The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-19
The Great Southern and Western Commercial
Convention
FIFTH DAY.
FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.
CHARLESTON April IA, 1854
DEBATE on the Report Of the General Communicative En-
p,oration Of the Amason-7ne Pacific Rairoad and the
Gadsden Treaty dc. dc.
The convention met at nine o'clock this morning but
the attendance of delegates not so numerous
yesterday, many having returned to their homes
Several reports we're presented different subjects
and resolutions offered. motion made that the
various reports be printed, which lost, when
The SECRETARY said he authorized by the Committee
Of Arrangements to request that the printing might be
done by the citizens of Charleston they had taken the
necessary for doing So and they merely desired
that the convention would allow them to take the matter
out Of its hands o courtesy.
This request received it deserved with hearty
applause.
Mr. MARSHALL presented resolution to the effect that
the convention felt deeply impressed with Of
the liberal hospitality of the citizens of Charleston they
beg leave to tender mark of their high appreciation
their contribution to the fund being raised for
the erection of a monument to John G. Calhoun
MEMBER suggested that 1t would BIO well to adopt
plan by which the resolution could be readily
Mr.. MARSHALL said he would propose that subscrp-
ton be raised among the members.
motion made to bring the report of the Gene
raj Committee for reconsideration The motion
adopted and the Secretary with the reading Of
Resolved That COMMITTEES three be appointed to
in the name q ha TINS ana
rIs for the following messures:~ ~
/. Tho remission Of duties on railroad iron.
When he had read thus far
Ex-Governor CHAPMAN, of Alabama said 1t should be
remembered that this was commercial convention
posed Of gentlemen from different political parties. He
belonged to of those parties and had matured GER
ties proessed but at the same time he respected those
who differed with him, and he would not as far as he
could prevent throw anything in the way Of this con
brother delegates. There were grounds enough upon
which all Southern could agree He had he con-
fho rhotrp Of Tho
mttee Lieut. Msury and felt grateful to him for the
benefits he had conferred upon mankind he looked upon
him the pioneer in restoring the direct trade Of the
South with foreign countries and he believed
had done more for the accomplishment of that great
great questions, and could not give a vote in viola
ton of his convictions; he had heard remarks which
rights man. he heard Gov Jones declare that there
no distinction between the appropriation OF land and the
appropriation Of money but he had taken another view
Of the subject and he believed there was difference
and however much he might admire the talents of Gov
Jones he could not allow him to thrust down his throat
proposition of that sort no matter how well he might
be satisfied with it himself Here subject intro
duced in the report upon which the two parties
divided and between whom 1t was prominent peint of
difference Why it introduced into the convention
Was it not the true policy of that body to avoid all ques
tons upon which its members could not agree9 He
would consent to the adoption by this convention
of resolution in favor Of the improvement Of harbors
and rivers subject to which he had been all his life
opposed We look he continued, to the perpetuty of
this convention but could that desirable object be
pot %
by the State where there three to against it, al
though that proportion Was in the delegation
and he would vote in favor Of striking QUE the whole re-
solution
left it as Southern man. and had entered the
tion free from all party predictions prejudces He
had here to what the wants of the South were
and try he could to deveope her energies and
to make her stand out prominently as she should He
s thew
to the city Of Charestonto the good old State Of
South Carolina noted for her hivary and he would not
intrude sentiments and principles upon her people that
he believed not supported by some Of their greatest
men, They had, he hoped assembled as Southern men,
foster and deveope the commercial and industrial in
terets and of the South and he desired to
steer clear of politics.
Mr. Oakley Of La, here took the floor when the Presi
dent said that Lieut. Maury had precedence him. as he
MT MAuRy-I desire to say q few words upon this
4 matter.
Mr.. OAKEY-I have the floor, sir, and also want to
TIE PRn1DEST-Mr Maury had the floor frst and viii
hear him.
Mr.. OAKEY-t appears to me that he always has the
Mr. MAuRY-I simply desire to withdraw the resolution,
| If the convention will permit me to do so.
Mr. OAKEY-We come not here as beggars asking boons
of Congress- but delegates to commercial convention
We did not come party if We did, would crow
with Alabama and tell Alabama to and again.
opposed to all of these amendments, for came here
not suppliant to the halls of Congress (Hers the
'peaker interrupted by the stamping of feet and
other indications Of aneasness the part Of his audi
ence but he appeared determined not to be put down.
proceeded III the midst OF the noise TO denver
opinons) want to know you won't hear Louisiana
you have heard Alabama and other StatesS am not
Il feel calm and COL
tons political subjects adopted by this convention
and must say, If this resolution Is passed. would desire
to have my erased from the list Of delegates to this
convention.
A DnEeArB--I call for the previous question.
] Mr. 0AKN-You cannot call for that, sir, while am
speaking. am determined, sir not to be driven from
my purpose in this way ! don't care for time either,
sir and if necessary win speak all this week and the
Whole of the rather than have this body converted
into wing meeting, instead Of being as should be,
OF e care op e..
interruptions for will be heard pleased to hear
s 1n sse,y h
Virginia delegation, and Bruces of Bannockburn, too
(Louder, !" ''louder'D know very well that Virginia
is composed Of men who are not dispoeed to he sup
plants at the halls Of Congress any than the
hers from Louisiana. know sir, that they are sove
We are III soyeresns here SIR and hope every so1e
reign win be heard. (Renewed laughter) Let US erase
feet) Ihave number of things to say, but
pany very impatient will sit down, and continue
| my remarks on this report at come other time.
Mr.. c. DREW of Forida-I am to frtterng away
the time of the convention, but this is serious vital
question: question Of deep importance to the interests
comr ttee to withdraw this resolution 1t will not again
before the convention and it appears to to be
the most important matter that has yet been introduced
The State of Florida is deeply interested in the question
of river and harbor improvements the construction of
railroads. and the granting of alternate sections of land
for those railroads. know there gentlemen in that
State who differ with other political questions but
the question of harbor and river improvements be-
eve am safe in saying that three ourths of the people
in of memoralzng Congress for that purpose
Mr. PIKE, Of Arkansas said that If he had been In the
committee when this subject was proposed he would have
voted against it. because he did not desire to bring any
political questions before that body He believed this
convention had been organized solely for the commercial
agricultural and other interests Of the South, and he
hoped the members would observe the great preoept Of
the Scriptures Not to put stumbling block in the way
of their brothers." He moved to lay the resolution upon
the table.
Mr. OAEEY-I hope the whole subject will be laid spon
the table. Gaughter.)
motion was made that Lieut. Maury have leave to
withdraw the resolution which adopted.
| Mr. CAMPBELL moved that gentleman be allowed to
syeek than ten minutes at time. This adopt
ID unanimously.
Mr. Polk said he offered resolution yesterday about
Cuba and IL was intended simply to show the mpro
rriety Of the proposition about the river and harbor inn
iroyements, he would withdraw it. (Applause)