The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-11-14

phs route, except wo presented ourselves be-
fore Congress with fixed determination to
obtain it. He would scorn to retract what
he had said about Congressman, but he
would qualify it. There were honorable men
| there, but many were essentially incompe-
tent and utterly incapable of sustaining The
position they held. Others were uuiit for
tho proper discharge of their duties on ac-
count Of their political dishonesty. He had
known hundred men in Congress who had
condemned their own votes in private, but
said thsir political interest required them to
vote as they did. 1t was right that the peo-
pie should knowtheso facts, and it was only
for the purpose of making the people under
stand them that he had been induced TO al
lude TO the subject.
"lls great object was topoint out manner
in which they ahould approach Congress
We must show that body that this measure
is for the great interest OF the whole country,
and demand justice, or we should never get
it,"
Mr.. WOODWARD is a fearless advocate of
truth, and fearless in the discharge of his du-
ty, in whatever position he may be thrown.
lie has right to speak Of the condition Of
things at Washington, for he has been an eye
witness Of the intrigues Of politicians and the
influence of interest" of individuals in reg
ulating the affairs of the n1tion. The state
OF things which it reveals is one which augurs
badly for the prospects of our country.
The Message OF Gov. Towns.
The Annual Message of Gov. TowNs, of
Georgia contains the specific recommendation
of provisional State Convention, in the
event of the passage of the Wilmot Proviso
Or any kindred measure by the Congress Of
the United States. The following extract
contains the recommendation.
"Feeing, as do. the ncalcuable value of
the Union, in that purity Of equality handed
downt to us by the great apostles liberty that
formed it; entertaining, with ardor and SINGER
iiy, feeling ofhorror at all attempts by one
section Of the Union to violate the rights of
another; and chcrishing the spiri, of liberty
and equality, actual and positive in the gov
ernmcnt, as above and far beyond unequal
laws 0nd odlous oppression, ! may be per
miucH here to rcailirfn the sentiments, with
Which went before The People OF The State,
in the late election, rs containing my opinion
thai further aggression is not to be endured,
and, il attempted by lhe Federal Govern
mcnt, must be replied to, al amcallc means
being first exhausted. by Nh the power moral
and physical, at the command o! tic State.
With tho confident belief hat The apjiIons
here expressed, accord strictly with those OF
the great body OF Our constituents, feel il
my duty to ask of You the passage OF IN act
investing the Executive with the authority
to convoke convention Of the people Of the
IN ol, t,,,1 L. Al.
of the passage of the Wilmot Proviso, or other
kindred measure. by the Congress flhe Uni
ted States. Relying upon tho purity of our
motives, and feeling deeply impressed with
magnitude of the duties that devolye upon
US, let ns be ever mindful that our strength
and capacity for usefulness come alone from
that Being, whose favor is success, whose
aid Is omnipotcDcc."
We hope that this suggestion of Governor
IowSs is not intended as a substitute for a
Southern Convention. and indeed we cannot
suppose that it is so meant. Seperate State
action, in the event Of such an outrage being
perpctratcd upon the institutions of the whole
Sonth, would be out of the question. When
the whole South is ready for action, it is idle
to talk about State action. The view which
we are inclined to take on this message is.
that 1t is i'll f,vor Of r6icient and authoritative
but no, sepcrate action. a State Convention,
called in this way will represent the SOW.
ercign'y of the people of Georgia, and may
adopt any measure OF defence, even should il
be secession and re organization into South
ern Conledcracy; and when Georgia does take
her position in he ranks, she will bc armed
with the authority Of iip. When she spe2k,
her voice rust bc heard. We regret how.
ever. in common with our contemporary Of
the Courier, that Coy. Towns has lei sin
an opportunity OF lending his name and in
iiucnce to The great object Of the call of
Southern Convention by Mississippi, con-
sulta,ion oipartcs equally outraged rs to the
best mode and measure of redress.
The Courier says--The Commissioners of
Main Roads richly deserve the thanks of our
community, of both the City and Neck, for
The plank road they have recently laid. through
the heavy sand along king-strcei, from the
Citadel square to Line street. We under
stand that we shall have still further reason
to commend their enterprise and public spir-
~ 'oi 'iic cA'cHsIoh OF thc plank road, with
double track, lie, track OH each side of the
street. rom the Citadel Square to the Four
Mile House. We know no lax which we
shall more chccr!ully pay, and which, we be-
licvc, will be generally more chcerfulv paid.
than one for this purpose. Such a road viii
not only add to the convenience of those who
ride for pleasure or recreation, but will also
be great facility and advantage to farmers,
draymen, and the travelling public generally,
and act as an improved avenue of inland trade
ana commerce to our thriving city, which is
now last hitting up her crest, and putting on
lie' beautiful garment. preparatory to her cor
onaton as Queen of the South