The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-02

The following 10 that portion Of Gov Quitmsn
age relating 10 the slavery question and the action OF
legal convention Of the people Of the State should
be called with full and ample power to take into con-
siderston federal relations the aggre ssons which
have been committed upon the rights OF the Southern
States the dangers which threaten domestic In
situations and all kindred subjects and Jointly with
other States separstely to adopt such
may best comport with the dignity aud safety Of the
state and efeetusy correct the evils complained Of
A convention thus assembled, and representing the
sovereignty Of the State would Of course possess pen
airy powers, uncontrolled by any Instructions OF 70.
strictions which the Legislature might intsrpose. -
When reflect upon the psrtinaoity with which the
stsaus upon rights have been for years prosecu.
ted the evident Increase OF anti slavery
them ORTIZ and the excitement there perysdag nearly
ell classes against the Law TO provide for the eNtrad
ton 81 fugitive slaves have little hope left tba. these
be yielded by majority flushed with recent victories
ana encouraged BY apparent divisions among ourselves
Yet to leave no effort at Cancellation uutried, aud
stl further 20 unite with those Of people,
who ftill look for returning OF justice Ia the
North, let the proportions be distinctly made TO the
people OF the .eholding States, TO remedy the
90 lar as may be In the power Of Congress 70
do 60 by obtaining IRON California concessions south
Of 80 deg 80 min otherwise and 20 consent 20 such
amendment. of the federal constitution shall here
after amply secure the rights OF the tavehodng states
from misconstructionlap nd from further aggression.
But, in the event Of refusal do not hesita,e TO eH
press my decided opinion, that the only enectual
remedy TO evils which must continue TO grow
and peaceabls secession of the aggrievsd States
The probability OF the ultimate necessity of resort
ensctive unQuefttouRble OF
States should be kept In view Whatever measures
may be adopted by this State either alone or In con-
cert With her sister States to remedy existing evils
In the meantime, and ne early as practicable II ~ VI
the highest i'm portsnce that common centre OF
opinion and action should be suthortatively est,b
sbed The may be Effected by the conventions 81 the
teversl asserting States provdirg for the organiza
ton and subsequent freq periodical appoin sme ut
or election Of committee Of safety for each state 10
consist offs number equal 20 their Senators aud Repre-
esntstives In Congress These mmitteee whose duty
u tbould be- periodically, TO ssfsmble at some centres
ed with adequate powers absolute or contingent 10
act for their respective states upon all questions eSn
nectsd With the preservation and protection OF their
domestic Drtitut>s, and their equal rights AZ so.
v.rsisn States. sxsh body Of men even " clothed
With the authority Of but two three states would
cepmand respesa and secure quiet aud peaoeasis re
tults to their d.tss mnations
have th ms rrvsumed TO present some sugyestions
for which ssr alone responsible. They may % modi
ton nov la session, and the action Of tbs Georgis
Conventio which will shortly meet for the purpose o.
taking the same important questions int" oonsiders
Under our system Of government hspplly, the right
and pr eiege Of determining these grave and moment
STATE ssa m. Ss.sn .es spo.oes, Of ali s s
sens whether rich or peor, slsveholder or non s,s
holrisr, belong alone to the people To them TN
APP feal must be sde aud their deliberate voice mus
&C ntroi and direct the destiny OF the state there
IRE respectfully recommend 90 the Legislature 70 pro
ids ,Sr an ssgrs,os ., the viii % the ptoge y s.p
vii be safety when the sovereign power shall ma "
\ spoken all good oitizsn., whatsvsr may be tnel
opinions will sequiesce. All will vie with one anothe
in patriotic zeal maintain the dignity and authority
OF the State. Mississippi will then be united, an'
hafmorious counsss and wise energetic action, VII
The very imp ortsnt and vital character Of the qus-
tions which are forced upon combination ha
but snectual and permanent There may be SON
temporary remedial within the pover OF IN
Legislature. II such be devised, II VII give "a
great pleasure TO cooperate with you IN their sP2ac'
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