which were better for them, but they had only to depend upon the representation of others as to the truths of these statements.  They were a people—­the colored people of the State of Maryland—­who should consult about their present condition and future prospects.  He said their white friends were getting tired of helping them, because they did not seem disposed, it was alleged, to help themselves.  He asked where were their schools, orphan asylums? &c.  As to going to Africa he was in favor of any man going where he thought he could do better. (Cries of “good,” “right,” “that’s it.”)

P. Oilman (not a delegate), asked to be heard, and after a great deal of confusion, got the attention of the audience, and spoke in opposition to what Mr. Stokes had said.  He remarked that he could not talk as well as Stokes, but he could think as well, (laughter.) As for him, he came here to put down and oppose this convention. [Cries of “good,” and cheers from the audience.]

   Henry Zeddicks, of Frederick, said that they were here from pure
   motives, to consult for their good, and was received with much favor by
   the whole assemblage.

James A. Jones, of Kent, said he was decidedly in favor of emigration—­and emigration to Africa.  They expected to be honored in coming into the presence of Baltimore friends, but in this, the largest city of the State, they found a great amount of confusion.  In his opinion, he believed that the colored man could never rise to eminence except in Africa—­in the land of their forefathers. [A voice—­“Show it in Africa.”] He pointed to Liberia.  He believed that Africa was the only place where the colored man could expect to be a freeman.  On taking his seat he was hissed by the opponents of emigration.

   The committee on nominating permanent officers, recommended the
   following, who were accepted: 

President—­Rev. William Tasker, of Frederick; Vice Presidents—­C.  Sinclair of Dorchester, Levi Rogers of Kent, E. Lawson of Frederick, S. W. Hill of East Baltimore, Charles Dobson of Talbot, Francis Johns of West Baltimore, and John Webb of Caroline; Secretaries, John H. Walker of Baltimore, and Josiah Hughes of Dorchester.

   Rev. Darius Stokes addressed the convention in an eloquent and fervent
   style in reference to its objects.

James A. Jones, of Kent, said that since he had addressed the convention, he had been informed that his head, if not his life, was in danger if he left the room.  He would therefore leave under the protection of the police, and send in the morning his resignation.

Rev. Darius Stokes begged Mr. Jones to remain—­that the young colored gentlemen of Baltimore were not disposed to harm him.  People had said that they had met here to sell their rights and liberties, but they would show them to-morrow that they only looked to their welfare and interests.