Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-03-07

WHICH, Ea punt OF iorily e,.lS y,elJs 90. tie
tassnctton which forms the subject Of these
REMARKS. Whatever might he thought OF the
conduct OF Mr.. Lannian,the sensible people OF
TINS ci'> With the exception OF the choice
spirits, would not " evidences their feelings"
by burning kias either In ettg> or other wise.
It's further stated IN the Mirror thai " Mr,
Laumans late vote upon the Missouri qu-s-
uoo, eAcites Tie universal indignation OF this
community" THIS assertion in equally uu-
founded with the other That this community
universally regret, aud deeply depiore the
existence OF slavery, there can he no doubt /;
ont the iatnite difference between the Mis-
sour question and that of slavery in the alb
straci, is beginning TO be understood, and con-
seqaentiy more rational sentiments 10 prev all
ms question Is no longer considered OF great
Importance, except, MS being made use OF by
cer'aia designing and am hiiiOus spirits to cree
ate mischief, TO revive the spirit Of hostility
10 the Southern States, aud 10 Tor M 60 .rapl
irai parties which may ulii,aately lead to a
also niion OF the Uniou. That tie Missouri
question covers designs" dark aud deep il
row no longer doubted. Al first discerning
men suspected miscbiesous designs; finding il
dihcult 10 believe that such men a. the noto-
rious Theodore Dwight felt thsir bowels
yeafn with compassion" for the Southern
saves but these suspicious are now contrm-
cu-Mhat was at FIRST prophecy is now histo-
rs' ne mask is completely thrown OF. The
republicans in this community are not to be
deceived by this deep laid plot, and whilsI
they deeply lament the existence of slavery.
they also regret that there are men among us
40 depraved az 10 attempt TO make use OF
their honest feelings" upon the subject for
So wicked and detesiable purposes
The resolutions OF the subject of the re-
striction OF slavery in Missouri have passed
both branches OF the Legislature OF this state.
iRe constitutional pswer of Congress- TO inns
pose Inc restriction was not discussed i'm the
Senate, and the House of Representatives con-
cures IN the passage without debate We
are informed that the reasons which in fluenced
the minority in opposing the resolutions we're
the lh'Npedhncy and impropriety of any in
reference AT this time on tile part OF the lie
gisiature Of this stale. Ii was Considered by the
minority thai the opinion OF This LEGISLATURE
COULD have no possible tendency 10 influence
The opinion OF the national coanei., or in any
manner to facilitate The adoption of the pro.
posed restriction. But on the contrary, it
was conceived, that the onI, effect OF this
measure would be TO add new viruleuce 10
me excitement already existing on this sub>
1ecf at Washington, and TO weaken the bonds
OF our national union, by increasing the divis-
ION OF geographical parties, of all others the
most dangerous in g republic itwas also be-
neved that the public expression OF the opin-
ION OF our Legislature, communicated to our
delegates IN Congress, would emba rrass the
course tbey might, la their wisdom wish IN
pnrsHe, and prevent that compromise OF con-
Hictiny interests, by which all questions re-
speeding the IDhunlan practice Of slavery in
ms country always have been, and probably
Always must be settled, without recourse 10
tue worst OF all evils, civil war.
Boston Pa.rio9.