Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-23
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| The amendment and resolution were both adopted
On motion of MIR John II. Butler,
Resulted, That Committee OF hVe be aPPoiheu, ~"
der whose direction the proceedings OF the ConVehuo
shall be published in pamphlet form and circulated
Resoired That the members of this Convention view
with increased interest the progress oil pubic oP'onI
the Importance OF Commercial Conventions IN 'he 'o
ern States and they hereby pledge themselves 10 ea1'
their influence in their respective districts 10 cause
legations TO be appointed 10 the Convention P'oP0
be holden in Raleigh in November next o;,,oa n
ReSolced That Committee OF - pe aPPo':
correspond with the citizens Of Rnleigh WIN view
devise such means as may be deemed most eA ~
promote full representation oi Inc '"o ''u'e' ~ '
On motion Of Mr. Macfarand, who filed the Char
during The temporary absence OF the rfesden'' was
unanimously c,. 1,.,,;o, ,s nr.
s,r,ed 10 our President for the prompt, able, lmPaVai
and satisfactory manner in which he has performed Inc
duties Of his station
G.oj,,d That the thanks of the Convention be pre-
ened 10 the Secretary and Assistant tor the
fidelity and ability With which they have discharged
their duties.
Resolred as the opinion Of this Convention, That the
efforts made by Joseph Segar, in this body ana else
where to promote the great work OF iniefhal Improve
men, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, merit anu ie
ceiye our most cordial appreciation, and mat ~ ea'g
tho Stale he carries with him the best wishes oil lis DO
div for his individual welfare and for the prosperity OF
that Young and growing Republic IN when he coh'em'
plates taking up his future residence.
On notion 80. , l.,
PesoIred, That the thanks Of this Convention be
rendered to the Trustees Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. for the use OF helT puliuihS lot lhc oeoe'
lions Of the Convention.
Resorcd That The thanks Of the Convention be ten
dered 10 The Rev Mr. Dbre for his services ne Chap
lain
dered 10 Mr.. Z. Guy the Sergeant at Arms, Tor the
satisfactory manner which he has performed the du'
ties Of his post
Resor.d That the thanks Of the Convention be ten'
dered to the Editors of the Borough for their courtesy
in furnishing the members with copies oil their Iespec-
tive newspapers.
The Chair announced the following rs the Commit
tees under Mr.. Buffers resolutions:
Committee Of Correspondence -Messrs, j. II. Butler,
Arthur Emnerson, Rice B. Pierce, Jno Wiley and Ru-
fus X. Speed - w. m
Souhgae, Henry Woods, H. b. Reardon and William
Tucker.
On resignng the Chair 10 the President, Mr.. Macar.
land announced to him the resolution OF thanks which
had been voted TO him by the Convention in his alb
sence 10 which the President returned feeling and
impressive response, which bespoke his deep sense OF
their approbation and the qualification which he had
experienced while presiding over their deliberations:
And then,
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
The last day proceedings of the Convention were
full of interest The proposition for increase Of bank
ing capital elected animated debate, and some tine
speaking II will be seem however, that the opposition
whatever strength Of argument it might have boasled
weak in numerical force. The resolutions in sup
port of the proposition passed by an overwhelming ma
| joriy.
Never have we witnessed inor could there be, better
disposition manifested than that which prevailed on this
occasion, 10 hanonze and unite on the broad iounda
| ton Of common interest.
The conviction is universal, that The labors Of the
Convention have been directed 10 The through
| a.. a. fl,ad
sired impulse the attainment OF those ends The Dig
| nifty intelligence and harmony which characterized the
deliberations of this body and The weight of talents and
influence which it embodied, will when lis proceedings,
with the repvts of committees the several subjects
embraced in its sphere o.! action go forth 10 the public
produce moral impression so deep, as not 10 admit oil
lear that what has been done will be esiaced by time
the contrary, have longer any donbs, when We
call to mind the character of Ibis Convention and the
high and important interests which It represented, that
it will awaken feeling throughout the States Of Fir
gina and North Carolina and arouse The energies Of
their people 10 united effort TO regain the direct
| trade, and establish their commercial independence
How vain were the fears Of those who read in the pro-
posa for the assembling OF this Convention, covert de-
syn 10 effect political ends aud the seeds Of dscord
and strife Tie distinguished statesman who presided
over its deliberations with much dignity and ability,
! in his opening address, emPha,icay warned the Con
vention "cxorcse the hateful, malignant end, party
spi,i from their councils; and nothing could be infer
red in the most distant Manner from the whole of
its proceedings and The remarks of lis members to
| opinion in the whole assembly But one sentiment seem
ed TO animate al! the members and that was the promo
lion of the great interests which they had in view and
in discussing these, the most noble and devoted scnt.
mems Of attachment 10 the Union and 10 their Northern
| brethren were repeatedly avowed They sought but TO
avail themselves Of their own natural advan.ageS-and
this they felt they could accomplish without weakening
their attachments 10 other sections Of our beloved Union
We have neither time space Tor the further re-
marks which suggest themselves 10 minds appro
priae to the important subject before US; we will there
fore dismiss tcm aud accompany the Convention TO The
Dinner given by the Citizens OF Norfolk TO the
bers Of that body tie day of their adjournment at
French's Hotel The entertainment was prepared in
the usual elegant style Of that establishment in The spa
cous dining room Of the hotel, in which three rows of
tables, extending the whole length OF the room,
Set, Miles King, Esq Mayor Of the Borough, presided
assisted by MessIs Wright Sou;hsate John rab5, Hen
ny Woods, and Niger Myers, as Vice Presidents. In
assemblage Of gentlemen who had so well preserved
their temper IN the field Of parliamentary debate, it would
be superAuous 10 say that in discussing the good things
Of the table, there the utGlost harmony and hilay
The cloth being removed, the following proceedings
took place. TO which there was not dissenting voice
TuASTS.
/. Our Common CountIy-Nlay the flag Of Union
her lorever-or the interest OF each Of her
States, is the interest Of all.
9 The Commercial Convention friend and not
tho foe of Unon-nay the Of the for
Commercial independence recommended by it, equal
the patriotism which prompted, and the ability which
g. North Carolna-Sfe has molly come to the rescue.
The Of her Mecklenburg Siguers have done gal
liant fight for Southern Commercial freedom and indie
pendence
4. Commerce, Agriculture and Manufactures-Mu'
tually dependent and alike entitled 10 Legislative pro-
lection and support.
5 South Carona-Ever foremost in the ranks of chi.
valry The standard Of Commercial freedom which she
first unured has been nobly borne by her distinguished
This toast was received with bursts Of applause, and
Col Iayne rose with much feeling in reply. We
greet that time will not permit US TO attempt even the
lrsl outlna Of rlni he said IInuna hpinn n