Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-11-27

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day. On Saturday morning the committees commenced
reporting on the Various subjects assigned them but il
was soon seen that time would allow the various
ports to be read at length SO the resolutions accompany
ing them only were read. When this was done, discus
sion commenced the propositions presented and
this also, IL would occupy much time
than the members had allotted for their soourn Mem
Phis II was accordingly proposed by Gov Jones Of
Tenn, IN brief and eloquent address, that select
mtee be appointed to whom all propositions before The
Convention be referred to report series of measures
for It's consideration This plan adopted and
agreed that the committee should consist of member
from each State, 10 be chosen by its delegates and the
following were appointed: Gov Jones. of Tenn. James
Guthrie of Ny, Col Gadsden Of s. C, Gov e. c. Clay
OF Ala Judge Clifton Of Miss, Mr.. Craighead Of Ark
EIlwoOd Fisher Of Ohio, Judge Scaies Of Illinois, j. II
Lucas of Mo-, H. j. Read of Iowa, b. Minor of Va
t. j. Bigham Of Pa, and Judge Woodruff of La
The committee reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
j. Resofred, That the report Of The various committees
and such documents accompanying them as the sapeF-
vising committee may select, be printed with the pro-
ceedngs of this Conv ention.
2. ResOret, That the communication between the
Gulf of Mexico and the ntefiur afforded by the ma
ton Of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and their pnc
pal tributaries, Indispensable TO the defence of the
country in time of war, and essential also 10 its
merce
3. Resored, That the improvement and preservation
of those great rivers objects strictly national any
other preparation for the defence OF The country aud
that such improvements are deemed by this Convention
Impraccable, by State individual enterprise and call
for appropriations of money by the General Govern
ment.
a. Resolred, That the deepening of the mouth of the
Mississippi so as to pass ships OF the largest class
what it may, is work worthy of the nation, and would
greatly promote the general prosperity
g. ResOlred, That if the policy of reinforcing Ma
Wy with steamers be adopted the waters are
proper of supply aboundng they do in iron
The best material for the of such
also in copper and lead important materials for munitions
of In the region also, provisions cheap
and the skill required for the and navigation
of steamers AMPLE is evnced in The possession by
these waters Of the largest steam commercial marine 10
the world.
g. Resolred That the project of connecting the Mis-.
sissipp river with the Lakes Of the North by ship ca.
nal and thus with the Atlantic Ocean measure wor.
thy the heightened consideration of Congress
T. RcsOlred, That the intercourse between the Gulf of
Mexico and the Atlantic coast ought be preserved u
impaired and that ample military and naval defences
aud additional lighthouses and beacons should be estab
shed along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico at the most
eligible points for that purpose.
g. ResoIred That the Gulf and Lake coasts are great
err than the Atlantic seabord that the interests TO be
geher national those in the other and that
penditures will fall far short of what has been freely vol
ed for the coast defences on the Atlantic
9. ReSoired, That it be recommended TO Congress
establish National Armory and Foundry al some point
the waters, early period as practical
ble
TO- Resolved That the Marine Hospitals on the west
ern and southwestern waters, whose construction has
prosecuted TO completion with the least practicable de-
lay
IL Resolred, That the mail serving the and
SOUTH REQUIRES great Improvement speed and REGULAR
ty and particularly on the waters that meas
ought be taken also for the prompt extension OF
the Magnetic Telegraph into or through the Mississippi
valley.
~ Resolred That millions of acres of the public do
main lying the Mississippi river and its tributaries,
worthless for the purpose of cultivation, might be
reclaimed by throwing up entertainments, to prevent
overflow, and that the Convention recommend to Cou
gress take such may be deemed expedient
to accomplish that object, by grant OF said lands
appropriation of money.
b. RESOLVED, That the connection OF the south Allan
tic seaboard with the Mississippi and Ohio rivers by Rail
Roads, is policy urgently demanded by the superior IA
ciy affords for the social and commercial intercourse
of the people living the shores of those watefs; the
Rail Road being unryaed by any other artificial struc
ure for speed certainty and economy OF travel and trans
pOr;ation.
IA Resolved, That the profit afforded by such works
investments of capital, and the great extent and
which they have been conducted by private
panes renders Rail Roads the vores of private enter
prise. We trust the several States interested will prompt
y grant all the facilities to private companies required;
and this Convention recommends TO ITS members TO use
their influence with the several State Legislatures in pro-
noting this object
15 ResOted That as many Of the projected Railroads
pass through public land this Cow recommends
Congress grant TO the respective companies ouy
the right of any, but alternate sections OF public land
The route, believe that the increased value confer
red by these works the residue Of the public land
would be at least equal TO the value Of such grant.
Is. ReSored, That efficient should be taken
by the General Government TO remove and prevent the
of the Instructions in the St Louis habor.
II. ResOlucd That dry dock and enien arrange
mens the repairing and refitung of Government
sells should be established suitable points the Gulf
of Mexico.
Is. ReSolted, That two committees of FIVE persons
each be appointed by the chair memoraze Congress
and address the people the subject embraced in these
resolutions.
The report of the Committee received and the
solutions adopted by the Convention, as also the follow
ing:
49, Resolued That it Is expedent that Congress should
make appropriation of money for the purpose of COM
pleting the military road from the bank of the Mis-
sissppi opposite Memphis, through the swamps 10 the
highlands in Arkansas, in the direction of the military
ports on the Western frontier.
Resolutions of thanks also passed for the able,
dignifed and courteous In which the duties of
the chair performed by Mr. Calhoun throughout the
greater part Of the session. and by Gov Clay the last
evenngand the Convention adjourned very late Sat
urday night.
The people of Kentucky will see with pleasure that
the Improvement of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
cupies the first place in the recommendation Of the Con-
yehion. A fact for which Kentucky is much indebted
her able Delegation in the Convention No State has
greater than her in tins work having like
her thousand miles of coast ON these rivers.
1t also gratifying that the proceedings of the Con-
venon characterised by such exemption from
~ spirit--the principles which The recon-
mended based being such strict consrucionIst
themselves all that cohd be reasonably demanded OF
economical government | must take this occasion TO
that Wing friends and particularly Gov. Jones
acted in very liberal and cOnclatory spirit, 1t is also