Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-28

ccs but also Tor preservation of the Union, its formation
should be SUCH and its OF action such, 10 avoid an
frequently made its conslituonay. Its acts
might bc confined to dei,ive review of the burdens
der which labor, the amount of money necessary TO
Just administration Oi Government, aud explicit de-
claraon OF their belief that the whole South would there
after pay than necessary; and that without
such modification would accomplish this object, they
will be compelled to sever those 'poiiical bonds which
have heretofore united them The Northern people know
full well the value OF markets for their
aud that if they be entirely destroyed by the upoong Of
the government their articles will remain unsold and
awaits them. Under such circumstances when a with
,Irawal of A WHOLE SECTION OF THE UNION await,
them, il their system continue they may be forced 10 mo-
dy it. But with only single State threatening them
with peacedbie plan IF Notification, about which they
know but little aud less the result always will be- what
II has just been, certain failure.
But it is part of my object to state my views of the
course to be taken by such assembly Any plan that
would asceran and al the time fix, public opinion
relation the question would be satisfactory Should the
proceedings OF this Convention fail in cecng the great
objects which called ii together should deeply
it, failure of the only comprehensive and pacific
plan of relief devised.
Surrounded by such circumstances as have just de-
scribed, the question would present itself my mind,
whether could advocate notification Certainly could
not advocate it, il put forth in the political tracts,
the public press and printed speeches of gentlemen favor
ing it, But revolutionary measure, believing il TO be
nothing else, would most cordially espouse il, while
sensible of such disposition in the surrounding States
TO sustain has been manifested during the late
sion OF Congress. Conventions might fail to meet
meeting might fail in efficient action but am most
FIRMLY persuaded there is deeply planted sentiment of
SSancc III the pubic mind oil the South that would
~ uphold that standard wherever raised having first made
efforts Tor satisfactory adjustment do not doubt that
should succeed in throwing off the system grinding
US TO poverty; but have just ttle that il would be at
the expense of the Union. But from the destruction of
the Union, il does not follow that Liberty is be lost
also On the contrary, feel the highest that
from our experience III representative governments,
her might be formed, as far oustrippng the present in
securing liberty and equality the people tho present
does that of Great Britain the prcteusous il makes TO
effect these objects.
When, therefore, declare my readiness support null
iiicaiion il is as revolutionary that would
advocate II, anky declaring opinion that such il will
be- and advising my friends be prepared Tor this latter
pect OF the subject. The whole system for which is
prescribed as remedy is OF usurpaion and
Suionai enactment; and expect that when but
single State found in opposition the advocates of
that system would suddenly change their opinions
corning il, and appeal 10 us for advice The supposon
cannot be entertained, and were WELL in my hum
bic opinion, If all our nulers convinced OF il.
But will no longer trespass your time, since shall
shoruy nave an opportunity oil submitting my views
IN detail on this question: will however confidently ask,
that whatever differences of opinion may exist i'm re-
laon either suiengs an appropriate remedy for
them these shall be discussed in that spirit of and
ndulgent forbeaance towards each other which the APP
preaching crisis eminenty demands. Indeed, do
not dier as TO the injury sustain, but simply the
appropriate remedy and believing do that when this
shall have been adopted all will be found rallied for
Its support can but depore the breaches already made
ana sun making by those, who seeing and feeling strongly
and clearly themselves hesitate assa the motives
of those who and feel differently
Allow me to make disclaimer and have done
IL has been ntimatad that Southern Convention is advo
Gated simply oiett against Nulication and with
the view putting it down. leaving the difficulties of the
Tariff 10 take of themselves For myself have he ard
no say so; and it is infinitely beneath the honorable
bearing OF a gentleman patriot. IL we fail in South.
crn Convention then go for Modification, the next
remedy within my reach and the broad ground that
when the subject metin this syle shall discover the
Union, but regain liberty. With great respects
W. H. HILL, Esq, w. T. NUCKoLLS.
We are glad to that the citizens of Lexington who
omitted Messrs Forsyth and Wayne in their invitation to
dinner at that place. have been better informed as to the
votes OF these gentlemen, the Tariff bill that is that
they made surrender and intended 10 make none or
The principle for which all contend. We have never
had doubt that their were as conscientious and
patriotic and intended TO be the interests of
the South, as any that were JOur
nal.
The subject Of Southern Convention seems TO he unite
a riddle TO the .IIercwy We have objection to sslve
the mystcry The Union Party satisfied with the new
Tariff, as present concession only, and with view of
obtaining further concessions important both prn
clpIe and amount they are DESTROYS of assembling a
Southern Convention. They wish this BODY meet an
uamced by Instructions so that may be entirely free
alter making estimate of the grievance apply the APP
propate remedy tchderer that may be- They think that
the final adjustment of the Tariff question: in a manner
10 the South within the competency of con.
meanS-bu they wish TO be distinctly under
Stood as being DESTROYS OF submitting the question of both
The eUH and the remedy the united South in other
words to commit the desnies of the South TO the decision
Of the South.
That the Union Party in on this subject can
no longer be doubted. Their Convention will meet at
Columbia next month"; and invite the conference and CO.
operation OF the people of the other Southern States with
mem, In relation TO their common wrongs and common
remedies IL the Nulers keep aloof il will be because
hey are afraid TO trust the South because they are I'M
willing torey on the wisdom and rmness of the South to
ievise and apply the appropriate remedy for wrongs
How The South will relish the exhibition of such unmcr
I'd distrus remains to be seem Charleston City GGz
Young Hobby's great effort the 4th ult. initiate the
neighng OF war-horse is asserted in Augusta have
been beIched forth TO numerous company of twelve
tons! at ApPling Court House Charleston Gdz.
The organs say emphatcaIy, that s c. evil throw
herself upon her sovereignty, and procee call Con-
'enlon TO Nuiy the Tariff Laws within her limits We
lad CHERISHED the fond may be the vain hope that the
REDUCTION of duties effected by the Act of last ses-
would have appcased the wrath and aayed for the pre-
tent at least the political excitement unhappy existing
mong our Southern brethren. Let the people be put on
heir guard. Their public and leaders may be as
innocent the Angels in Heaven of any raiiorous or
mister purpose; hut defy mortal 10 foretell the
consequences OF hastily resorng upon every supposed
attraction OF the Constitution of the o. S. to such an ex-
RENE remedy Modification We saw let the people
ook to 1t; 1t is their concern. We make charges but
IS time That the attention Of the people of the Southern
Nahc states should be drawn TO The of-repeatcd inuen
Toes, and inaudibc declarations that should the south
re involved in difficulties, they can bun protection by
hrowing themselves into the of England. We re-
peat, let the people be awakened these courses
heir true light, or they undone There may be
y no had rather be " first in He'll than last in Heaven
here may be men-who would rather be the VICE
kO1S OF William 18th than the Legitimate Governors
elected by the surages OF free people There are men
mere always have been men, from the period of the revo-
uuOnaTy struggle down TO this hour, who habituay
weep over the rumpbs of Republican government and
IS no sun sigh for the RESTORATION OF MITRES co.
HONEIS, AND CROWNS The expressions Of the Ia |
m may be made the preexts for delivering the DeoDle
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