Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-13

TO the Of their suffering and long orbeariny STATE
anu WHIST ne deprecated The idea that 1t would be
men unless madness and nfatuaon directed its councils
yet II was the part OF wisdom to look possible conu
gencies-That would give him pleasure TO be the or
gan OF co nmuncaton to his in office of the
patriotic resolutions presented, and he would no doubt
appreciate the manly spirit of liberty and scEdevoton
which they contained. For himself, he would saw that
the proinptitude and unanimity with which thew were
adopted since the publication Of the late Ordinance of the
Convention OF the people Of this State the h;h
est honor upon the officers and members of the
TO whom he rendered his warmest thanks. The Govern.
or then invited the company into his quarters where
and etired ~
The most ardent devotion to the State governs the peo
pie OF the INTERIOR aud all opposition action is at au
end There are few tories now, and always will be-
call them submission men, Union men, or whatever else
they as bad than the tories of the reyolu
uon- Charleston Mercury.
The Governor having recomme nded 10 thu
the necessity OF receiving the services OF twelve
volunteers for the defence of the State in case any hostile
measure should be ADOPTED by tho Federal Government
the Richand Volunteer Rifle Company, Of this place
large and highly respectable corps, company
on The Soih u passed. unanimously, resolutions declaring
hcr allegiance due only the State Of South Carolina aud
volunteering their services for the defence of the State
occasion should require them-Columba( Is c. Times
The People otcdkening from their del,t,ion "a
letter from Chester District dated 18th ult saws the
proceedings of the Convention have just reached u.s. and
nave produced great excitement amongst both parties
mere are many OF the honest Nulifers who say they
have been msed, and that they and will not sus
tain the party in the they arc taking The Union
men are hrm to the core and il the party in the other
cts equally firm, there is no danger of the final is
sue.- Charleston Courier.
PHILADELPHIA, December Z.
We learn from Harrisburg, that Dr. Anderson was
elected Speaker Of the House of Representatives ON the
Ith ballot, on Wednesday morning
General S:inueI Mexican was elected President Of the
Electoral College -Sentinel.
FRIENDS OF THE UNION.
An adjourned meeting oil the citizens OF the citv and
county Of Philadelphia, was held in the State House
Yard on thursday afternoon, at o'clock Joseph or
rel, Esq President; VIM. Duane, Col. John Thompson
and John Maitland Vice Presidents; Frederick S,oe,e
and James Page, Secretaries
The proceedings OF the last meeting having been read
Charles lngersoll chairman OF the committee appoint
cd 10 prepare suitable preamble and resolutions. after
some preliminary remarks, submitted the following,
which were adopted:
Whereas, dangerous and dis elton TO the
authority OF these United States prevails in
south Carolina, hitherto always OF the exemplary
OF them, but now organized defy and annu the laws OF
The Union: and at such time general expression OF
opinion may tend TO enghten and strengthen govern
ment; therefore,
Resoiued By the people Of Philadelphia, in Town
Meeting assembled that we with deep regret the
proceedings OF fellow citizens South Carons az set
forth in the Ordinance OF their Convention, and other like
aniiesaio oil rash and hostile ures, of which we
entirely disspprove
RESOLVED That while thoroughly condemninr such pro
ceengs, yet in spirit of kindness Cancellation anx
iousy cherished towards all our fellow citizens we would
rejoice in the return of those of South Carona to their
attachment to the Unon the retracing of steps so un
wisely entered upon and the renewal their acknow edg
ment oil their allegiance TO the federal authority but should
they persist in assaing the integrity of the Union we
hereby declare our fixed determination maintain it I'M
impaired, and to support government by lawful means
against what is called Modification.
Resoired, That we respectfully recommend to the Le-
gsature OF Pennsylvania adopt such measures as NAV
De requisite 10 sustain the constituted authorities of the u
States at this conuncture to manifest the invincibe at
achment OF this State TO the Union, and its unaerabe
resolution that 1t must be preserved invioate.
DaniclJ Desmond and CharlesJ. Jack, Esqrs and Coils
Thompson and Chew, addressed the meeting.
hesolred That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
Adjourned. JOS. WORRELL. Chairman
j jsas T THssr'ss, Vice Presidents.
Fred Stoeuer, c.;.
James Page, 'e''e'''e'
Extract ola letter to the Editors othe American Sen
tinel, dated Harrisburg, Dec s. 1882.
The House OF Representatives pursuant TO adjourn
men at 10 O'Clock On the first ballot for Speaker Sa-
muel Anderson of Delaware county, had So votes; Thorn
as e. Culloh of Franklin county, had % votes; Thomas
Ashbrdge Of Chester county, had votes; John b. Wal
lace OF Crawford county, had vote, and Walter Oliver
OF Mercer county had vote Anderson conducted
TO the chair by Gen. Lacock and Mr.. MCuloh.
Mr.. Heating offered the following resolutions which
ordered to be printed, and the house adjourned
Resolutions relative to The Union Of the States and the
Constitution of the United States
ReSofoed, BY the Senate and House Of Representatives
OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assem-.
bly, met That the Constitution OF the United States and
the laws the United States made in pursuance of the
Constitution, the supreme law OF the land to which
every citizen OF the United States obedience and
Ii
CATION to obey, or require him take any OATH enter
into any engagement inconsistent with such obligation
and that every pretenson the part OF State or any
portion thereof TO release any citizen Of the United
States or so require OF him. is unconstitutional and with
out the least foundation of right, and afford neither
shelter for offences he NAV commit against the
laws of the United States.
ReSofued, That portion of the citizens Of the United
States have arighu power TO decide upon the Constu-
tiona validity OF act of the Congress of the United
States duly made by the peoples and APP
proved by the Executives in the mode prescribed by the
Constitution, nor TO nullfy the same either generally
within particular districts, but that every such of Con-
gess continues in full force every where within the Uni
ted States, notwithstanding any such asserted nuifca-
ton, and all persons who resist
ecuton, offend against the Constitution and laws of the
United States and liable prosecution and punish
ment for such offence.
Resoired, That State has right peaceably to with
draw from :he Union and to declare itself independent of
it, and that every attempt TO do by force, would be
virtual nfracton Of the Constitution the United States
jusyiDg and requiring the Of constitutional
TO suppress It,
ResOved, That the faithful execution Of all laws which
have received the sanction OF the legislative and
tive powers Of the United States in the mode prescribed
by the Constitution, is duty enoined upon the President
OF the United States in the constitutional discharge of
which he Is entitled to- and ought TO receive the aid and
support Of every citizen Of the Union.
Resolred That is the clear and ndrutable right Of
Congress TO impose duties upon mporaons and OF the
Government of the United States collect the duties pay
able by law upon goods imported into every part Of the
Union, and that resistance 10 the collection Of the
and every attempt 10 resist is offence against the
Constitution and laws Of the United States and that the
offenders are liable TO prosecution and punishment for such
offence.
Resolued, That in enforcing by all constitutional means
the laws passed by Congress for imposing and collecting
duties upon goods imported into the United States and ali