The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-18
TELEGRAPHIC.


TELEGRAPHIC.
Proceedings OF tho Nashville Convention.
NASHVILLE, Nov. I4-1OI p. m.
The convention assembled here this morning at
III a. m, and, after being called to order, the presi
dent asked the secretary to read letter from an
absent member of the Tennessee delegation, Mr.
Rowles, with which the secretary complied. II was
written in strong secession tones. The States be-
ing called, Messrs. Jones and Hunter, of Georgia
Davenport, of Mississippi; Pillow and Donelson, OF
Tennessee; Cheves, Of South Carolina, made their
appearance.
ing for equality ofrghts secured by the Consti-
tuition, and declares that these rights violated
by erecting California into State, and Utah and
New Mexico into territorial governments, and dis
membering Texas, and that non-intercourse was
called for.
Mr. HUNTEn, of Georgia, offered resolution de-
claring the Government in the hands of the North,
and the South in utter dependence Abolition ma
jorities in Congress. The property Of the South
depends upon slavery. Weshould repel every as
sault upon that institution at all hazards He al
luded to the California bill, &c, robberies Of
southern rights, and declared them unconsttu-
tional. The Fugitive Slave law is no concession.
He recommended constitutional resistance to the
acts OF Congress when that failed each State shall
decide Tor herself the mode Of redress.
MIR. DAvEsPoRT, of Mississippi, declared the
right of secession, and reviewed the wrongs per-
petrated by the North; and called upon the South
for concentrated action to save the Union, recon-
mending non intercourse, and that the South go
into the National Convention for President with the
North
General PrLLow, of Tennessee, recommended
that, although the bills of Congress- fell short Of
Justice TO the South, that the convention should de-
clare its willingness TO abide by the laws Of the
land, thereby giving proof of their attachment 10
the Union. That the South demand that agitation
of slavery at the North cease, and that the repeal
OF the Fugitive bill would render all further
citation impossible. He recommended non-intcr-
course if the North did not faithfully perform her
part. according to the action of Congress; that il
further interference with slavery be persisted in,
the Legislatures Of the several States should elect
delegates for general convention.
MIR. DoNELsos, OF Tennessee, recommended 40
quiesccnce in the laws of the South; that the
vention would not anticipate the course Of action
on the part of members If the federal compact
would Justify extreme measures. The motto Of
the southern States Is, "PGpet,ty TO the Union and
The Constifuiion;" and this convention will look TO
open resistance as revolutionary remedy, only
where such an Interpretation of the Federal Con-
stitution IL enforced as will make the Federal Gov
eminent an instrument OF ntoerable tyranny and
oppression.
Mr.. CHEvEs submitted the following resolu-
ton
"Rssoiued, That secession by the Joint action
of the slaveholdng States, is the only efficient
edy for the aggravated wrongs which they now
endure, and the enormous events which threaten
them in the future, from the usurped and now un-
Mr.. CHEvEs then read long speech, occupy
ing three hours in delivery, reviewing the whole
subject ably and thoroughly, recommending &C.
cession as the only alternative. Ii was already
donc-the Rubicon was passed, the Union already
dissolved. What was the UnionY IL was bond
of fraternity-it had become of hostility. We
could not expect to live with people who, every
occasion and in the halls Of legislation, denounced
slavery n crime. Was not the face of every
southern suffuscd with blush of sbame2 He
said that could hope for nothing from any
change that the North could gives II would only
bring an increase Of their power, and our danger,
disgrace, and shame. We should drop party, and
unitedly contend for the interest of our bleeding
country. II Virginia would lead, no blood would
be spilled and he had no doubt that in little time
every southern State would follow, except perhaps,
Delaware, whose interests would deter her, in the
possibility of an invasion from the North TO CO.
eroo. Where their army and money! All
their militia would find il difficult 20 take Charles
ton or Savannah; and If they did, what would
they do with tbem' Perhaps they calculated upon
the assistance of slaves but they would be dis
appointed. We want but union, and the enemy
arc ours. The Union, thank God, dissolved, I'M
doubleday the South would suffer the usual casual
ties OF war; but these were dangers which free
people, who we're not disposed 10 wear the yoke,
would meet manfully. The right OF secession was
uncquiyocal. He appealed TO Virginia 10 take the
lead in a united secession and he would warn the
people of the South to beware of alien councillors
who we're not our friends. They did not sympa-
thize with US In conclusion, he would pray to
God TO inspire southern men with the spirit offrce
men then they would act men who know their
rights and dare maintain them. We can scatter
our enemies like hutumnal leaves. California will
become slave State, and we will form the most
splendid empire which the sun ever shone. Sub
init The sound curdcs the blood; and may God
unite us.
At the conclusion of the speech the convention
adjourned TO 10 to. morrow.
NASHVILLE, Nov. l5.--On assembling this morn
ing, the States being called, MIR. Sneod, of Geor-
ga, presented resolutions declaring the recent leg
islation Of Congress direct attack by the North
the rights Of the South that the convention cher
ishcd the hope that Texas would rebukc the aboli-
tionsn by spurning the proposition. IF Texas
should acccdc the convention would protest against
the act as a grievance 20 the South repetition of
which would be just cause for secession.
The committee resolutions asked leave to cit
during the session Of the convention, and would
report TO morrow. Leave granted.
Mr.. Whartor of Georgia, presented the follow
ing resolution:
" Resolved. That II should be the policy Of this
while il strs up some to higher grade
OF feeling, TO restrain others who would rush into
istnl action without the necessary preparation"
Mr. Whnrter spoke in fiery strain, at some
leng'h, IN support 4 the resolution.
MIR. Claiborne, OF Tennessee followed in n strong
secession tone; when the convention adjourned
until ten O'Clock to -norrow morning.
NASHVILLE, Nov. 10.
The convention to-day proceeded with the discus
sion of the committees report
General PiLLow opposed the report He thought
great as we're the Northern sggressions on the
South, they did not justify such measures as the re-
port contemplated.
Colonel Polk, Of Tennessee, moved 10 strike out
the entire report and resolutions offered by the Ala