profusion of the most daicious, fruits of the season, including water-melons, peach es, figs, Glc., (to say nothing of tilings) was spread before the But this was not half; the ladles of course were there, and looking uncom- mon'.y interesting. As the evening came on and Hie silver moon began to throw her mellow light over tlie group as they were collected around the gushing foun tain of pure water, we sen ted a scene which ,u « ht . the pen of a Dryden, tb*' pencil of an Appefle*. ^ seen pry^e letters from distinguished leaders wPother States, which gave the strongest assurance that such would be the case. He then proceeded to discuss I the question of the ability of South Caro lina \u sijpport a separate nationality in ■ casq, flpi ^m-rnment did not attempt co- ortionywPil was the second result which might spring from secession. He thought South Carolina might exist as a separate government with little more expense than is incurred in her State government. It had been argued elsewhere that the ex penses of a separate government would amount to the enormous sum of nine- millions annually. This calculation had proceeded upon the supposition that we must have a government on as splendid a scales that of the United States, for- m wide flic limits stand n a splendid and a happy land.” It had been said, we must have a presi dent, with a salary of $35,000 a year—- that we roust build a President’s House, and raise a navy. In answer to this he said, we need not give our President more than our Governor now that he could occupy his o our Governor now does—that vy we would need none—tl States had none at first That gettin sent us in the proposed Southern Con gress, by a number of Voters. [for the flag.] CITIZENS MEETING. Monday the 4th inst., being the day ap pointed tor the regular meeting of the Southern Rights Association, a call for the same was issued. On account however, of the large number of persons in the vil lage. it was deemed expedient to hold a public meeting, and to invite a genera! discussion of the all absorbing political question of the day. The meeting was organized by eaUing Absalom Wilson, Esq., to the Chair, and requesting Messrs. C. A. Dargan, and F. F. WARLEtf$o act as secretaries. The object of the meeting$aving been announced Chancellor DARGiN was call* ed for—he engaged the attention of the ineetiuaLfor two Lours and a half in a speecwof much force and power. He was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic burstsof applause,seeming to indicate that the feelings of the audience ran in the same channel withhisown. For an outline of the Chancellors remarks we refer those inter ested to the Editorial columns of the Flag. Tlie Chancellor having concluded speakers entertaining different views, were invited to address the meeting—-no one took advantage of the call. Capt James Green said, that he took that opportunity to state, that he was the one who at the last meeting of the Asso ciation, had exclaimed “millions for de fence, but not one cent fur tribute." It had been sneeringly asked “where is that voice note P He would say for tlie benefit of the enquirer, that, that voice still was here. I have—said Capt. Green, sold my plantation on the condition, that should South Carolina secede, I will re main within her limits, and the sale be void; should she not I leave her—my place is sold,” this explanation was recei ved with marked approbatku by the au dience. J. A. Dargan, Esq., then read a letter from Mississippiftecently publish in the South Carolinian, and concludH^with a w spirited and eloquent remarks. would furnish us of the country with an accurate definition of these terms. If our friends and neighbors who advocate co operation mean only to wait until all hope of a Union of the South, in resistance to the past measures of the Government is exhausted before they act, then I am with them, but if they never intend to act until they get some other state to join us in secession—I must part company with them. For if South Carolina, having the right of secession, dares not exercise it on pain of the multiplied evils, which are de picted by co-opcrationists, then is the right worse than worthless and I hold that all who entertain that opinion should no longer commit the mockery of contend ing for the Right Secession, but fall back, at once on the doctrine of consolidation- ists—the Right of revolution. Will not some intelligent advocate of co-operation inform the people, how long they propose waiting before action and whether after all hope of co-operation is exhausted they still intend to advocate co-operation and call themselves resistance men? 4k Aug. 1st, 1851. A Farmer. [FUR THE DARLINGTON FLAG.] Mr. Editor: The Charleston Evening News of July 5, 1841, contains a reply to my communication in the Charleston Mercury of June 23. Mr. J. E. Byrd says that he cannot admit my acquain tance with every portion of the District; at least with the political sentiments of the people. The above statement differs from what I really said. I said I was ac quainted with almost every portion of the District. And I do contend I have as good an opportunity to know the political sentiments of the people of Darlington as any man in the District, from the fact that I have recently been over a good portion of it. Mr. Bybd remarked that I was a quiet farmer, residing in the upper part of the District; and he believed I seldom visited any portion of the District except where I re si (j|| and the Court House, occasion ally. This assertion is untrue. Mr. Byrd is quick to form a belief without any foundation; he knows as little in regard to my communication with the people as any man that resides in the District. If he had known me as well as a great ma ny others, he could not have made such an assertion with propriety. I take it for granted he knows nothing in regard to my acquaintance with the citizens of this District. I was born and raised in the District, and never resided any where else. I am well acquainted in the vicinity of the following Rost Offices, viz.: Mount Elon, Gum Branch, Hartsville Swift Creek, Ijcavensworth, Society Hill and Darlington C. H. The vicinity of the above offices poll about eight or nine hundred votes ; this goes to prove my first assertion, which I still maintain. 1 speak candidly. I do not think any other man would have made such an assertion in regard to my acquaintance except Mr. J. E. Byrd, who knew so little about me. Mr. Bvrd remarked I was a quiet farmer. This is true in part. My occupation is fanning and merchandising: the latter gives me a daily communication with (he people, and tlie chief topic of conversation is se cession and co-operation. I have en deavored to inform myself as well as 1 possibly could in regard to the sentiments of the District, and from all the informa tion I can gain, I do firmly believe the ma jority are in favor of separate State ac tion. NVe believe this is the only alterna tive to submission, and that it is called tor alfite by the interest and honor of the State. I conversed with a gentleman a few days ago who had business transactions with almost every man in the District.— In the spring he thinks there was fully three fourths of the people in favor of separate State action, from what infor mation he could gain. Mr. Byrd claims to know a great deal in regard to the political sentiments of the people of this District. Were it not for his professional character, he would scarcely be known in the upper part ol our District. I have frequently been ask ed who Mr, J. E. Byrd was, by some of some of our citizens whose sentiments he claims to know. I presume Mr. Byrd judges the whole District by the vicinity in which he prac tices medicine. This is no correct crite rion to judge the whole District by; no one neighborhood can rule the whole Dis trict. I believe there is a true secession ist of high character near Mr. Byrd who does not think as Mr. B. does ir^regard to the sentiments of our District. Mr. B. says that a majority of the peo ple at large—the farmers ih general—are opposed to separate State action. 4ie voice is possessed of a true patriotic s; mV which would at any time come to theaid of South Carolina. I believe he is a man who is actuated by the right spirit— who looks to the inteMst of his country. He is a Captain of C^wlry, and is, I be lieve, fn possession of energy and patri otism that scorns to submit to injustice. T think he would be ready if there was a cal) for it, to lead the company he has the honor to command fiv glorious victory or honorable death. Mr. B. says a Mr. KiK^jfei informed him the majority of mymefjPlibSrhood was in favor of co-operation. This Mr. Kir yen denies; he says he told Mr. B. in regard to his neighborhood. Mr. Ker- vtn says he does not know anything in regartijp my neighborhood at all. Mr. nyr.D says he believes ctir mercan tile and every other interest in the State is, and will be, affected in case of seces sion. I believe most firmly that we have mer chants, farmers, mechanics, and men of every other interest who do not^poudes- cend to Iqok to the small matter of dol lars and* nts, but prize their liberthss, their rights and their honor above evei^ thing else. Secession or separate State action—the greatest reserved right of a sovereign Mate, and thu only true safeguard of Southern interest and institutions—our duty to our forefathers, onr duty to our selves and our jweterity all demand its exercise. If necessary, We’ll march to the battle field, The foe wjljkte before uy Each heart iinlecdom’s sWcld, And leaven will smile over us. ThPwoes and pains, ailing chains p our spirits under, nd dqidaiii We^Hill break again, And tear each link asunder. Who, for his country brav^* Would fly from her invader? Who, his base life to save, Would traitor-like degrade her ? Our hallowed cause, Our home and laws, Against tyrants' power sustaining. We’ll gain a crown Of bright renown, Ji nopwi In proi Or die our rights maintaining. I speak for others as well as myself, and remain, very respectfully, JONATHAN WRIGHT. RENCONTRE BETWEEN GENERALS FOOTE AND QUITMAN. We perceive from tlie Hfimpiiis Ka- gle, of the 21st., that a personnl dif ficulty occurred between the candi dates for (Jjyvenorm Mississippi, Gene rals Foote and Quitman, on the 18tk inst., during their discussion itt Sledgc- ville, Panola county. It appears- from the Eagle’s account that both gentle men had agreed to ref'rifih from all personalities in their discussions.— (|eneral Foote however, deemed it no infraction of this ageement to allude to Gen. Quitman’s connection with tho late Cuban expeditifu, ano had done so at several appointments previous to the one at Sledgevillc, with out provo king any interruption. At riledge- ville, however when Gen. Foote sp«e of the Cuban affair, Gen. Quitman stopped him and saRl that was nngen- tlcmanly and dishbnEst” thus to vio late their agreement Thcrenpon Gen. Foote called him “a liar.” Blows were instantly interchanged but their mutu al friends interposed ami seperatecl the combatants. According to the Engle Gen. Quitman has signified his in tention not tospenk with General Fote at any more of their joint apphintments. [FOR THR DARLINGTON FLAG.] Mr. Editor : I am indebted, it seems, to tho second thought of “ One of the People,” for his brief notice of iq^tric- tures upon his first communication. In humble acknowledgment for Iris condes cension in thus honoring me, 1 hereby pull my cap and make my bow. I hojje his self respect has suffered no detriment by the operation. He interprets some of my remarks a 8 ironical, but doss not seem to compre hend others which are equally intelligib£ For instance, he assumed**) speak for the “ people—the masses,” as though he gere their special organ, in contradist^c- T1MES. say’s the Mis- SIGNS 0 | Since our la: sissijipian of the fifth ult., we have re ceived many gratifying assurances from various parts of the State of the suc cess of the Democratic State Rights ticket dsoii is sweqoMji every tiling before him in tlu- first District. In the Second* EeatherstofrwlHkring the foundation of subtftissionism. Willie has his lance poised in tho tre, and will make exterminating work of submissinnism when his canvass commences. Brow n has just comple ted a triumphal tour, and those who have heard him say that he fairly out doing himself. He will be returned to Congress by a larger majority ^ than ever before. Jefferson Dai ‘ commerce fulfilling his a in the northern counties, and pic will turn out by thousands to him. They will greet him with ear ban ners and music and bctUpthan all with hearts beating with gratitude for 4lis services in their cause'. in ices in -4. ie Carolinian and Telegraph. NEW DEFINITIONS. Messrs Editors : { never liked liberties that Webster, of element memory was accustomed to take 'this Id«y, from whatinformatio# our language, and! understand th* certain innovations have recently^ boon introduced in some sections that Nhreu transcend the limits of Websterian heresy. Here are a few samples— what do you think of them ! I can gain. I have been active in gain ing all the information I could, from the different sections of the District. Many substantial farmers and a great many merchants of this District are in favor of separate State action Action.—Talking, passing and re- Mr. B. says I must have heard him say . . i ° r • * in the same speech that lie believed a ropassmgresolutions, promts. -* large majority of the people of Darling- Disohionum.—A willingness to go ton were opposed to separate State action. th® Union when kjgked out. Tins I did not hear Mr. B. say; if h*J Prusumtahcy.—{King made any such expression, I did not hean after you hav|udiseussed its propriety it. I recollect hearing him sav ho bel» ~' — - - - recollect hearing him say ho beliav* ed a majority of the beat ho resided in was of his opinion. As to the voice from one of the audi ence that interruptad Mr. B., he asks me where is that voice mow. That voice, ! understand, is a! home, and Is erfmpetent to respond to Mr. J. E. Byrd. T&e voice is weJ f.*no wn hi District. T believe Resist a fiapveni . At phraae, meanii stocks ho not i hility of dnfiger incurred.