Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-24

try under the influence ofthat rational terror which
the Southampton instruction had inspired. And,
sympathiziug in the misfortunes of our brethren
declared my determination TO aid them in some cor
receive measure--to throw obstacles in the way
of any plan which they, the party most interest,"
ell, should devise for their relief and safety So far
was then willing to go-so far will go now--and
with such sentiments gave them carte banche.-|
But how have they used the prof,ered kindness
have they filed up the blank? did not dream that
Il would be returned to me with protest against its
use-but such is the fact. They have lauded my
generosity, while thought only of justice. But
fear have had more reason to dislike their praise
than | should their censure, since they argued from
it a "foregono CONCLUSIONS" that should be silent
on this subject
While admit that this question more immediate
y interests the citizens of the East cannot concede
That II is sectional question And while the members
from the East oppose all legislation on the subject
even their own counties, are not unanimous in their
view of the subject The petitions before the House
shew that they are cut up and divided We have.
seen that gentlemen between the tide water and the
Blue Ridge, entertain views entirely ut variance And
we of the West stand by as umpires between them
We 1t is true, arc not directly Interested in the re-
suit but we are interested ppospectyely, in an equal
degree.
1t would not be difficult TO shew that the Iegisa
ture Is now under the mperious necessity of doing
something: for gentlemen cannot blind themselves To
the effect of discussing this subject three weeks and
then dong nothing. Some measure ought to be
Something would do lift were as hollow as a bub-
bic ana as empty shell.
To be concluded IN our nert1
me Zee PreSidency-A Convention Of deleoatcs
from different parts of the State of Illinois was held AT
anu"a' on inc 10Th ut, at which the Governor of the
STATE presided, for the purpose nominating Electors
who viii support General Andrew Jackson for President
ana Col, Richard NJ Johnson for Vice President Jacob
RYE, Daniel Stooky, John Lane, Samuel Jecch ard r
vi. Dung were accordingly nominated as candidates for
Electors OF President and Vice President with nsruc
uos 10 vote for General Andrew Jackson for President
ans ooi Richard NJ johnson for Vice President proyidcd
me latter is supported by the Jackson party in anv of the
States and ould COL II. NJ. johnson not be taken IN
'e friends oil General Jackson throughout the United
10 an extent sufficient 10 afford hope of his cleo
uon then the above electoral candidates are considered by
convention at liberty TO vote for any ohero the gem
uemsn who is believed will be acceptable 10 the friends
% uenera Jackson In Illinois An address TO the people
oil tie United States has also been prepared and pblish
Tu, oy a committee appointed by the Convention urging
e claims oil COL johnson to the support of the peone ne
Il candidate Tor the Vice Presidency.-Balt. Rep.
The MlledgevilIe (Gco) Journal of the 5b inst saws
ne report IN some OF the Northern papers, that the
nulans nave made an application TO the Secretary of War
or measures oil some sort TO be taken against the iurisdc
on OF Georgia, or for the Government 10 interfere in some
way IN support OF the late decision is no doubt unfounded
but Mr. Chester, of the counsel for the
ere' ana mas handed TO the Governor copy of the iecis
oh' win petition from the missionaries for their release
ATHENS, April l0.-We learn from Mledgeville that
on MONDAY The I'd inst, the District Surveyors met at
wa, pace Tor me purpose OF having their instruments
examined and Tor receiving instructions Sc from the
surveyor General We further understand that The meet
ing was generally attended, and that the Surveyors viii
proceed immediately the arduous service 10 which ,
nave deem eected-Southe,n Banmer
We hear from Georgia that aconsierobIe number nj
inc have agreed to 60 beyond the AIisssip-
P5 anu at indications rather favor the belief that the bo
Wy VI INC haion WILL upon certain conditions voluntarily
emsrNe III has always been opinion, that il mipb
Int. N ~ w 'o'--"'"t
EtNok SALE-My lands in the county OF Henrco
joining the lands of Mr. Geo Taylor formerly the nro.
perry oil Capt b. SheppardThe house tract contains 1926
acres ana may be considered among most valuable
tracts oil land in the neighborhood it has comfortable
dwelling house, with barn all necessary build