The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-13

The meeting having been organized, Gen. c.
VI. Jackson moved that committee Of fifteen be
appointed to draft resolutions for the considera-
tion Of the meeting. The Chairman appointed
the following gentlemen to compose sand com
mittee: Gen. c. NJ. Jackson, Msj B. Howard,
DIR. c. M. Howard, l.. Howard, w. R. R.
Wyatt, C.. Booth, -. N. Smith, John Steele,
w. X. Bryant, Henry Stanton, esq, Rev. B.
Strickland, J. d. Noodle, Maj A. 5. Elmore, Col.
J. d. Wilkinson, and Rev. ID. b. Smedley. D
The Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick being present,
was called upon 10 give an account Of his steward
ship as delegate TO the late Nashville Convention
Gov. Fitzpatrick occupied the stand for more than
one hour, in the delivery Of an address that " AS
fully appreciated by his felow-citizens who heard
HIM. lie described in vivid colors the aspect of
public atiarsthe efforts Of the Free-soilers TO de-
spoil us Of our rights-the violation Of the Constr
tuition by the latter. He asserted has great re-
gard for the constitutional union of the States, but
he insisted that the aggressive policy of the North
ern States, as manifested in Congress and else
where, endangered those rights; he hoped that all
would vet be " ell but he exhorted the people to he
prepared for the threatened danger-to present an
undivided front in opposition to the mad schemes
Of the Freesoilers; he called upon them to defend
their rights and to protect their hresdes In union
there is strength" we should know no party upon
the subject of Southern rghts-Whigs and Demo-
Gratis were alike interested: we should rally as one
man around common banner, and 1t need be, " go
with those who went farthest.' lie SAID that ne
hoped that Justice would be done to the South, and
that the Union would be preversed; out u that
Justice we're tcifhhed let the calamity which would
ensue rest with those who had invoked 1t; ne loved
the Union, but he idoised the South-her destiny
was his dest;uy; bis wife, his children, his friends
his worldly property was at the South--it was the
land of his birth, OF his boyhood and his manhood
with her he was content to i've or die.
Upon the conclusion OF Gov. Fltzpatrck's re-
marks. Gen. c. M. Jackson, chairman of the
committee, reported the following resolutions
which were subsequently unanimously adopted,
not one voice being raised against them.
Resolved, That we cordially and emphatically
endorse the address and resolutions of the late
Nashville Convention.
Resolved, That we entertain and cherish an ha-
bitual attachment for the union Of the States upon
the principles Of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
equality and justice.
Resolved, That the General Government is one
Of limited powers; that those powers were con-
ceded by the sovereign States forming the Union,
and are clearly defined in the Consttution-Con-
gress having no authority to leg islate upon sub
jects other than those plainly designated or inn
piled in that instrument.
Resolved That the territory acquired by the
Joint efforts and common treasure OF the people
of all the States is rightuly the property OF the
whole; and that the citizens Of any one of the
States have right to remove t. ii, with theirp pro-
perty of whatsoever kind, and TO be protected in
the tree enjoyment OF the same.
Resolved, That it is our earnest desire that all
questions Of difference, existing between the free
and savehoding States, should be amicaby and
satisfactorily adjusted upon terms honorable TO
both parties, and that no effort shall be wanting
upon our part to bring about such a result.
Resolved, That for the sake Of harmony, and as
an Offering for the preservation OF the Union,
whilst protesting most soIemnly against the in
Justice and unconstituonallty of The original en-
actment of the Missouri Compromise line, we are
willing to accept it now, the South Icing too
proud, having long acqulesced in 1t, to refuse her
assent to its continued extension, if offered in
GOOD faith; but should the free States obstinat"ly
,ersst in their aggressIons upon our rights, and
lecline TO meet upon terms of honorable ad-
ustment, relying upon the justice Of our cause, we
ire prepared to assert and defend our full rights
,s guaranteed by the Constitution.
Resolved, That Texas having successfully main
aimed her independence Republic, With GER
an defined limits and boundaries been
eceived into the Union one Of the States, and
war having been waged against Mexico IN de-
fence Of said boundaries, and the question having
cen thus determined, the / ereft enures not TO
ne Gensral Government, but to Texas.
Resolued, That the admission of California as
State into the Union, with the enormous bounda-
les claimed by her, and with her Ii nted per-
nanent population, would be a wrong inflicted
lpon the saveholding States--a fraud nerpetrated
against the latter, and would Justify such extreme
measures Of resistance they might determine to
enforce
Resolved, That any effort, either by legislative
enactment or force Of arms, on the part of the
General Government, to establish Safe or terri
toral government upon SOIL belonging to Texas,
would Justify the latter in active resistance; that
it would be her duty to repel force with force.
Should collision occur between the forces Of the
United States and the State OF Texas, ufon an
thus made. the people of the entire South
would not only sympathize with the agSrleved
hair far
md Justice by extending their aid, and by fur
FISHING men and money; and in the event Texas
should be called upon to maintain her honor and
ler territory by force OF arms, the Governor or
iabama is hereby requested to Immediately con-
vene the Legislature, in order that proper mea-
Sures may be taken at once TO AID her IN her
struggle against the encroachments of the Fede-
al Government.
Resolved, That should Congress adjourn with
nut an nd jusment Of pending difficulties, upon
terms such as the South can honorably accept, we
approve of the reassembng Of convention at
Nashville; and to secure the attendance OF those
who will directly represent our views as expressed
IN The fregoing resolutions, this meeting will ap-
point two county delegates TO said convention.
Resoirsd, That we unanimously request our
fellow citizen, the Hon. Benjamin
Fl'zp trick, heretofore selected as Delegate for
the State at arge) to attend the reasscmbling Of
the proposed convention
Resoiped, That should it I've deemed advisable To
hold Il convention of the counties composing TINS
district, we all hereafter take
prompt measures to be represe med in the same.
Resolved, That we without distinction of party,
approve OF the high position taken by the Hon.
Sampson w. Harris, our immediate representative,
upon the subject Of slavery and that we tender t"
him our .honks as Souherners, for the able and
dignfed manner in which he mas discharged MS
duty to his constituents.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions he
forwarded to our senator's and representatives in
Congress, and that the same be by them presented
u their respective Houses, and the reso! utons Of
this meeting las far we have the right to in
struct) be considered instruction for our sena-
tors and representatives. ' .....''
Resolved, That the papers in Alabama, and the
Southern Press, at Washington City, be requested
o publish these proceedings.
Pending the consideration Of the resolutions, APP
,roprate and eloquent speeches were delivered by
Rev, B. Strickland, w. II. Northington, J. L.
-.owie, and ~ Clarke, esqs. The speakers DIS
'layed thorough knowledge Of the subjects dis,
:ussed by them, and their remarks were listened
o most at,entively by the audience Ihey were