The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-15
CITY OF WASHINGTON SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER To- 1850


people would let themselves down from their present po
sition
II The issue now before us were separate State action
OF submission he would adjourn the discussion to ths
feld where cannon would be orators, and powder
aRd lead Arguments But II was not So Let US D,
Shakespeare for the contest by making adequate ap
preparations OF money for such objects as will prove to
them and the North that we are IN earnest
After Mr., Chesnut had concluded, Mr.. McCrady 60
oor and discussed the subject OF strife between the
eecons able aud srgumenve manner, and indicated
the South Carolina should adopt with reference q
union OF the Southkeeping in view all the time the
fact that the separation OF the southern from the northern
States must take place.
When he had concluded. Mr. Memmlnger moved tha
the committee rise, report progress, and ask leave TO 81
again at one o'clock tomorrow; which was agreed TO-
When the speaker resumed the chair. Mr. Ashmore in
toiuced resolution to adjourn the present session on
the 20h inst which was ordered TO iie on the table
In SENATE, December 10.
Mr. Carews report In relation to the purchase OF the
Calhoun manuscripts was adopted
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Memminger's speech was forcble and able He
deprecaes separate State action, and also immediate Sc
cesson and offered resolutions that the proposal OF the
Nashville Convention for the assembling OF southern
congress be accepted and that the Legislature forthwith
provide for the appointment OF delegates 10 said conven-
ton; that $500, 900 be APPROPRIATED for amng and de
Tending the State and that police system be establish
ed for the purpose OF protecting our people, bond and
ree from the evil designs OF northern emssaries and
aboli,ionists. nts urs4 ts,.'
aM.t COLUMBIA, Dec. lilo, p. m.
The os e M dy s sn ss
in opposition to the action OF the State at present. bu
were in favor Of southern congress- Mr. B. F. Perry
next arose and delivered w ms S views ne was Opposed y
advocated The election Of delegates % southern congress
four to be elected by The lesslaure and two from each
serving the Union il could be done consistently unison
with the feelings OF southern an and felt disposed q
do so advocated the amng of the State but denied her
-tnfAr
course, and the North Carons resolutions ~ 4
Mr. Seabrook submitted resolutions that the State sug
gest southern congress, to msetn Montgomery Al.ba
ma on the first Monday in December next, provided M
other State designate earlier time or place He alst
stated that bill should be prepared giving the Legislature
the power to convene convention Of the people. and
elect delegates on the I'd Monday in November
@ From the Richmond Enquirer.
ssa f Imporsant M>ysnasnt. i1 sl
We ask the attention not only Of our own fellow
OF Richmond and the Safe but OF their
in the legislature TO the official proceedings of tht
crowded and enthusiastic meeting at Boshers Hall, or
Wednesday night A blow was then and there srucl
which, il followed up by southern action generally, mus
exert decided influence in checking the anatcal move
at the North. in giving tone and strength to south
ern manufactures commerce. and all the interests of tht
South and in wardng of the dread evil OF disunion,
preserving the confederacy The unanimous report q
s was reare bs crowded
this morning will exclude sketch OF his remarks as wei
as the other interesting addresses on the occasion Th
ly and cordially signed by many who were present y
| Nos.sTrRcouRsE MEETING The meeting, according
nesday evening in BosheIs Hall Nj b. H. London re
Mr. Robert O. Scott, from the committee appointed 70
the purpose, presented the following report, which hat
been unanimously approved by the committee, fourteen
out Of eighteen attending and sanctioning is delibera
tions: .E3' ~
The committee appointed consid and report thu
yari submitted a meeting assembled a
Boshers Hall the evening of Saturday, the 7th day
erion aud respectfully submit tho following for the adop
ton OF the people now here assembled
a portion Of the people OF the city OF Richmond. assem-
bed for the purpose Of considering and adopting immediate
the most efficient for aresng the Threatened
the North and rights OF the
holding states do resolve ms follows,
'lst. That the provisions Of the fuevesave law re
ceve our cordial appreciation. They in all 70
spec. with the requirements Of the constitution
holding States agents of the general govern
ment TO whom their execution is more lin immedatsy as
rights are to be hereafter respected and win
aai Tha, the recen, occurrences In Boston, where
aaem pt was rnade nehecuaiy,to TO ENFORCE THIS law hav
s 20 Ss sacssby II posS
forcibly II necessary :. .l
ary example, tho Legislature OF Vermont has passed law
subslantialy and In effect repeating and making nope
has virtually placed that State In open rebellion 70 the con
stiiuied authorities Of the Union.
TO be preserved the States, and the people Of all thu
States should called back strict and honest observ
OF the constitutional compact by which that Unio
was formed E ,,y.-U,
9th That the saveholdng States have the right TO de
mand and should adopt immediate measures Tor maktn
the nd all enaoiments OF any State Legislature
whereby any obsucons, delays or hindrances are Gre
ed 10 the pture and restoration OF fugitive slaves
their lwful owners, should be repealed.
Ssh. That until such repeal be made, Is the duty o
the veodng States by all constitutional onactnents
their State legislatures. sustained by the individual am
action Of their people, 10 withdraw from all trad
or traffic the people Of those States who thus reckless
| ly disregard the supreme law OF the nation,
2sofpsd, That for tue purpose OF adopting eihcien
carry the foregoing declarations, ex
pedent iorm association Of the good people OF thi
cy and that a shall be considered members Of tina
assoc ton, who may subscribe The following constitution
Cousisiion of hs Cs~rai southern Rights dssoeation
| PugiWid
4
18th. We the under ersgned members of this association
do pledge honor each other and TO our county tha
will all lawful and constitutional means Tor arrest
ing the further agxressons OF the norhsrn States thu
vital Interests and constitutional rights OF the South, ant
vehodng States who have laws enacted, OF who's
peop adopt any means, obstruct delay, or hinde
the ptnre restoration Of fugitive slaves to thei
owners that In aid Of this solemn determination, w
further pedge ourselves 10 appeal TO tho legislature OF TN
State such laws as prudent anu constitu
ton, for eIecting total commercial nonntercourse WIN
such States.
9th. Invitations shall be given and appeals made TO a.
the counties, cities towns aud corporations oil the state
to unite with In forming like associations ana W.
soemny pledge ourselves 10 give all and Jealous aid In Tor
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