Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-05-21
SCENES In NASlNIL.IE.


We have already stated that lie friends Of Southern
Convention tleir meeting in Nashville appoEed many
heg distinguished citizens delegates 10 the Conyen
ton in that city in june AndrewJ Doncson hc private
Secretary Od Hickory and late respected Minister
Frankfort, the Chairman of the meeting. tie ex
paned length his motives in advocating the measure o
the Convention he believed il 10 bs the regular way fo
the people to make known their wishes BY Conventions
the Constitution Of the United States and those o the
different States secured He not scccder or nullher
but stood up for the Union He denied that the object
the Nashville Convention was 10 strengthen notification
and that there any analogy between the presen,
and the attempt n notification in S32. He a!ndet
to the unity Clay Cass and Webster this question, anc
called the unity from members o the different par
ties lie then drew parallel between the political cond
ton of the people this country and the wretched subjects
European governments, where he had resided for the last
four years He said he esteemed il the proudes day oi ms
life in with The scenes of anarchy md blood-hed
which he had frequently witnessed in other countries to
see around him h elowcitizens discussing with temper
ance and dignity he exciting questions oi pubic IN
The resolutions adopted hy The meeting too long for
our insertion We select the Important
Resolved That the claim oi California TO be admitted a
State the Enon although not sanctioned by precedent
and brought forward under circumstances which initiate
against the constitutional right Of the South viii not be OPP
accepts passes bills for the organization OF governments
IN The ming Territory Of the United States leaving the
question slavery be regulated may best compnfr with
the feelings and the inhabitants vi each Terrific
rs il acquires the right 10 lorna constitution Otherwise
the admission of California cannot but be understood as
settled the part ot tc Federal Government 10
disregard Missouri compromise and deny the citi-
zons Of the Soh that equality rights which the constu-
ton expressly guarantees. -,
Resolved, That chcris!ng a We do the Union o TIE
States as tie palladium o liberty and the chlei source
Of our national prosperity and greatness we still look WIN
confidence sound and enlightened PATRIOTISM OF
the people for the application oi con'uti'ionii cNui
where there is departure from thc great principles winch lie
~ rr foundation Of the federal comPaci and hence not
itstandng the threatening aspect gi"en 10 our p"cai
horison by the agitation VI the slavery question: tha We
d not abandon the hope that there enough OF true Trends
m ,a constitution in all sections Of our common country
who will be found wiling and abe II protect IL rom ue
ruthless hands of those who would make II the VI
injury inequality, and insult. -,
Resolved That in accordance with this hope, hail with
ubounded satisfaction the noble efforts o the leading men
m the political parties ol country, IN e present
Congress- and that they will persevere until every
cause of dsconent removed and country restored TO
its former unity and peace.
Resolved Tia, adopting the memorable sentiment oil Jack.
son when he said "Our Federal Union must be preserved
we say delegates this sacred MISSION ana be
Guided only by the letter and spirit of the Constitution OF ts
United in the appeals which you may address 10 'ie
brethren of the North and in the measures "hich you may
recommend Federal Government a5 necessary " u.
store harmony TO the various members III The condeacy
ard protect The Southern portion from tine injuries which
il will sustain il the faIse doctrine gains ground a Ion
ggess has jurisdiction on the subject Of slavery
We nrc requested that the late accident In aoe
marie bv which little boy killed By the explosion OF
aunnowler did ot occur the Tunnel and that no part
the unfortunate transaction in any manner connected
with the Companys or Contractors operations The pow
der was The property of Mr. Bailey farmer whose was
killed al his private residence some distance from the Rail
road Tunnel
Messrs Seth March, Charles H. SHIELD, Geo. Mcintosh
and Josiah Wills the Directors OF the Exchange Bank
Norfolk appointed by the Executive. Mr. March was &C
caentaly omitted from our list few days since
Saturdays Union publishes able and eloquent letters Il
Senator Foote from Robert J. Walker, David Stewart
Baltimore and Waddy Thompson in favor of the Senate
| Compromise We shall give them tomorrow
The ynchburg Republican is authorised to announce III
oowing gentlemen candidates 10 represent the couh''e
II Apponatox Charlotte and Prince Edward IN the o'a
Reform Convention VIM c. Fournoy Eslr OF frince fa
syard William H. Dennis, Esq. Of Charlo;tei Col H.
| Cheaiham Of Appomaox.
| APPOINTMENTS Bf THE PRES
By and ,ri!l me adrice and coaset q me Senais.
(rorsc Folsom OF New York, 10 be charge d a,iaifer "
The United Suites Of America, Al the Cou oi MS aos'!
| the King Of the Netherlands