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improvements inthose sections ofthe Union
some of which are Of local, others, and
most Of them, of highly National charac-
ter. With a view too Of fascerta!ning more
precisely and particularlythe different wants
of the different portions Of the great Missis-
sippi Valley, that they may urge upon Con-
gress the claims ofthis portion ofthe Union,
which have been too long and too greatly
neglected. Therefore.


Resolved, That we concur entirelyin the
feelings otthe great Valley of the Missis'
sippi, in the importance ofthis Convention,
and in their estimate ofthe magnitude and
Importance oftho objects for which this Con-
vention is called.


Resolved, In our oPinion Congress has
most shamefully neglected the South and
West, in its appropriations to works OF Ma
tional Importance.


Resolved, That in the opinion of this
meeting, the connection Of the Mississippi
river with the great South Carolina and
Georgia Rail Road, is of the most vital i'm
portance to the South and West, and should
be urged upon the consideration OF Con-
gress at its next session.


Resolved, That in the opinion OF this
meeting, the improvement of the navigation
of the Western rivers of vast Importance
in developing the resources ofthe country


Resolved, That we believe ship canal
should be constructed by Congress, from
some eligible point on the Mississippi river
to Lake Michigan, as the surest means OF
defence to that portion Of the Union which
borders on the Great Lakes.


Resolved, That it is the opinion Of this
meeting that, as Mr., WHITNEY pro-
poses to construct Rail Road from the
Lakes to the Pacifc-provided Congress
will make him grant of wild and other.
wise useless land on the route, which lands
are to revert to Congress if the road is not
completed-in view ofthe immense benefit
it will be not only to the West and South,
but the whole Union, and we may add
even the whole world it is our opinion the
Convention should urge upon Congress the
propriety of making said grant at their en-
suing session.


Resolved, That in the opinion of this
meeting the Convention should urge upon
the Southern and Western members of
Congress the propriety Of giving their uni
ted support to these measures, at their next
session.


Resolved, That it is the opinion of this
meeting that the press in the West and
South, without distinction fparty, should
keep this subject constantly before the
people.


Resolved, That we consider it duty to
be represented in that body.


Resolved Therefore, That a committee
Of five be appointed, who shall attend said
Convention and participate in its delibera-
tions.


The chair appointed on said committee
Messrs. w. S. Grayson and J. NJ. Sharp.
and Doctors Wilkinson, Rhorer and Nc
Murtry, D. F. Bates.


On motion, the chairman was also add
ed to the committee.


On motion, the Yazoo Banner and va
ZOO Democrat be requested to publish the
proceedings of this meeting.


The meeting then adjourned.


F. T. GRAYSON, Chm
WM. BATTAuE, Sec'ty