Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-09-13

wrong then nulliticat ion right.
Ia has been sometimes said ho ver that the laws null
iibcd by South Carolina uional al ought
not for that reason, to have been carried execution
Without eneiug here into this disputed point Of cons,i
tuonai law tits sufficient 10 remark that the objection s
founded on mistakes in point Of fact he laws nuilih
ed by South aolina were the whole nue. have VI
The u = all acts aud parts Of acts, TO use the Ian
gusge Of her ordinance, tor LAYING aud colec duties
on foreign goods and which had been pass
ed ON tie origin OF the goveruseot to the date Of the
ordinance AMI were still in force II Is true, that the
alleged Tor nulh ing these laws, tina, OF the
motives Tor passing them protection; but still the
whole laws whether Tor protection were null
lifted
often instructive to look hack the history Of pas,
times tor the ghs OF analogy aud the lessons Of expert
ence You all recoIect, gentlemen the violent oppo>i
ton Of the New England States the Embargo laws, and
that II became necessary for Mr. Jefferson, then Presi
dent apply to Congress- Tor special and strong
10 carry them into execution. The force oil passed
That occasion, which tar deserved the than the
collection law OF the late session also denounced
Coody oW, as an act OF military desposm, SC SC. SC.
hat then, the course. OF Republican Virginia. Did
she then deny the power propiiey OF executing the
LAVE by rce. il resisted by orcelaws too, which
we oil know that the embargo laws had been by several OF
the New England States! No, gentlemen; Virginia and
all her leading statesmen then and f. II the vital
cessy OF executing the laws long the constitution and
The union were To be preserved Mr. Jefferson, the Pres
dent called tor aoree BILL Mr. Giles repo, aud jealous
" heeniedit Nicholas Eppes your Jackson q. G.
and all the republican members OF the Virginia dele
earnestly united in its support Even Mr. John Randolph.
though strongly opposed To the embargo. admitted the
ces'iiy and proprety OF providing foI its execution while
should remain unrepeaed Its but the other day
eientay glanced at OF his speeches that asion
IN which he used the following emphatic words lille
dePrec"e the existence OF the cmhaigo, trust there
lists, and that there will always exist, disposition to en-
force the laws OF the General will he ono
among he hst, sir, to resist contrary doctrine the
d,os cannot De enforced to chat purpose
FEDERATED peopie' and ,chy hare organised Ma
gist OF the II the Union he preserved it's
laws, while unrepcaed must be executed equally and
uniformly ereeuted-or. they not executed in
heV ha ntol ,
u cannot he concealed, that the necessary tendency
OF the new doctrines Ia, by introducing conc citing and
dseordant elements into the daily operations of sys
em' TO pave the way to its rapid dissolution There
IL too much reason to appreend from the systematic
agaiions OF the public MUD which kept up that such
an event might be viewed by great calamity
But Virginia carnot regard it, fshe would-No Sia'e
has deeper interest in the preservation of the Union than
she has, would suffer more in the event Of lis dis
solution In all probability, ii that catastrophe should ever
occur she would he border State-ihe Belgium of bel
igerent America-the baue- ground which the fruds
and quarel' OF the rival coneeracies would be decided
Her helds instead oil tceing with luxuian, harve.,s
would he roden by hostile ares-her rivers instead of
being the channels OF rich and fruitful commerce, would
be abandoned 10 the solitude Nature serve only the
cherries and melancholy lines OF military operations
On the other hand, member of happy Union
connec ted with her sister States the
vcinage and commerce, what Stale has before her des
MES oil more aiiuring and enviabe character. With
ge"g aphca position III the Of tie Union, with
climate more favored than that Of any other portion
continent with soil OF eeming fertility, with every va.
rety aud abundance Of resources with noble
Vers aHoruing not only the OF
between distant parts oil her ter ory, but
profitable commerce with the eghboring States both to
the South and to the West, she possesses every element
prosperity and greatness under the auspices of her
listing connection. Her policy and duty, them are in
peace TO pursue the arts and employ of pe1ee and
while developing her varied internal by multi
plying the facilities OF communication, TO cultivate and
extend all her useful and neghbourly relations with her
sister States.
Nature, in fixing the geographical position of Virginia.
has assigned ioher mainly the delicate Office holding the
balance between the rival local interests of conedera-
Cyl as we'll as between the antagonist principles our po-
Ucai system This high Office she better perform
han by following reIsousy in The footsteps of repub-
ican fathers al 9S aud go Let her still maintain as thew
did. the rights @ The States as the best means ofiorfy
ing The Union by The confidence and affections of the
people Let her still cherish they did, the Union
hsi winch gives security, permsneDce aud value the
gn's OF the States themselves. well 10 the liberties
oil the people, 10 enable her TO disc barge this important
unpirsge with the complete success let her sons
cu.a ate spirit OF moderation. OF wisdom, of rmness, of
enlarged patriotism, and above all, spirit OF union and
oroihery ar elton among themselves that when her in
flnence shall he called for, may be exertrd with all the
effect OF an united and harmonious household In the sp
rit OF these sentiments, gentlemen beg leave 10 offer
you the following toast
Virginia. and ndipisibe, in terriforu in SEMI
mfnt and IN principle he holds the Rights and the
Union of the States, ndissoubly come as are he,
own interests and affections
IN The Sfdr.spangied Banner-Nay il ever wave
over ms aP?y a'd AID he tie rally ing point the vo
ta,Ies OF freedom rom every quartet OF the Globe.
sh. II uirfuou' and enlightened Public Press-The
Ian. u' cenne on the wsich-iower OF nations rig
yin. me .frmy and Many of the u. Sidies-Their
gailsnty has for respect and ADM, alton Of the
world " WV
ioh. Gro. Woshingfon The father OF his country
I'm. Ih0s. J.6trson-Tbe great apo. lie of Libr,ty
an experienced a d dis i"guished statesman.
l2h James Nationwide still fingers among us. to
rescue ma labours from representation.
lafh The Union Party of South Cdrolina-They
merit our sympaies, and long will their wrongs be re.
me mbered.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
ny VIM Smith, (President.) j. G. Cdlhoun-IIis DO
l'Ical bankruptcy furnishes to all trading politicians
inay warning OF the certain disappointment which awaits
their wild and extrsvagant specuiaiions
by f. b Bailey. Thomas Rtchie-Tbe able editor nj
'he Enquirer; his devotion the Union of the States
endangered on two occasions should sufficient apoloev
iof any Incongruity (is enemies may charge him with
III me doctrines he has advocated
BY Fly. Erskine. Ourguesr ON Indiana. ItyYiou y
Sfd"ghfr-We cheerfuy coincide with the sentiments
contained III the Resolutions offered so ably defended
by him in the Legislature of his adopted State.
Mr. Slaughter then arose, and addressed the companv
as follows ~ company
u. no, my intention TO deain you, gentlemen, from
he festivities OF this board by discussing those
an" principles which have just been presented 10 Won nv
my hiehd on my Ieh with perspcuity a force and
Pa'hos winch have but rarely, il ever, witnessed But
nave arisen TO express the pleasure which Indiana fee
al The rordiality with which WESTERN YtRcINr. has
iecProcated the sentiments which she Thought 10
eApessin reference TO subject which has agitaed the
puoc mind throughout country, disturbed the social
harmony OF It's clzens, and threatened Dissolve our DO
"ucs' Cmon' Inc citizens OF Indiana are characterized
oy her pam PRACTICAL aud common sense and of the
modern refinement and metaphysical subtes of Eastern
Virginia they have no knowle LEDGE and no sdmr,tion
More ssslnated, however, in habits manners and opi
10 es'ern virgins, she oDdly looks forward 10 the
YOUR hills and opened up HER rivers. when daiIv
caons' political interests and commercial
shd nave created more intimate relations the two COM
sHs'', TOT All me purposes OF national prosperity