Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-06
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TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. G. Ia27.

DIR. Giles Rcso'djoas-Thcse rosoluiions ,vcre
again discussed FRIDAY last aid ultimately adop,ed
by the House Of Delegates and referred 10 SeIcc,
Committee, consisting Of Messrs Giles Ia, lor Smyih,
WAX: OF T.. =, Loyal, Mason of frederick TYLER
Williams, Craig, Gordon, PAYNE Of f. Goode of III
a.:h Crnnp OF p
The debate was confined 10 MIR. Giles and Gen
Taylor and was of srea, interest. The latter replied
20 the observations of the former made the dav before
with great felicity. lie said that his alarms were
rcal-a confession which he hoped did not impair his
claim to courage True courage he said consisted in
seeing and estimating danger, as well as in meeting
1t when tue necessity cusne. He again reviewed MIR.
Giles Resolutions. and reiterated his fears that they
were leading the State 10 fearful precipce The
o'hhit'ee wa, required 10 report measures remedy
'"e grievances OF which we complained at the hands
oil uic General Government and these measures must
necessarily place in attitude, when to retreat
from our ground would be nationally disgraceful, and
when to advance would be TO give the signal for extre
miles The obligation on the Committee TO Ierort
tins remedy was mandatory, and the gentleman from
Amelia tAlr. Giles had reelected much on the subject
as he was the promoter Of The resolutions ere--and
mad no doubt matured some plan of operation, he en-.
treated him 10 dcveiope it the House, that members
might see TO what lengths it vas proposed TO GO
Mr. Giles replied 10 Gen. Tay or by assuring hin,
that he bad no particular plan unfo!d--tha be had
indeed, reflected much the subject OF the resolu,
aohs' but That he had matured no remedial s. stem
and that |! he had he should esteem it indcco Gus
n him TO anticipate the duties of the Committee. As
TO The alarms expressed by Gen. Taylor, Ire said we
had heard the came alarms repeated when in 'J3 the
Virginia Legislature passed the famous resolutions OF
MIR. Madison That was a more serious epoch than
this-the sentiments OF the State were doubtfnl-th,
soditon law in operation--yet tie resolution.
were passed and had the effect of bringing Tie rrea
majority 10 opinions. The alarms then, lac
proved cor ct Praeicrea a, ard they would prove Sc
| again.
The pubic Will no doubt look tie report Of tie
COMMITTEE with great interest That they will pro
nounce the Tariff and Roads and Canals uncons,itu
tional and oppressive. follows of cou.sc--las alone
will prove it has too often proved coz Ct preterco
nMiI The important; duty Of the Committee is as
signed By the last resouton--tle measures they are
required TO report, 10 stay the hand of avarice and
despesm and reinstate the State in her Constitution
al f1si;s We repeat TIA, the adoption of such mea
snrcs will leave the State alternative but TO enforce
them pcaccabiy if she can, iorcby size mustn--
or disgracefu retreat. We depreca,e Placing ,bt
State in such attitude. We think disunicn ;St
greatest evil tlat couId befa the counry--but ,yher
the State determines take the stand--yhen her Lee
gislaure and people shall say that Ter wrongs arc &
great as TO need redress at whatever cost we shall
range ourselves on her side and be Wiling to enconn
ter our share Of all consequences which ma, befa e
in the maintenance of her just and natural rights.