Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-11-22
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The Savannah Convention southern Independence.
The general interest which begins to be awakened
In the South relative To the establishment OF com
mercial relations with Europe, taken in connection
with the late letter Of Hon. A. Dudley Mann, and
the approaching Southern Commercial Convention at
Savannah, viii be sufficient for the inser-
ton Of the following article from the Norfolk Necs
The sentiments Expressed will meet with the hearty
approval OF those who have considered the subject
sssSoursxRS CoxxkacIM CoSvkxrIoN-TKASsartANric
TRADE BsrwiEs Cuks,rEAxE BAY MiLFoRp lIAvkS.
The eighth of month is the day desgnrted ior the
Southern Commercial Convention at Savannah. Ample
preparations is stated. have been made for III.
modaton OF delegates and be heartily hoped
that only every State but that every and
from Maryland to Texas will be represented.
'Thcre has been period more suspicious than
this tor such grave deliberations must characterize
Convention having Tor its object the develop the
OF tho South that she may advance her
interests in respect to be independent OF tl
North in emcrgensy aud able to sustain herself alone
under any circumstances thai may arise in the future
'au be necessary then impress upon the people
Of the South the imperative Importance ieysing
aud measures for the Improvement of those cndowments
with which nature has 80 bounteousy blessed them:
.But urge all this, only incidental argument
aud incentive the people Of the slavehoing States 10
prise. aud improve their advantages, Even il
had guarantee from God OF the perpetuy Of the linton
there would still be irresistible reason, aye absolute
obligation poserity less than 10 themselves the
part the people OF the present generation facilitate
the progress OF the South ia agriculture in manufactures
in literature in commerce, in everything that contrib
tie least the furthcrance OF the institutions aud
interests Of the saveboidng States. That we have within
our limits all the elements OF Independent pros
peou. aud powerful people, geography, geology naura
philosophy, aud in fine. every agent Of analysis either
character climate. combined with common and
experience amply attest Is it not then in pacific
point Of view the undenabe duty Of the Southern Peep
to avail themselves Of the advantages With which
has favored them, that they may accomplish the destiny
for which nature designed them
The time Tor che Southern Convention vannah is al
so opporune from the fact. that project is just be-
ing pond-red and discussed which thnk if established
will accomplish once the independence OF the Savehu
ding States commerce. ia manufactures Gnd ia trade
il will induce such eveopments and improvements in th
industrial throughout the South, will enable
command the OF the aud ultimately b,
defiance TO the world in wealth, peace, plenty and pros
peritv We aude To the establishment oil u direct trad,
with Eiropr from Let that be DONE and th
pent up powers of the South will hnd outlet sag
pout where they all converge, instead vi being div
ded and disspaed with their indirect influences lost in tn
channels Of communication, which convey then
No,.t.
The idea advanced by the Hon. A. Dudley Mann, of e.
tabi-hing weekly line Of steamers between Chesapeak
BAY aud Milford Haven. cannot but believe will h.
readily responded by almost all the State, the South
His elaborate letter the subject is plain aud practical
unfolding facts, aud advancing views, which place III
prarticabiIy of his project almost beyond doubt
rhe route lac proposes IL hunded miles shorter thai
that vrrsed by the New York AMI Liverpool lines
Milford Haven has harbor almost equal To any in the
world. IL sony 20 miles FROM Liverpool aud RAILROAD
connected with &c raihed throughout the country
Chesapeake bay accessible to the sea- eapaeious and sal
in anchorage is geographically pointed taspor
ting place FOR the products OF the Southern States"