New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-05-23
south Carolina Di,unioni.t Convention.

bflcl IcitSIapAlI llli tlShcs Attlu4-- Z sum
mary oi the doiags Of the or anized forces Of Nl.-
hhcatiOn from the different section. oil the Palmet
to State, which held rs session a, Columbia have
been already LAID before our readers. The Colum
bia papers have since reached rs with fuller at
strsct Of the proceedings. Unlike the Northern
D.s1nonis,s Who give iu'' reports Of their dom
NJ Calho1ns friends at the South, give but nes
ger accounts Of their operations, for iesf, most
likely oi the odigm which must attach u their
doctrines The question ol dsunIon and nOn-n-
teroourse wiki the North Is understood to have
been discussed quite heartily AZ Columbia On the
9Th and 9Th Of May.
Toe inst dag was occupied mostly in choosi ng
oa.cers and ia toe offering oi s1ndry propositions
aud resolutions, none Of which were acted upon.
Hon. f.. HUoEg, Of Charleston, was appointed
President who addressed the meeting for nearly
two hours in strain Of patriotism, reciting the
wrongs attempted to be Inflicted on the South ard
urging upon the people Of the State, in whose ser
wee he has been SO long to oct with irmness and
discretion. and IL that spirit which the crsis de-
manded.
Among the Delegates to this Loco FocO demon
stration, we find some of the most ultra and noto-
nous followers OF Mr. Calhoun. such as Gen. Com
msnder who much 70 his credit figured only as
Delegate. his name not being mentioned IN any
other connection) +. J Moses, who made ter
rite Cass speech asst Fall at Old Tamnsny, along
with James T. Brady and Nike Walsh, who both
took ground for Free SJil)
Among the prominent actors in this farce were
f. II Elnorc, c u. Mcmminger, John l. Carcw,
f. w. Pckcns, A. g. Summer, Wade Hampton,
Z Sill, J. d. Witberspoon and many others, all
known as prominent leaders OF the 50 called Dem
ocratic party. The Convention was as entirely
partisan as it was sectional 1t was purely po
Iitcsl affair, and designed TO make capitafor the
Loco Focos, who, in other Southern States, pre-
tend to be the only true friends Of the South and
her institutions 1t will thus be seen that the Lo.
co-Focos Of the South have banded themselves to-
gethcr in a sectional crusade against the North
and the Administration should it sanction any Con-
gressiona acts for the exclusion OF Slavery from
Territories where it never existed.
BY the following resolutions which were pre-
seutcd on the 9TH lost. and prepared by Com
mit,ee Of twenty-one, composed Of Messrs. f. h
Elmore, Chairman WIN. DuBose, VIM. Rain,
n. II. caves, Il. P. Hcrndon, J. d. Witherspoon,
Robert Cunningham b. +. Perry, Jas. l. Orr,
II. L. W. Allston, j. A DRrgan, w J. Hanna,
+. w. Pickens, S. Fair, Henry Arthur j. p.
Richardson. J. II. Means, Jas Chestnut Jr. }.
McCord NJ. f. earn, T. + Drsyton) 1t will be
perceived that the South Carolina Disunionists
have made thorough preparations for resisting the
Nation in case Slavery be excluded by Congress
from the Territories, or abolished anywhere else
Resolred That a full and deliberate examination OF tie
whole subject has forced deep conviction on the Dele
yates of the Committees OF Safety here assembled from
the eral districts and parishes In the slate tha alarm
iug and imminent peril IL hanging over the Institutions
and sovereign ghts Of the slavehOdng States caused b
unconstitutional and mischeyous interference with our
domestic slavery and the rights of shareholders, on Tie
part the people of the North their legislature Courts
and Represenatives ia Congress, and by Withholding from
tb. ne aids and remedies guaranteed hy the CODstil-
lion That arguments uud appeals 20 cease and abstain
from thie course OF unproyoked wrong and insult have
been exhausted tu unavailug ehons, which have on}
been followed bv rcpetuous OF injury. and aggression.
mo- l,rrp, r..,..,ered I'M with AN appearance OF con
and determination which leaves TO u- no alternative
huf nhiocf and humhafiug submission, or Ike concert
nd dtcrniriiu n naufaipnr our consiIf iional rhf-
and IN defending property thus waioniy pat IN dHn-
ger, a' , . , cii and n, lake ihs frn, uriied
aud concerted action with other southern ana south
western States 90 this emergency, which the pfesefva-
OF their common honor sovereignty and consutu-
uoua privileges demand, and TO MAINTAIN them az every
hazard and Ia the last extremity that IN view OF iA-
alarming condition Of public affairs Central STATE Com
be now raised hy ballot 20 correspond WIN olneI Oon
itiees and persons this and other States, with view
to such concerted and united measures a. may he eApe-
dent IN any emergency that may arse
Res0lred, That We entirely approve The Address OF
Southern Delegates in Congress to their Constituents
and the wise aud panouc course OF those Senators ana
Representatives who signed the same.
RESOLVED, That cOnhde implicitly IN The wisdom ana
hnness OF The Stale authorities Tor maintaining our Oo
sutuuonH ghl-, equality and honor and that we heartily
approve the course hitherto adopted by them 10 relation
10 the aggre-sons OF the non-slavehoiding States.
hfs0ftf. That would regard it passage
Of the Wimot Proyso, any measure for aboushng Sa
very or the slave trade the admitting Slaves 20 vote m
the District OF Columbia, OF any equivalent measure
u direct attack upon the Institutions of the Savehoding
States and such resisted by them every hazard
and either such the Governor be and he
l. hereby requested 90 convene the Legislature II % il not
nm session 10 consider mode and Of redress
Resoped That We do concur IN and adopt the resolu
tone which twice been confirmed b the Leg stature
of VIRGINIA as containing the clearest exposition Of the
nights and duties OF the States. feeling and behev
what She Las announced with much wisdom and dclib
Grafton and that the liberties. honor and interest az The
slaycholding States Viii be safe undeI her lead
The question was taken ON the first resolution
which as adopted without one dissenting voice.
The "a. Sd and lth resolutions were then separate
~ proposed, and unanimously ooncurred IN with
out any comments or discussion. The last resolu
ton excited some discussion. William II. Hut
son OF Orange District, proposed an addition
al clause, farther expressive of a determine
ton TO resist AT Ill anu every uaLdIus llt hsu
took opportunity of deprecating even the appear
ancc oi irresolution, as 1t might lead 10 the most
fatal consequences, aud deceive them INTO a
false security. He was for the strongest meas
ures as those whom he represented were pre-
pared for any emergency that might arise, and at
all times, aud under all circumstances, would be
found ready.
Mr McCord followed in speech ranging from
gay TO grave, from lively to severe -"now dila,ine
on the insults and injuries inflicted on the South
aud now exposing the ignorance and hypocrisy Of
her asssilants" When he had concluded, the
question was taken the last resolution, which
was adopted unanimously. A resolution was IN
PRODUCED by Mr.. Thompson returning thanks 10
certain gentlemen for their efforts In behalf OF
Southern rights, which after some little discussion
between the mover and Mcssrs. Moses and Eaves
was Withdrawal by the former.
Mr. caves proposed the following additional
Resolution, independent ottsSse already adopt
cd which was sgreed TO-
Resolved That we eSruesf Seenc 70 me several
Districts and Parishes, as an measure 70 lie
serve and perfect their orCaI - OF 1oiAii'tees ~
Vigilance and Safety for the purpose OF correspondence
and concert OF action, and especially 10 exert themselves
10 spread useful information before the people ana 70 oe
ec and bring 10 justice all Offenders against our Peaee
aud Institutions. .. e .
Mr.. Herndon then moved the appointment OF q
Committee of twenty one, 10 nominate suitable
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