The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-10
From the Nasi.ville Wing.
The proposed Convention a Failure.

The proposed Convention n Failure.
Never did set Of schemers commit more pal
pable blunder than in the movements initiatory TO
the proposed convention here; never did men OF
any party, since the foundation of the Government
make greater miscalculation on the temper and
disposition of the American people. Underwriting
their attachment TO the glorious legacy of the ia
theirs Of the American revolution they presumed
to arrange plans for shattering il in pieces--they
dared TO propose a cool disregard Of the provisions
of the Constitution, passing that by as of no force
and of no value, to talk of remedy for political
grievances by "secession from the Union" What
the politicians Of South Carolina and the other dis
contented States might have done in war council
here in June, had they not TO some extent given a
plan of the campaign in advance, there is no know
ing-because, governed by passion, no scheme
would have appeared too desperate for them TO
sanction, judging them simply by what they them
selves have proclaimed their purposes. But
their plans divuiged by the Clingmans, Inges,
Heydenfelts Brisbancs, &C., &c, aroused the real
people, and the latter have come forward with a
stern determination in their movements, such de-
termination 10 stand by the Union, that the polit
clans by profession are now taking the back track
with haste and trepidation which betokens plain
ly the consciousness they feel Of having committed
terrible mistake in their calculations.
From all quarters-from the real soyereigns, the
true hearted masses-comes up the voice Of con-
domination Of their schemes; and from the men who
have attempted to enlist them in this crusade, we
now hear loud cry Of attachment to the Union,
which shows plainly that they have taken counsel
Of prudence in regard 10 the matter. From all
the proof now before US, we feel warranted in ex-
pressing the belief that the proposed convention
will NOT be held; and VIC congratulate the people Of
Tennessee that their capital will not be made the
place 10 elaborate plans which would have made
Il unenviably notorious In all time TO come.
We give the following from exchanges
Gently come 10 hand, illustrative Of what we have
stated. Fortunately for Tennessee yet, not
single delegate has been appointed fortunately as
yet, Tennessee has no lot part in The matter.
From the Georgia (Nacon) Journal and Messnger
"a meeting on this subject, in this city called on
Saturday last, was attended by very few individu-
ais Of either party, and adjourned until Tues
day, and then, no person having appeared at the
appointed hour, matter Of course, all action in
the premises was suspended until-what time we
"why is IL that the people manifest such an i'm
difference TO this schemeS IL Il because they of
opinion that the only causes which justify the
calling Of the convention will have ceased 10 ope
rate before the time Of its assembling arrivesl That
there must be some such belief governing them we
cannot doubt. They not, surely, inscnsiblc 70
their honor and interests-and that they seem en-
trely careless about the convention, we think, IL
clear. We understand that efforts made in Monroe
last week, 10 get up preliminary meeting Of the
people, 10 promote the objects Of the convention
proved entirely abortive; and that the meeting did
not take place, for the very sufficient that
no one would attend IT, The citizens Of several Of
the Cherokee Counties without distinction Of party
have met and disapproved the action Of the Legis-
lature in regard TO the Southern convention"
From hs Southern (Athens, Ga.) Banner
"Three o'clock, D. m, on Saturday last, was the
hour and the day appointed for meeting Of the
Democratic party OF this county, at the Town Hall
in this place, for the purpose Of appointing delegates
TO District convention 10 be held at Gainesville on
this day, for the nomination Of delegates 10 the
Southern convention ut Nashville. The day was
nclement, but il not sufficiently the hour
Of meeting as 10 prevent the attendance Of the
people. There seemed TO be not the least interest
manifested by them in this project On arriving at
the hall found some half dozen present, and in
the course OF fifteen minutes few more entered,
making the entire number not exceeding fifteen or
sixteen persons. The town bell rung by the
marshal, but all in vain. The people would not