Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-28
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
Monday Morning, October 81, 1s45.
MEMPHIS CONVENTION.

All eyes are turned to the proceedings OF this
body, which convenes on The 18th November.
Its great object will be to collect and publish full
and authentic information Of the population,
growth, wealth, products, commerce, naviga-
ton, internal improvements lands, agriculture
and manufactures OF the South and West-ln
a word, TO present The true condition OF tie
South and West, as a material element in any
future National or Stale Legislation. We are
assured that this is far from sectional move
ment, Blu. one entirely national. Is il not OF
vital interest 10 the whole county, TO arrive al
Just conception Of The vast resources OF The South
and West, rapidly swelling and destined TO form,
elements Of national prosperity and power2 Our
Northern and Eastern friends have long since,
with their usual zeal and intelligence, taken
steps 10 lay this important information before the
Union. and have received The favors based upon
The full exposition of their resources and neces-
stiles. No one can reasonably object 10 The TWO
other grand divisions of the UuioD, pursuing The
same wise system and bringing forward their own
lust claims. Nor can the movement be con-
demned as political one, since at the hrsI meet
ing Of the Convention il was
"Rcsoi,cd, That this Convention, by appoint
ing committees on agriculture and mauulac.ul.ns
al The South. does net thereby intend 10 express
or impl; that the Federal Government does or
does MOI possess powers over these snblects-nor
any Thing more, by such committees, man 10 ehcl'
Inflammation and action useful 10 The cotton grow
ing Safes"
But, above all, the Committee in their Circular
remarks:
I'll is expected that the Convention will stu
diously avoid every thing which will tend 10 ex-
cite or influence party synpathies, and thai The
action of orr national authorities will b. sought
and urged, On'y IN cases mtere there IS an entre
nnanimiiu Of sentiment as 70 The powc': conferred
npon he General G0rcrnmfnL."
With these points clearly understood, we can
no, perceive the smallest objection 10 The move
ment. On the contrary, it promises most favor
able results, not merely 10 The South and The
West but 10 the whole Union. There are certain
national Improvements, whose consltuhonalily
all admit, 10 which the Southern Atlantic States
are entitled, and which may well be promoted ny
this Convention The Northern and Eastern
States nave reaper lheir iuii snare ~ t"ese oe"e
fits. II is time that the Southern States should
come in for a fair proportion.
The connection of the Mississippi River with
the Atlantic, will be one of the prominent objects
10 engage the deliteration of The Convention,
and is full Of important results 10 The Southern
States. Virginia is deeply interested in this
matter, and her views should be properly enior-
ced before the Convention.
South Carolina hastaken up The question with
zeal, and has deputed 10 represent her some OF
her first sons. Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. c. G. Men,
minger have been appointed BY the Governor as
delegates from The Stale at large. Col. F. II. FL
more had been previously appointed, but was pre-
vented by his engagements from attending. Mr..
Memmirger was selected in his place.