The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-09-23

American Hall began 10 be filled by q
large audience. 1t was soon apparent that
the Spacious Hall, which is eighty feet
long by thirty wide, would not contain
all who would probably como; and when
8 o'clock arrived, every part Of it was filed
to its utmost capacity. Many, it is said,
went away, being unable to obtain
seats. Whom it is considered that both
meetings were convened without special
effort TO present an imposing numerical
fnrcc, and after very short notice, the
result may very justly be regarded as an
infalIible demonstration Of tho deep interest
felt by this community in tho controversy
now unhappIly dis racting and dividing us.
Col. B. +. Taylor being absent, from in-
disposition, Col. Wade Hampton, Sr. was
called 10 the clair, who announced to the
meeting that Coils. Preston and Chestnut
had very promptly accepted the invitation In
address them on this occasion, aud that
these distinguished gentlemen, the standard
bearers oi The tcsistancc party by Cooper
ton, " ere III waiting. Whcrcurun, on
,nn,Nu, u committee CONSISTING q; 'ui. w.
Hampton. ST.. ilr. J J. w Parker. n,,d
Col. J. +. @'u-.I'r'i, was a!nul:g 70 ;u;su-
dug" tI2M g ...c ...-Di.., Oii "a .r-
pcar..ncc vi these gentlemen, they were
greeted with loud and most enthusiastic
demonstrations OF applause, which con-
tinucd for E0me time.
The chairman first introduced Col.
James Chestnut, Jr., who, in an argument
Of remarkable ability, demonstrated the
safety, efficiency. md certainty OF the re-
sistancc measure advocated by tile friends
Of cooperation. We cannot attempt to
report tho arguments employed by Col.
Chcsnut, or even the points made. lie has
thoroughly mastered this grea; question;
his manner Of discussing it is calm, dis
passionate, and statemunlkc, and such as
cannot fail to carry convection 10 the
minds of mul,,Edcs wherever he is heard.
t,oi. Preston "us received with those
demonstrations ol perIcc; respect, Ilgn
esteem, and atiGriIo.,atc ,oniircnc,., wh Il
al! who know HIN cn;,rtaln lor n.s
ri.araclei HIS aiius,'his tn sea marks o.
uuIuatcl confidence Oh Tho par, o! n,
friends and friluw.ct!Zons were r..cCriling-
~ happy. iNcy were n,;,ic III lnn,ruagc
which catnc fro;u dc heart and spoke 10
III, heart. lie defined rs position, 10 ii
respect, the great question IN terms which
could nnt DC mistaken. Ike his dis
tInnuIshcd predecessor, 40 Gcc!ai3d his
purpose, after all reasuEah!c means oi
citcctinI C0-opcrat,on had Teen tired and
exhausted, To do heart and hand w,,h The
State. both expressed themselves as
having perfect confidence III the wisdom
aIi, PATRIOTISM Of the Convention. They
we're opcrat.onIsts, but they could
never forget ,ha, they were also Caro-.
lnians! This effort Of Col Preston was
remarkable rs well Tor It's ability as lis
frequent busis of the most iinpass ioncd
clolucncc, far iransccnlIng in power any
thing ever before heard from hm. The
enthusiasm of the large audience was
wrought up TO the highest pitch, and he
sat down AMID ,hundcrs of applause.
When Col. Preston had concluded, the
folowin. resolutions were offered by John
&. Bowman, Esq. and unanimously; adopt
cd with much enthusiasm.
Resolved, That the friends Of Southern
rights and Cooperation present, heartily
concur in the sentiments so truthtuly und
rloqucn,ly expressed by Coils. Preston aud
Chestnut, und thereby pledge themselves to
give the distinguished gentlemen their un-
divided support.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this
meeting are hereby rendered to these
gentlemen for the p"lmp,iiudc with which,
after SO short notice, they responded 10
our call.
Uol. Wade Hampton, Jr., offered the
following winch were also unanimously
adopted
Resolved, Thut the friends Of Southern
| rights and cooperation III Columbia viii
hold public meetings at least once every
week, until the election OF deputies 10 the
| Southern Congress.
Resolved, That the chairman and
committee Of three, to be appointed by
| himself, do make arrangements for the
holding OF such meetings, and that the
same be advertised in the papers OF the
| town.
Resolved, That the papers of this
Congressional District be respectfully
| requested to copy these proceedings.
| On motion, The meeting then adjourned.
WADE HAMPTON. Scn'r Chairman.
JonN q. Bowman, Secretary.