Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-02
TcoMMuNIcATED.j
PIJBI.IC MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens of Loudoun eoun-
~. held at the Court House in Leesbnre, on the
9TH instant, in pursuance of previous notice, for
the purpose of taking INTO consideration the SUBJ
iect of petitioning the Legislature relative to
the colosed population OF the State, Col Samuel
NJ. Edwards. Mayor OF Leesburs, was called to
the Char, and 3. w. Sewer appointed Secreta-
nv.
10 explanation Of the subject before the meet
inc, r II. Henderson. ESQ addressed the chair
at some length. He illustrated the necessity OF
adopting measures suited tn the crisis, and eX'
pressed his satisfaction at finding that the all I'M
por,ant object that had induced the call OF this
meeting. has also attracted the serious attention
of other parts Of the State more Immediately in
terested in the question Of slavery Mr.. Hen
derson also read to the meeting petition to the
General Assembly from the Ladies Of Fluvanna
county, setting forth the evils consequent upon
the presen, order Of ,hings, and praying such re-
lnedy as might suggest itself to the combned wis
dom Of thar body. After further remarks upon
the expedency of the proposed course, Mr.. ii.
SuOmlltSu i'Spiul'Vh', ""'Si' H''S'
some discussion. were unanimously adopted:
l,t. RsSoired, That we deeply sympahse
with our fellow citizens Of Southampton IN their
sutfrrinss and sorrows. and that we are sincerely
d.,irous to take the most ehectua measures to
shield our beloved State from, and to guard
our uostei;y against the repetition oi such enorm-
ties and horrors.
2d. Resolrsd, That to complain ofpublic evils.
which are rcmediable, is the part Of children; TO
remove them, that OF men.
Sd RssoIred, As the opinion ct this meeting.
that the only adequate remedy for the evil which
these resolutions discuss, Is the gradual enamel
patiOG OF inc StGvCs OF rne COMMONWEALTH, ana
the removal Of the entire colored population; aud
farther, that. as much time will be required for
the accomplishment of this great object, none
ought 10 Dc Lost by DELAY.
4th Res6irei, As the opinion of this meeting.
that gradual Anticipation aud removal of the
Slaves OF the commonwealth is prscticable; and
that, upon this assumption, the continuation of
slavery is forbidden BY the true policy Of Virginia,
repugnan, to her political theory and christian
professions. aud All approbrium to our ancient aud
renowned dominion.
9Th. Kesotred, That we view with profound
seusibllity the proceedings of the female citizens
of the County OF Fluvanna; that we tender to
thIes, tina, Nii share. cheeriully, with our fe-
low citizens, the tolls. privations and burdens
necessary to the attainment vi the great end at
which their memorial aims; ard that we invoke
our common Legislators to commence, while it
is vet day, the glorious work Of the deliyerance
~ well Of the white uf the colOred population of
the State; and that We trust aud believe the
smiles Of the Creator and Preserver Of ali men
will accompany their arduous, patriotic, and pi-
nus labors.
9th. Resolved, That Committee Of nine be ap-
pointed by the Chairman of this meeting to pre-
pare a Memorial addressed to the General Assem-
Div in conformity with the sentiments expressed
in these resolutions, and respectfully asking that
body To adopt such measures as in their better
Judgment they shall deem expedient for the ac-
complishmeut Of the end proposed.
The Chairman then appointed ;he following
gentlemen Committee under the, 6thsResofu-
ton:
i. ii. Henderson. Joshua Osburn, ~ uIiam
b. Tyler, Fayet,e Ball, Geo. NJ. Chchester, John
Janney. John A. Carter, Henry Clasett and Will
son C.. Selden, Jr.
On motion,
Besoired, That the Editors of the Leesburr
papers. and such others as may take an interest
in the subject. be respectfully requested to pub
lish these proceedings.
S. NJ. EDWARDS, ,Chr'n.
i. w. Sewers, Sec'ry.