Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-17

ion, they pcrsevered in their blind and despc-
rate purpose Some rumours of their Inten-
ton reached Tammapy Hall-we could not
credit them-but after the meeting there nd
Journcd, we heard that vast numbers LETT the
Hall and proceeded to Chatham street Chapel
TO ascertain the truth, that the lights were
then extineuished in the Chapel, and the peo-
pie assured the meeting there was held for
different purpose. Such IL the course Of BIZ
gots and fanatics: they perseverc, though en-
couraged to by no other promptings than
their own instructed zeal, and in spite Of
the unequivocal indignation they excite
they are now, however, perfectly harmless !;
confined 60 their own little circle, they can
effect nothing, and their acts ought no, and
VIII not excite any other feeling in the breasts
OF our Southern brethen, and that Of the com
munity at large, than that Of utter contempt.
fr'" The .fd'erts.Hg DEPARTMENT Of fie Men
FORK Courier.
Al meeting OF the friends Of the immc-
date emancipation Of slaves in the United
States, held at Chatham Il. Chapel last even
ing, al half past seven O'Clock, John Rankin
was chosen Chairman, and Abraham l.. Cox,
NJ. d., Secretary.
After an address TO the throne OF grace, on
motion il was
ReSoirsd, That IL is expedient at this time
10 form Society for promoting the abolition
Of slavery.
committee appointed at a prcliminar,
meeting, then offered draft Of Cons,itu-
ton, which was read, and its principles dis.
cussed, when the same was unanimously
adopted, and l. rs follows:
CONSTITUTION
OC the .Nsr- York .7nii- Siarsry Society.
Whereas our national existence is based on
the principles laid down IN the Declaration OF
Independence, 4" that all mankind are created
al mil hat 49, a
Creator with certain unalienable rights. n
mong which are life, liberty, aud the pursuit
Of haPpiness;" and whereas after the lapse
oil nearly sixty Years since the faith and ho-
nor OF the American people were pledged to
this avowal, before Almighty God and the
world, onc-sixth part Of the nation are held
IN bondage by their fellow-citizens; and
whereas slavery is contrary to the principles
OF natural justice, OF our republican form of
government, and Of the christian religion, and
Is greatly hlndering the prosperity of the
country, while il Is endangering tho peace,
union, and liberties Of the states aud where
as &c believe that no scheme of ex patr alton,
either voluntary or by compulsion, can re-
move this great and increasing evil; and
whereas we believe that IL is practic abIe
by appeals to the consc fences, hearts and in
tercsts of the people TO awaken n public SEN
timcnt throughout the nation that will be OPP
posed 10 the continuance of slavery in any
part Of the Republic, and by eGecting the
speedy abolition Of slavery, prevent general
CONFUSION and whereas We believe that we
owe II to the oppressed, to our fellow-ciii-
zens who hold slaves, TO posterity, and 10
God, To do all that is law fully in our power TO
bring about the extinction of slavery, we do
hereby agree with n prayerful reliance on
that great Being who 80 has made Of one blood
all nations Of men 10 dwell on the face of the
earthly TO form ourselves into q Society, To
be governed by the following
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE /. This Society shall be styled the
New York City Anti-Slavery Society"
ARr. 2. The object OF this Society shall be
TO collect and dffuse information on the true
character Of slavery; 20 convince our coun-
trymen Of its heinous crimnality IN the sight
OF God 70 show that the duty, safety, and
interest Of all concerned, require its aban-
Comment; and to take all lawful, moral, and
religious means TO effect total and immc-
date abolition OF slavery in the [ Rited states
ART. }. This Society shall aim to elevate
the character and condition Of the people Of
color, by encouraging their intellectual, mo-
raj, and religious Improvement, by correcting
the Prejudices Of public opinion, and by en-
deavorng TO obtain for our colored fellow
citizens an equality with the whites, of civil
and religious privileges; but will never coun-
tenance the oppressed in vindicating their
rights by resorIing TO physical force.
ART. 4. Any person who agrees with the
principles Of this Constitution, and conl ribuies
To the funds, may be q member of this Society,
and shall be entitled to vote at its meetings.
The remaining articles regulate the officers
and their duties, provide for meeting On the
LIST Wednesday Of October annually, and at
other times on the call Of the Committee, and
prescribe the mode Of altering the Constiiu-
ton.
The society then went into the choice Of
officers, when the following persons were
chosen.
ARTHUR T,FPlS, President. 1
VILLAS GREEN, Ir. Vice President.
JOHS RASEIS, Treasurer.
ELI1UH NHiGTr, Jr. Cor, SECRETARY.
caARLEs W. DSSfsOS, her. Secretary.
I0sHUA i.gAYITr,
Isaac r. HOPPtR,
AssAH,n l. Cox NJ ID. Managers.
W.. GOOBELL,
After which, the meeting was adjourned.
ABRAHAM L. COZ, SECRETARY.
The Commercial Advertiser adds the fol-
lowing information ia regard 10 tie Chapel
meeting;
% We learn that the proceedings st the Cha
pei were concluded by broad farce, altoge-
ther unsuiiabls TO the sacred purposes for
which that edIiice y ~ present appropriated.
Having heard tbat tie gentlemen engaged in
the proceedings just recorded we're ~ cor
ciavr at tho Chapel, che more disOTderiy pOr-
ton of the meeting az Tammany Hail pro-
ceedcd thither, after The business a. the lfaH
was concluded, for the purpose Of breaking
them up. On arriving 81 Tie Chapel, how
ever, the meeting appeared suddenly % have
dispersed, fOr the doors were open, ADD The
lights burning. The crowd immediately TOOK
possesstsa. black man, who catered hear
tiiy into the sport, consented 10 bear the name
of one Of the most distinguished Il the imne-
date emaneipatiOuisls, and was tbeFeupOu
appointed Chairman, and q Secretary vas
likewise chosen. some burlesque resolutions
ueTe then adopted, ~ we are Informed. upon