The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

men az the committee called for by Mr. Myers
resolution Messrs. Myer Myers, John Z. Doyle
and George Blow Of Norfolk, II. G. Cabell wynd
Richmond
Mr. RICHARD c. MoRRIss, of Richmond, of
ed:
Resolred That it s expedent for Southern Legisla.
lures 70 reieass from the license tax all direct mpor-
laIons from foreign countries and adopt such other
merce.
Resoired That it is expediept that Southern manu-.
should m all cases be used when they can be
on as advantageous terms northern manu-
Resolred That Southern men ought to pstronise
n.outIern literary Institutions and books pub
ispea pe IN the S South when they can be procured.
hesofeed That IN excursons for health or pleasure
preference should be given to watering places and
other localities on Southern soil
Mr p. V. DANIEL, Jr., of Richmond submitted d
the Following resolution, which was adopted:
hesoired That committee ofnine be appointed by
the votes OF the Convection TO whom shall be refer
req such resolutions shall be adopted as the
OF TINS Convention, and who shall prepare and pub
hsh in the public journals and in pamphlet form an
Address to the people of the southern States deye
oping and expressing the views of this Convention
on the subject of these resolutions
The Convention appointed the following com
mittee on the above resolution: Messrs j. D. II
DE BoWE of Louisiana, ROBERT OULD of District
OF Columbia, JAMES LYONS of Richmond r. X.
MEADE of Petersburg, JOSEPH r. ANDERSON OF
Richmond, j. II. GIDEON of North Carolina MYER
MYERS of Norfolk, TENcH TILGHMAN of Mary
land and F. B. DEANE, Jr, of Lynehburg.
Mr.. V. DANIEL, Jr. offered the following re-
solution which was adopted:
Resotved, That the Delegates to this Convention
from the States therein represented be constituted
committees for their respective States to procure the
adoption In their respective States, of the best and
most practical means of obtaining in each county and
district of each State subscriptions to the stock OF
any Company, who may establish line of first class
SteanHlDa b6tween Eurpnpan norfs and nv h.
ern port of this Union. -
Mr.. J. d. B. DEBOWE, OF Louisiana, offered the
following resolutions, which were adopted:
Resolved, That when this Convention adiourns, it
will adjourn to at Savannah, Ga, on the second
Monday in December eert tef
Resolved, That the objects of this Convention, as
developed at its several sttiugs in Memphis Charles
ton and New Orleans, being to the Southern
States the utmost amount of prosperity all integral
part of the FEEDER Union, to enable them vim.
dcate and maintain their rights and institutions, in
anYeveut matters are all pertinent and cognzable
which relste to tue development of soil the en-
largemeut OF internal improvement SYSTEM our
domestic trade and direct foreign commsrce nj nes
manufactures and tho artsthe social system aud IN
tItutlons Of the South-our schools colleges and
press--aud that delegates invited to bring with
them forward in their absence such statis cal and
report upon these and kindred subjects IN order to se-
cure the most practical results.
Resolved, That the people in their primary asssn-
bes Tor the purpose of sending delegates be invited
to express their opinion upon the objects indicated
above. that their delegates may ba thoroughly ad-
vised of their wishes. .4
Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention are
due, and hereby rendered for the hospitabe and
niicen attentions they have received from the Board
OF Trade the Committee of Arran gements. and the
citizens of Richmond for the very handsome prepar-
stions they have made for its accommodation.
On motion, made by Mr.. MEADE, and seconded,
the thanks of the Convention are due and hereby
rendered to the President and Secretaries of the
Convention for the able and impartial manner in
which they have discharged the duties OF their Of
fees.
motion was then made that the Convention
adjourn. Before putting the question, President
TILGHMAN came forward and addressed the Con-
vention substantially as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Commercial Coarention There is
no Individual in our whole country, however elevated
his position. who would not be honored by the prvi-
legs OF presiding such assembage this--an
assemblsge composed of distinguished gentlemen
from the Southern and Southwestern States of the
Union-convened for objects of the highest impor-
tance, held at the capital of the ancient Dominion,
graced by the presence OF of her firest daugh
ters and dgnitied by the attendance of her Governor
and Lieut.. Governor and the two houses of the Le-
gislature, who adjourned their sessions for the
purpose of attending yoursI shall not therefore,
tempt to describe the feelings which have been excl
ted in the bosom of one humble myself by the
apptobatiou you have been pleased express at the
manner in which the duties of the chair have been
performed.
the recollectons of this hour would be regarded
among its most hallowed "reminiscences Need say
then that they will be cherished the latest moment
of my existence, and handed down those who shall
succeed me precious inheritance.
But, gentlemen, feel that there is little roomssfor
appreciation where the high and chivalrous bearing,
the delicate courtesy and consideration which always
mark the Southern gentleman, have left little op-
portunity for the exercise of those duties which
stitute the chief responsibility of presiding off,
Ger. '''' --
We are about to return to distant homes
carrying with many agreeable recOllections con-
nected with our intercourse on this occasion Let US
ever bear in mind the purposes for which we assem-
bled, and in every position in which we may he
placed resolve to use utmost efforts to promote
the commercial prosperity of country, and espe-
pecially of that portion OF it whose welfare must al
ways be the dearest to every Southern heart.
With firm reliance the blessings of Providence,
let persevere in efforts until the Southern and
Southwestern States of this confederacy shall he ad
mitted by the common consent of mankind to be the
most prosperous, as they are now the most preduc-
tive, portion of this the most favored country on
which the of Heaven ever shone. -
Permit me, gentlemen, to tender you my sincere
acknowledgements for your Kindness, and, wishing you
the greatest happiness both here and hereafter bid
you respectful and affectionate farewell y
The Convention then adjourned. 81 - '.'1+