The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-17
NAsHvrLLE CONVENTION.
NiHrH DAy-JusE IL.

NASHVILLE CONVENTION.
NiHTH DAy-JUSE IL.
We have heretofore given a sketch Of the pro-
ceedings Of this day; but the following sketches of
the speeches delivered at the afternoon session may
still possess interest;
During the discussion on the adoption of the ad-
dress to the people Of the South and the United
States, Mr.. Coquit. of Georgia, said il indeed
tame enough. They in the South have for years
been engaged in planning schemes, said Mr.. T., of
party ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and il was time for this 10
cease. Men should speak out what they felt, but
the rights Of the South should be maintained. He
did not know the slave States, If the humblest man
in the ranks would not come up and face the poll
ticians.
lie was willing to leave margin enough incorpo-
rated in the report To suit the views of gentlemen
who might wish To address the people, but he was
for decided measures. He would advise every
southern State to the moulding of bullets, casting
cannons and filling their arsenas, if need be, in
order 10 defend their rights. Was he a disunon-
ist! The Union, he would say, could not be de-
stroyed; but he was not for tame submission
The Union was dear alike to ALL North and
South; and if the people Of the North loved the
Union as he did, it would be preserved. But eve
ry man, woman, and child south OF the Potomac
are willing to die for their rights. II seemed
that all should resolve themselves into this at last
III he knew exactly how to ask for a settlement Of
this controversy, and he could get what he 30 de-
sired, the Almighty knows he would ask for just
that much and no more.
Mr.. Colquitt illustrated his position by humorous
stories, in substance that fellow in Gahad had
purchased new pair of gallows, and had watched
Tor an opportunity to display them at muster
therefore he pretended he wanted to fight, in order
to get u chance to pull of his coat. 1t however
turned out that he got whipped. The speaker
hoped the delegates had not come to show gal
lowses. He did not want any lodging, either; and
hoped that every delegate would take the respon-
sibillty, and come out over his own name in what
he did.
Judge Hunter, Of Alabama, having the floor,
ed " IN he Ira NJ Mr.
de regretted the necessity which called for reply,
but he could not avoid answering charges Of pusii-
animity and cowardice, conveyed in the speech OF
the gentleman from Georgia.
General Pillow here and said, gentlemen
talk fippantly of their love for the Union, whilst
raising their hands to tear il to tattert lie would
ask, was there no other man here bat himself de-
voted TO the preservation of the Unions Was it to
be expected that the convention would adopt views
which not one in ten would sustain? lie came with
Il heart full OF spirit and temper of compromise.
and he accepted the resolutions without word of
dissent, although they did not meet his ideas AL
though he did not agree with the position assumed
in all OF them, he stood there sole representative
OF his congressional district, and such he
willing, Notwithstanding his objection, take the
resolutions presented by his colleagues. But did
the address correspond with the resolutions! Was
it based on them? Ii should have been fitted for
the resolutions; and was it SO fitted? No, it was
not. They had gone on in the address beyond the
limits Of the resolutions. He would say TO the au-
thor OF the address, that 1t was calculated To work
who agreed with him, yet there were, perhaps,
more than gentlemen might think. He was against
the address, and for compromise a thousand times
MIR. Pickens, of South Carolina, regretted the
necessity for trespassing the convention. He
hoped there would be more harmony than APP
peared. The gentleman from Alabama, by infer
ence, charged that bere had been plans OF dsunion
in the convention
Mr.. Hunter explained. He did not intend to be
understood. His friend in Georgia had been ar
ragned for some of his sentiments. What reason
had the gentleman himself to suppose that he was
invulnerabie! What waters had he been dipped
in Was the Union to be saved by timid resolve =
TO be saved by measures cngendered by foul fanati-
cisIn He was here TO save the Union, and would
not give fig for the Union without the Constitu-
ton. What were the principles of the ninth reso-
lution-that the union OF the States was compact
that each State acceded to what followss Why, that
each State in the last resort has right TO secede
from the Union. IL the convention dispersed with
out unanimity, was not each State compelled to act
Tor itself? II all were united, did any believe the
Union would be dissolved The people of the fif-
teen southern States look TO declare their rights
and attend 10 their interests. Without all acting
together, there were some States which dare not
make the questions now pending mere matter of
party. Act together, and there need be no appeal
To arms
He could appeal to public sentimental people
boldly to seek secession last remedy to sustain
rights. Give us Union protecting rights, and
he would spend the last drop of his blood TO defend
it, He could not bow to the god OF fanaticism with
it's leprosy. He called upon this convention boldly
to preserve our rights, if compelled 10 APP
peal TO arms, which the gentleman from Alabama
SO much dreaded. He apprehended We were about
to Get in motion principles Of the highest import
Did you ever, Mr.. President, in leaning
the bow of a steamer think OF little rivulet,
far away, which the hunter carelessly stepped,
and from which the wild deer drank! Follow il
out, and what was the mighty result witnessed! IL
will be observed that South Carolina had taken but
little part in the convention. She had met here at
the invitation Of Mississippi. A younger but more
gallant State, she had beat great occasion, and
she would beat again. Let her place her eyes ever
80 high, and they Of South Carolina would be with
her, She asked nothing more than was honor
ablc-they would have nothing less.
Mr. Gholson, Of Virginia, spoke at length in favor
Of amending the address, and took occasion 10 de-
iend and define his position. He advocated the
will of the minority in committee IN an able man
ner, asking, in conclusion, in case the Compromise
bill passed Congress, would the gentleman be will
ing TO dissolve the Union?
Mr. Newton said he had not intended TO speak
ON the occasion. His colleague had asked how
ever, in the Compromise bill passed Congress,
would he be willing TO dissolve the Unioni He had
no right 10 put such question He, himself, was
not for tmid counsels any than for rash ones.
What was the fact in regard to the proposed Com
promise bill? Why, five out Of six propositions
we're in favor of the North. Was that the compro-
misc which proposed TO take for single free State
o60 miles the Pacific, cutting out forever, and
confining us to our own shores here at homer
Last days Proce edings.
JUsE Is.