The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-20
TEE MEMPHIS CONVENTION.
Speeches Of Judge Walker and Senator'S
Bell and Dawson.
THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS,
&C., &C., &c.
Special Report for the New York Herald.


Special Report for the New York Herald.
MEMPHIS, (Tepn) June 9, 1858.
To day the great Southern Convention fn,hed its Ia
bors and adjourned.
l, has accomplished the work for which it convened
which to concentrate the South upon mode of
action by which its interests might be advanced. The
wishes of the Southern States have gone forth and
ths unarmy with which they have been pressed ust
demand the attention of the legislative bodies of this
country. At the opening of the Convention there
some exhibition of sectional feeling, and it feared by
many that this manifestation might lead to seri, re-
suits AND tn xart the objects of the Convention. But it
is matter of congratulaon with those inter ssted
in the objects Of this movement that this and
hostile spirit sranged in its birth, aid that the
clutons expressive OF the wants of the southern portion
of our Union were passed with united voice.
At nrs O'Clock this morning the Convention embed
in larger numbers than any day pre- ious delegates
have been pouring 10 up to the hour of adjourn
ment The exact number Of representative, at the Con
vention it has been impossible for the Secretaries
state, account of their Continual arrivals and
the rapidly with which the Convention dispatched
its business Estimating the mum Der very low there has
been between and OO0 delegates pre- ent and the
number of strangers and Outsiders who have been at
raced hher have exceeded Ooo These outsiders have
been the most prominent citizens Of the South who have
exerted themselves ss Libby members in promoting
the ends OF the meeting.
This morning after the ususl ceremonies of opening
the Bon. r. Ape-son of Ky., moved the following
of two dollars and half towards defrayng the
of printing &C. and that the delegates from each
olleotou the delegate. of that pay the
to J. T 1revezant.
II is rrsnimouy carried when the question arose
TO the time arc place of the nsxt meeting Of the Con-
ID. bo.,
St Louis Louisville New Orleans Boa Rogue and Mo-
bile. An exciting debate upon these motions
discussing the merits of his fsvorte piece of meeting;
the most interesting, however tine discussion be-
tween New Orleans and Baton Rogae.
On behalf Of Ne orleans Judge Walker said With
all respect to the gentleman eho represents and
mends Baton Rogue as the next place of meetag of
this cchyeltion must say it is exceedingly ns sni
fcant place. (Laughter) There is Of convey
TO it, ard you fnd nothing after got there We
in pity, make it the pital of the STATE aud 6nd that
Of the poor datioas Of the place we
keep bers of the Legislature from oning
away from it and would ask II it is e.sonabe wise
to expect to td accommodate for large and respec
table body liz this there when the place keep such
body and such eebd egi stature (Laugh
tef) II has places of amuseUspt; It interes
irg eahibitions in short it is stle ~ closed By
New Orleans is the great center the empire of :he
We. sr6 South re oads lead it from every portion
of the Union there is enough amuse aud enough
10 feed and accommodate the men,b Of this
as long they remain there. | therefore IsY
Baton Rouge on the tlnle LaughterJ Tots speech
CALEB OUT McGImpsey the champion vi Baton Rouge
who with much excitement, smid cheering and
laughter, TO defend his much slapdered town. MIR
sdentl never mads sleech ia puohc my life
conceive it my duty 10 d. now, refus the
slancs1s which have been heaped upon my native
town. ! am opposed to plac'ng Ba'oa Rouge upon
the table aud amend the mo 'ioA b. placpg New Or
leafs there. From what the gen. ,emsn tom New
Orleans avs Of Ba'oa Rouge, safely say that he
has revtX been IN the psce-he is ignorant OF It,
has been greatly nj informed viuiy .n,uepre ents.
daughter and cr1ea of Give II 20 him y WHAT is New
Oilesnsf 1t its in a mud puddle-t is ali The tins
overlooked with AID tni- met ttere
they would be Compelled TO aemble in thu garret to
keep tom bting orosDsd Great Laughter Baton
mtaLs TO keep it above water-t is Of the
Stste ard destined Mes 0teaos aud to become
railroads centeriDg at New Otleaul-shy, if lou bad
them there they will sink. No, Mr. Pre-ideut Baton
touge to be the centre Of all the Southern railroads
and 10 take u wealth which pours into The nth
EN- Sodom. Nes Orleans (appIause.) Tae gentleman
says We have places of amusen cot at Baton Rouge
H. aDsuer PROUD admit that we have no theatres
cock fighting and bull batting, VII New Orleans has
but have SCHOOLS aud churches, and iute gent men
which New orlesus has not (Great laughter and cries
of "Hit him again y And row, | goud put it to this
convention whether they would prefer take the thea
and the rick Of lite at Neg Orleans enjoy the
comforts sbd the uDbouDded Hospitality OF the inteli
gent and honest citizets OF Batoo Eouge.
The voc Of the convention was that both Baton
Rogue New Orleans be laid upon The table, and
following res luton adopted
Resolved That when this convention adjourns it ad-
ourns 70 meet again the second Monday Of April next
in Charleston, South Carolina.
Ii was then moved that the Hon John Bell Of Tea
nesse according 10 Invitation previously exceeded ed
dress the convent Amid mach appiaust, the Hon
senator rose upon the tano and spoke as follows
Mr.. Preident and G.ptlemepI know how Idle it IL for
sDy enc in the practice OF puoc speaking to make any
prediction Of coming short of the expectation. of
audience which Calls him out TO speak upon great
measures hBe these before Before ! proceed TO
sIe-k especially upon one Of the subjects before
wish particularly 20 speak Of oLe thing Of i'm portance
winch ls that this convention may be considered
ttnal IN ia nature and objects Those who have not
compFehenoed the movements Baltimore may consider
mat II wa COZ ceiyed IN spirit Of hostility to the North
spirit which should ned by any Dor ton of
this Union against another. For NV own part durng
he entire session OF this convention / have not heard
single sentiment which has been proper-whch has
not been rational and applying IL should equally to
whole broad Union We regret 20 hear some OF our
Northern and Eastern brethren exec pons TO and
opposing the Institutions Of country. But ~hiu ta
it gives great pleasure t. that from Dog
Intercourse with herR brethren
The incidents which may have effected government
apu influenced them yet very large portion of then
both East Nor will hail with pI - the spirit which
has been manifested BY this in building no their
Interests the interests which lie Mt the foundation
81 equsL prosperity There large portion ~ tbe
fe aud Intelligent countrymen, both North and East,
@bo will applaud the actions % the south ard the south
west 10 this attempt TO build up their States Me-.
President and gentlemen Of the cecgenton trust you
Will bear with when say that the greatest ourpo-e to
be Dpsneu by this convention l. TO the south
and southwest to the developement cftbeir posersboth
nsiions moral and ibte ectu also 10 arouse
them 20 he true TO themselves SOnle OF north
ein ard eastern friends point TO the south and
tay to Us, whsre Is your progress, ghece are
your festf OF learning where your elements
q g. attsss 70 etmpae win The Merit, aoi East. A-t