Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

evils complained Of by the South had already been
anticipated and reaIzed the Convention, therefore,
recommend that the South shall refrain, as hereto
fore contemplated, from going into National Con-
yenton of States with reference to Southern grley
tances, but that the difficulties and grievances of
which the South complain be referred to Congress
for its deberation. Also that Congress be earnestly
requested to its great power and influence in
resting the evils now pressing upon the Southern
States and in restoring to them their just rights.
The previous question being called the report
was adopted without debate. After its adoption the
Tennessee delegation expressed determination to
withdraw from the notwithstanding quite in
dignant. They pronounced the proceedings as I'M
hallowed, and unworthy of Southern men.
At this uncture the most intense excitement and
confusion prevailed for time. when, motion, the
Convention adjourned sine die, and many of the del
egates have already departed for their homes. 1t
may be remarked that good order and decorum cha
ractersed the convention throughout excepting
what was produced at the adjournment
Sentence of Hon. 4. ". Caldwell.
At the Fall session of Mecklenburg Superior Court held
in Charlotte last week, the case of Hon. G. w Caldwell
was brought up for final judgment 1t will be remembered
that during the Congressional last year, certain
difficulties between Major CALDWELL who a candi-
date, and Rufus Barringer ESQ., arising out of publications
by the latter derogatory the former which led
ARRAY. After hearing testimony and counsel, his Honor
Judge Settle the judgment of the Court
that Major Caldwell should prison for 20 days After
staying in prison days. Major c. liberated the
representation of the Grand Jury The feeling was
very strong behalf of Major CALDWELL whose friends
both parties rendered him public dneer which, will
seen he declined We give the correspondence:
From the Hornets Nest and True Southron.
son G. w. Observation-Disclosures to n Public Dinner.
| We have been requested to publish the following
correspondence, to show that the imprisonment of
Hon. G. w Caldwell has not had the effect of les
SEEMING him in the estimation of those who knowing
him best, regard him most We cheerfully agree to
the request.
Correspondence.
CHARLOTTE N. c., Nov. 18TH 1850.
Hon. G. w. CALDwELL-Dear Sir: The citizens
of Meckenburg, with those of the rest of this Sena-
oral district, together with others of neighboring
Counties, learning you confined in the Jail
of this County do irrespective of party embrace the
earliest opportunity to you that wherever YOU
may be-whether at home: upon the tented field in
the service of your Country, euem in prison.
you have their esteem, their unfeigned friendship
the sincere sympathes of their hearts. They have
seen nothing in your recent conduct which they
believe in the present instance should consign you
to the walls of prison.
Believing this and since the reposal of cur con.
fdence in you choice for Senator, that your
reputation is not only dear to you but to ourselves
We evidence of our high regard and continued
esteem which indeed have been increased in your
favor tenfold since your peaceble submission to the
law, notwithstanding we believe its penalties tc
have fallen njustly upon you, tender you Public
Dinner upon the day of your release from prison anC
trust you will grant the pleasure of your
upon such occasion.
II Truly your friends,
JAMES JOHNSTON.
w w. ELAlS,
JOHN WALKER,
JOHN GRIER,
Z. MORRIS,
r. P. WARING,
w. l.. DAVIDSON,
Committee