The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-15
NASHVILLE CONVENTION.
Ninth DAy-JuSE H.


After prayer by Dr. Edgen. the following reso.
luton, being one OF series reported yesterday by
MIR. Gordon from the committee on resolutions,
was called up:
Resoioed, That, when this convention adiourns,
10 meet at Marietta, In the State of Georgia, the
4th Monday after the adjournment Of the present
session Of Congress, that the southern States be
commended 10 fill their delegations forthwith.
Mr. Dillon offered an amendment 10 this resou-
ton, proposing TO change the place 10 Nashville,
and time To first Monday after the adjournment of
Congress.
Mr. Gordon (Va.) explained the reason why
Marietta had been placed in the resolution; that
place had been thought more convenient To dele
gates than Nashville.
MIR. Dupont (Florda) was in favor of reassen-
bling at Nashville; there propriety in its
| sembling here; he said il had been given out that
il would not be permitted 10 assemble in this city.
He then paid compliment TO Nashville, for the
hospitality which had been shown the convention.
Mr.. Mcdonald (of Georga) said the change was
not on account Of dissatisfaction with Nashville,
but as matter of convenience. All the delegates,
| he said, were pleased with the manner in which
| they had been treated in Nashville
Mr.. Pillow spoke in favor Of this amendment,
giving good reasons why he wished them adopted.
| MIR. Chapman COT Ala said reports had been
circulated previous TO the meeting of the conyen-
| ton, that 1t would not be fairly treated in Nash
vile, and he, in view of these reports intended
propose another place Of meeting. but the gener-
osity and hospitality shown by the citizens of Nash
vile to the delegates made him in favor of meeting
again In their city. He would not although under
| instructions, vote against it.
Mr.. Shorter said he pleased with the city OF
nashville, but was in favor of Marietta.
Mr.. Tucker said he in favor of striking
Marietta from the resolution, and he would be in
favor OF some other plan; perhaps he was ready
to go anywhere; he was pleased with his reception
here; had met with friends, and had experienced
| hospitality and kindness. He had heard that the
convention would not be allowed to meet here;
some one said that the bones of Andrew jackson
would turn in his grave if they met here. What
! right has that man to speak for Andrew Jackson?
What knew he of Andrew Jackson's sentiments as
a man, who knew him during life about much
the serpent in the rook the sands knew of the
eagles flight in the uri Jackson's bones turn in
| his gravel He would arise to assist them; for that
distinguished man held the principle never to ask
any thing but what was right, and to submit to
nothing wrong.
| MIR. Tulholm Is. c. said his delegation never
entertained any apprehension in regard to their
reception here They had the frmest confidence
in the intelligence and hospitality of the citizens of
Nashville They had no fear of losing any of their
members unless from the charms of the fair daugt-
tiers of Tennessee. He then further gracefully
plimented the city, but nevertheless preferred that
| the convention should meet at Marietta.
| After some further discussion, MIR. Pillow with
drew his amendment, and then proposed to strike
Marietta from the resolution, and the motion
prevailcd-yeas O. nays 2
| MIR. Pillow then moved TO insert Nashville The
! motion prevailed.
| Mr.. Pillow moved TO strike from the resolution
the time proposed for further meeting of the con-
venton, and proposed the fourth Monday after the
| adjournment OF Congress. The motion failed
yeas g. nays 6.
Mr.. Irwin (of Ala.) moved to strike out the word
fourth, and insert the word sixth The motion pre-
vailed.
The resolution, as amended, was then adopted
Mr.. Gordon, (of Va. chairman ofthc Committee
on resolutions, reported the resolution amended
then adopted He then reported the address to the
people OF the South with amendments, which were
read.
Mr.. McKea (of Mss.) then submitted several
| AR me IN hp nd in hall nfap
colleague. The amendments having been re-
ceiyed and explained by Mr. McRea, Messrs.
Gordon and Colquit made eloquent speeches
against them.
Mr.. McRea replied in eloquent and forcble
speech, and, after few remarks by Mr.. Stuart,
(of Miss and MIR. Hunter, (of Ala. } the
ton adjourned till half past four, p.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The address to the people of the South was de
bated by Messrs Colquitt of Georgia, Hunter Of
Alabama, Pillow of Tennessee, Pickens of South
Carolina, Gholson Of Virginia, and Newton. No
action was had. The import of the speeches made
on this day will be given in next.