Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-03
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THINGS IN MISSISSIPPI

matter of pecuiar interest we have read the
of Gov Quitmun Of this State. Though premature and
tremc in its recommendations, this Satepaper Is marked
dignity and ability. In another column will b" found
article from the " o. True Delta commenting upon mat
portions of the message. We supply an omission OF U.
paper By making the following extract from The nessn,
Immediately following the Governors recommendation
State Convention with 'plenary powers;
Having grown up with the State from It's infancy, the
,her OF family property holder often honored with In
office, am bound To the State oi Mississippi 6y evcrw
which can unite man 10 tho spot of earth which he os
his home desire her prosperity, her security and rep
Her interests mine, Heriae must he mine From he
considerations claim not exemption from error but sis-
rv of purpose in the expression of the solemn conrcn
of nv mind that for ihc which have been hay
glanced in this message, the union OF these States u
been so grossly perverted from its original purposes no
render its further continuance Incompatible with tile hor
the prosperity and the safety OF the savchodng Srs
unless correction of past aggressions and some d-
onal and eectua Tor our future Proech
he obtained from our associates in the conederacy.
When reflect upon the pertnacity with which the ASA
upon our rights have been for years prosecuted the evdt
increase OF anslavery sentiments al the North and The
ctement there peryading nearly all classes against the law
provide for tho eXtradon Of fugitive slaves have II,
hone left that these guarantees indspensably necessary
our safety will be yielded by majority flushed win ect
victories and encouraged BY apparent divisions among d
selves Yet leave effort al Cancellation a1trled,
still further TO unite with those Of on! own people,
still look for returning Of justice in the North
tho propositions be distinctly nude TO the people OF The '
savehoding States, 10 remedy the wrong so Tar ns II
be in the power of Congress 10 do by obtaining from
iorna concessions South Of 81 deg 3O nin or oherwi
and 10 consent TO such amendments of the Federal Con
tuition as shall hereafter amply secure the rights OF the sa
holding States from mlsconstructlon ana from iirther
gression.
But in the even, of refusal do not hesitate 10 expr
nv decided opinion that the only eicctua remedy 10
which continue to grow from year to year, is to-
found in the prompt and penceabe secession Of The agg
ed States
The probability of the ultimate necessity Of resort
this effective and right of sovereign Stat
should be kept in view whatever measures may be adop
by this Sute either alone in with her sister Stat
to remedy existing evils In the meantime and rs carln
practicable il is OF the highest importance thut some c..
mon centre of opinion and action should be auhorliav
established. This may be effected by the Conventions
the several sssentng States providing for the organza
and eubsequcnt frequent periodical appointment or eeci
of committee of safety for each State 10 consist of
Der equal their Senators and Representatives in Cong
These committees whose duty it should be, periodically
assemble central point for the transaction o b-
ness should be invested with adequate powers absolutor
contingent to act for their respective States upon all
ions connected with the preservation and protection o IN
domestic institutions, and their equal rights as sover,a
States. Such body oi men, even clehed with the
thority of but two three States, would command
spect and quiet and peaceabe results 10 their de-
limitations.
have thus ventured TO present some suggestions,
which nm alone responsible. They may be modilietr
changed By the result of the Nashville Convention no~
session. and The action Of The Georgia Coarcfon 'rtic
shortly meet far Me purpose Of taking tic same import
questions into considerations
Under our system of Government happily the rit
and privilege Of determining these grave and moments
question: involving the honor and safety OF The State
the happiness and prosperity OF all its citizens wheef
rich poor savchnlder or non-savc-hode belong aie
TO the people To them the appeal must be made and tr
deliberate voice must control and direct the destiny oil lc
State. therefore respectfully recommend 10 the Lcgu
ture to provide for an expression OF the will Of the pe
by the cal of Convention at carly day. In this, ire
will be safety When the sovrcign power shall have spon
all good citizens whatever may be their opinions, wihc
quiescc All will vic with another In patriotic ze 10
maintain the dignity and authority OF The State Mns
sipp will then bu united and harmonious counsels and ise
energetic action, will secure her safety.
The veIy important and vital character Of tho quesons
which are forced upon consideration has led ok
solely 10 remedies merely palliative, but ciccluana
perranent There may he some temporary remedial nea
sures within the power of the Legislature II such an OF
devised il will give great pleasure 10 coopera viii y"t
in their application.
Gov c. takes the bold ground that Mississippi will no
submit but will select her mode and measure Of rrss VIII
rmness but with wisdom and prudence licis reeesso'
and dsnion il the present adjustment is pernedo 5''
and declares that unless California be dded ani certain
guarantees be obtained which he avows 10 be without mop
of being obtained, the only cecal rciniy for lc sou
is in "the prompt and peaceabe secession Of the agees
States How can il reasonably be bfevd that under III
circumstances secession be "peacsab: ~ II VIII sure
" be followed by civil war; and Virginia., least santn
upon her broad PLATFORM will exhaust all cher remedies De
fore resorling to so dread an alternative.
We fear that the Mississippi Legislator will second III
suggestions of the Governor and launch the State into
maestrom with South Carolina her sotary companion
The action of that body we cannot understand. The -
nate frst adopted resolution, ree ring he question OF
Convention 10 the vote Of the people. them turned
somerset and appointed joint committee which reported
favor of tho Legislature itself calling the Convention IN
House has passed resolution, BY meare majority cor
snring Gen. Foote's course. The Senate we suspect W
follow suit Mark the difference between Georgia and MI
sissppi In the former State the quesio referred
the people, who by overwhelming vote ave stood By III
Constitution and The Union In Mississippi The contr;
ry the Legislature afraid TO trust th people, but
though elected for such purpose have Undertaken 10
eide for themselves tho momentous question. Wehave
faint hope that the conservative Of Georgia may ha
beneficial influence the Mississippi Leg stature We
certain that if the North shall do its duty tie people OF Nj
sissppi will follow he ead of Georgia and sustain Sen