Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

he people, VINO aVowed their determination not TO submit
but to resist He would enter a consideration of the
question without taking part with the southern gentlemen
VINO In ms opinion are in the wrong, but still the ques-
ton what ought 10 do? Let me ask what are the
benefits derived from the Tana--what is its object! To
furnish goods cheaper than we buy them elsewhere?
Its protested object is TO promote weoltit is entirely
pecunory object Those well acquainted with the sub
jet can calculate the gain said 10 be derived from il in
pounds shings and pence. What the dangers which
threaten from pessng i'm an adherence To it, Civil war
and dissolution of the Union.
We have been long in the lap of security that we
wore unwilling TO rouse ourselves though the danger that
threatened MS might be imminent II might be
SAID the Caronians mad be it but if they are
mad Is not more probable they will rashly might
be asked Carolina resist In this view of the subject
e' ne recoiected 1t was not question OF putting down
rabble, but OF conquerng sister State. Some said let
OarohS 60 you may perhaps mean 10 say let them go in
peace, but suppose they did 20 in peace How long would
ha peace continue The ware rooms OF Charleston would
be crowded by British goods aud how will ask can YOU
prevent them from overlooking the other portions OF the
Onoh war must come II we separate, and in such
suit can you call upon the militia of Geoga plunge their
bayonets into the breast of their Southern friends? Are
you that Alabama would aid YOU? Can YOU DEPEND
on Msslssippl II such event should take place. How
are you to send despatch Georgia. if should become
necessary or how unite yourroops Are you not watched
ny power Jealous OF your growth, Jealous of your
peng with her in the of peace: and would not that
power give all her assistance prevent reunion lrthat
Foreign power not expected TO render her aid would
South Carolina talk of resistance have this head
positive facts but from the indications before us
You cannot let South Carolina so peaceably without adj
iungo virginia, TO Georgia, Massachusetts the same
right to secede whenever they deem fit do So We know
that at various times in various parts the Union dsen-
sons and disunion prevented only by mutual conces
sion-without these would fall asunder ike the weak
republics OF South America.
1t is with the greatest difficulty that all Europe can pre-
vent Belgium and Holland from rushing into a war, and
mus endangering the general Would it not be
equally diicult-nay so? Would not YOUR dissolu-
eh nave another disastrous resuwoud it not retad the
marc oil Liberty er all the world? Would the dcs
pot point out TO the patriot and boast of the instability of
Republics? (Iere the Speaker interrupted by ree-
rated applause and hiSses lie continued am not Y
real
aud it is best should be aware them If there is but
distant lear that vessel at sea is in PERIL you will
ing TO pay Tor the risk by making her insurance
and here where the safety of your Union in peril will
you not take measure TO insurcwill you not pay some
price for the risk! loud applause mingled with some
sseS LOOK al the resources you possess with popula
ton equal to that OF Great Bain-a population which in
U years WIN equal hat oil France and in century exceed
at ol any country III the world With happy variety
oil cmae-your country intcrSected by rivers which
must prove source of wealth to your soil-where man
can set beneath his vine rcewhere every day our
forests TALL before the Woodmans stroke, and before the
stumpS have withered, hear the pleasing sound of the
village bells the busy hum of tho village school who that
looks around at all this Will not eXcaim with PRIDE in the
''rhis is my own, my native land.p
Cloud applause.) And will you consent TO ruin this
country-o destroy her happiness? No. MOI. Will YOU
break her into fragments and scatter her growing
to the winds-wil you tear out her bowels, amputae
her imbs-Woud this deed increase her strength?-Noi
NOD IT'S not the bloody field, the laurels of the patriot
are to gaheredNo: if disunion is TO take place rather
let his brows be twined with the saddest cypress twill
more beht him. And he who first recommends us to
sheahe swords in the breasts OF our counvmen NAV
the deepest detestaion forever pursue his memory.
iere the Speaker was interrupted by three tremendous
cheers)
You may be told that is dsgraceul to make the first
step towards concession, but let it be recoected here
that when brethren quarrel he who first Yields deserves
most honor And what do we here seek? We came not
mere as mo representatives OF any particular party we
nave nothing at heart but the happiness of ALL do
seek to destroy the TarinO, (appause we seek TO give
and to ask concession. Nor will dictate TO Congress
the manner in which tho object is TO be gainedve will
leave That TO their virtue and
III any thing said or done here this night lead to the
accomplishment of our designs shall receive that bene
dlctlon, "Bessed are the peacemakers.''
Mr. Jay here read the resolutions which were second.
ed by David b. Ogden, Esq. and the meeting adjourn
Colour g Eng
At meeting of The citizens of New York. convened
by public notice at the Sessions Room Friday evening"
oh june 1857 the meeting called TO order by Pre-
James Kent was chosen President, and Stephen Allen
and Gideon Lee, Vice Presidents.
Cornelius w. Lawrence and John A. Stepbens were
chosen Secretaries.
The following resolutions were moved bv Peter Aur,s
tus JAY seconded by David b. Ogden and were carried:
l. Resolved, That the preservation of the Union of
lnese states I'm which are involved our prosperity, fell
OF paramount Importance never to be endangered for par
dcuar interests, sacrificed to abstract opinions
2 Resovcd, That in order to satisfactory and equita
bic settlement of any OF those important questions Which
at times must varousy affect States 'diilerinr i'm situa-
ton, climate, habits, and particular interests is ncces
sary that each should relax on some points and always IN
rccollect that our happy Constitution itself declared
by It's august trainers 70 be hc result of spirit of ami
ty, and oil mutual Difference and concessions which the
peculiarly OF our political situation renders indspcn-
sable"
3. Resolved That an arrangement of the Tariff Oues-
lion during the present session of Congress- such pn-
cplcs may aay discomfort and restore harmony to the
different sections OF the country essential for the preser-
walton of peace and union.
1. Resolved, That this important object cannot be eff
iccted otherwise than by sincere mutual Difference and
concession cvinced by great sacrifices opinion and of in
tcrc on both Sides by acquiescence i'm special protec-
ton to certain branches of industry the hand and
the other by abandonment OF cXorban protecting
duties, and of the most obnoxious and oppressive proyi
sions of the system
3. Resolved, Without pretending 10 decide what a.
mount of revenue adequate dcay the expenses and
meet the eXigencies Of government that reduction of
the existing duties TO that is essential under any
modification Of the Tariff to preserve the undivided conf
denco Of the people in the general government
8. Resolved That the proceedings OF this meeting Ger
tilted by the President Vice Presidents and Secretaries
with copy OF the notification calling together, be trans
United by them TO the Senators Of this State and rcprcsen-
taves Of this city in Congress, with request that the
may be laid before both Houses and that they will
themselves cndeavor TO effect settlement in tie spirit and
upon the principles before mentioned.
WhereupOn the meeting adjourned.
JAMES KENT, President
6 GibEoS Lee ellen Vice Presidents.
GonNErtgs w. LAwRfNcE' Secretaries.
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