Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-26

designating its course west of Vandaia,
leaving the language Of the resolution as
follows: "from Vandalia, Illinois, TO Fort
Smith, Arkansas
The Convention, after mature reflection,
and upon motion of one of the delegates
from Western Pennsylvania, came to the
conclusion TO adjourn over until the l2ih
day of November next, at the city of
Memphis. At that time it is believed that
every Western and South Western State
will be represented fully; and its action
cannot avoid having the most wholesome
influence, if characterized by prudence
and unanimity, upon the next session of
Congress, Standing committees were ap-
pointed, TO which were referred each par
ticular subject embraced in the report and
resolutions; and from each of said COM
mittees, full and elaborate reports are ex-
pected at the adjourned Convention. The
report and resolutions were all referred to
the adjourned meeting, so that each and
every section of the West and South
West might have an opportunity 10 partici-
pate in the action upon them, and protect
their several interests.
The committee 10 whom was referred
the subject of the Western Armory con-
sists of Geo. T. M. Davis, Thos. Morris,
A. G. Caldwell, Henry Eddy, Esqs., and
Hon. ]. A. MClernand; all of whom are
citizens of this State. This fact cannot
be regarded in any other light than an IN
dorSement by this Convention of the above
resolution offered as an amendment to the
one reported by the committee, and their
acquiescence in the location made by the
Commissioners appointed by the General
Government. If, therefore, Illinois--and
especially, Southern Winois-be fully repre-
sented in the next Convention, the appro.
priation for the Armory within our State
may be regarded as secured, so far as the
action Of the Convention can accomplish
il.
The project of the Ship Canal met with
universal appreciation; and not doubt can
exist of unanimous recommendation be.
ing made by the Convention for lis con-
struction by the General Government. The
committee having charge of this import
ant project are, VIM. Walters, Justin But
terfeld, N. II. Judd, VIM. b. Ogden, and
Jacob Fry, Esqrs. AT the request of the
President of the Convention. l named the
four last gentlemen, knowing them to be
thoroughly acquainted with the subject. and
believing them to be sufficiently interested
in it, TO secure their attention and ACTION
in the premises. 1t is most sincerely hoped
that the North will see the importance OF
having representation in the next Con-
vention; and the gentlemen above named
if they will take the trouble, can make a
most interesting and able report upon the
practicabllty and absolute necessity of the
construction of Ship Canal by the Gen.
eral Government. The report of the COM
mittee, the resolutions and amendments
offered thereto, together with the proceed
ings, are all to be published; and so soon as
they are received we shall lay them before
the people. Until then, this hasty sketch
must suffice.
The Convention adjourned between
eleven and twelve o'clock on Saturday
night, without the slightest occurrence hav.
ing taken place to mar, in the least, the
unanimity and good feeling of its proceed
ings. Many able and heart thrilling speeches
were made, in which there WINS perfect
oneness of sentiment in regard 10 the shame
full neglect the West had met with at the
hands of the General Government. There
was upon this subject but one general burst
Of indignation manifested, which apparently
animated the bosoms Of every delegate
present. There are great many incidents
connected with this first concerted move.
ment of the Mighty West, to which we
shall hereafter allude. We feel more thar
ever, the importance of such Convention
and so feeling we cannot too strongly urge
upon every Western and South Western
State, the duty of being fully represented
at Memphis on the 10Th of November next
Let this be done, and voice will emanate
therefrom, that will be HEARD and HEEDEI
in the next Congress.