The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-28
Convention Of southern Members.

reappointed.
Convention OF southera Members.
Wepublish to-day both the original address prepared by
Mr. Calhoun, and the substitute offered by MIR. Berrien
As they occupy nearly whole dsposable space
unable give any elaborate commentary their contents
nor have we time for any particular remarks about the
form in which they presented. 1t will be perceived
that the caption of the original address is Tie address of
Southern Delegates in Congress to their Constituents"
That of Mr. Berrien is, I" To the People of the United
States" AS TO this matter. if could be permitted to
venture opinion, would have chosen neither. The
members of the southern convention occupy two posi-
TONS and we think they should have acted in both capa
cities They NOT only citizens, t representatives and
think that both the Union and their southern constu
encies should have been included. While the griev-
of the South should be stated the people of all por
tons of the Union should have been appealed to for
dress; for while the Union exists, bound sup
pose matter how much appearances may be against the
supposition, that citizens will listen to
son. and do us justice. In humble opinion there
fore, this address should have been made their south
constituents in Particular but it should have en-
braced general appeal TO the citizens OF the whole
Union
is scarcely necessary to say that have read both
the original adopted by the southern meeting, and the
offered as substitute with great attention Both of
them are drawn with signal ability The substitute ai-
dress is in many respects taken, not only in sentiments
but even in words, from the original address, although
they differ in many particulars. Both expose in strong
and just terms the attacks which have been made on
southern institutions, well as the profound Importance
OF preserving the union OF the States They both open
with the wrongs which the South has sustained relative
to fugitive slaves defiance of the express guarantees of
the constitution. They then follow with the history of
the aggressions southern institutions attempted the
time of the Missouri Compromise. They come down to
the gross inequality and injustice involved the Wilmot
Provso and they call the attention OF the people the
other unwarancd measures which have been agitated
during the present session of Congress- We give the
conclusion OF EACH calling the attention of the reader
to the whole, as contained in our columns:
Combustion of the original address
With such prospect before u.s. the gravest and most
solemn question that claimed the attention OF people
presented for your consideration What is be done
prevent il? 1t is question belonging to yon to decide
All we propose is to give opinion We then, OF
the opinion that the first and indispensable step without
which nothing be done, and with which everything
be- be united among yourselves this great and
vital question. The of union and concert in
reference to has brought the South, The Union and
> Ifyou become united, and prove yourselves in
earnest, the North will be brought pause and
aton Of consequences and that may lead change Of
Measures and the adoption of course of policy that may
quietly and peaceaby terminate this long conflict between
the sections lift should not, nothing would for
you but stand immovaby in def,nce of rights nvolv
ing your ayour property, prosperity equality liberty,
and safety.
As the assailed, you would stand justified by all laws
human and divine, In repelng blow dangerous with
out looking to consequence snd to resort TO all
for that purpose Your assaants, and not you,
would be responsible for consequences.
Entertaining these opinions, earnestly cnreat you
be mnfted and for that purpose adopt all necessary
Beyond this think it would not be proper 20
at present,
We hope. If you should units with anything like una
nimy it may of itsefappy remedy this deepseatsd
and dangerous disease but isuch should not be the
the time will then have for you decide what
to adopt.
Conclusion Of the addrsn offered as a Substauts
We have done. Our desire has been place before the
American people the facts necessary enable them stay
this controveryto exercise the restraining influence which
they alone possess give harmony counsels, and
prosperity country. We, TOO, constitute portion OF
people and speedily resumng places among them.
will unite efforts for the accomplishment Of this bcnef-
cent result.
The authors OF the address are perfectly justified, by
the circumstances OF the case, in making the appeal
which they have to enlightened people They have
given satisfactory reasons Tor their course, ana we
beg our readers to examine them. Yet not only
think they are justified, but also that the South
the North--the West--the whole Unon-are indebted
to them for the force and fankness of their exposi
TONS Yet the whole OF the southern members have not
stood up to these declarations. 1t very desirable to
present an undivided 'front.' and it hoped at time,
that unanmity would have prevailed The wonder is, that
after the southern wings had gone into this movement,
and when both the addresses moderate yet firm in
heir tone, they should. with very few exceptions, have
from them To repeat the words of the Mil
ledgeve Federal Union
Is II strange that, after wings well as democrats
convened tho meeting, and when the report contained
nothing but of facts, that any southern
should refuse carry its design Why Messrs
roombs and Stephens unwilling place their signatures
address their constituents which tells them Of the
niringements upon their rights Is ue what af
arms they sspiran for presidential appointments
md dare not offend northern wings Must tho rights of
he South be jcopared and she wheeded submissions
o crafty the ambition Of any of her sonsl
Or to use the words Of another paper in Georgia, (he
Marietta Advocate y
1t of deep regret that portion Of the south