Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-04

siou, and stsag.y expressive Of Inc f,u,e rocv O,
Driain towards all her colonies: If full aud uncon.
uoued operation is given this etstai ssta il, tic
earlier stages 1t WI! probably lie fixed upon ms for
ever. 80
Let it, therefore, be your great object, to obtain
speedy repeal oil those acts; and for this purpose we re-
commend the adoption OF such measures as may nro
duce the hearty union of all our countrymen and sis,er
colonies United we stand Divided we fall. To
attain tins wished for union, declare readiness
sacrifice any lesser interests arising fl ON soil climate
situation, or productions peculiar 10 us.
WeJudge conducive the interests of America that
gehelai congress OF deputies from all the colcucs be
ned III order 10 form plan for guarding claims of
coloniss and their constitutional rights from fltu,e en-
croachment and for the speedy relief of our SUFFERING
brethren at Boston. For the present we think il nro,
per 10 iorm general association against the purchase
OF an af'ces o goods imported from Great Britain eX-
ccpt negroes c!oaths, salt, salt pcre powder lead
uleosiis and implements baud, crafts men and man
"'acN>ers that cannot be had III America, books, pa
ct anu me Ike necessarcs, and not purchase any
goods or merchandise that shall be imported from Great
nr''a ater certain day that may be agreed for that
purpose by the said general meeting OF deputies at Will
as Ourg except the articles aforesaid such as shall
DC aoWed 10 be imported by the said meeting, and that
we Whl Encourage Che manufacturers Of America by
every means IL our power. A regard TO Justice him
defs US at this tune from withholding; car aE,u,rs-
Nothing but the drest necessity shall induce to sun
port that proceeding which we shall strive to avoid as
long possible.
The African trade for slaves, we consider rs most
dangerous TO virtue and the welfare Of this country
W eore most earnestly wish 10 totally dis
couraged
a steady loyalty TO the Kings of England has ever
distinguished our country The present things
mere as well as the many instances of it be found 10
our history leave no room 10 doubt it, God grant W.
may never see the time when that atty sla be found
incompatible with the rights of frcenen, Our most
ardent desire that and latest postcSltv NAV
contnne 10 live under the genuine, unalered Constitu
ton o England and be subject in the spirit Of that
constitutions, TO his majesty, and his usrious house
and may the wrctches who affirm that we desire the
contrary feel the punishment due f;sscood aud III
lainv.
While prudence and moderation shall guide vour
councils, we trust, gentlemen, that rmncss resolution
and zeal will animate you in the glorious Struggle
The arm of power which stretched forth against
u.s. Is indeed formidable. But do not despair Our
cause IS good-and if it is served with consancv and
fidelity, If canno fail of We promise YOU our
best support, and we will heartily join in such mca-
sures as majority of countrymen shall adopt for
securing the public liberty
Resolved, That the above address be transmitted 60
the printers 10 be published in the Gazeies
w. p. elk. of this Meeting.
The foregoing is copy of paper writing in my posses
sion, which appears be the original adtess-and ma
thereof is in the hand whiting of William Pollard decd Of
Hanover county.
RIO. POLLARD.
,Jltlle Ssh, 1896.