The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-19

PUBLIC OPINION: but have too mnch confidence in
the truth and Justice Of cause TO entertain doubt
Of our success II every member OF this assembly viii re-
gard L his own Personal CONCERN, as well as sa-
cred duty which he TO himself his poSteriiy and
his country, To his utmost efforts advance tho
great work Judging from the past. have no cause
TO disirust the future Sx months ago the hrs meet
ing Of the Convention took pace at Augusta. IL was
composed OF 80 members, representing States and
one Territory. Now we have FIVE States aud one Ter
rioy, represented by $50 members, The proceedings
OF The assembly have gone abroad and wherever they
have been received have produced powerful influence
on public opinion OF which have the most gratifying
evidence the legislation Of several States, on one OF
their recommendations, and the increased interest every
where felt in the subject Of their deliberations. Thus
encouraged, we should 90 IN that confidence, which
good should never fail 10 INSPIRE but TO secure
success, must be prepared TO make the necessary
efforts. OF one thing we may be assured, that this
great victory cannot be easily achieved IL u The order
Of wise and bcnetcen providence. that nothing truly
great good. can be attained without pains and labor
This, Is the price which must be paid 10 secure
success; and IL VIC are not prepared TO make The
necessary exerions, we must yield The prize Nor
can our mighty work be accomplished IN day.
All essential changes in the condition of Country
must be worked out BY slow degrees We may be
assured, nothing short Of high resolve-w which no
opposition can move; devoted zeal, proof against
all acknowledgements, and an unIirng perseverance,
which shall rise superior 10 all difficulties, can en-
able us 10 work out our political salvation Let
Us not deceive ourselves them with The vain belief,
that our progress in this work will be every where
cheered by The approving smiles OF our country and
the cordial support of our felow-ciIizehs. Consci-
Gus that we are acua,ed by the purest motives, aud
that " all the ends we aim at, are our country -
we must nevertheless be prepared for all manner Of
opposition. The measures we propose come INTO
conflict with too many deeply rooted preludices,
and many adverse interests 10 enable US TO hope,
that even our motives shall escape detraction, and
our purposes Misrepresentation. We have 'hose
around US, whose prospects in life, IN great mea-
sure, depend upon the defeat Of our plans, large
portion OF the Union-which always has exerted,
aud still exerts almost controlling influence upon
public opinion, home and abroad will be reused
into action 10 deprive US OF public confidence, ana
To drive from our course. We shall be ridculed,
as the supporters OF wild and Utopean theories -
asvisionay enthusiasts wasting their strength in the
pursuit OF impracticable schemes. We shall be
charged with ungenerous prejudices, and unkind
feelings, towards our northern brethren, feelings
which are strangers TO our bosoms, and the state,
though p0teM SANDER will be revived, of HOSTILITY
TO THE UNION Now, ii in the consciousness of rec
tilude we are not fully prepared 10 encounter ALL
THIS, and MoRE,-if We are not unalterably deter
mined 10 go on in our course, Through good report
and through evil report, IF we are moi firmly and
nnchangeably resolved to lrample down all opposi-
tion--it would be better that we should stop here,
and attempt 10 advance no further. These difficult
lies are thus fairly stated, not for your discourage
ment, but that we may be fully prepared 10 meet
them. II we are true to ourselves, we shall most
aSsnredly triumph over all obstacles. The high
character, intelligence and influence, which com
pose this Convention, properly and zealously ex-
erted, CAN NEVER De PUT DOWN. II is as certain as
the rising OF the morrows SUM- that shall achieve
the emancipation of the South and Southwest, II we
are prepared to make the efforts necessary TO the ac
compishment OF the good work, We shall live
down The SANDER OF our enemies, and, IN The rich
fruits of noble and peaceful victory, will find our
best reward. The particular institutions of the
South will be fortified and strengthened the stream
afr ANDY uyilt fsrti III.
while diversified pursuits will stimulate the industry
add to the wealth, enlarge the minds and improve
the character Of our people Civilization and re-
hnenent--the landmarks OF virlue-will adorn our
land, and the GREAT TRUTH will be SEEN and felt and
acknowledged, that Of all the social conditions of
man, the most favorable to the development OF the
cardinal virtues of the heart and the nobles faculties
of the soul-to the promotion of private happiness
and public prosperity, is that of SLAVE HOLDING Con-
suNITIEs UNDER FREE POLITICAL lNsTrTuTIoNs--a truth
hardly yet understood among ourselves but which
the future history of these States is we trust deS
tined TO illustrate. Animated by these sentiments,
and influenced by these views, and with firm reli-
ance upon Divine Providence let the members of
this Convention now PLEDGE THEMSELVES TO each
other and TO their country, TO GO FoRwARD-frmly
resolved to leave nothing undone that may advance
our great and patriotic objects Let us be prepared
10 make every personal sacrifice, and 10 all uSt
and honorable means for the accomplishment of our
great work-unaterably determined 10 PERsEvERE
UNTO THE END. ST.. .... .... ..#
The President Of tho Convention has made the
following appointments in accordance with the re-
solutions adopted.
Committee TO Prepare The address.
A. B. LONGSTREET Esq. of Augusta, Geo.
Gen. GEO McDUFFIE, Abbey Vile S. C.
Col ABRAHAM BLANDING," Columbia, S. G.
JOSEPH CUMMING, Esq. I" Savannah, Geo
Col. G. G. MEMMINGER, {" Charleston, s. c..
Committee Of Correspondence.
Col. A. P. HAYNE, of Charleston, s. C.
Col. JOHN r. MILLSON " Norfolk, Va
Gen. AME.S OWEN, q" Wilmington, NC
CHAS. j. JENKINS, Esq. q Augusta, Geo.
BENZ T. STILES, Esq. " Savannah, Geo.
Gen. LEIGH READ I" Florida.
A. M ROBINSON, Esq. !" Tuscaloosa, Ala