Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-27

the said Committee do also report upon the expcii-
ency OF adopting in lieu Of the same memorial TO
the Legislature, deciaIaory rights OF the in
rihgemcnts which have been made upon them u,
the General Government, and our determination ui-
unateiy TO resist the encroachinens of uncous,iiu
tionai power; and also resolutions requesting the
Legislature at its session in November next inme
'ateiy TO adopt such measures will best promote
the harmony of the Union, preserve our rights and
maintain the dignity of the State.
RESOLVED, That the said Committee do also re-
port any other scheme or plan OF opposition to the
present Tariff, which they may deem more adj
visabte, Tor the adoption OF the Citizens Of the Dis
trict.
Upon these resolutions, considerable discussion
arose.
MIR. j. ID. Edwords moved that they be ndcti-
nitely postponed and the sense of the meeting be-
ing taken, they were postponed accordinply
Mr.. J. Marley then moved, tnat the Address to
the People OF the State of South Carolina be a.
dopted.
Upon the question being put, it was carried
unanimously.
Mr. Valley also moved, that the Address to the
Governor OF the State he adopted: when
Mr. Is. {. Fishhurne moved, that the consdera-
uon OF 1t he postponed to the first Monday in July
next.
The question being put on Mr.. Fishburne's
motion, it was lost
The question then recurring on Mr.. Warley's
motion, the address was adopted by the meeting.
The following resolutions then offered by
Mr.. NJ Ford, which were unanimously adopted:-
hesofred, That the proceedings Of this meeting,
together with the addresses adopted by il, be pub
ished in the public prints; and that the address TO
the people OF the State Of South Carolina be print
ed Tor circulation throughout the State.
ReSoiced, That Committee of twelve be ap-
pointed, whose duty it shall be TO carry the torego
ing resolution into effect and also to give due no
ice to the citizens of the District, il requisite to
elect Delegates to a Convention.
The following were the Committee appointed by
the Chair:
Messrs. NJ. Ford,J Marley, J. d. Edwards, r..
Is. smith, lsham Walker, S. w. Lieth, IL. Sheri-
dan, John Strobel, j. L. Hunter, ID. c. Campbell
d. 3 Logan, Thomas Raysor
PREVIOUS TO the AL ournment, Major ]. ID. Ed
ward begged leave TO submit the following Reso-
, 'utiohs' winch were unanimously adopted:
hesoiced, That tn, talent and zeal of our Repre-
sentative IN CongresS, James Hamilton, Junior du-
ring the whole Of his political life a. connected with
US has our entire APPROPRIATIONS and has reflected ho
nor upon himself, and attorded great qualification to
his constituents.
That as we value his high character and sppreci-
ae ms distinguished services, we learn with regret
his determination to decline a reelection
mat Committee of five be appointed to commu-
nicate these resolutions TO Major Hamilton; and
as further mark of espert and esteem, to in
vite him to partake of public dinner at this place.
al such time as shall suit hi Convenience,
Ihe following were the Committee appointed:-
Messrs j. ID. Edwards, II. b. Smith, ]. Marley,
Is. y. FiShburne, and NJ. Fod.
On motion of Mr.. K. b. SIN tn. the thanks of the
Meeting were unafimou>ly returned 10 the Chair
man, for the satsi Glory uanncr III whici he pre-
sided over the deliberations OF the meeting.
The Meeting then adjourned.
JAMES RANCOR