The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-12-03
nTEmPHIs CONvENTION.

CALHOUN, upon taking the chair, as President OF
the Convention, delivered very eloquent ad.
dress, which was listened to with marked atten.
tion, and applauded warmly throughout We
have not room for Mr.. CaIhoun's speech, and to
attemptto anayze or give a synopsis oft, would
only destroy its beauty. He contended that the
Mississippi River and its navigable branches, are
peculiarly objects within the range of the Con-
stitutionnl aid of Congress-
Standing Committees were appointed on the
various subjects the Convention had under con-
sderation. The Resolutions which were passed
by the Convention, we copy at length, as fol-
lows, viz:
REPORT, &c.
The g Select Committee to whom was refer
red the several Reports of Regular Committees,
with the accompanying Resolutons,-as aso
the Resolutions of Judge Clifton, &C., respect
fully report the following Resolutions to the Cen
vention for its adoption, TO wit:
l. Resolped, That The Reports of the various
Committees presented to the Convention, be
printed, and such documents accompanying them
as the Committee appointed 10 supervise the
printing of the Proceedings of the Convention
shall deem necessary.
2. ResolUed, That safe communication be-
tween the Gulph of Mexico and the interior, af,
forded by the navigation of the Mississippi and
Ohio, and their principal tributaries, is indspen-
sable TO the defence of the country in time of
war, and essential also to its commerce.
3 Resolued, That the improvement and pes
ervation Of the navigation oftbese great rivers,
are objects as strictly national as any other pre-
paratons for the defence Of the country, and
that such Improvements are deemed by this Con
vention impracticable by The States, or indWi-
dual enterprise, and call for appropriations of
money for the same by the General Govern
ment.
4. Resolped, That the deepening ofthe mouth
of the Mississippi, so as TO as to pass ships of
largest class, cost what il may, is work worthy
of the Nation, and would greatly promote the
general prosperity
5. Rcsolred, That the policy ofre-inforcng
our Navy with war steamers be adopted, the
Western Waters are proper sources of supply,
as they abound in Iron, the best material for
their construction, and in lead and copper, i'm
portant materials for munitions of war; proyi-
sons also being cheap, and the skill requisite
for their construction, and navigation being am
pie in this region, which already possesses the
largest seam commercial marine in the world.
g. Resolped, That the project Of connecting
the Mississippi river with the Lakes of the North
by ship-canal, and thus with the Atlantic Ocean,
is measure worthy the enlightened considera
ton ofCongress,
7. ResoJoed, That the intercourse between
the Gulfof Mexico and the Atlantic coast, ought
10 be preserved unmpared; and that ample milf
tary and Naval Defence. and additional Light
houses and beacons should be established along
the coast of the the Gulf of Mexico, at the most
eligible points,
s. Resolued, That the Gulf and Lake coasts
arc greater extent than the Atlantic seaboard,
that the intereststo be defended in the one quar-
ter, are quite as mportantant, and altogether as
national as there are in the other; and the ex-
pendtures required will fall far short Of what has
been freely voted for the coast defences of the
Atlatnic.
O. Resolred, That Congress should establish
ia National Armory and Foundry at some pointon
the Western Waters, at as early period as pFac-
tible.
10. ResolDed, That the Marine Hospitals on
1.-The Western and Southwestern Waters, the con-
struction of which has been commenced, or au-
thorized by Congress, ought to be prosecuted to
with the least possible delay.
IL. ResoIued, That Rail Road communica-
tons from the Valley of the Mississippi to the
South Atlantic ports, in giving greater facilities
TO trade, greater despatcnto to travelling, and in
developing new sources Of wealth, are in all their
salutary influences on the commercial, social and
political relations, strongly urged upon the con-
lsIderation and patronage of the people Of the
West, and they are the more recommended as
works within the power ofprvate enterprise to
construct, and as afordng profitable investment
of capital.
IL. Resolood, That the earliest opportunity
may be afforded for private individuals and en-
terprise to direct their capital and energies tc
the completion Of rhe important roads projected
the Convention recommends to the Delegates
present to appoint Committees, charged with the
duty of prompt and early applications TO their res
Ipective Legislatures, for Charters to construct
such roads as may pass through their States
and to ask such aid and patronage from sale
States as they in their discretion may deem pro
per and necessary to aid in the construction o
the works.
l3. Resolpea, That as many of the Road
1 projected may pass through the public domain
this Convention would respectfully urge upor
the consideration of Congress, The equity o
granting the right of way, and alternate sections
in aid of the works so situated, Such grant il
the opinion Of the Convention, being no mort
than fair compensation paid by the proprietor 70
The enhance of value impaired to the sections 0
4 Land retained by the Government.
4 IL. Res0leed, That Dry Dock, and conve
nent arrangements, for the repairing Of Govern
\ ment vessels should be established at some suit
able point or the Gulf of Mexico.
4 Is. Resolped, That the President ofthe Con
,Evention appoint a committee Of 5 members pres
ent to memorialize Congress on The various top