Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-09


At meeting of the citizens OF Abem.rle conp,c a..
senibed under a notice previously given nj tie Cont
Idonse on Monday the first day OF October, Major yA,nes
N'afk was called To The Chair, and Wilson VI Cary an
pointed Secretary The meeting being called to ORR,
'he ChAir was adiressedb by Rice Wood, Esq who e>
P"lheu the object the meeting adv uv 10 I'm. r
sem crisis In the affairs Of the NAon arising OH the
h'u from the injustice md oppression OF the Tariff Laws.
N, v o'nei IRON 'ha Hovel and dangerous doctrine
Nuhca,on advocated by some as The appropriate
10y Tor the encroachments the Federal Government,
dr 700, concluded ms rcnrrks by urging the con>i-
Ieta'on OF the meeting, the dangers which or, these con-
lciing sources seemed threaten the existence of tho
Onon aud the necessity for decided and energetic x.
enis
On motion Committee then appointed by tho
Shair' consisting 1.-THE following gentlemen. vii: V
w Southall, Thomas W. Maury, Rice ". Wood, Alex.
kives Achilles Brodhead, Hugh Nelson, Dr. Charles
W. Carter Thomas j. Randolph -nd Tucker Coles The
Committee having retired, after about an hours delihr-
ration returned and through their Chairman " W
Sonihal, Esqr. reported preamble and resolutions
which read to the meeting The question he,r on
The adoption of tLe preamble. Dr. Chas w Carter adj
dressed the Choir; and stating that as member of the
committee he dissened from the report that body; beg
ged leave to offer substitute thereto the following re
solutions, which were rcsI.
~, ReSoired That cannot sec the alarming and
fearful consequences of the doctrine of Nulcatiu con-
tented Tor by portion OF the citizens of South Carolina
and that the crisi it has been called does not call for
require al ms Time, any expression Of denuncelion,
"" VIII be calculated, TO disturb that good feeling
sympathy which, as common sufferers under the odious
iar'h, we should cherish towards each other
2n That il futile and nuSaory TO reiterae protests
and circumstances against the Tariff poncy.
The question being the adoption of the sbsti.
utc offered by Dr. Cartcr-Thomas w Many Fso
hoped that the choir would pause, afford an oppor
ny to the friends of the substitutes urge on the con
SHe,a alton OF the meeting, any argument Which hep
might wish 20 offer in s behalf None, however being
oherc the chair proceeded 10 take the meet
ing the subsli;nc and il was according To ,bs
unanimously rejected
The question then taken the Preamble and reso-
unions reported by the Committee, when they were seve
vote no dssentient voice being heard by the chair
owe, the citizens Of Nbemlre county, attentive and
ANXIOUS spectators OF the important political
ahspinhg aud viewing with intense interest thc alarming
Doctrines, promulgated alike by the ervent and tsr,iic
zeal OF our brethren of the north the south, have
deemed il our duty in with the rest Of the conf
munity, to declare the opinions and picIes which wiz
govern our conduct in the crisis which teatens 10 cor
vulse the country. We have witnessed with tn deenes+
regret Tor series Of years the authorities tic general
government, attempting To enlarge powers bv con-
srncons, nferences indefinite deductions and plain and
Papabe perversions OF those powers directly given by the
Consutuuon' we nave seen course Of Legislation pur-
sued, which has in its operations enlarged the wealth and
oered inc industry OF portions othe Union by heavy inn
posts OF necessary consumption 10 other portions
substituting thereby for equal and impartial laws unust
anu runous distinctions between the people of these u s.
we deem The Tariff Law OF 1882 hopeful augury of
change OF opinion upon these subjects indicative of f
lure but lar short OF present justice. And solemnly
pledge ourselves all legal and constitutional means
to procure notifications repeal of these
BILE and oppressive aws.-In the meantime wo will bear
with patience and much in the sanguiDe hone that
ere II be too late, majority of fellow citizens wilt
see the runous consequences in which this Of e
gsa'ion will involve ALL We declare o,ir afec-
.pm aeeruhnauon 10 AID IN preserving its integrity,
to abide by IT as the ark of political liberties
the guarantee of our internal tranquility, and never
to abandon il until the abundant fruits of bitter cx-
perence shall unhappy have taught that il has racr
to secure TO MS the end of all free government the preser
NaiOn oil le, liberty, properly and peace, w will
deavor TO initiate the wise example of llus,rious an
cesors In the gloomy period OF 9s and 90 when foreign
standing armies stamp excise and gAtherers
oppressed the peoples alien and sedion laws cntanrered
personal liberty, and Frustrated the freedom of the press
wneh amidst these atrocities they preserved their attach
anf form tir ID ~
ment against their opponents protesting against the in
vasions OF their rights, that their senca MIGHT NOT b
construed into acquiescence they awaited patiently in
their own language, ga change in public opinion which
ought be free not to measures of violence isror ana
isunon, which they abhorred We deprecate and CEN
sure ia unmeasured terms all such acts among which VIC
would inclmie The modern doctrine OF Qualification" as.
tending 70 involve rs i'm civil war; and eopardug the lvc
ot ourselves our wives aud children, liberties our
property: Therefore,
ls Resolved That hc people of Virginia are nperions-
~ required 10y every consideration of attachment the
Union, andsympathy for thcirsouthe brethren publicly
TO express her opinions concerning the present
tous crisis in their national affairs.
End, ResOfped Fiat are determined by otlr attach
inent TO the constitution, and eur regard for the firm main
tenance OF our rights oppose by every lawful means the
imposition Of any Tariff, which being required by tlro
economical and legitimate expenses OF the Government
shall he prinlGriiy Intended for the protecon f ocs
manufacturers and that protest in the language of Jof
icrSon against such system "a wrong TO which our
present Submission shall he considered moi as an ackno
TO the lesser evil"
81, ResoiUed, That tho remedy for these evils Which
pce suggested ny me doctrine oil NulHCniioD,
terry aacious and deluSive, dcounenanced alike by the
spirit and letter OF ite Constitution, fatally subversivc
Of that Unon which constitutes the only sufficient cement
Of our national liberties
4h, Res0red, That in estimation this doctrine finds
precedent authority in the able exposition, un.
answCrable defence Of the rights OF the States which was
promulgated 10y the Legislature of Virginia at the famous
session of 9S and so, embracing the grand and
changing outlines OF her political faith
9th ReSoiUed That instead Ofdscerning i'm the atc
dction Of the Tariff any occasion fer resisting it, or cause
for desparng Of its future amelioaion. disposed
for the present hear with its Ills however oppressive
under the encouraging belief hait will prove the harbn-
ger Of more liberal CONCESSIONS which shall ultimately
bring it down tophc true Revenue Standard.
9th, Resolved, That would seriously deprecaie any
forcibe resistance OF the Tariff Laws at this time pc
culiay inoPpoTtune, unwise, dangerous and impodc.
18th, Resoived, That we regard4ho enjoyment of
liberties as IN great degree with the
dnuance OF our Union, and the latter, essentially de
pendent magnanimous spirit of mutual forbearancc
and careful adherence the limitation of our written
constitutions.
Sth ResolUed, That the Secretary request the Editors
of the Virginia Advocate, the Richmond Enquirer the
Constitutional Wing, and the Washington Globe publish
hcse proceedings IN their respective psper and that this
meeting do adjourn.
JAS. CLARK, Chairman.
WILSON NJ. CARY, Secretary
THE MILITIA.
At meeting Of number OF the ofjcers of the lOO,fr