Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-31

&. ..aSo devoid III cvcsy nome aisr generous
leehnss, as TO hesitate about accepting of the
DhcF. IL IS not a matter of speculation and
o2lnion only. II has been satisfactorily ascer-
,atleu, tnat numbers viii gladly accept OF the
inviatien. Andwhen once the colony is form
ell auc hourishing, all other Obstacles will be
ca~iy renewed. IL is Tor rs to MAKE the en-
pertinent anh the .oiicr--we shall then, and,
nct ttu taen, have discharged our duty.
ices, sif, that an apology is necessary for
tseSe crude Observations. / feel how unwor
thy thcy are OF the occasion, aud OF this assem-
piN. Win the utmost labor aud the greatest
preparation, should fall far short Of doing
iusuce 20 the subject. have not had it in my
poWct 10 nave these ADVANTAGES on the present
occasion. My humble endeavoIs have been
directed, rather 20 attract the attention ofthose
To the SUBJECT. who would give ii the aid OF
their ttSuts, aud The weight oftheir character,
wh'chl, so justly merits, than from any efficient
support which could render. This meeting
assures me that il will soon have thar support,
when my own DEFICIENCIES will be lost or for
gotten; in the Splendor with which genius and
eioQuence shall cmb.azon il. Permit me only
further TO remark, that the object in view is Il
simple one. In the FIRST instance, merely TO
make enquiry and procure information. The
ultimate object which this association has in
view, is peculiarly recommended by its steer
ing clear Of all those mce y delicate questions:
ofa'l those feelings, aud interests, and prejudi-
ceS, which are so Intimately connected and in
tcrwoven with every Question respecting The
slaves, n-whch rights are violated. II Isl plan
I'm which all interests, ali classes y descriptions
Of people may unite-in VIII ch ail dscordant
feelings may he lost in those of humanity-in
promoting peace or earth, and good will TO
men"
latter concluding the remarks, of which
the preceding is brief sketch, Mr.. {. offered
preamble. stating in few words the object
of The meeting, as already explained, ana reso-
buttons proposing the formation of AN associa-
ton 70 accnnplish il, &c. the appoin tment of
committee 60 draft constitution, and report il
10 the next meeting, aud ana her committee TO
dFait Memorial to Congress relative to the
subject
The Chairman haviuwstated the question on
agreeing TO the Preamble and Resolution:
B;r Joan HanGoIph yof Roauoke) rose & said,
that II had been properly observed, by the
Chairman, as well as by the gentleman from
this district, that there was nothing in tie pro-
position submitted to consideration which i'm
the smallest desree touches another very i'm
portant and delicate question, which ought to
be lett as much out Of view as possible But,
Fir. X. said, it appeared to him, that il had not
been sufficiently insisted on, with view to OBJ
tam the cooperation fan the citizens of the
y. States, not only that this meeting does not
III any wise affect the question OF negro slavery
but, ms far us il goes. must materially tend to
secure The property ofevery master in the L.
States, in, 10, and over such slaves II appear
Ell to aim that this aspect Of the question had
not been sufficiently presented to the public
existence Of this mixed and Intermediate pop
u!ation OF free negroes was viewed by every
STAKEHOLDER as one of the greatest sources OF
ING Insecurity, and also mprofitableness OF
slave property; that they serve 10 excite i'm
their fellow beings a feeling Of discomfort. of
rep'aing at their situation, and that they act as
chaane.s OF communication, not only between
different slaves, but between the slaves of diff
Ie.e'it districts that they are the repositories
OF stolen goods and the promoters Of mischief
/: i a worldly sense OF view, then without enter
~ INTO the general question, apart from those
HIGHER and nober motives, which had heen
WEI; presented TO the meeting, the owners of
slaves were interested i'm throwing this popu
iaton out Of the hoSom otthc people, Mr. r.
SAID, ne hat made these remarks, because the
Sentiemsn from the district had rather alluded
TO the Poss biIty that this proceeding might
create jealousy in the minds of the slave hold
eIs. On the contrary, hlr X. said, they, above
AZ other people, were most interested in get
ing rid OF this sort Of population. As to the
mode az which the object could be accomplish
Ell, ne SAID he mad not thought of it-He had
not heari OF TINS meeting until night; but he
hoped measures would be taken % eXOnerate
the country from what he considered not only
as disgrace, bat as a greVous bUVthen--
There was no fear, Mr. x. said, that this pro-
position would alarm the slave holders ihev
had eeen accustomed tothnk seriously Of the
subject There was popular work On arri.
cniture, by John Taylor, of Caroline which
was widely circulated, and mich cOnfided in.
III virginia. IA that book, much read because
coming from a practical man. this description
ot people were pOlnted ont as Il great evil
lheY had, indeed, been held up rs the greater
3uS-bedr to every man who feels an inclination
To enanclpate his slaves, not to create In the
BOSOM OF ms country so great nuisance Ifa
place could De provided for therreception * a
mode OF sending them hence, there were hun
dredS, nay thousands of citizens who would.
2y 'iaiunlltting their slaves, relieve themselves
iron inc cares attendant on their possession
iheCgeat Shareholder, Mr.. r. said, was fire.
qHently mere sentry at his own ioor-bound
20 stay on his own plantation, to see that his
StlFes were properly treated, SC. Mr. r. cen
Guided by saying, that he had thought it neces-
saFy 10 make these remarks being a slaye-hol-
derhmself, TO shew that so far from being CON
hected with the abolition of slavery the mea-
sure proposed, would prove ONE OF The yreatest
session his own property
Mr.. ltobeyf fright lof MIDI said he could
not withhold his appreciation OF a measure
mat had for its object the ameloratOn of the
Tot OF any portion of the human race, particu-
ailY OF the tree people of colour whose de.ra-
ded state robs them fselfgovernment, so dear
10 the American people. And said he as
discover the most delicate regard TO the
fiShtsot property, ! shall with great pleasure
END myaid o restore this unfortunate people
10 the enjoyment of their liberty but fear,
gentlemen are toe sanguiue in their expecfa-
IONS, That they wOnd be willing to abandon
The land of their nativity, Sc dear 10 man. ----
However, have no indispoSition to rive them
that election by furnishing all the means con
templdted by the honorable and benevolent
propositions submitted to our consideration
Hut,sir while we wish promote the happiness
ut these free people OF color, we ought 10 take
rare not TO furnish the means Of TRANSPORTING
ont or tie reach of the master his property:
WHICH, am sorry to say, has by the seductive
conduct OF certain set of people under the
gTHft.Ni Is of TcliriOp ard tho ,rof,,r.l r:e4e