Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-25

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The public may also derive considerable advantage
iom the precedent. in the future movement OF the
government II being known that such srroiin,-
was made, in my case, it may form new ana,
strong barrier against the abuse OF the public co,,-
hdence in future.
JAMES MONROE.
U"sti"gfon, Jth Jan"ary, 1926.
lPTe'im'ie art resolutions ofcrsd ~. ERycr
on Tie s'djcrt Of The. Communication G.o,,
.Ne'c-Jcrsoy, Fe6. III, 1879
WHEREAS the Governor of this Common
wealth has communicated To this General As
scnby, certain Resolutions a;ioptcd by the er
islature OF New-Jerscy, touching the condition
Oh part OF our colpurod population. the same
mas receiver the most respectful attention. The
subject of these Resolutions has ALWAYS been
considered by Virginia as one ofmomeptou, i'm
port. The peculiar relation between master and
slave-the extensive combination of circun-
stances which lead TO this connexion-th;. par
ticular nature of these circumstances, and the
comprehensive consequences which flow from
it-al which has excited the ardent feeliDps of
great and good men, not in these United States
only, bui IN every part of Europe-have been
considered by Virginia for more than half a CEN
Jury, WIN the most intense interest. Deeply
sensible how much the subject involved her oyv,,
happiness and security, and also the welfare of
|
luton she displayed her enlightened benevo-
lcnce IN using her influence with the Govern
ment o' Great Britain, TO arrest the current IF
events, winch were bringing such danger to her
quirtuoc and such annoyance TO human lanni.
ness. she has never ceased 10 contemplate
with the livelicst scnsblitics, every circum
stance connected with the subject, which can
ciain the attention of the purest and most OK
tensve philanthropy. The moment of her in
| Ia 10 md sl, ot,,,l.
traitc SO abhorrent to humanity; and in every
step which has been taken in the United States
to alleviate the condition of that part of the great
human family, characterised by nature and dis
hnEuish"d rs the p,ey of avarce, she has ever
ocel with the ioreinost;-thus exhibiting to the
world the deep interest which she take, in tie
welfare of the whole human RICE.
lights, senti'"ents, prcjulices and habits,
generated by state of suciety, produced by
events occurring before our Independence hay
! 50 insnnatcd INTO all our social intercourse that
violent connections, confusion and misery. womb
| result To every class, from 4 sudden attcmpt to
annllnIaie them. Sine /, not an Indifferent oh
server o' The moral Condition of the larrer nor
tioh OF this populations nor of the loss &, private
fortunes IN the use OF a labonr animated bv :,
careless spirit, IN most cases at war with the IN
tercst of the employer; nor of the HETEROGENEOUS
nature OF her physic;l force, act,i,ted hy ditEc,
ent and conflicting moral agencies DESTROYING
IT'S c"'hoiii'''lo"' ana weakening its active eff
cieht power, IN time OF danger TO our country
Every motive 10 action, arising from the most
distinct and comprehensive view of the sIihicct
IN all IFS relations and bearings is recognised in
lis full force, and commands her most profound
consideration. These motives, embracing the
| reasonlBgs OF tie most enlightened benevolence.
al The suggestions of public and private interest,"
should AFFORD an assurance 10 her sister States
andto the world, that her pr: dent movements
on tins subject, comprise, in their score. thc
most comprehensive good of all within tie inf
ehce OF her policy; and the truest regard 10 thr
interest, ihe quiet and welfare of the largest and
| most powerful section Of our Union; and TO fife
STABILITY, per?etuty, vigor, and sple.idor of IFS
character. The vital interests of the soutborn
and fern States are so eutwina.i around The
suhjcCt-tey present In their diversified nature
So many tong claims to their attention and 80
licIt'tie, as to eNciie guard If t most :inxiu
Jealousy. The q eat and good men who fraIDe,j
our Federal Constitution, saw thc. subject in IFS
magnitude, and wisely determined TO leave the
management of il to those 81, orally, whose
wisdom was continually admonished by the voice
OF humanity, OF private and Ot pu bic interest
Virginia proves their prudence This subject
Is interviewed with her tranquility, her fortune
her very existence; and not bcis only but with
that Ut all the southern and most of the western
states: and III It's various aspects brings grave
wcIghty, and profound suggestions 10 the pru-
oence OF other states, not tO put in motion tffose
elements, strong active, tremendous i'm power
and at to combine, which III their comJnOtion
might crush the very object of their pursuit.
sever our | mon, mar the fair face of orr Re-
public and destroy tic last hope of human liber-
| ty. She respects the feelings of humanity,
wheresoeyer and howsocYer displayed and be-
leyeS. that comprehensive survey of all states
and nations, in all their conditions relations and
dependencies, and The society of the whole hu-
man race, will shcw, that fhcse feelings will
meet ;heir fullest qualification in the Observance
Of that law of nations, dictated BIZ the concur
ring wisdom of all the civilized world which, for
bids tic interference of ore nation with tho do
nestle affairs of another The solemn uhl,ra-
tons OF that law are thought equally applicable
to the several states in our Union, rs TO nations
connected by more slender ties aud to receive
| additional force from tue peculiar considerations
arising out Of the nature and objects of our fe-
deral compact.
In al ther weight and comprehension fhey
are viewed by Virginia and The truest princirlf,
MI nal, T. Al.