Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-31


Hon. H. s Bennett, an ex Congressman from Assissip-
pi, said;
That Mississippi could have The Stare trade reopen
cd psacsably II hey could, foreibiy If they mast: n
that cas- rsds0n there pere 200 900 eti-sns Of Mtsss-
sippi cbose Heeks ready for he halter.
Judge Jones, of Ga. is thus reported:
He proclaimed himself disunOnist since 1929, but
he did not believe the Southern States would 90 out oil
the Union unless kicked out He believed there was
no chance Of equally in the Union, aud that he would
rather die poor wolf in the woods than live fat dog
with any mans collar on his neck lie ocsd no Gliegi-
aHcs 20 ang D0er but Georgia He urged the alacy OF
the appreneeshp theory. They would be brought here
as apprentices and soon their time was Gus they
would be sold as saves-That might not be slave steal
ing but to him il squinted good deal like it. Applause
II be were jury, and man was tired before him
under the slave trade acts, he would never lind him
| guilty because they were unconstitutional"
As an appropriate finale to these proceedings, the
Convention adjourned to meet again at Atlanta
Ca, on the Second Monday in Misunderstanding
that the next work expected to devOve upon it will be
to receive hsret,is from he Presidential election and
if not agreeable to them, TO TAKE IMMEDIATE srEPs 10
pu IN sreciion their threats and repOlHiiOR-s The GOV
sriuasnt.
We now revert to the period of the Organization" Of
this movement We have already how the South
ern League was formed; and its rules and regulations.
Il was supposed that there those who would not
on the organization in that FORM who would under an
other Another was put forth and agreed upon. It as
sumed the shape Of party and its was the "GREAr
SorrnERN Party" Its basis preamble, resolutions
and constitution These promuged in August 1855
in pamphlet form; but where and by whom it print
ed the pamphlet doessnot inform We subjoin por-
ton of the preamble and resolutions and the constitr-
ton entire;
PREANuLE. "Wbereas, Having experienced for the
last thr weight years the imposSibiy OF preserving
honorable and peaceabe union with Northern con-
iederaes. Il noe becomes nRperaiivs duty to make
an honorable and if possible, Peaceabe separation
And,
between these United States is iHsVtdbs and that past
and existing propositions for uniting the Southern peo-
Ole in one bond Of brotherhood most impoient for
concentrating that much desired result And,
whereas The South shoUldSsU The eristiHg union Of
these States for AGGRESsOSS As well as for the pre-
yeption Of others which must inevitably follow under
isting party organizations; And,
Whereas Il Is the natural and reasonable province Of
an honorable peaceabe and brave people to prepare for
contingency so certain and mOmentous, WITHOUT
WAITING 70 be abruptly forced into a doubtful nef
cient organization for the preservation Of those rights
which the most sacred honor Of man impels US to de-
iend And
Whereas, permanent separation of conflicting in
terests pursuits habits laws opinions Is far preera
HE TO doubtful or unpleasant alliance Be it, there
fore,
Kesolved. l. That, with that purity of motive, con-
entousness Of rectude and noble determination to do
right We recommend and ViH DO ALL VIZ CAN 10 bring
about an honorable and if possible, peaceable seParG
Ron Of ,hs Southern Stare States from the Northern free
States.
hs,olvsd p That after having been denied peaceA-
bic existence in the present coniederacy and in the event
we nov be denied the poor but natural privilege OF
peaceabe separation, shall then rely upon our own
strength the sanction Of the Great Ruler and the
enauee Of all properly disposed nations for that separ
lion without which cannot maintain an honorable
existence or secure children the continued
pect OF honorable men,
Resolpsd g. That in this effort TO separate peaceably
from men and States with whom we so widely differ in
soil climate institutions and opinion, we will ask for
nothing more nor will receive anything less than
equal division Of all the Territories, immunites rights
privileges obligations treaties &c, &c, now claimed or
enioyed by the United States.
Rcsolvsa L. That it il solemn duty to recognize all
the peops Of the several Southern States as band Of
brothers. whose interests and feelings shall be sacredly
observed and respected by the Great Southern Party
long As those humane virtues can be exercised without
sacrificing eOpardzng those rights and that equality
for the regnng and preservation OF which this organ
Eltion is formed
Coysrlrrr,oN.-Art. l. This organization shall be
known As the great Southern party.
Art lis objects are honorable, and, if possible,
peaeeabe Acknowledgement Of tie present CoHyederacy
and tLs formation Of Southern one, securing all the
rights powers aud equality TO free, white population
that NAV be exercised with safely to ourselves, and with
Justice to all other people.
Art 8 In General Assembly Of the several Southern
States composing this organization, there shall be one
President Vice President, Secretaries, and one Treas
urer whose duties shall be hereafter designated by such
assembly, which shall be convened by the State Conven-
tons, at the city OF Columbia, 5. O.
In State Convention there shall be a Governor one
Lieutenant Governor, Secretaries and Treasurer,
whose duties shall be prescribed by said Convention.
The State convention shall be composed Of delegates
from the county conventions, which shall assemble at
the respective capitOs of those States participating in
this organization
The county conventions shall be composed Of dele
gates from the several county clubs which shall have
chairman secretaries and treasurer; and shall
embe at their respective Court Houses unless otherwise
determined by such conventions.
The County Clubs shall be formed by five men,
bers of this party who have previously pledged them
selves to support the foregoing preamble aud resolutions
and signed the Constitutions who shall elect one Leader
Secretaries, and one Treasurer.
Art 4 The officers Of the General Assembly shall be
elected for and serve four years until others are elect
ed 10 their respective Offices.
The officers Of the State Conventions shall be elected
for and serve three years
The officers Of the County Conventions shall be elected
And the officers of The County Clubs shall be elected
and serve one year, until others are elected to h
their respective Offices
Art. 8 No member Of this Great Southern Party shall
recognize any previous party lines but shall his cleo
tive franchise 80 as to accomplish most eiecuay, the
objects set forth in the foregoing preamble resolutions
and constitution.
Art &. ANY white Southern citizen or resident over
the age Of eighteen years may become member OF this
organization by pledgng himself 10 support the forego
ing Preamble Resolutions aud Constitution, and signing
b same and his Signature 10 this Constitution shall be
sufficient indication that he approves the said Pream'
BILE Resolutions and Constitution
This branch Of this disunioR organization differs from
the Southern League because it dscards all former party
allegiance and obligation and takes higher ground. 1t
appears to have been designed not merely to influence
public opinion in favor of dsunion but to have been
constructed as to act as Provisional Governmental the
event of the success Of the proecof dissolution The
organization has President as its head and in each
State there Is a. Governor. Whenever separation shall
take place. these would at assume the rens Of gov
srnmeut provide for the common defence levy armies
issue procamatons and wrts Of election and take all the
preliminary septs to the organization of a Southern
Confederacy It is elegantly written, and ingenously
devised for these purposes. How far it was
we have no means Of knowing but it is entirely certain
that it did exist and the same who gave it their sup
port are at this moment ready carry on. the PLAN
Aud to our mind it equally clear that the numbers who
sympathized in the movement are great Unque1tiona-
by this whole scheme was fully understood by Hon. Al
fred IversOn of Georgia and to it his language clearly
points when he in the United States Senate on the
9th of January, 1859, and spoke as follows:
''Sr there is but one path Of safety for the nsttu-
ton Of slavery in the South when this mighty northern
& IL. ii.