Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-13
I4A TEST NEWS
so.,h-r. Gem mcrc,a, Convention.
THIRD DAY.

SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec. l0.-The Convention
re-assembed this morning.
Mr.. Jones, Of Georgia. moved TO take from the
table Mr.. Goulding's resolution relative to re-
opening the Slave trade.
Mr.. Spratt, editor of the Charleston Standard.
hoped the motion would prevail. as he thought
the question of Slavery most appropriate sub
iect to occupy the attention. of the Convention.
He advocated the renewal of the Slave trade. land
desired to hear the objections entertained by
those who resisted the consideration OF the sub
lect. The Convention should not recognize the
night OF Congress tn impose restrictions on the
slave trade. and should meet the question at
once.
Mr.. Hunter. of Virginia. thought the ConVen'
ton was not competent TO consider the subject.
II was a great moral question, and tho South
should ponder long before dofying the opinion
of the whole Christian world. The recent mes
cage OF the Governor of South Carolina had AS
toni,hcd the whole South. aud for one, he was
not prepared To endorse his views. The scbject
was one involving tremendous consequences,
and time for reflection was necessary.
Mr.. Richardson, of Maryland, said he was not
prepared To advocate Commerce in slaves. lie
hoped the frebrand would not be considered.
Mr.. Gholson, OF Virginia, was opposed TO In.
king the subject up, unless we arenow prepared
To take Issue with the world great moral
question. II the South advocated the revival of
wv 'NloNF lIdut u Wpulu ullNeHWaN Hnbhy I'"ho'
that are now with us,and be regarded . direct
attack on the Union
Mr. Goulding, of Georgia, made an excited
speech defending the renewal of the slave trade
lie believed the institution of slavery TO have
come from God, and was ready To defend it in all
its bearings. 1t conferred equal blessings on
both races. 1t was II greater crime To tear hus
band from wife i'll Virginia to work the cotton
fields of the South than to purchase II negro in
NTljpu and n hris fin mn ciy hiu, Npw
was the time to decids the que stion and assert
our rights before the whole world.
Messrs. Chopper and Green, of Virginia, en-
dorsed Mr.. Goulding's views.
Mr. Mcleod, Of Texas. pledged his State 10
the EXTREMIST views urged hereto day, With
Mcxiho falling To pieces by our side, We must IN.
troduce peculiar institution to counterfeit
European inttigues. Neg"o labor is necessary
Tor the development of this region"
The motion to take up Mr. Goudngs resolu-
tions was lost, ayes lS,nays 6S; South Carolina,
Texas, and part of Tennessee only voting in the
affirmative.
MIR. Cochrnne, of Alabama, chairman Of the
committee t" prepare business, reported n series
of resolutions on the Pacific railroad.
The first declares that the United States Gov
erameut has no power to construct the road.
Second, That the railroad should be made along
the line of 2d parallel, by MD from States. indi
vidnals and Territories. and by grants OF land
from the Federal Government, contracts tor car
rying the Mails, Military Stores, &c.
Also. recommending the scheme to the aid OF
the southern States. by every means consistent
with their institutions.
The first resolution read and adopted.
The second elected long debate.
Mr.. - of Virginia. opposed, at length, ask
ing grants of Congress. n, likely t" lead 10 cor
ruption ard abuse of the constitution
The resolutions were recommlited
The discussion was animated and interesting.
and ultra Southern sentiments were received with
applause.