The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-02
some silusiou :, Gen Yay

-. made some ~sllusion &c Gen. fay-
M i, relation 10 the system Of prI-
l' ot.ba,l. which drew from lnat gentleman
rih3 -, of his opinions on thai subject
[aalA4l aud Gen. l.. r%eioioed- some So
h'.'. srinadYersions was INDUCED IN by
Fef'a .,l.nep in relation 10 expressions that
bo,l ..cd As to boarding up the fund
hau p',T Tins OFF. l., SAID twas proper 70
M. 80 the origin ofthe debts; if contrac-
enpoa ,,,berity oil law they must De pad by
ted ot la, II contracted by authority OF the
me s''' they ought 10 be pad by the cor
carPot" lIe suggested that II the debt origi-
pom :" ,he l,ttcr way, it might be paid out OF
na'e' ,,ss,ed money in the Literary Fund. To
II. .n,,,sed out OF the surplus revenue OF the
p -. without infringing on the ability o.
t'l,ss1'nfs n accomplish other schemes cuuferi-
~ He should vote for the leave, that the
pl ' Of the debts might be iscertained.
e',ia c,rdon. IN reply % what sir. Colston
on that SUBJECT, remarked that all the
n' .ors received $1,000 each and the fees
.iass; none received so much as 5000
d - I'D II ought tn be rcco.lected. tbat eve
,,ina connected with tne institution was
= he roniroul Of the House aud if the
1a,,feman thought there was any procedure
'aac5cdc correction II was competent for
-. a.. move III = INV ~ ~ VI AB'a'h III
nv aasition of the House TO do its duty.
Y1g4 Enpcs remarked, thatagainst former ap-
"n,iotn5ns he had voted, because he did not
f,'i ,bc indirect mode in which the were at
.tt.J ~ be obtaiaed. Ii was calculated 10
1sn.,dd4,r, a sort of log-rolling system in rcla-
-. 49,, - the disbursement OF the fund. He had
- bscn opposed 10 the appropriation to the
- schools because he did not think the
- -, worth rush But he contcnded that
= daaras that system was to many, the appro-
1aa.,.,n OF 10000 wanted now for the Uni
fFars,tv could be made, without interfering
,ai,b Inc urinary schools. He was willing 10
,r,ot the leave and MAKE the enquiry as to the
6o,on,iety of paying the debts, &c. He thought
hat IN our schemes o. education, we had COM
,,,ted the same error that marked our course
= ;aternal improyements-we had commenced
~ tbe two exr mes, nndcl the hope ofbrnging
,,,n together. This, he thought bad policy
al our energies ought TO be applied TO one OBJ
iect al a time.
; The question was then taken by ayes and
noes; and leave was re(used-llS 10 to.
Mr.. Lo,all called up the further considera-
fon ofthe preamble and resolutions reported
rom the Special Committee by Mr.. Giles.
NJ. Giles again resumed the floor in support
ofthe resolutions, and occupied it nearly two
hours. He was followed by
Gen. Taylor, who then took the floor in reply
10 Mr.. Giles, and occupied it until the hour OF
adjournment.
The following Report was presented on Mon
day to the House Of Delegates, by MIR. Eppes,
on the part of the Select Committee i:
The committee 10 whom was referred, the re-
port aud resolutions from the Legislature ofthc
State Of Alabama, disappearing resolutions a
dopted by tine Legislatures otthc States Of Ohio,
New Jersey, Delaw are, Connecticut, Indiana
and Illinois, on The subject Of eoionizing tae
free people Of color, and emancipating the
Saves within the United States, have considered
the same and report:
Thatthe view which is taken OF the subject
of Negro slavery in the T.. states, by thu Legis-
latufe of Alabama, merits the appreciation of
the General Assembly OF Virginia.
The efforts made ~ the Legislatures Of some
ofthe States where Negro slavery is not to les-
ated, may have for their support. abstract pgin-
riples OF morals aud policy, and may entitle
those States TO the need of candor, for the in
fe,eacc they dedacc, that " slavery is a national
evil
But Slaves, by the Constitution and laws.
ae recognized as property. The titleIs guar
anteed by both. For all political purposes, the
rIgit is perfect, as well as it respects the State,
as Individuals, who are owncrs. II would, there
fore, seem to be, and this committee SO consider
II, the exclusive right Of those States. ONLY
where Negro slavery is found 10 aAist. 10 Judge
ofthe time and manner of dIsposing of tins
question equally affecting their moral, roliti-
ca and social rights.
The committee will not asc 'ioe 70 improper
motives, this indiscrcet Interference on the part
OF our more fortunate sister states; but, they
Cannot withhold the opinion that. in IFS conse-
qnences, tIey perceive a disregard of Four politi-
cal and private rights, which must produce dis
tnst aud Jealousy, between the States which
hav and those wnicailaYc not Slaves, as well as
Its tendency u excite a spirit of DIS
co Heatand tnsubordination, foreboding the most
P]e1a.clous consequence.
Inc states in which slavery is tolerated, have
ample means OF security against the mlscbicfs
ap5raheaied fir m its existence. They now and
vii have, in all times to come, Gflett to them
selves the means and the disposition to apply
them either individually. or in concert with
eaeh 0taar to melioratC their own condition., as
We'll as that Of the Slave. But, whether by aho-
lnlon, by general or partial emancipation. by co.
l%ohilatl3n with or Wahou' Indemnity to the CIV
nffSi :1cY oRtg have RIGHT to d ri !c; questions
win which .the Federal Government have no
power 10 interfere, and in which no state has a
rigit 10 incddlc with another and a1pnpver 4
disposition ,hall be indicated to d. So, even by
thft ieral Government, or ~ the Sta which
nae o' Slaves, il vi eyr' c : s'.a,t and susi
cl9o and Unnecessary. prompt and IN ted resi-
taaee.
The committee recommend the adoption Of
the following resolutions:
fe'otr9d, by the GeaesoR iesemhlg Of Tyg'n'o,
4Hai the intlTf4Ip,Fp Rf lMA poH-~l4Ep IH,I.b 4Y