Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-08

ht. seere'srj fsssfsri observed, that, as there
was iuil meeting and as he gentlesnen oil all
Isses OF great responsibility aud influence present.
20 believed the whole city was truly aud fairly re-
presented, 10y those then assembled; and he would
venture to second the motion Of the gentleman, who
had moved the resolutions. H- said he would hope
hat there was not only fesiu,g and that - deer,
a"' strong one, IN favor Of the Greeks who were ex-
eru"e themselves Tor l,ber,y and independence bu,
Also among all those, friendly to polmica freedom
on,tone opinion, as 10 The propreiy Of n public ex-
press'on OF good wishes for this in,erestno people
and oil individual assistance, ia FAR MS il could be
"horueo, without compromising the peace Of our
country lie cordially approved Of the resolutions
offered, aud thought they drawn up with yre,,
discrimination aud caution. They could not be con-
sdered AS an Improper nee with the autLo,
oil congress for they did not propose, rs had been
done "a some resolves adopted in OF the cities M
tue south, Ia pray for immediate recognition of
tue independence Of the Greeks hut only for the
ahop''on OF such measures, AS shoud be deemed
proper and erpediem.-Tbey responded to the senti-
menis, expressed by the President, on the subject
aud he presumed ail the friends of rational freedom
IN America did this. Individual aid, lie believed,
might he afforded, without jcopartzing the welfare
Of The United States aud the expression Of our sym.
pSihy could not hut be cucourag ement To this op-
pressed people.
Mr.. .4danis again ropnsed m ad;our,ed pe.,;,,
To aueuil Hall hut this was opposed by General
Dearborn who remarked, that he doubted the pro-
pr'ey oil having town or city meetings this sub.
Ject called by the legal authorities but that the aid
proposed must be in individual capaci,es or iy
voluntary associations. He moved that the rcsolu-
t'ons he again read whci. being done he expressed
ms entire appreciation OF them, and presumed and
hoped they would he adoIIted by Unanimous vote
he vote was then called Tor, to the adoption of
the resolves, which had been offered by Mr. Ersret
NOUS.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved, As the imam n,nus Of this meeting
that we behold, with deep interest the struggle
now making nv The CHRISTIAN inhabitants of Greece
~ Etsf. Y,,La IA,
respond to the expr OF sympathy in their he
hall, made by the President Of the United States in
TWO successive annual communications 20 Congress.
Resolved, That we view with great sat sf,ct,uu
The prompt and decisive manner in winch the Hon.
DANfEL WEBSTER has brought this subject before
congress, aud tharthe thanks Of this meeting he pre-
sen'eu INN Tor having so accepiaby represented the
'eenhes OF MS constituents on this occ ason.
kesolved, That a committee of twelve he appoint
e", TO present Memorial To Congress behalf of
'he memhefs OF this Meeting, praying them take
such measures IN reference this subject as may la
iheir wisdom, seem expedirmt, on AN occasion so
hiShiy calculated 10 arrest the attention of the Rep
| rcsc natives OF "a free People
Resolved, That The same Committee he directed
70 convey 10 lbs Excellency, Prince MarvonichaIis
| fres,deni oil The Executive Council OF Greece-aud
"'e PRESIDENT OF the hiessenan Senaie of Calamata
Tue strongest assurances of the sympathy, with
winch the appeal OF that Senate 10 the people of
| America has been received hv them.
RESOLVED, That the same Commhiee prepare and
P""sh an "o'tess TO The ciiizens generally for the
VI concert oil feelings etereuc
10 the fate al five millions o fellow Christians engag-
Ell M an aiduous struggle for their lives and !ber
Ties "nd that copy Of said address he transmitted
10 some on our fellow -cizens ia the varous towns
| ~ tins Commonwealth, nvuing them TO hold auxilia-
r! meetings, for the promotion of cause alike inter
e>ting to all.
Resolved, That copy Of said address he trans.
muted In every preacher OF the Gospe m the State
requesting him, (if thought expeLenr) TO deliver
DISCOURSE On this subject, ard invite his people 10
o""'' ior the relief OF The sufferers, a
cause OF the Christian Church
Resolved, That - he reuupsted 10 act as
lreasnrer of the " Greek Fund" and kat all sums
winch may he contributed TO the fund, he entrusted
10 ms CHARGE 10 he disposed OF AS may he directed
| by The aforesaid Committee
| Resolved, That Secretary e appointed TO this
Committee, and that The Sec etary oithe Commi,ree
ana ANY Tour OF lis members form quorum for ihe
transaction of all such business as they NAV Thin K
conducive TO ile objects OF this meeting particular.
y IN corresponding with other similar bodies with
view 10 uniiy and energy of effort throughout the
county.
Resolved, That n Commiiiee of.rour from each
ward o the Guy Of Boston he apponie 70, the pur-
pose OF soliciting subscriptions from our fellow cti-
| Zens generally.
Resolved, That the Editors of papers ,hroue hour
the S'aie he requested give insertion TO the forca
| ing resolutions.
The foregoing resolutions having been unanimous
~ adopted, the following gentlemen were named q,
| the committee Of twelve
Hon. THOMAS L. WINTHROP,
| - T. III. PERKINS,
" JOHN WELLES,
Gen. II. a. S. DEARBORN,
Hon. BENJAMIN GORuAM
Col. J. T. AUSTIN,
Hon. JOSIAH QUINCY,
WAnhEN BUTTON, ESQ.
Col HENRY ORNE,
DR. J. q. WARREN,
Col S. d. HARRIS,
S. A. WELLS, Esq.
| GEC"GS i'.ASE. Ss-
| On motion Voted, Tint GEORGE BLAKE, ESQ
The Chairman of this meeting, he added to The com.
minee.
| po'ed, That the Treasurer be appointed by hi,
| connntee.
| pd,ed, That Professor EvERErr be the Secretary
| OF HIS COMMITTEE.
foSed, That the Ward Committees, for soliciting
contributions from fellow citizens renetuly be
appointed by the aforesaid comn,,nee.
GREEKS.
new HAVEN, Dec. 27.-At adioufned. me e T.
| 'ng OF the cnzens Of New Haven, held pursuant Ia
pnblic notice, ~ the Courthouse on the evening OF
the 2oh inst. for The purpose of evsing and adopi
ing measures Ia aid the suffering Greeks in their go-
rnus Struggle Tor lie and liberty, the committee APP
pointed M 20 former m for the