The Southerner (Tarboro', Edgecombe Co.,

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
We inserted in our last number the proceedings of the Democratic District Convention, held in Newbern on the 8th inst. and copy from the Goldsboro' Tribune as follows:
We are glad to find that Col. Ruffin was unanimously nominated for Congress, and that harmony and very mutual good will pervaded the Convention. This is no more than we expected. Though some of our friends had their favorites, there was no factious opposition in their behalf, and we predicted there would be none.
The Resolutions adopted on the occasion, we commend to the attention of our readers. We have not the least doubt but they will be heartily approved by the whole party.--They express the true doctrine, and such only as can uphold the Constitution, and thus sustain the integrity of Southern rights.
We hear of no opposition to Col. Ruffin. We suppose no man of any eminence will enter into so hopeless a contest--none who would receive the united support of the "opposition."
Col. Ruffin, having addressed the people at Newbern yesterday, will continue his tour as follows:
County Thursday June 16;
Goldsboro', Wayne Tuesday 21;
Trenton, Jones Tuesday 28;
Jacksonsville, Onslow Thursday 30.
See correspondence and Col. Ruffin's letter of acceptance.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Newbern, N. C.
June 8th, 1859.
Hon. Thos. Ruffin:
Dear Sir--At a Convention of the Democratic party, of the Second Congressional District, held in this place to-day, you were unanimously re-nominated as the candidate of the party to represent this District in the next Congress of the United States. Were you cognizant of the large and enthusiastic numbers in attendance--the harmony of the deliberations, and the unanimity with which your past political course was approved, you could better appreciate this fourth renewal of their confidence. In behalf of this Convention, we tender you their nomination, and earnestly desire your acceptance.
Respectfully,
Jos. A. Engelhard,
James H. Everitt,
James E. Morris.
Goldsboro', Wayne Co., N. C.,
June the 18th, 1859.
Gentlemen--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of June the 8th, informing me that at the Convention of the Democratic party of the Second Congressional District, held at Newbern on that day, I had been unanimously nominated as the candidate of the party to represent the District in the next Congress of the United States:
Duly appreciating the honor conferred on me by the unanimous nomination of the largest Convention ever held in the District--with emotions of gratitude for this renewed expression of confidence in me, and for the emphatic endorsement of my course as the Representative of the District, I accept the nomination, and shall, if elected, endeavor by a rigid adherence to the principles of the Democratic party, and an earnest desire at all times to discharge my duties faithfully to merit the confidence reposed in me.
I have examined carefully the resolutions adopted by the Convention, and they meet my cordial, sincere and unqualified approbation. I do not propose here to discuss the principles enunciated in the resolutions, for the limited compass of a letter would not well suffice that purpose. It is my intention to commence the canvass without delay, and to visit all the Counties of the District with the view of making known to the people my views on all important questions on which I may probably be called upon to act. Be pleased, gentlemen of the committee, to accept my thanks for the very kind manner in which you have made known to me the action of the Convention.
I am, with great respect,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
THOMAS RUFFIN,
To Messrs. Jos. A. Engelhard, James H. Everitt, James E. Morris, Committee.