Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-13
so,,rurpN RIGHTS CONVENTION.

SOUTHERN RIGHTS CONVENTION:
| Soo iiA ry,uLEsroS TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1851.
| m, -, ~ 10 o'clock, a. IN. pursuant TO ad-
iournment, and the session was of ~ ~ ''s
prayer by the Rev. Dr. bachnu ,y IL, -, orr eo,,s .,
49, ~ I;o eternal immortal, and Invisible we rejoice
nee tne hins ,he refuge OF thy children in all genera
tons; and that from everlasting 10 an1u az d d
same unchungeabe in power and WISDOM IN fec'nae ana
We desire to approach Thee with just convictions Of thy
and we pray that We may ever cherish such per-
sasion of our dependence upon ee US sa eu US W d.
cribe 10 thee the glory due 10 tiny name
W. odore thee ma an infinitely pure and intelligent Spirit
rho Creator and Preserver of the Universe the GVcr oil lille
anb tnowlede and power and comfort and happiness BY
INV u,nrd ard were the heavens made and all the hosts
nf hem bv the breath of thy mouth Thou art continually
hi @ understanding Every good and every perfect gift
comes down from hee and without thee we are nothing,
and can accomplish no good work
Mos, hov and mercifu God thank thee that whilst
bou ART present with individuals and families supplying all
with food and comforts and numbering the very hair OF their
heads SO thou the ruler of nations impang wisdom TO
our councillors preserving them from error and Leading
them to suggest such remedies for evils and oppesson as
are best calculated advance the OF truth and justice
W. thank thee tina, thy hnly reg in the
bsbed tutions We thank thee that whilst that re-
oion ncucates the doctrine Of universal phanhropy is
opposed oil injustice and oppression and requires the eS
ercise of Judgment the practice OF seldenia and our
| untrng zeal to be devoted to our counry's welfare.
We pray thee thou God of wisdom, and ruler OF
tons Thou who hast been with country in all her Vi
cssitudes and dangers be present with thy servants VINO
are here assembled and who have been delegated by their
fellow men to engage in such deliberations imposed on
them the present distracted state OF our country ana inc
dangers that surround the institutions OF our southern
Will thou Almighty God give them wisdom, hrmness, ana
prudence in all their counsels May they have less OF the
fear of man than the fear of God before their eyes May
thew exercise courtesy and charity towards each other ana
@ orget the law of Kindness those by whose
wise lerislaon they feel themselves to have been wonge
May S and s acts be-
by conscious regard the authority OF Heavena an
desire to the ed OF our people, 0s
We pray thee Heavenly Father preserve us from har
boring in sentiments of hatred or malice against
those who have eped upon US injuries and ndgnites and
under all our excenents may we still adhere thy holy
commands to "do JUSTLY TO love mercy ana 10 walk hunoy
| with God"
Heavenly Father we pray hce who orderest all events
as 10 cause even the wrath Of praise thee TO look in
mercy on our wide extended countyto check the spirit OF
whose tendency is subyert the constitution OF
country and TO produce anarchy ind crime lhou VINO
ddst thy people Israel amidst the dangers of the
sea- and the Wilderness thou who ddst terror into the
heart of the npious Beshazzar thou wilt also preserve US
in the midst of Dangers and pray that thou would
turn the hearts of the deluded from the of their ways
and the folly and wickedness of ;heir intentions.
We beseech thee Almighty God in behalf of that institu
ton which recognizes the right and responsibilities OF the
master and the obligations and duties OF the servant we
thank thee that in thy divine and holy word thou hast laid
down rules for the government OF bohso That Inc former
NAV no, become an oppressor the latter be led by
wicked passions and evil advisers TO rise up IN rebellion
against his lawful MASTER protector and friend we pray
ding the light of thy Gospel the minds OF benighed
race That the folly of those who would reduce them be-
You'd the level of humanity and incapable OF understanding
or receiving the truths Of christianity may be made manifest
by the orderly department. the aiecionae obedience and
the devoted pety of the humble servant who whilst ne IS
identified with race of higher intelligence who will be his
and guides approaches also the altar of the
God feels that he has equal interest IN the aonng blood
of the Saviour; and that after having mutually per
formed their duties in their several stations in their families
on EARTH they may have assured hope Of being reunited
in land of light of happiness and Immortality In the re-
sons of eternal Glory.
| And now rnercifu Father we commend these thy ser
wants thy directions and invoke in their behalf thy bes
sing May rights be our liberties be pre-
serYed-may our land be wateed by the dews of Heaven
and our people become the people of God aud the heirs
Heaven and finally receive into thy kingdom of rest and
of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN
| The roll of the delegates then called over.
The unfinished business which the report OF the com
mee on rules for the government Of the convention was
then taken up and after brief discussion the report was
Col Maxcy Gregg then rose and said that the convention
had assembled for very broad and general puposethat
consultation; and the objects 10 be embraced by 1t cout
have no limit except the objects Tor which Southern Rights
Associations formed In deiberave bodies the ap
pontment of committees, TO which the various matters
be efficiently acted on found TO greatly facilitate ou
snes and he for the purpose Of moving the appoint
ment Of such committee. He then sent 10 the Chair thu
following resolutions
Resolved That committee of 81 members be appointed
by the Chair prepare and report business 10 be submitted
to this meetings and that all propositions which be in
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bate TO the said committee for consideration.
The resolution adopted and in pursuance thereof the
Maxcy Gregg, Richland D. F. Jamison, orangebnrg
James Jones' Edgefeld H. Peronneau Finley and Della
Tore, ST. Philip and ST. Michael; John S. Palmer ST. Ste
phens James Chestnut, Kershaw; J. A. Brady, Chester;
D. Richardson, Sumter; J. A. Calhoun Abbevilei T. B
Haynesworh. Darlington; G: Manigauit, Prince George
mnya" D. K hennegan Mao1 ! st n;on We
B. Wilson, York; J. H. Williams, Newberry; R. A: Max
well, Anderson; J. d. Wright, Laurens; Tandy Walker
Mr. John D. Wright OF Lauens submitted the followin!
preamble and resolutions which referred to the Stand
ing Committee:
Whereas crisis has arrived in the history of country
calling for decisive action the part Of the friends
the South:
l. Resolved That Cancellation is virtue and coopera
ton desabe but that if need be- separate State action TIL
ghul remedy to which, any eectual measure OF re
sstance by the Constitutional Convention we pledge GU
g. Resolved That eectualIy the co-operu
ton desired State Southern Rights Association be organ
Zed oy ms convention 10 DC composed OF Delegates IRON
each Association in this State, which shall meet semannu
ally at Columbia.
5. Resolved That each Southern Rights Association ii
the State be requested call meeting Of their members
early practicable and ascertain the and number
members the age Of II and under 49, and all TIT
age of 49, and keep roll of the separately to be re
ported to the State Association semi-annuaIy.
Resolved That the President OF this Convention appoin
committee OF -, TO prepare an Address 10 the Southern
Rights Associations of the other States, inviting them te
Mr.. F. Rhs from the ST Helena Association, submitted
resolution that the Associations should be called in their a
phabeical ORDER enable the members submit their
positions for the consideration Of the convention which
was agreed to.
The delegation then called in alphabetical order
and the following propositions submitted and referred
to the Standing Committee Of Twenty-ono.
i BY Hon. J. l.. Orr, of Anderson:
Resolved That the State Convention called at the late
sion of the Legislature Of South Carolina in our opinion
should be assembled by order of the Legislature ha
we have implicit confidence in the WISDOM fidelity and pat
rodsm of the delegates elect and pledge ourselves to sus
tain the final action Of the Conventions and that consid
nexpedient TO dictate suggest the members there
Of the mode and measure of redress for the many grievances
| inflicted on US by the Federal Government
Gen. J. D. Allen of Barnwell submitted preamble anc
resouons which, without being read referred to the
! Committee.
i By Mr.. Mccall of Fairfield:
Resolved That in the opinion Of this meeting the right
a State to secedeis not an open question.
Resolved that in the opinion Of this meeting the State
Convention should take decisive action on the question be-
fore its final adjournment.
MIR. Price of Kershaw submitted resolutions which, with
out being read referred
BY Mr. Manigaut Of Prince George Winyah:
Resolved That although the cooperatlon of the neigh
boring States be desirable it is not Indispensable for our
relief from the burden of usupng and yrannica
/ ment.
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