Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-28
THE STATES.
NORTH "a MA

RALEIGH, Dec 25.-The Joint Select Committee to
which were referred the ordinance and accompanying
cuments from South Carolna-y yesterday submitted
through Judge Toomer their report.
The report is Of considerable length and the late hour
a, which 1t was made prevents us from presenting it to
our readers 10 day concludes with sundry resolutions
embodyng and condensng the views taken by the com.
miee oil the particular matters referred to their consie-
atien The substance of the resolutions is follows:
lst. They express ardent attachment the Consti.
tuition aud Federal Union.
2d That the Tariff unjust and oppressive and beicv-
ed by large majority of the good people of North Caro-.
lima 10 be unconstitutional.
3D. That we will continue 10 use all constitutional
means TO procure its reduction
4th hat disapprove o. the doctrine of Nullfc ,on
as promulgated in the Ordinance OF South Caroina-be-
eving 10 be revolutionary in its character subver.
sive OF the constitution.
he committee declined TO recommend The appointrent
OF Delegates 10 visit South Carolina "a has been done in
Nrgn'a The proceedings OF the committee since APP
polnment have excited great Understanding of its
stngs we understand sumo eloquent speeches were de-
llvered, which may probably be reiterated in the House
The general impression be- that wi some slight
amendments the report VIII be adopted II is also said
that minority Of the committee intend submitting coun
Ter report The following gentlemen composed the com
mttee, viz: Senate, Messrs Toomer, Seawell. Leake
Williams and Baiy. Commons: Messrs Bragg, Eccles
Pearson, Potts and Sawyer Constitutionolist.
Al numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens
OF Lenor, convened at the Court House. i'm Knson on
Tuesday the 18th inst for the purpose Of expressing their
views win regard TO the pursued by the South Ca
roina Conventions; motion, the meeting as organized
by calling John Gattin Esq. the chair and appointing
Doctor William Holland, secretary.
The Chairman then briefly explained the object of the
meeuhg alter which, committee composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen, appointed draft resolutions ex
presve OF the sentiments of the meeting viz Col Blount
Coleman, John c. Washington, Esq, DR.. Reuben Knox
Major Nathan G. Blount Colonel Isaac Groom Charles
Westbrook, Esq, John p Dunn, Esq, and Watson viii
cox, Esq.
he committee retired and after short absence during
which, the Presidents Proclamation was read returned
and through their chairman, Col Blount Coleman report
ca me following resolutions which unanimously
lst Resoired, That cherish and revere our Federal
Union as the sheet anchor Of safety great source
OF our political happiness and prospective the foundation of
our respect and consideration abroad and the surest basis
under the blessing of Heaven which we can rest our
hopes OF future greatness and glory.
3D. RESOLVED, Fiat consider the right claimed for
State to Nuly andrendcr void within limits the laws
oil the United States, dangerous political heresy; and if
arquesced IN by The States or the people, must lead
the subverson OF our admirable form of government
3D. RESOLVED, That the Ordinance recently adopted by
the Convention OF South Carolina whatever may be claim
ed Tor It's character Intentions evidently contemplaes
an organized resistance 10 the laws of the Union.
4th ResoiUed That, although consider the present
arf Laws violation of that spirit OF compromise and de
terence TO the rights and interests of the different members
oil the Union which forms the basis of Federal Consti
tuition, injurious TO Southern interests, and therefore un-
Just Jus ana oppressive on the Southern States yet faithful
me principle to submit to the majority, will continue
fellow s4d appearance 9f @
ses"'e0S' and will use all lawful in our power 10
o1wn any attempt 10 resist the execution the laws
or or TO disturb the public tranquility.
fRAYER-F0T oar Civil Rulers and our Common, co,,,
try, recommended
" "ee Jug OF clergy and Lay Of different denomna-
on anu rom distant Places held at the Seat Govern.
mem IN me Stale oil North Carolina the following pream
Die and resolutions unanimously adoo,ed
whereas, The political state OF our beloved country nre
e"'s d, 'hS moment most porteno aspect drnoine
he pronaeIc approach OF crisis in which our domestic
uaHqm NY glorious Union-and high DESTINY as Ma
on may be endangered by civil dissension and secono
INSTRUMENTATION: 1855 - 'o""'
and whereas the appalling JUS of cur public aair
eems 10 indicate that the Ruler OF Nations has a
controversy WIN us, and that jns iudgme nj for orr
""de ana d'sobedIence, may be called TO witness
% ioios OF Dlsunon-C iv siriie-and the CONSEQUENT
eHusion oil iraternal blood: Therefore,
j. ReSofUed, hat the present il a perioJ which l,ud
Col ' Oe'o'e h'ih'gh'y
H. That greatly all who fear God and love
e country 10 he Importunate the Throne of Grace
." ou III ms INFINITE mercy would turn away from his
nerce anger-orgivc the sins of the peope-heaI their
IViSions-give wisdom and Union TO our Legislative
Couhc-anh avert from happy government the evils
"hch threaten 10 stain its characer-disturb its ranou
ty--and dissolve its fraterna bonds
~: ME we thus recognize the great duty of sun
Pnc"'g ON an occasions, public social and private the
dressings OF Heaven on Rulers civil institutions
we earnestly recommend to the christian conmuni,v nj
ls STATE tat during the ensuing wear the first Sabbath
OF every month be observed a season of specai sunn
cson TO Cod when the united prayers and
OF the closet, the social meeting and the nubc s.n,,
Tor all IN authority; that being delivered from strife and
every evl work, we may be permitted 10 lead ouie and
PeaCeanle hie IN all goiliness and honesty.
w. That Editors OF Newspapers throughout the State
oe respectfully requested TO give publicity to the pro-
ceedings of this meeting " ' P0-
BY ORDER OF THE MEETING.
December 20, 1892
ALABAMA
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