The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-06

Southern people must unite and act in their own de-
fence, if they would cherish and protect the Enstu
tions bequeathed to them by their ancestors.
3. Resolred, That resolutions of the Legfslatfes
of the Northern States and recent demonstrations In
Congress, have satisfied that general feeling Of
hostility to Southern rights exists among the people
of the Northern States Of this Confederacy.
4. Resolued, That there is manifest expediency
in calling together the able of the South in Con-
vention to deliberate the proper to be pur-
sued.
S. Resolued, That we approve of the Southern
Convention, to be held at Nashville, Tennessee,
the first Monday in June next; and that we concur
with Mecklenburg, in recommending. the appoint
ment of Delegates to said Convention Dm this Con-
gressional District; and that peke ourselves to
support the measures of the proposed Southern Con-
vention. !t
6. Resolued That the Chairman of this meeting
be held in Charlotte, Tuesday of the Mecklenburg
Court, in April next.
T. Rcsolred, That all the Counties of this Congress
siona District be requested to cooperate in the meas
ures necessary to accomplish the objects contem-
plated.
8. ResOlred That the Secretaries of this meeting
forward copies of these proceedings to Senators
and Representatives in Congress, requesting them
to presen: them to the two Houses of Congress.
9. Resolued, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Lincoln, Charlotte and Raleigh
papers and that the other papers of the State bs
requested to copy.
The resolutions being under consideration, Mr..
Shipp, being called on, arose and advocated their
adoption with true southern zeal. He grew eloquent
as he progressed, and closed by declaring that he
determined to stand up in defense of the rights
of the South under the constitution, so long as his
sold arm hung upon hls shoulder "-(Great ap-
plause.)
Mr.. Lander then responded to call, and was fre-
quence animated the meeting. While he was speak
ing, high degree of Southern zeal pesvaded the
semby. which again brought up Mr. Shpp, who
said he devoted to this glorious Union that no
would shed the last drop of his blood in its defnse
but, if ever it to be destroyed, he wanted to
the end of it. He made powerful appeal in favor
of preserving the Union; but said he would value
not the shadow when the substance should be gone.
He advocated the Southern Convention at Nashville,
means to preserve the Union.
MIR. Stowe was then called from all parts Of the
house; but, it being late, he declined delaying the
proceedings by speech of length.
The resolutions were then again read separately;
and, after some discussion, in which Messrs. Stowe,
ing by the insertion of the word fanatics after
the word "poticans" in the preamble, the resolu-
tions were adopted unanimously.
The eighth resolution was offered by Mr.. White,
amended by the meeting, and passed unanimously.
pointed to attend the Charlotte Convention
A. w. Davenport, R. NJ. Alexander, F. L. Hod-
man, Col. R. Rankin, L. B. CASTOR, A. C. Fulen-
wider, Jas. A. Henderson, Milton A. Smith, James
RutIedge, Sidney +. Alternately. DR.. James Aberna-
thy, Sam'l. Craig, Sam N. Stowe, James Queen.
Alexander Waer, John R. Falls, Andrew Love.
William Oats Sn, John C. Johnson, NJ. L. Phifer.
w. w. McGinnas, J. C.. Stroup, Jacob Mauney, NJ.
NJ. Roberts, f. NJ. Adderhold, Jno. r. Oats, Gideon
Blackwood, Robert Johnson, Benz Ormand, f. A.
McCar,er, Capt. J. NJ. Wright, NJ. Rhodes, Caleb
Rhodes, John F. Gloss, Jas. J. Lessis, Jacob Punk
Esq, Issac Holland, .. w. Holland, James Quin,
w. Pegram, Abram Mouney, Jacob Fronebargsr,
Dr. Wm Sloan, James H. White, James Lonorgan,
David Jenkins, J. H. Holland, w. F. Holland,
Jonas Deck John Webster.
THE PRESIDENT AT FREDERIcKsBURG. We mem
toned yesterday the fact of Gen. Taylor's having
stopped in Fredericksburg and his reception in that
hospable town. We give below the remarks made
by him the several occasions. Hereafter, we hope
to give sketch of the sayings and doings at the fes-
tive board.
Upon the arrival of the traina at Fredericksburg Mr..
Syme, on behalf of the committee addressed The
thoes of the town. and placed the President in their
charge. John NJ. Forbes, Esq. behalf of the Coun-
Gil, then addressed the President in neat and APP
proprate speech. Gen. Taylor replied as follows {:
Fellow Citizens: Upon occasion like the pres
ent, find it difficult to do justice to my feelings
The complimentary manner in which your orator has
alluded to my past services has created in nv bosom
feelings which l cannot find words to express. It
will be recolleced that forty years Of my life were
spent in the camp, remote from civilization. have
been engaged in its active duties, and therefore am
not able to speak to you could wish. This is my
native State, and though have been wanderer from
it for more than sixty years, return with pride to
her bosom. have been received as friend, not as
orphan cast off, but first or last horn child. A.
to the military achievements of which your orator
has spoken, l hope it will be recoected that the
brave volunteers under my command are entitled to
fall share of credit AS 10 the Constitution and the
Union, have taken oath to support the one and
cannot do without preserving the other, unless
commit perjury, which certainly don't intend to do,
aughter.) We cherish the Constitution to the
last. There may be, and will be local questions to
disturb peace, but after all we must fall back
upon the farewell address of the father of his country.
Near this spot he spenta large portion of his younger
days and much time in after life, and near here his
parents lie buried. Let US remember his farewell
advice, and let us, in all time, preserve the Union
all hazards.
| return you and the body you represent my sim
cere thanks for the in which you have receiv-
ed me; and also thank the Committee of the Leg.
slaure who have accompanied me- for their kindness.
and attention to me here and in Richmond.
At the dinner, the Mayor, r. B. Semple, Esq. pro.
sided, assisted by number of Vice Presidents.
| When Gen. Taylor toasted, he said
i Gentlemen: will not inlict a bad speech upon
you; for, if make speech at all, it must be bad
one. must say that TO the battles in Mexico, al
much credit is due to my associates, and more thar
to me. 1t was sufficient honor for me to lead suct
men into action. We are nation of soldiers from
Maine to Texas and will say that on both Of thos
ia did their duty, and they will do it again and again
so long as Washington's name shall Be remembered
among them. (Cheers.)
With regard to the Constitution and the Union,
hope to stand by both long they suortk pre-
t serving. l will give you a toast:
l The friend, companion, and brother soldier wh
fell by the side Of Washington-Gen. Hugh Merce,
|. lien. Mercer. descendant nd