The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-05-23

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~ From The Columbia Telegraph.
FOrcibIe and True.
Inc conhding generosity of our State has
SO often been abused by persons, who have
proved themselves but little entitled to our
gratitude, that we are pleased to perceive
that our people are becoming more chary Of
their thanks.
a proposition was made at the late Conven.
ton, to pass vote of thanks to come of our
advocates at the North; which was afterwards
withdrawn by the mover-and the remarks of
MR.. MOSES on tho matter struck us as SO iu.
dlcious, that we have determined to give
them below:
MIR. NJ said substantially, that he felt bound
to oppose the Resolution, though in no spirit
OF discourtesy to the mover, or to the indi-
vduals who were the objects of compliment
contained in it. They had met for a purpose
OF grave interest," not only to the people of
South Carolina, but to all, to whom the Union
OF these States on the principles on which
1t was originally instituted, was dear and sa-
| cred, both from the glorious associations of
the past, and hopes for the future.
lfthere was anything for which the citizens
OF the State were liable to degree border
ing almost on the sensitive, it was for thar
eXuberance ofsentiment which induces them
TO nod IN high esteem, and almost in brother
~ affection every one beyond their borders
VINO appears, no matter from what motive,
10 fraternize with them. Let a stranger en-
ter our borders, and pronounce his own SEN
tlments IN relation to our peculiar Institu.
tlons in unison with our own, at once we are
not only willing to extend the right hand of
Fellowship and hospitality, but are ready to
yiela the ,1r tribute OF our praise and cempli-
ment: While no was willing to admit that
our Southern Institutions had found able and
convincing advocates in the gentlemen whose
names were included in the resolution, and
extended the full need of obligation. vet at
last, u their conclusions have been the result
OF the influence of truth, and they have been
compelled by force of that power which mind
cannot resist to attain them, why are they
entitled to our peculiar commentator! If
the grave and serious subjects submitted to
tne Convention permitted depression from
the main matter before it, to paw passing
tribute to services which we have felt and
appreciated, at once by unanimous voice,
acknowledge that debt of gratitude which the
whole South owes to that eminent Patriot
and Statesman GEORGE NJ. DALLAS, who,
whlle others professed, thew himself into the
breach at the risk Of loss of personal popular
ity at home, to ward off the impending dan
ger which threatened in the shape of an in
crease OF the Tariff. What member of that
body would not gladly avail himself of the op-
Portunity OF evincipg to the world the high
regard in which we hold this Statesman, if
this was the occasion when such tribute was
proper. If they were to do more than consd
er the important purposes for which conyen-
ed, and It was meet and becoming to acknowl-
edge our appreciation of the services of those
OF our Northern friends who have stood shout.
der to shoulder with us in the defence of our
Constitutional rights, why not include them
all as entitled to our high regard and consd-
Grafton #r
1t was time that we should be cautious in
this wonted expression of feeling. But
short period has passed when the representa-
tives OF our whole people, warm with enthu-
sastic admiration Of the military heroism of
our own soldiers in the Mexican war, con-
!ersea upon one who was associated with
them in their deeds of daring, testimonials of
honor of which the proudest soldier might
have been ambitious. But short time elaps-
ed, while scarcely the words were cold which
came from from him of "Southern rlory-
Carollna--honor-Caro chvalry and hos.
ptality" and every thing connected with
Carolina soil--we find in the object of our
compliment, the strong and energetic adyo.
cate of the Wilmot proviso Let us learn a !
lesson from the past and restrain this cxu.
berance OF feeling, which though honorable
itself, may well be checked by prudence and
reflection. ~ '''1
Bernard Centers, (noticed in our paper
the 9th inst, as having been wounded
with a hatchet by Edward Murray,) died
OF his wounds on Friday last. The iury
OF inquest brought in averdict of murder
against Murray, who is still in Jail await.
ing his trial before the Superior Court,
which commences its session for this conn.
ty this day.
IHE costume of the ladies at the re-.
cent opening of the British Parliament.
" was in the style of the reign of George