The southern press., 1851-08-06

especially withsuch Of their citizens as are known
to be our faithful and devoted fiiends, as 10 the
mode and measure Of redross for our common
wrongs; and because our precipitate secessior
from the Union, in opposition TO their views and
wishes, would seem AS If we claimed to be the
exclusive champions Of Southern rights an as
sumption which could not but be regarded as
arrogant in us, and insulting to them--thus, in
place of harmony of feeling, and concert of ac.
tion, provoking jeaousies, and sowing the seeds
of discord between us and our natural allies, and
operating to prevent the formation OF Southern
confederacy. g. Because our separate secession
would be eminently premature and unwise al
this time, when we may fairly calculate on the
cooperation OF other States at no distant period
since the effect Of renewed agitation and con-
tinued aggression by Northern fanatics-results
which may be regarded as abst lutely certain
must inevitably be, to bring up some of our
sister States of the South to the same position
which we now occupy, and thus operate to en-
sure the formation OF Southern confederacy.
Sd. Because South Carolina, by separate seces-
sion, would be placed in the attitude OF foreign
government to the other slaveholding States OF
this Union, the effect of which would be, that,
under the laws of Congress, prohibiting the mi
grafton or importation Of slaves from foreign
country into the United States, we should be
subjected practically to the "Wilmot Proviso, =
in its most aggravated form. 4th. Because in
all her public resolves, South Carolina has given
no other pledge--has avowed no other determi-
nation, than to cooperate with her sister States
Of the South in resisting these aggressions; and
inally, Because in the present posture of affairs,
to dissolve our Union with the South, and thus
isolate ourselves from the sympathics and sup
nnr nf hos
in common destiny, would be not only abortive
as a measure Of deIiverance, but il not utterly
suicidal in its effects, in the highest degree dan
gerous to the stability of our institutions.
B. Resoloed, That while we are opposed to the
separate secession of South Carolina from the
Union, without the concurrence and co-opera-
ton Of at least some other slave-holding State,
or the reasonable assurance that such would be
the result of her seperate action, we hold the
right ofa State to secede, as no longer an open
question, and as essential to the sovereignty
and freedom of each member Of this confed-
eracy.
6. Resolred, That, as our hope of deliverance
at this crisis rest on the formation of South.
ern confederacy-a conclusion which we believe
to be entertained by large majority of the
people OF South Carolina-we would earnestly
invoke the early action of our State conventions
whenever it shall be assembled, to devise and
adopt such measures, as in their wisdom shall
seem most effectual to bring about system of
concert and corporation among the slave.hold-
ing States, in resisting the aggressions of the
federal government; and also as representing
the sovereignty of South Carolina, to determine
by solemn ordinance, what relation to that
government it shall meanwhile become us to
occupy and at the same time to prescribe to
the constituted authorities of the State, such
course of action as will enable them to take ad-
vantage OF all emergencies, and to be prepared
for all results.
After the reading Of the resolutions, the
meeting was addressed by Hon. A. p. Butler, in
opposition to seperate State action. Although
evidently laboring under severe indisposition,
he spoke with animation and great effect. As
we hope to be able to publish his remarks in
full, We forbear further comment at present.
The Hon. Robert W. Barnwell followed in
an address of considerable length, addressed to
the point of the inability of the State to sustain
herself alone, and the folly of looking to Great
Britain for countenance and aid He exposed
fully the abolition policy of that nation, as ex-
emplified by her acts for many years. He re.
ferred to the great sacrifice at which she had
abolished slavery in her own domif ions, and 10
the fact that in her offer to Texas, the abolition
of slavery was one of the conditions.
Both speakers studiously refrained from any
appeals to the passions or fears of the audience,
and sustained their views of this great question
in calm and forcible argument
As the resolutions offered by Mr.. Finley were
about to be submitted 10 the meeting, resolu-
ton was read by Mr. b. r. Carroll, as to the
treason of such as should oppose the action of
the State. After few earnest remarks by Rev.
Mr. Yates and DIR. A. G.. Mackay, against any at
tempt on the part of such as were known to be
opposed to the objects Of the meeting to discuss
its proceedings, it seemed to be regarded as an
unwarrantable interference, and motion to lay
it on the table was adopted by an overwhelm.
ing votes
The following resolutions were then intro
duced by NJ G. Mordecai, esq and adopted
RESOLVED, That, inasmuch as the organization
of the Auxiliary Southern Rights Association is
now recognized as intended to advance the doc
trine of separate State action, il is incumbent on
those who are prepared to stand by the resolu.
tons just adopted, to make equal preparation for
the just maintenance Of the doctrines that we
believe essential to the welfare and honor of
South Carolina.
Resolred, That committee Of vigilance and
CouieftHce, w COnsist vi one nunOre0 memDers,
be appointed by the chair, whose duty il shall
be 10 recommend such measures as shall be, in
their judgment, best calculated TO unite the pub
lie sentiment Of our city and State in the support
OF the principles we have now openly professed.
Resolped, That a committee Of correspond
ence, TO consist Of twenty FIVE, be appointed by
the chair, to correspond with our fellow-citizens
in this State and other Southern States, in rela-
ton to the great purpose Of combining Southern
feeling, and making il conduce to the great end
Of united Southern action.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Finley were
then put and adopted with great unanimity.
JOHN RUTLEDGE, President
c. RICHARDSON MILES,
THOMAS FRosT,
SAMUEL ID. SrosKY,
EDWARD ]. PRrseLE, oee'e'"es'
JOHN SEIcLne, jr,
CHARLES III. WFsr, IT,,