The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-02

tories, and encouraged by apparent divisions
among ourselves. Yet, to leave no effort at con-
Citation untried and still further TO unite with us
those OF our own people, who still look for re-
turning sense Of justice in the North LEI the pro-
positions be distinctly made TO the people Of tbs
non-slaveholdlng States, TO remedy the wrong SO
far il may be in thepower or Congress to do so,
by obtaining from California concessions south Of
sc. 30, or otherwise; and TO consent to such
amendments of the Federal Constitution, as shall
hereafter amply the rights OF the slavehold-
ing States from misconstruction, and from further
aggression; ,,
express my decided opinion, that the only effectu-
al remedy to evils which must continue to grow
from year to year, is TO be found in the prompt
and peaceable secession of the aggrieved States.
The probability Of the ultimate necessity Of u
resortto this effective and unquestionabe right of
sovereign States, should be kept in view, whatever
measures may be adopted by this State, either
alone, in concert with her sister States to re-
medy existing evils. In the meantime, and as early
as practicable il is Of the highest importance that
some common centre ofopnon and action should
be authoritatively established.--This may be eff
fected by the conventions Of the several asserting
States providing for the organization, and slbse-
quent periodical appointment or election ola COM
mttee of safety for each State to consist ola num-
Der equal to their Senators and Representatives in
Congress- These committees, whose duty il
should be, periodically to ASSEMBLE at some GEN.
trail point for the transaction Of business should
be invested with adequate powers, absolute or con-
tingent to act for their respective States, upon all
questions connected with the preservation and
protection of their domestic institutions and their
equal rights as sovereign States. Such a body oil
men, even if clothed with the authority of but
| two or three States would command respect, and
secure quiet and peaceabe results to their deter
limitations.
have thus ventured to present some suggest
ions, for which | am alone responsible. They may
be modified or changed by the result OF the Nash
vile convention now in session. and the action o
the Georgia convention, which will shortly NEE
for the purpose of taking the same important ques
ton into consideration.
Under our system Of government, happily the
right and privilege of determining these grave and
momentous questions, involving the honor and
safety Of the State, and the happiness and prosper
holder or non-slaveholder, belongs alone to the
people. To them the appeal must be made, and
their deliberate voice must control and direct thu
destiny Of the State. | therefore respectfully re
commend to the Legislature, to provide for an ex
preston Of the will of the people, by the call Of d
convention at an early day. In this, there will b'
safety. When the sovereign power shall have
spoken, all good citizens, whatever may be thei
opinions, will ncquiesce. All will vie with one
another in patriotic zeal to maintain the dignity
and authority Of the State. Mississippi will ther
be united, and harmonious counsels, and wise en-
ergeic action, will secure her safety
The very important and vital character of the
questions, which are forced upon our considera
ton has led me to look solely to remedies, moi
There may be some temporary remedial measures
within the power OF the Legislature. If such car
he devised, it will give me great pleasure to coop
crate with you in their application