Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-16

as may be consistent with the local safety Of the
country. This Is the origin of the dispute.
As regards the consequences, the general
government have only one course, that of an
immediate revocation of the offensive resolution.
and no time must be lost. II it can be done by
nedi~t'on, 1t will be happier for all parties. If
not, the flame must not be allowed TO spread.
suppose, therefore, that an American civil
war should break out, what will be its probable
ISSUE Inc suitable answer to this question is to
oe sought IN comparative estimate of the strength
OF the Northern and Southern States, and very
fortunately, the power OF the Northern Provinces
80 far exceeds that of their Southern NEIGHBOURS.
as not to leave the latter any hope of long
contest Add to This; one immense advantage in
favour of the Union. II the Federal Government
tnss itself pressed, it will Only have TO pass law
declaring the Southern slaves all free and they
VIII all rise, and join them to a man. The South
efn S,a'es VIII then have enough to do at home,
'su VII, oe compelled TO resort to the protection
of the United Government.
We know not, indeed. but that tb;. NAV be
the secondary instrument, by which Providence is
ABOUT SO put an end TO the system of slavery in the
view Monument, and IN this point of view il may
eventually lead TO the greatest good
~ appears from the same papers that the New
England states are peculiarly irr,ated against the
ueorgians' and that the Vgnians, the Carolinians,
ana the ueorgans will have 10 support the contest
themselves. we should not be surprized. if in
me event some proposal Of reunion should be
made TO the British government by these southern
STATES. these slave provinces will hesitate at no.
'hing; they have public virtue no patriotism; no
one strong feeling but coveiousness and the sros-
sest sensuality.
by all that we have read, there is not more
profiiyate people in :he world than the inhabitants
ct tlcse southern states. We have ONLY to express
one wish and DO il most sincerely, that this e.
vent may end in the abolition OF the slave trade,
uist IN America, and next in jamaica
Now, here is pretty article for you It's errors
In fact are as gross its errors in reaso,ie II is
not true, that the Resolution goes as far as the Mes
senger represents: nor is il true that the H. of r.
OF Georgia, did adopt il. On the contrary, Mr.
I.nmPkin's resolution was laid upon the table, and
suffered to sleep The sleep of DEATH And are we
now to be told that the Incorporate language of an
unadoped resolution Is to be construed into deli
berate overt act of Treason against the Union. At
an extraordinary session, called for another purpose
the Governor goes out of his way to denoumce GER
tam sayings and doings on the part of the officers
OF theGeneral Government. His own generous
Feelings urge him TO employ a stronger language,
IMAM his cooler moments would confirm. a member
OF the legislature submits resolution, dictated BY
The same spirit What then9 The Legislature put
il forever to sleep. Does any American seriously
oeiieve this Union TO be in danger? No not one
We know the incorporate words into which men
may occasionally be betrayed but no man believes
that Mr.. Troup Mr. Lumpkin ev er meant to bring
about dissoiuiion; that the citizens of Georgia
ever dreamt Of such catastrophe; that the people
oil the other states would ever countenance such an
attempt on their part.
Equally Liberal is tie view which the Messenger
Is pleased TO take of the precautionary law of South
carolina Why was ii passed? To guard against
the consequences of any local excitement of the
slaves; to project ourselves against evil, which
not we, but the people of Britain, brought upon
us; an evil, which it is difficult to remedy,
Than to ablse. Is it wrong for us 10 prevent
the meddliag intrigues of fanatic fools or de-
signing agents! Is it wrong to protect ourselves !;
as well as the poor slaves themselves, from the dire
consequences OF compulsory massacre3 Is this
poiicy 10 be the theme of so much vituperaiion9
The Messenger also falls into the gross mistake
OF saying that the General Government has Sex
pressed its sentiments in favor of gradual atoli-
non OF the Slave System &C. One or tw design
ing politicians have, indeed, squnted such at
tempt But, the good sense of the nation will
probably scout such an interposiion
Thanks to the "Messenger - for the supererogaton
which he has displayed; for pictures ofwars which
may never be expected 10 occur; for propositions
OF Reunion 10 the British government which will
hsVer ne made And still warmer thanks, for the
good opinion which he is pleased 10 express of the
Southern States We have public virtue''-
VIC H"'c Hot Il pariCie OF paUlOtfSHl. we are
the devoted slaves of covetousness and the gross
est sensuality." We are are among the mos, pro-
fiisate people the face of the E,rth!. Where is
the proof Does he find it on the pages
of lying travellers? In his own gratui,ous asser-
ton! In the annals OF our public achiev ements; in
our private conduct9 Or, in the broad conclusion,
from the existence Of Slavery TO its humiliation
OF all the virtues? No will take our own prai-
ses from cur own lips; but, if he merely reasons
from the general operations of a slave system,
we would ask him, whether the two great Re
publics OF antiquity, Sparta and Rome, were de-
MED the benefits of any virtue, because they were
cursed with helots and slaves?
No, no, Messrs. Editors of the London Press
the storm of Georgia politics will soon blow over
Lay not this flatering JUNCTION to your souls.''-
Trust not to your wishes of the persbable condition
of orr confederacy. We love it-next TO our Ii
Jerty. We will not easily surrender il, when we
know It's value; and when some of the new republics
of the South, OF La Plata and Of Mexico, are copy
ing our example. This union is built upon rock.
And the rain descended and the floods came,
ard he winds blew, and beat upon that house; and
ii fell moi: for it was founded upon rock
MARRiEDl lin Charlotte Co. Thursday the 9th inst, h;
the Rev Daniel IL, Mr. Jamcs Ncai of Iunenbnrr To Mis-
Cn,hGrine II. Rathecfoord Of Chqriong.
Jn,nes Riper Ldnd For Sale