The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-17
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THE ADJOURNED Meeting OF TIE NAsurr,r
CoNvENTIoN.-This body convened on the nth
instant, and, notwithstanding the reproaches and
sncers cast upon it, was numsrously aud ABLY
represented. Governor Mcdonald, of Georgia,
| the Wee President ut the former meeting, was
called to the chair, and delivered an eloquent
and patriotic address upon the objects of the
convention
II there ever was period When such 4 con-
ventlon could be eminently beneficial to the
cause of Southern rights, now is the time
Since IT'S former adjournment, the people have
become more enlightened upon the wrongs they
have suffered, and the rights they have compro-
missed, and the views Of the distinguished men
who have assembled at Nashville, will now
command the deepest interest, and receive the
consideration their Importance merits. The
tone OF insult and derision with which has been
assalled by Southern presses, will now be hushed
by the awakening Indignation of the people
The outrages which aIe now daily perpetrated
upon Southern citizens who attempt to enforce
the Fugitive slave law, have aroused spirit of
anger and resentment, aud men begin to ask if
we have no right to our property in the North;
shall law Of Congress be dcfed and trampled
upon with impunily, and must we stand tamely
by, and talk Of compromises, when Southern
citizens are murdered or incarcerated for avail
ing themselves Of the benefit Of the law! Yet
such is the case, aud, in every instance, the at
tempt to enforce the law has been shamcfulIy
disregarded or treated with open violence.
The most recent proof of the inability of n
Southerner to recover his property, is the case
OF AIessrs. Hughes a. Knight, of Macon, Ga,
who remained some day in Boston, for the pur-
pose OF claiming their runaway slaves. The
warrant to arrest the fugitiyes, was a dead
letter: the officer did not dare to serve it. In
the mean time, charges were trumped up against
these gentlemen, and they were arrested; first,
upon Il suit tOr Slantier, and next, for an attempt
In kidb'ap, and held to bail each in the sum Of
$4,000, Il sum which few strangers could give;
and even when the bail was furnished, they were
obliged to hurry oil, and fly, for their lives, from
the fury of mob, excited against them by
handbilIs denouncing them as telons; and all
this in the city of Boston, where refinement AMI
Il aw-abiding principle is claimed to prevail.
These and constantly recurring wrongs of II
similar character have driven the South from her
supncness, aud reused the lion from his lair.
The repeal Of the Fugitive slave law, now i'm
periousy demanded by the North, will open tho
eyes Of ALL aud the provocation will be COM
pcted. Justified before all the world, the
South will take her stand. The glores which
once hallowed the very name of Z" Union" will
have departed forever and the terror which once
the nare idea Of secession wrought in our hearts,
will be stitled by the stern necessity for self
protection and justice.
This, we believe to be the sentiment almost
universally prevailing, and the people are pre-
pared to ponder well and receive approvingy
the calm deliberations of the Nashville Convc!-
ton.