Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-06-28

oppression. we 'urn al despair RON all ore,sn ala, {
W our own resources as "A sovereign state. Whatever
may be our op'nous as 10 the of policy IS III
cuhosnt upon us TO pursue, will surrender them
up with chcertuines If contrary the general voice
of the state expressed In solomn council II 10 error
re will freely accept Of couyic,oa from such source
nut hoin none other. We rely with confidence upon
your known patriotism and integrity. IN Grief and
heaVinesi OF heart we address you. !
Dir d. c. Campbell then offered the following res.
oIutious--
Reso!sea That tue Addresses wbicl. hare been sub
muted, he referred 10 comm;tscc OF - persons 10
report thereupcn al adjourned neey.ur to 10 held on
The hrst Monday July next AMI that the said Gem
mtee do also report upon the eXpedency uf adopting
IN lieu OF the same, emoTa! IL tue Legislature De-
aratory of our rights, OF the inetcu;s ~ c hay .
been made upon them BY the General Corcrrpan,
and our determination ultimately TO csst The encroacI
Teuts OF unconstitutional power; anu also resoInt
'fuee'"s ue iegisiaturc Il IFS session in NoYenber
next immaieiy to adopt such iaeaures. as will best
promote the harmony OF the unn preserve our rilis
aud maintain the dignity of tbs State.
1sesotved, That the said committee do also repor;
aS otner scheme or plan of opposition the present
Tariff which they deem more advisable f,r ,if
ADOPTION OF the citizens of the District,
CPor these resolutions, considerable discussion arose
MIR J. ID. Edwards moved that they he indefinitely
postponed, and the sense OF the meeting bong taken
they were postponed accordingly,
FIR j. Warey then moved, tl.at the Address 20
the People OF the State OF South Carolina be ndop-
TED Upon the question bong Pot, 1t carried una
nhaousi,.
Mr. Marley also moved that the address to the Gov
ernor of the Stale DO adoptsd when Mr.. B. c. Fish
uurne moved, tina; the consideration u il be post poned
10 the first Monday in July naxt The question being
par on Mr. Fishburne's notion lost. The ones,
ton then recurring Mr. War!eys noiion the add. es
lTas adopted by the meeting.
The following resolutions were then offered n Mr.
III ORD, which we're unanimously adopted
ies'irsd. That the proceedings OF this meeting,
Gencr win The addresses adopted by 1t, BIS published
III the public prints; and that the address to tie peop,a
~ The state OF s. Carolina, be printed for circulation
throughout the state.
Hcsofsed That committee Of t..c.re he appointed
whose duly shall be TO carry the foregoing resolution
'o'o effect; aud also TO give due to the citizens of
Tue DISTRICT If requisite, TO elect Delegates The Con
venton.
The following were the committee appointed By the
CHAIR
Mesaes. N. Ford, ]. Marley, ]. d. Edwards, r
Is. Smith, lshsm Walker, S. w. IIieth RI. She i,ap
John Strobel, S. Il. Hunter, D. c. Campbell Il. S.
logan. ThOs. Itaysor.
PreFious 10 the adjournment Mai J. ID Edward.
begged leave TO submit the following esoiutions which
were unanimously adopted:
hesoived, That the talent and zeal OF our Repre-
sentative III Congress James Hamilton r during the
whole OF his political life as connected with Ms bas
oar entire appropriations and has reject honor upon
.msei and afforded great qualification 70 his copst,-
tuents.
That as we value his high character and appreciate
MS dis'ingu' shed services, learn with renet ms de-
termination TO decline a Reelection
ihlt a committee Of five be appointed TO ccnlmuni
cate these resolutions TO Maj Hamilton; ana as fur
'ncs mark OF our respect ant esteem invite Inn to
paFtahe OF public dinner at this place at scch lime
ss shall suit hrs convenience.
he 10 lowing were tho committee appointed: Messrs
j. H. Edwards x. Is. Saith, J. Marley, 3. G. Fish
brrne. NJ. Ford.
""'Hoi'on Of Elr T. y. smh, The thanks of the nee
ting were unaEnuus returned 80 ,he chairman, f.. .tc
satisfactory o,anner in which he presided over The i =
berations of the meeting.
The meeting then jjourDod
JAMES RAISOG, I.Aair,nan.