Washington telegraph., 1849-11-07

Mr.. Benz. E. Gray, of Kentut ky, addressed
the convention. He argued in favor of Cairo as
the Eastern terminus of the Pacific railroad.
COL Davis, of Mississippi, offered the following
as substitute for the resolution of the gentleman
from South Carolina.
ResoLued, that the committee Oh business, al
ready appointed, be instructed to do nothing more
of a general character than to report memorial
to Congress asking for a survey OF all the pro-
posed routes of the Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. Woodward, of South Carolina, remarked
that his resolutions had not been carefully drawn
The issues which he had made had not been met.
He proceeded to explain that his resolutions agreed
with all the projects for lines OF railroad; they
merely asserted that facts indicated superior ad-
vantages on the line from Memphis to San Diego
indicated only as they might well Indicate, other
routes Did not centrality indicate the route spo-
ken of in his resolution2 He did not mean to
speak of Jacobs statf--Le did not mean to speak
of astronomy, but of the earth. The road would
cross important rivers--the Arkansas--the R'o
Grande-- flowing by empire as large, yes lar
ger than the ew sire Of France. There were
strong commercial and geological facts indicating
this int. The road might run, at one terminus
near Mexican territory, but then (according to the
remark of the gentleman of MissourI) he could
pat down his Jacobs staff and then that would be
the centre of the earth The route would secure
us the immense trade OF Western North America
He did not wish to speak OF political matters; but
there were important political matters, daily spo-
ken Of, which would have to be considered--dffrr-
ent interests. opposing interests, should have the
same facilities of access to the Pacific The ST
Louis resolutions not strong as he had
thought--ihey had really taken Memphis and
Chicago under the wing of St Lous--her delega
ton had even brought an olive branch with them,
bat it looked to him wondrously like railroa d
branch. Was the north to be absoved from all
obligation to adopt our route, if d better route?-
should the north, could the north, refuse TO adopt
that route2 No We had right to make an
imposing demonstraton--why should not?-
This might be, this National Convention,
but il could not represent the sIecial claims Of
this section, we were tied down, aud this
northern convent ion. Tie two conventions, at
ST. Louis aud at Memphis, indicated a difference
of ofopinion. Ii gentlemen thought differently they
certainly ought to- have gone only TO one conven-
ton. He wished harmony--his resolutions sought
it--he wished whg in the extreme, and demo-
crAt in the extreme, might vote for them HIS
resolutions let every gentleman go npon the point
Of xpedency and save his conscience. Would it
not be- queer, ii the Judiciary should be str ssng-
ly compelled 10 say: M-ssrs Congressman look
out, the Memphis convention has expressed some
shrewd doubts upon the constitutional powers OF
Congress. But TO be serious. Congress had the
for tl, territories aud other of the United States
Over such Congress (he thought) had property
control; nothing further He begged pardon for
this slight expression of political sentiment; gentle
men had forced 1t.
DR.. A. Smith, of Texas, moved TO lay the
amendments on the table and TO refer the reso-
lutions OF Mr.. Woodward to the usual committee.
Mr.. Hall, OF Illinois, had come to this conven-
lon with national views: he wished to reach the
Pac,fic-and on the best route. Unpleasant DIS
cussion could avail nothing. He argued some OBJ
lection to Mr. Whineys plan, and proposed tu
read certain resolutions affirming the pract cabili-
ty of the Pacific railroad; that its construction
should be promptly begun, BE- placed in the hands
| of The people, and so guarded as not TO become a
INDUSTRIOUS poiit ical engine specializing medi-
um, aud that the lands along the route should be
as far as possible reserved for the workmen. Mr.
Hall proceeded to enforce his resolutions, but gave
| way for partial report from the committee on
| resolutions.
Mr.. DeBows resolution in favor of committee
! to memoraze Congress was returned from saiC
! committee. Adopted.
| The committee on Resolutions announced thai
they would report at 10, A. NJ, to morrow.
| Wh-reupon motion to adjourn to that time wa.
made and carried
From the Daily Times.
| FOURTH DAY
| Convention met pursuant to adjournment al
| 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and was opened with prayer BY
the Rev. Mr.. Brown, of Memphis.
| Gov. c. c. Clay, of Ala, Vice President in the
| chair.
The chairman stated the condition in which
| business was at the time of adjournment yester
| day.
| Mr.. Woodward of s. c. had proposed certain
resoIutions-to these Mr. Eastin. Of KY, offered
amendments, and Mr.. Davis, Of Miss, substitute
Mr.. Hall, of H., having the floor
| Mr.. Hall arose and had some resolutions read
the substance of which we published yesterday
which he said he would present To the house al q
proper time Mr. II. then proceeded to read
very well written speech the general subjects
| for the consideration Of which the convention hat
assembled--and scussing superior advantages o
the BY way of the Lakes, Missouri river, tis
! South Pass, and then San Francisco
! Mr. Hall severely denounced Mr.. whitney
| scheme of railroad ID selfish monopoly. which
if carried out, would ruin the country, filse IN III
| promises if not fraudulent in its intentions, &c
| litter Mr. Hall had addressed the convention thirt,
minutes
Mr. Easton, Of KY, to correct the gentle
| man from Illinois. and to put before the convention
| the estimates for lhe road, made BY Bureau o
| Topography. the marimunn was 8 500 900 tn,
minimum 81, 500.
| Mr. NJ ,rris, of Tennessee, then moved that Mr.
| Halls speech BE- laid the table
| Gen. Boone, of Mississippi, inquired how many
more pages the gentleman had TO read.
| Mr. Hall continued his address.
Mr.. Stanton of Tennessee, offered resolution.
and on motion of Col. Labauve, OF Mississippi, 4
was amended so as to read in etf' ct that Mr. Asa
| Whitney, BE- invited to speak this afternoon at :
o'clock, and 10 give his views in regard to th'
raro ad. The resolution was adopted.
On suggestion of Mr.. Lahauve, of Mss, Mr.
Davis, Of Miss, had leave TO withdraw his sub
stitnte, and il was withdrawn.
DR. Lea, of Tenn, spoke on the general suhjec
proposing to prove the impossibiity OF bosding tn
railroad over several Of the more NoFth-rn route
proposed by several gentlemen. DIR. Lea yieide'
the floor to Mr.. AshbeI Smith, Of Texas, wh'