Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-20
The savannah ConvenIiop.

luz DOuSA6ln OUUlBlCFEldl convention
which assembled at Savannah, Ca. on the
sth inst, adopted a series Of resolutions
embracing a considerable variety of topics,
made its obeisance to the hospitable citi
zens of Savannah, and adjourned to meet
again at Knoxville next August. Our con-
temporary Of the Savannah Republican,
whilst endorsing some of the recommends
lions Of the convention, seems to have had
his eyes opened by the spirit of evil which
was manifest amongst members, in private,
and which, we dare say, could scarcely be
restrained from breaking forth in the pub
lie deliberations Of the body. The Repub-
iisGn remarks:
We have word TO say, touching the character
and tendency ofthese conventions That they may
accomplish some cool, when properly constituted
and conducted with eye eagle TO the ostensble
objects for which they are called, we shall not pre-
tend to question. The danger ies in diverting
them from those objects. and our attendance upon
the one recently convened in this city, has
WINGED us that, though by large odds conservative
body, II md d7nong as members considerable
br Of lhoss restless disorganizing spirits Who hare
been loud IN their prOtsstdtons Of hatred for The I'M
ion, and need only The opportunity 10 sts6Vert the
ezisting Order-of things They mere the mast aeiive
members of the 6ody and .pe DO NOT cons;dsr such
safe connlseliOrs Jor the South in the critical
fines up0a schich hare faLisn. Nor, the 9TH
er hand do they represent the views of the people
from whom they come. But little was said direct
ly this subject in the convention, but the spirit
was there, manifest and not to be disguised. Should
these conventions ever come under the control Of
men holding such sentiments, We may look out for
trouble. We believe there is yet left enough of
patriotism and conservative power, both at the
South and the North, to uphold glorious
stitution and carry il triumphantly through all the
perils OF the present day, and we would roll back
every tide OF influence that may add to its dan
gers.
Finally, the convention being, as before stated,
mere advisory body, and having fully set forth
she various plans for southern progress and m-
provemeDt, upon which others are TO act, it APP
pears 70 that it has for the present at least sud
until the necessity Tor new additional projects Of
improvement shall arise fully accomplished its mis-
sion. Until its present recommendations act
ed upon and fully consummated, cannot per-
ceiVe the necessity of lie re-assembling, especial
ly at so early day as that to which they have
adjourned. The whole ground has been covered,
and it will do no good to enter upon the solemn
farce of going over it again. Besides, when once
assembled, these bodies must do something, and
if there be no legitimate business TO occupy their
time, in the present state of the public mind its
place will inevitably be supplied by schemes OF
mischief or folly
upon the WHOie, IN view OF tue TACT lndt tueae
conventions have accomplished so little of good in
the past and promise so little for the future,
not but that it would be the part of wisdom for
the national, conservative OF the South to set
their faces against them. Capital, like water, will
find its proper level aud is apt to seek out for it.
self the most advantageous investments; while the
legislators Of the various Southern States the
legitimate and responsible guardians of the public
interests and equally competent with the irrespOn
sibe delegates OF a Commercial Convention to uns
daraf anAa -, ~ 4. NItair 4
vsncement
The Republican was in favor Of the meet
ing of the Convention. We are gratifed
to have it, after witnessing the deliberations
of that body, coinciding with us touching
the propriety of holding these Conventions.
They have so far resulted in no good, and
are gradually inclining towards mischief
The first resolution adopted by the Con-
vention declares that the Federal Govern
ment possesses no power to construct
Railroad to the Pacific Ocean" Mr.. Bu-
chanan and the Cincinnati Platform ex-
press a different opinion. Our Southern
stickers for strict construction will not
scruple, however, in their support of Mr..
Buchanan to close their eyes to this incon-
sistency, just as they close their eyes to the
fact that whilst they support the Kansas
squatter sovereignty, their Northern confed- |
crates support it on the opposite ground |
The Convention, however, recommended |
the construction OF railroad to the Pac- |
fc, upon the plan proposed at Charleston
plan which would have done honor to the /
inventive fancy of Don Quixote.
The other resolutions favor the construc-
tion of railroads to connect the Southern
Atlantic and Gulf States-the Tehaunte,
pee enterprise-the Louisville and Cumber.
land Gap Rail Road-the devolpement Of
of Southern mining and manufacturing re-
sources-the establishment Of Southern
oundries to cast cannon, &c,-the encour-
agement of boat and ship budng-the !
providing for agricultural and mechanical |
fairs by the States-the establishment of
system Of detective police, = of Naval
Schools the preparation Of Southern |
School books - the encouragement of
Southern periodicals and literature, and
of Southern Institutions Of learning-the
establishment of the proposed Chesapeake
and Milford Haven line Of steamships
team communication with South America
preparations for Southern defence-ex-
pressed sympathy with the efforts to intro
duce civilization in Central America-and
spnttered about equal rights as follows
EQUAL RIGHTS OF TIE STATES IN THE TERRITORIES.
Rssolped, That the security and honor Of the
South demand that she should maintain her equal
rights in the Territories Of the United States and
that she ought 10 resist at every cost ans attempt
wherever made, TO exclude her from these Terri
tories.
ResolBsd, That the unprecedented effort be.
ing made by the Northern people, through the in
strumentalisy Of emigraut aid societies. 90 force
hostile population into the Territory Of Kansas AZ,
fords startling evidence Of the determination Of
our enemies 20 effect by indirect but most eIee
tive the purpose OF the Wimot Proviso, 10
wall up the South within her present limits aud
prevent the admission Of any slaveho.ding States,
Into this Union.
Rssoipoi, That In the opinion OF this Convention,
counter-emigration from the South Is the most |
practicable, peaceful and eHeclna means Of frus.
fraeaoi aohe ma Al ~ I