Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25
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the lshmus Of Tehuantepec recommends itself 70 the
warm support of the whole Union, and particularly to
that Of the Western and Southern States by its great
praetcabilty the facility and cheapness Of its consruc
ion as well as the short time required for its compile
ton, thus aording the and travel Of not
only the United States, but the world cheap and easy
access to the Pacific coast:
Resolved therefore That Representatives in Con-
gress be requested press upon the Government the
cessity OF bringing TO favorable termination soon as
possible the negotiations pending in regard to the right
OF way across said Isthmus and that they be also in
structed to maintain by all legitimate, constitutional
means the rights Of American citizens in the grants made
by the Mexican Government.
fE9s DIPLOMACY COTTON.
Resotoed That the attention of Senator'S and Re-
representatives. in Congress be called to the propriey of
bringing before the Administration the Importance of
making the cotton interest subject of instruction to
foreign commercial and diplomatic agents.
NAVIGATION THE RIVERS OF SOUTH AMERICA.
ResoIped That this Convention highly approves the
steps which have been taken by the United States Gov
eminent to obtain the fullest information IN respect to
the countries bounding the 0ronoco, Amazon, and La
Pata rivers with view to opening up the trade Of that
vast region to American enterprise and the Senators and
Representatives in Congress from the States represented
IN this Convention are respectfully requested to use oil
proper means by the establishment Of mail steamers from
the port of New Orleans suitable points the South
ern American continent Tor in such other mode may
be deemed most expeden to to the people of the
United States the advantages of trade and intercourse
with the regions referred to.
Resolved That in the opinion of this Convention Lieut.
aury deserves the thanks of the American people for
able in which he has advocated the proposed
project OF uniting by the ties of and common
interest," the great valley of the Mississippi with the ropi
cal countries of sister continent and trust his
efforts will not be relaxed until the great end in view is
fully consummated
DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH EUROPE.
Resoeed That this Convention regards the establish
ment Of direct communication by steam between our
Southern ports and Europe and the and
protection of this system by the National Government
connecting Herewith ample mail facilities as necessary
feature in the commercial independence Of the South and
West.
TO CONGRESS.
Reso0ed, That committee of five be appointed by the
President of this Convention prepare an address to the
Congress and People of the United States on the topics
embraced in the action of this Convention invoking their
attention to its proceedings and action and enforcing
them upon their consideration; and that this address
be published as appendix to the proceedings of this
Convention
ADDRESS ON MANUFACTURE OF COTTON
WHEREAS the Southern States of this Union now have
and for long period must have, virtual monopoly in
the production Of cotton of aud whereas
1t is OF vast Importance to these States that their great
staple should be sent abroad in its valuable form
and whereas it is believed that this staple be wrought
up with extraordinary cheapness and the fields
| of its growth Therefore
BE resotocd, That the President of this Convention
appoint committee Of five members who shall be re-
quesed to prepare for publication and distribution par
ucuarly in the manufacturing districts of Europe full
report Of the peculiar facilities offered by the Southern
and Western States for the manufacture of cotton and
that this report be published part Of the proceedings
of this Convention
COMMON SCHOOLS
Resotped, That this Convention earnestly recommends
to the citizens of the States here the educa
ton Of their youth at home far practicable the
encouragement of home press the publication of books
adapted to the educational and the social condi-
ton of these States and the encouragement support
of inventions and discoveries in the and sciences by
their citizens
HTDRosrATIc GuAoEs MISSISSIPPI.
WHEREAS the investigation of the laws which regulate
the rises and falls Of the Mississippi rivera its buta
ries and the adoption Of system by which the great
valley of the Mississippi may be protected from nunda
ton and the navigation Of the Western be best
perfected and secured subjects Of the deepest interest
and Importance to the whole Western and Southern
try Therefore
RESOLVED That this Convention respectfully recommend
to Congress that among the calculated ad
the above and facilitate the schemes already
undertaken it deems it highly important the General
Government should appoint special corps Of scientific
engineers to investigate the laws which govern the Misss
sippi Ever and its tributaries TO devise the best
improving the Of these rivers of protecting
their lands from overflow if necessary to send abroad
similar corps of scientific engineers examine the sys
tens Oh improvement adopted in other countries and to
report upon all matters connected with these subjects
ResolCd That, in furtherance of the objects sought
we deem it highly important that system of hydrometrio
guages should be established by the General Government
at several points along the Mississippi and its tributaries
at the principal towns and cities, by which the actual
stages of their water may be accurately asceraned from
OF their channels regularly sound
ed and the changes going upon their banks be marked
and recorded all which shall be reported the proper
department Of the General Government from time time
FOURTH DAY-THu2sDAY, JUNE 8.
The delegation from the city of Richmond Virginia hav-
ing arrived the Hon. JOHN MINOR Boris was selected as
Vice President of the Convention from the State OF
Virginia.
Mr.. BISHOP OF Arkansas, introduced the following
resolutions
Resolved That in view Of the immense foreign emigra
ton to this country we suggest the proprety Of obtain
ing all territory adjoining contiguous to the United
States, by treaty negotiation purchase, too
great cost, early possible.
Resolved That Congress purchase from the Cherokee
Nation eight hundred thousand acres Of land 62 cents
per with six per cent interest from tire date of
reception from the United States by Cherokees at that
price, during its next session. and pay for the
OF any money not otherwise appropriated during the
year 1864.
These resolutions laid on The table.
Mr. MARSHALL, of Mississippi, offered the following:
ResolUed That amongst the most important measures
necessary to the of educational interests is
the establishment by the several South and
States of High Normal Schools for the free admission of
such persons both male and female may wish to de-
vote themselves to the profession Of teaching within their
borders and most respectfully urge this subject upon
the attention Of the Governors and Legislatures Of the
said States.
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
The Hon john BELL, Of Tennessee having been invit-
cd by special resolution address the Convention
and delivered address Of great ability, Of which the
Convention requested copy, and directed fifteen thou
sand copies thereof to be printed
Mr. WALKER, OF Louisiana moved that the resolution