Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-20
RICHMOND wHIG.
Commercial Convention.
FIFTH DAY.


Rev. DR.. wiGHrNAs opened the session with pra,e,
proved. ap
Lieut.. Maury presented from the Committee on Re.olu
tions various reports
As these reports in the course of the proceedings o
the Convention, underwent considerable we
| they were acted upon.
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Resolved, That this Convention deeply impresssd viii,
sense OF the distinguished hospitality Of the citizens OF
Charleston begs leave tender to the calhoun Monu
nen FUND contribution in aid Of its erection as to-
Ken OF our appreciation Of the po,eness and bera,y
displayed n our entertainment here and as an evidenee
Of our profound veneraton r the memory Of South Car.
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The resolution adopted, and Lieut. Maury wa, sp-
pointed to receive such funds members might be d.
posed to contribute.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Convention then proceeded to the Of
ne uhnnshed business Of yesterday being the sx III
ptopos'on OF the third resolution submitted by the
commit'ee on resolutions follows:
rivers" sao''
Mr. Chapman being entitled to the aoor expressed his
regret mat the delegations from the several States
not so u as they were when he his remarks
on the edng day, when the Convention adjourned
HIS Object in the remarks he offered was If possible to
reconcile the views of members of the Convention on the
fore the country on the other
when the Convention adjourned yesterday be was re.
marking that this was Commercial Convention com.
posed OF all political parties He confessed that be be-
onged TO OF the great parties into which the
country was divided, and hoped he was consistent mem
Der oil II but still he respected those who differed with
him. There was ground enough for them all TO stand up
on ana business enough for them all upon which
as Southern men, they could agree. Applause He
tavow, however his regret that proposition of this
nature had been brought this BODY He respected
the Chairman OF the General Committee Ieut for
us many valuable contributions science but stll he
coua no, agree to this proportion Why PROPOSE
tons OF this nature introduced into this Coz ven,ion Ii
was khoWn-Weil known-that gentleman OF both poti-
cal parties we're present. and in order avoid readng on
each DINERS toes In respect to questions involving pot
cal considerations he had hoped that only such PROPOSE
aons would have been introduced they were likely to
agree upon He supposed that gentlemen looked tn f
ure sessions OF the Convention lie supposed that thew
looked TO the perpetuy Of these Conventions so long as
he existence was necessary, and how could gentlemen
expect harmony Of sentiment or action under propos,
ton of this kinds In the State Of Alabama he was
shed that the people stood three to against such
propouon According to the of yesterday the re-
VI this might appear to be the case bur tbav ;b,
rely upon it, that If it desirable to have Alspsma Re-
presented in future Conventions they could not have her
under such resolution this Ii was better therefore
10 rehounce that on which, party men, they could not
agree. Asa Southern and South western Commerci.
Convention they ought to look the interests of the
SOUTH aud to suggest and adopt only such measures
were calculated 10 promote those interests
IL seemed TO him that there no use in passing this
,esouuon, even the amendment proposed by his COL
league were adopted He would vote for the amendment
out he should still feel constrained vote against the re-
solution even ii should be amended as thus proposed
ana would move to strike IL out and he should do so on
the ground ntimated by the gentleman from Virginia
yesterday that you would still leave Congress to udpe
oil whether these international improvement were const
tuuona or not Trne Congress passed an unconsttu-
onal law the remedy was in the judiciary and an appeal
10 the constituents OF those who passed it,
lie felt grieved TO hear the remark Of the Hon Senator
rom Tennessee, (hr Jones' Yesterday When that gem
uemen contended that consttutionay there was no d
renee between appropriations of land or of the
III a
TO swallow down all the doctrines contained In that
they might rest assured of that although they might
see delegates from that State 10 future sessions of III.
convention they would not the representatives of the
people [Appause.l - '''
lie was here to endeavor to carry the i'll of those
whose representative he was He came oply 70
their interest lie would never shrink from the obgaops
imposed upon him Southern man; but he saw fair
opportunity now OF doing much for the South If the Con-
'ehon acted as ought, aud With that view he would
entrea gentlemen TO avoid those political ouestions ON
"hich, as party men, it impossible they could
aSree lie regretted the necessity Of saving this much.
but he had said it in self defence; for humble as he
ciple Applause F
Mr. Mhittle, of Ga, sad that he too was party man.
In the district in which he resided he was known as
Ehig but when he left home TO attend tbs Co,y.,,io
he left his political sentiment behind him Iereat snnInsai
so far at least as not to obrude upon this Convention
Ihey hal met IA gentlemen of the South to consult with
eacn othe ana take counsel az to the best means of
noting her welfare that she might stand out in her true
IN this republic As Ehg, he believed in the cons,tu-
uonay OF propositions and would press them 10 the
proper halls Of legislation but was it proper endeavor
10 iorce them on the Convention, noisn roieusg fan
plause IL had been said that he was a wise man who
struck The iron while IL was hot; but greater ma was
he who struck the irou till it hot. While the iron
was hot they bad allowed the North TO oustrip them in
this race Southern felt that they had within them
the power of greatness and they intended to strike the
iron while was hot, they would concentrate their
ges on those points and subjects which every Souh
ern man could agree, aud which there would be no
danger OF split. And II wise to pcrmi, this v,e,,
object TO be defeated by introducing subjects which
purely OF political character? lie trusted not Us
would appeal to them merchants and
and agrcultnrsts-he appealed the President and Vice
Presidents and heads Of delegations and charmen of
mittees-he appealed to them practical men, ave- as
Southern men, not TO bring these topics before the
ton which would not only consume time which ought 10 he
devoted to other purposes but would tend TO the produc
ton of dssention aud dscord when peace and harmon
and mental action tor the good OF the whole South ought
to prevail. Applause.
Lieut. Maury-As there seems to be considerable dif
ference OF opinion IN regard to many points involved il
nis tesonn9' beg leave as Chairman Of the Commit
tee, to withdraw it altogether.
Loud cries OF ''no, no." and "vote, vote
Mr. Oakey, Of Louisiana, said he did not come here
suPPiant to the Halls Of Congress for apythiug. NJ
would not be beggar for anything from that nnst,s +
behalf OF louisiana The State which be b,
done much in the way Of internal improvements and ali
too without the aid of the General Government aud bt
would not give his vote here astructing the represents
Tes o Louisiana to ask for any appropriations for h
purpose Indicated
Loud cries Of "QnestiOn, question:" and order or
DER
Mr. oakey.-You have heard Ala and Georgia, and VIII,
will you not hear LouisiAnl. Renewed upfoar, and
yOce-"ouder.rl
Mr. OAkry.-1 cannot bavL This resolution was a,
tempted TO be passed upon by stealth and in silence
bus fortunately notion was made prini H. aud va
have been able to s real character Renewed con,
fusion mingled with cries Of question" "orjer" Ego on
and sit down" when delegate demanded the previous
question.
The Presijent-The previous question csnno. be de
manded, while the gentleman from Louisiana Is on th,
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Mr. olkey attempted to proceed, aud was again inter
mptcd.
delegate rose to question Of order. He desired Ia
Know II the question OF leave Withdraw the resolution
was debaicsble, aud if stop could no, he put 70 th
/ uproar
! The President-Ths question IL debateabIe / cannot
help the confusion. Gentlemen endeavor 70 preserve
| order.
! Mr. Oikey endeavored to proceed. He did not care
for time when principle was concerued: he would stay
here another week II necessary rather than do aDytbins
| which might seem to compromise his principles TAn,
plausc He had many things 10 say, bu, 40 the Honss
seemed impatient for the question: be would al, down So
\ the present :" ~
Nr Drew, Of Flor's, was AZ averse 20 what MIGHT b,