Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-20
Cordially reciprocang the friendly sentiments
} GU express, remain, very truly, yours,
G.. NJ. TROUP.


Cordially reciprocatng the friendly sentimen,
you express, remain, very truly, yours.
G. NJ. TROUP.
The Hon. j. NJ. BERRIEN.
r. ). You are at liberty 10 use this letter as yo'
please. G. NJ. I.
I These letters (Which were written, as will b.
seen by their dates, lorg before those Of lie Ator-
ney General and the Judges of the Supreme Court)
were shown, Immediately after the receipt OF the
last, to some of the mutual friends of tie Governor
and myself, by whom the explanation was consd-
cred satisfactory. | acguiesced in this opinion.
and ultimately, in tie further suggestion that il was
Unnecessary then publish this correspondence.
rom the reflection that the possession OF it furnish
ed HE means of correcting, at any time the errors
| in tie statement of which had complained, and
would also enable me TO afford any explanation 10
those concerned who should think proper TO ask il
from me. Such explanations would have gi, EN-
with cheerlu!ness, if they had been sought; but
have not felt myself called upon--perhsps not au-
thorized ts intrude Them.
Not having then imputed TO the General Gov
eminent any agency in producing this discussion;
having expressly stated that was present dur
Ing The argument OF the Attorney General, and that
the decision of the Court had not confirmed the
principles commended for the statement made by me
10 the Governor consists III the expression of an
opinion, that the resolution OF Mr.. King, the doc
trInes which heard, and those which understood
were expressed IN the case the Ramirez with tho
conY ersaion out of doors which that resolution
ana THIS discussion gave rise, were calculated TO
manifest disposition improperly 10 interfere in our
domestic concerns, and TO excite a res,lessn.ss
among our coiored population, which MIL lit be pro
oncuve OF The most awful consequences. Such was
my opinion then-such Is my opinion now
nave not Gesired 10 ntrude II upon the public; but
since II is before them without any agency osn;lne
DO not hesitate to avow it, and Will, whenever
The occasion may require it, enieavor 10 defend il
Ihose who believe that project, la the execution
OF which it will become necessary, from time 10
time, TO Gull from the great mass OF he slave non
ulaon, small portions, WHO, at such times are 10
De admitted TO freedom, leaving the residue in sla-
very until the renewed resources of the Govern
inent shall enable item again TO apply the lot. or
Other means OF selection; who believe that tie mn
reueentd mass, who will thus have bee.i tantalizeL
with the hope Of freedom, tie more allnring he
cause existing only in fancy, will quietly submit
10 Tie performance of their servile duties during this
pFolrac'ed process, such persons Will differ from
me in opinion.
Those who believe that the discussion OF the
iawiulness OF the slave trade, accompacied with
ANNA ed descriptions OF its horrors with a yiey,
20 prove It's legal mvalIdlty, not inerc under the
la OF The Unit ed States more recently en.cfcd
but also with reference tie law of nations which
mas undergone no change since Our own slaves
Wee acquired by hat very traffic who believe
that such discussions and descriptions may be safe
~ !nuniged among people where slavery exists
and Is ils derived, will think that these appr.ben
slois are visionary. lei. so--but such is nor the
opinion OF those who are most deeply interested IN
se result OF these experiments, Of tie people of the
oot','' Tor myself, as one OF that people, feel
that am called upon to resis. such onjnions. nv
all those considerations which c,n bind man to
the fuiiiiment OF his most solemn obligations; and,
been i1usht 10 CHERISH anu bx an
! all, Sir, your obedient servant,
JNO. MACPHERSON BERRiEN.