The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-04-18

of Ala, Gen. Winslow of n. G., &c. There are so
many resolutions and amendments, and points oforder
and hair splitting teclncaitcs in the proceedings OF
the Convention that it is not only impraccaDle ou1
really impossible, for to find room for faithful re-
port ofs proceedings which would occupy tour times
the space which we could allow for such purpose
We cal only give the general outlines OF the most i'm
portance and let our readers fill up the particulars
from their own maginations resources. One thing
We NAV learn here the difference between treedle ice
and hUeeCle dl,e really often distinction without
difference.
The Press Association met on Thursday, and after
clccting several new members and passing resou-
ton that the Association contribute as body in some
suitable form to the Calhoun Monument now propo-
scd, adjourned without transacting any business Of
Importance. Our President invites tie pess-gang to
meet athisresidcnce on Saturday evening at O'Clock
The Convention Ball at Military Hall came of on
Wednesday night, and the great dinner in honor Of
the delegates came off at Hibernan Hall on Thurs
day afternoon which lasted till about ten oclockIa night
neither of which we attended On Friday, the Con.
vention was mainly occupied in the consideration and
discussion Of the foregoing resolutions which had been
laid over from the day previous, and also in the
consideration and discussion Of other resolutions
ofpred by the Committee on Resolutions, which
are, effect to promote Southern and Western
manufactures and mining operations Direct trade
with Europe and an exemption from taxation for
limited time Of the goods imported, &c.-the estab-
sillnent of dire" line of steamers with Europe from
some Southern port or ports aritout dclay-re
commencing to tic Government Of the .. States the
formation of reciprocal treaties with foreign Govern
mep for the admission of their respective products at
reduced and equal rates of duty. These embrace the
substance Of the resolutions offered and considered
There were so many amendments and substitutes and
suggestions that it almost impossible to keep pace
with them, and with all the expcrtness of the report
ers Of the New York Herald and the Charleston Ne,-
cury and Courier who take down notes in short hand
they gave up the task in despair concntcd to report
the resolutions when amended and passed 1t is like
sitting a bushel OF caff in order to find grain Of
wheat to report correctly the proceedings of this Con-
vcntion. We do not attempt the task.
Mr. Polk withdrew his resolution on the acquisition
of Clba upon the sixth resolution (Which offered to
memorabilia Congress on the improvement Of our rv.
ers and harbors being rejected. The cause he said,
having been removed he would withdraw his resolu:
ton. Mr. Polk is very perscverng in his notions,
and hangs on with remarkable pertinacity until he
carries his point lie says he scorns asking fvors Of
Congress- and is clear for demanding our rights and
accepting no favors as supplant. In that he is
right. There was plenty Of good speaking on these
matters but we have not time to give even passing
notice.
In the afternoon of Friday, the delegates were de-
lighted with an excursion around the harbor- The
Steamers Nina General Clinch and Charleston having
been chartered for that purpose, each provided
with an excellent band of music, whose concord OF
sweet sounds seemed to enliven and animate the
casion. In the evening an exhibition Of Fire Works
took place at the Battery, which was crowded with
thousands of all ages sexes and coors We have ne
yer seen such Of living beings at any one time
before It would not be amiablc perhaps to find
fault with the exhibition but candour compels us to
say that it was rather asl from beginning to end.
However, the intention good, and that we ought
to take as a sufficient excuse.
Mr. Pike, the Arkansas delegate has made great
favor with the whole Convention and the people gen.
orally. His views sound and admirably correct on
matters generally. lie is orator and poet and al
together physically and mentally, a fuRgrown num-
Mr.. Marshall, of Mississippi is perfect telegraph at
speaking and is an admirable orator, but we do not
compare him to Mr. Pkc-hc is more Imaginative and
theoretical-IIr Pike is solid and practical. Eli
ther Of them however will always be able to talk their
way through the world.
The Convention engaged to-day in the
consideradt on Of Mr. Fixes resolutions on the Pacific
Railroad and kindred measures. We had the
pleasure of hearing Mr. P. in part on this intercs.
ting subject, which lie treated with great ability. He
is beyond dispute strong man and able speaker,
and has won for himself hcre most enviablc reputa-
ton. lie well, and as an evidence of the high
appreciation in which his ideas and sentiments are
held, we need but mention the fact that lis resolutions
which will be found in another part Of our paper this
morning were adopted by the Convention with great
unanimity
We believe the delegates to this Convention have
been delighted with their visit and surely they ought
to be, for we have never any occasion so well
provided for, and such admirable order and arrange
mcnt as the several Committees charged with the duty
ofprovidng for the reception of delegates and their
amusement during the session of the Convention have
made. 1t has been proud week for Charleston and
we arc glad that our city has done up matters so
handsomely Complimentary resolutions have been
passed by the Convention rendering tho city its thanks
for the elegant hospitates which have been extended
to tic members during the session of the Convention,
aud a resolution has also been passed in favor of ma
king tribute on the part of the Convention to the
Calhoun Monument fund in honor and appreciation of
our eminent and distinguished statesman.
The Convention adjourned this afternoon to meet
in the City Of New Orleans in January next
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