Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-23
The x. 6. Gin action.
Correspondents of The n. Y. Tribune.


Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va, Aug. Is.
On Saturday, August q, / CHANGED 10 get
bold of curious circular, which seemed SO
pointed that concluded to try and see what
was on foot The circular reads thus:
"No. 2s4 Broadway White Sulphur Springs, Va, /
July 81, 1859.
"SIR: You are respectfully informed that
a Convention Of Southern men will take place
at White Sulphur Springs Greenbrier county,
Virginia, on Monday Aug. 9, 1859, to con-
slider the steps necessary 10 render the politi-
cal standing and material interests of the
South more permanent.
"Questions OF vast national importance
will be discussed and it is greatly desired
that the influential classes from all the South
ern States shall be fairly represented.
1.-THE peace and permanence of our Union
may by greatly involved in this enterprise.
and it behooves the good and wise-the
general Conservative interests of the South
to come forward, and assist in the direction
of events. 49, 49,
'For these reasons, yOu are respectfully
invited to be- present, and to partake in the
occasions and work of said Convention.
You can rest assured of meeting at this
Convention, only true gentlemen, and men
of character. 1t is hoped that every Southern
State will be represented here.
mo work since the Colonial Convention in
l775. equals in Importance the present and
il is hoped you will try to make it convenient
to give us your counsel and assistance.
"Very truly, your Obedient servant,
GEO. Buckley.
president American Legion, K. q. c."
This had been probably dropped by the
person to whom it was addressed. ] made
inquiries of several acquaintance as to the
business of the Convention. but unfortunately
did not come across any one who seemed to
know its import. All day Saturday and Sun
day small gorups of men could be seen con-
versing earnestly in an under tone, and it
was evident that some concert of thought was
prevalent. On Monday morning the bali
room was cleared, and guard in uniform
was placed at the door, who admitted such as
had tickets Not being one of the favored
few, did not get admittance, though l tried
twice. The curtains were dropped, so that
bad no chance to see the number who were
present, but Judging from those whom saw
enter ! should think there must have been
f.om so 10 100 persons. AS the piazza ex
tends around two sides of the room, 1t was
not difficult to hear much that was said Inc
meeting seemed to be preliminary one, and
intended to sound the public feeling on the
question of acquiring more Southern terri
tory. Mexico was shown up as country In
a state of anarchy, and likely SO TO remain
until il was governed by Americans. The
relations of the North and South were eX-
amincd. and a large amount OF disunlon feel
ing was expressed.
From the presence of large number of
military men and politicians as well as from
the statements of the speaker, whom | alter
wards learned was Gen. Buckley. President OF
the American Legion. secret Southern Mil
itary Organization, it appears that this move
ment is more advanced than has been here
totore understood. The Legion is $4,000
strong, mostly armed, and ready to march at
short notice. The speaker said:
"Of course, time. place, and plans mustn
here be made public. You must rely on the
regular delegates to arrange these matters,
and be assured this part of our labors will
receive earnest and calm attention. What
we ask of you is to help direct the ship when
the sails are ready set. Sustain us at home
while we do the work abrOad-for We are go
ing to fight battle on other soil, that must
otherwise, in few years, be fought at your
own doors"
He stated further that it was determined
not to violate the Neutrality laws; but he did
not explain how this movement should take
place without their violation. The Conven-
ton rose at about II p. NJ, and was assem-
semblcd again in the evening at the Old
Church Room, which was protected by
guard and sentinel. Here the meeting
seemed to be almost entirely composed OF
military men. Since then, the meetings have
been held every evening. sometimes at one
lace and then at another. Yesterday | had
a long conversation with Major Tillery and
Col Toler, and to-day L was introduced to
Gen. Bickly. He is about IS or 50
years of age, about feet 10 inches, with blue,
sharp eyes, heavy beard, and looks as deter
mined as man can. He will probably weigh
$50 lbs is very erect and proud, yet one OF
the most affable men in conversation have
ever met with. He is well educated, thor
oughly acquainted with the United States and
Mexico, and has Travelled much in Europe.
He is Disunionist in politics, and, if ne sue
ceeds, will do much to bring about disrup-
ton of the Union, though he says his move |
ment will alone prevent it. He is surround |
ed by his suite ana, must say, they are line |
looking fellows He talks very much, but If |
noticed closely it will be observed that he |
measures every word, and never refers to |
Mexico as his field of operations; but he draws |
dismal pictures of Spanish American clvll- |
dangers of the Southland ar |
CUES strongly for the entire American control
Of the Gulf
Few young men will talk with him five |
minutes without catching his enthusiasm.
There is that in his voice and mode Of express
ZION which is not easily forgotten. 1t is proba-
Die that it is to this body to whom President |
Juarez looks for assistance. though, if am
not HlStahon, blckley is LOOKING oHly 10 tue
extension of Negro Slavery. He says the |
American Legion was organized in 1854, and
has been quietly growing ever since, and
hat it is now strong enough to work out the |
lestiny of the South, against every opposi- /
ion. He is gr atty in favor of Wise for The |
Presidency. and says, if heis not the nominee
he hopes Gov. Seward will be elected, so
hat the South will have to separate. | think
le saw that was Northern mrn, and hence
lid not speak as plainly to me as he would |
otherwise have done.
/ think him most dangerous man, and if |
he is not stopped he will do the whole coun-
ry an ifcalculable injury. He is evidently |
playing with the most dangerous passions of
he Southern people, large portion of
whom will listen TO any scheme looking to
inal dissolution of the Union.
1t is to be greatly desired that he may fail
% raise capital to carry on the enterprise
hough the public are contributing largely. l
Jaw to-day one gentleman from Arkansas,
VIM. II. Toler, who had just taken a thou
and dollars worth of his bonds and j learn
hat many thousand have been disposed of
ere.
The Convention is in session yet, and
nav be able to report the result in few
lays. L. l.. A.