Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-23

We lay before readers, in our previous CO.
lumns, some of the earlier proc ceilings of this body
We extract Others to the latest date from the cores
pondence of the Augusta Chronicle, which reached
us by yesterday mornings mail. The debates have
been productive of some acrimony and we regret
to understand, that Kisses plaudits from the gal
lery and lobby have been permitted TO break in al
all upon the decorum and dignity of their debera-
tons.
No important decision has yet been made Mr.
Forsyth has been anxious test the right of the
members to seat in the Convention, and TO deter
mine how far they represent the sentiments of the
majority in Georgia. His resolutions TO this effect
have called forth much of the debate which has al
ready taken place. The following are the two last
days proceedings:
WEDNESDAY, Nov. LION motion of Colonel Rock
WELL il resolved that be provided within the bar
OF the Convention, for the Governor, President of the
nate Speaker of the House of Representatives. Judges
the Superior Courts, the visiting Delegates from South
Carolina chancellor Harper Judge Jolnson and the
Editors and Reporters Of Newspapers who be present
On motion OF Col Gamble, the Convention took up the
unfinished business OF yestedaythc consideration OF the
Resolutions offered by Mr.. Forsyth, and the substitute
therefor, offered by Col Torrance.
At the request OF Mr. Berien Col. Torrance withdrew
his substitute for Mr. Forsyts resolutions and Mr. b.
then moved TO amend those resolutions by striking
of the first, after the words peope OF their respective
counties, and inserting in lieu thereof And that the re-
port of the said Committee, when approved by this Con-
vcnion shall be attached the report of the
OF this body to be submitted TO the people of Georgia.
their appreciation or rejection"
ME- DeFllen spoke al engn IN support oil his amend
ment, and declared his determination adhere the
solution formed OH entering the Convention, avoid all
personal or private considerations that might tend mill
tate against the harmony of the occasion, and the ad
vancement of the great objects of The as.emblage-sad
that he would concede TO the gentlemen opposed him
all that possible, consistent with proper regard
ms duty to his constituents and that il with this view
he had offered the amendment in question: providing that
the entire character and preensions OF the Convention
should be made known TO the people, in company with
its aclings and doings-eaving to them, with the
whole evidence before them, of the authority of each
member TO decide as they might choose, and he would
have been willing 10 agree TO the whole resolution with
ou amendment did he not consider its objects only
unusual, bat imPraccabe, and calculated embarrass
and potrac and perhaps entirely prevent the further pro-
cecdings OF the Convention.
Col. Cumming replied TO Mr.. B. and after disclaming
all disrespectul Intentions declared his amendment the
veres political cheaery, the fsllacy, enqurng il
the people could determine what we could not and
tain the facts? He said the proposition was allooeher
idle and allacous, and that it scarcely respectful
offer such one to this assembly. He did not wish TO
ransgress the rules Of ordinary decacy but his duty
CURED that he should go to the very verge of it. lie
charged the project of the meeting be of Nufi-
cation and in proof OF il, urged that the gentleman who
had originated IT at the Athens meeting, had declared
Modification the rghifu remedy. [Col. G. called to
ORDER and Judge Clayton and said nc had said so and
now again repeated it, and he hoped the gentleman might
be allowed 10 proceed since he had rot now, and
had in the prosecution Of his views, entertained any OPT
Mon, or done any act, that he willing should be
subjected at all times, and on all occasions, the closes
and severes scrutiny] Col c. proceeded and was short
w again called to order and corrected by the Chair; ant
aera few further remarks against the object of the Con
venton, declaring that the Of those engaged in it
gave too much reason to appehend that they had
peace, upon their lips and war, war; in their hearts,
| sat down.
Col. Rockwell, Mr.. Gordon Of Monroe Mr. Berrien am
Col Torrance followed in behalf Of the amendment an
Mr. Forsyth, Col Warner, and MIR Cuthber against il al
ter which the previous question called, but before
was acted on, motion made to adjourn, and th
Convention adjourned to o'clock =. NJ. the following
day.
/ THURSDAY, Nov I5.-The Convention assembled a
o'clock, and after calling the roll aud reading the min
ues Of the preceding day. the President laid before tn
Convention the following letters from Judge Johnson
Chancellor Harper, which read and referred
ton OF Mr.. Berricn, to a committee OF 81
MfLLEDGEvILLE, 10Th Nov, 1882
Sir have the honor announce to you, that hav
been deputed by the Union and State Rights patty Of
Carolina to attend the Convention Of the people Of Geor
ga, now in session, and to communicate with IT, i
relation to matters Of high interest to the Souher
States, corresponding with those which will eDgag
the deliberations Of your body. In the absence
the Hon. j. u. ONeal, who associated with i
this duty, IT will give great pleasure cOmmunicat
WIN your COnveuoni in such IL may think pro
per to prescribe on the subject Of my mission and Civ
any information which may possess of the situation
Velws, az well Of the State Of South Carolina at arge
OF Ihe party whom have the honor to represent.
ihal the Convention may be fully possessed Of all tn
Information which may he necessary to enable them
act adysedly take The liberty add that my friend
Judge Harper, OF South Carolina, who stands deserved