The southern press., 1851-05-14

debate, one individual state that he was for the
Union at all events. The people were united
in the feeling that the honor of South Carolina
was at stake. II has been said that the gold Of
Philip was at work, he therefore advised the
State to strike in time, and thus save the honor
of the people from the degradation they would
incur were they to accept it.
Mr. BADGER, editor of the Charlotte, N. c..
3Hornefs Nest and True Southsrner,H a delegate
from both the York and Indian Lands Assoca.
ton, craved the indulgence of the meeting for
addressing them, but considered that he should
be dead to the noblest principles of nature if he
could sit and hear, unmoved, the many compli-
ments that had been paid, during the progress
of the debate, to North Carolina, his adopted
State His forefathers We're South Caroinians
he, himself, was Virginian by birth, and he
was now halfway back in his pilgrimage to the
Mecca Of his fathers. Mr.. BADGER, with consid-
cradle earnestness and eloquence, advocated
separate State action, and assured the conyen-
ton that the moment South Carolina acted, she
would touch a chord in the hearts of the young
men of North Carolina, that would bring them
from the mountains to the seaboard, to her aid
Mr.. ]. B. MCCALL, of Fairfield, at some length
addressed the conventions He considered CO.
operation useless, though he would wait rea-
sonable time. A blockade in his opinion, was
"a war measure, and in direct violation Of the law
Of nations.
4 Col. MAxcY GREGG, as chairman Of the CON-
mittee of 81, then rose TO close the debate, prior
TO the question being put on the address and
resolutions; and replied at length to the vari.
GUS arguments. adduced by Messrs. Butler, Orr,
Barnwell, and the other advocates of delay for
the present We will insert, with pleasure, in
ertensc, the speeches of those gentlemen who
have addressed the convention, provided, as we
stated yesterday, they furnish us with the copy.
Mr. w. NJ LAwToN briefly alluded to the at
tacks made against Charleston, in the course of
the debate, and repudiated with indignation, the
idea that her citizens would make question in
volving the honor and safety of South Carolina,
one of dollars and cents; and deprecated the
remarks dropped in relation to the foreign popu-
lation.
The convention, at the conclusion of Mr..
Lawtons remarks, took a recess until NJ, at
which hour it was agreed that the question
should be put
On e-assembling, after some discussion as to
how and on which part of the report the vote
should be taken, the minority report was reject
ed, and the question came up again on the adj
dress and resolutions originally reported, which
were adopted The address, and the second
and third resolutions unanimously, and the first
and fourth with but few dissentient voices.
Several gentlemen of the delegation of st.
Philips and st. Michaels, prior to the vote be-
ing taken by reclamation, briefly defined their
positions. We could, however, barely hear the
sound of their voices, much less what they said
We understood, however, Gen. Martin to say
that he endorsed every word Of the address and
resolutions, and that it was with him the settled
principle of a lifetime to get rid of this Union
as speedily as we can.
Col. SIMoNs, we understood to say, that al
though he was with majority of his delegation
who voted against separate action, We. he could
not consider submission in any aspect whatever.
He preferred the minority report; il, however,
he could not get that, he would endorse the first,
second and third resolutions, and would that he
could en- orse tue fourth, but his Judgment
warned him not to do so at this juncture.
The further report of the committee of TWEEN
ty-one was then brought up and adopted.
Elk, Governor SEABRooK having taking the
chair, on motion of Mr.. p. DEL ToRRs, It was
ResolEed, That the thanks Of the convention
be presented TO the Hon. JOHN p. RICHARDSON
for the urbanity, dignity, and impartiality with
which he has presided over its deliberations
The president, in eloquent terms, expressed
his thanks for the compliment paid him by the
convention, and congratulated il on the fact that
no traitor or spy had been found in the camp.
We shall moi, however, attempt TO enumerate
the many points be alluded to, as we under
stand, in compliance with the earnest solicita-
ton of many members, il is his intention to fur
nsh a copy of bis remarks for publication.
On motion of Mr. BoyLsToN, it was
RESOLVED, That the thanks OF this convention
are hereby returned to the committee Of ar
rangemenf, and the s. r. Association Of St
Philip and St Michael, for the able and efficient
manner in which they have dischar ed the duty
assigned them in providing for the accommoda-
ton and comfort Of this convention.
On motion of Hon. JOHN BUCHANAN, IL was
RESOLVED, That the profoundest acknowledge
ments and thanks Of the meeting is due to the
reverend the clergy who have officiated at its
sittings
On motion Of Hon, JoHs BUCHANAN, IL was
Resolped, That the thanks Of this meeting is
due to its secretaries respectively, for their Fl.
deity and ability shown in the discharge of their
duties.
On motion Of Hon JOHN BUCHANAN, Il was
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this meeting be
rendered to the board Of field officers, 4th br-
gade, for the use Of their hall, generously and
cordially furni he'd during its present session.
Prayer having been offered up, the convention
at @ p. M, adjourned sine die.
From the Jackson Mississippian
between Gen, Outfmau and