Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-12-06
President Of the Convention,

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DR.. James Overton, of Tennessee;
! Col. John Hanna, Of kentucky;
Col. VIM. Strong, Of Arkansas;
Gen. Roger Barton; Of Mississippi;
Capt. H. NJ. SMeeve, of Missouri;
Hon. G. G. Clay, Of Alabama;
Hon. Oliver ID. Morgan, Of Louisiana;
Maj. Alex. Black, of South Carolina;
Gen. Linwood White. Of Illinois;
DR.. Richard Snead, Of North Carolina;
J. L. Hawkins, Esq, Of hio;
Hon. WIN. Bnrch, Of Indiana;
Gen. A. c. Dodge, OF Iowa;
i. B. Minor. Esq, of Virginia;
John P. Butler, Esq, Of Pennsylvania.
| Secretaries.
Col. C. F. NJ. holland, Of Arkansas;
Col. J. Geo. Harris, of Tennessee;
Col. A. B. Chambers, Of Missouri;
A. V. s. Linsley, Esq, Of Tennessee;
J. ID. b. DeBow. E,q.. of s. Carolina;
F. A. Lnmsden. Esq, of louisiana;
7. b. Drinkcr, Esq. of Ohio.
.NnrshaIs.
Gen. J. Harrington, Esq;
L. G. Irrelevant, 50.
John c. Calhoun, Of South Carolina. i,
will be seen was President Of the Conven.
ton. When he took the chair, he de.iy-
cred speech which was quite lengthy
and was marked, throughout, with pr,,-
dence, moderation and wise cnunsels. =
Like all the intellectual efforts Of that great
man, it was marked for its lucid features,
its nice arrangement, and that close, logic
al conciscness peculiar to the man. The
greatest unanimity prevailed; and the iu-
dicious advice Of Mr.. Calhoun, given TO
the Convention on taking his seat, not 10
raise any party questions, or TO memorial
'ze Congress upon any subject upon
which the right Of that body To act might
be considered doubtful question, seems
to have been followed in a manner highly
commendatory to the wisdom Of the Con-
venion. The Convention was in session
four days, and fifteen States were repre-
scented. We doubt not good may grow
ont Of it. One thing is certain, the inte-
! rests of our own Iowa call loudly for some
thing to be done, BY way Of clearing the
Upper Mississippi, and facilitating its nav
iga,ion. Here follows the concluding re-
solves Of the Convention. They are some-
what lengthy, but we know Of no better
way to give our readers view Of the SEN
! timents Of that body, than TO give them en-
tire.
Gov. Jones, Chairman Of the Committee
! Of one from each State, to whom was re-
ierred the various Reports and Rcsolu-
ti.ns, 10 report on the same. submitted the
following resolutions for the adoption of
the Convention which embrace the en-
tire action Of the Con. ention and which
were finally unanimously adopted.
The Select Committee 10 whom were
referred the several reports of the regular
Committees, with the accompanying res
olniicns as also the resolutions Of judge
Clifton, respectfully report the following
resolutions 10 the Conve n,ion for adoption.
to wit:
lst. resolrea, That the Reports Of the
various Committees presented to The Con-
veniion be priIte.', together with such
documents accom- panying them as the Com
mittee appointed 10 supervise the printing
Of the proceedings ofthe Convention shall
deem necessary.
I'd. Resolrei, tn safe commune alton
between the Gulf Of M leo and the in,e-
rior, afforded by the navigation Of the Mis- !.
si>sippi and Ohio rivers, and their prin-
cipal tributaries, is indispensable to the
defence o!the country in time Of war, and
essential also 10 its commerce.
Sd. Resotced, That the improvement
and preservation OF the ma, igaiion oflhosc
great rivers, are objects as strictly nation
al rs any other preparation for The defence
Of the country, and that such improvements
are deemed by this convention inprac,i-
cable Ly the States, or individual enter
prise, and call for the appropriations e
money for the same by tie General Gov
eminent.
9TH. Resolved, That the deepening Of
the mouth Of the >i>sis>ippi, SO as 10 pass
ships Of the largest class. cost " hat j, may,
is work worthy Of The nation, and would
greatly promote the general pros peri,y.
9Th. Resolved, That if,he policy Of re-
intorcing 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, important materials
for munitions Of war, pr DIVISIONS also be.
ing cheap, and the skill requisite for their
construction and ma, ica,ion being ample
in this region, which already possesses
the largest steam commercial marine in
the world.
9Th. Resolved. That the project Of con-
Meeting the Mississippi river with the
Lakes Of the North, by ship canal, and
thus with the Atlantic Ocean, is meas
IRE worthy Of the enlightened considera-