Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-02-16
POLITICAL.
MEETINGS OF THE PEOPLE.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEEIING

THE cRIUs. At very numerous and respcc. able
meeting OF the cizcns OF all parties and from all quar-
terso the county OF Jeerson held al the Court
ON Monday the 22d Instant for the purpose of oh aiming
some expression OF the public sentiment the subject OF
ne present Interesting crisis in the political existence OF
Col George W. Humphreys was called to the Chair,
and joseph T. DAugher'y and An rev KENNEDY APP
pointed Secretaries.
On motion, the following named gentlemen were APP
pointed Committee TO report RESOLUTIONS, Sc, wit
Andrew Hunter, Henry S. Turner, Edmund / Lee ir
Dr. John IT, LOWS, William Lucas, John a. holnpson
and p. c McCabe
The cOmmi tee retired for shot time; and their re-
turn, Andrew Hunter, their Chairman reported the o
lowing Preamble and Resolutions:
WHEREAs the dominant party of the State Of South
Carolina actu1ted by motives and principles, upon which
ms not deemed Int aud proper TO anmadvert at present
have placed that member OF the Union in the attitude of
open defiance to the Federal Constitution and the supreme
law OF the land thereby realizing the apprehcnsons
OF those who revere admirable system Of Governments
Aud whereas in crisis, so pregnant with danger to
the highest interests OF Republican Liberty, only
but throughout the world is the duty OF every good CT
Len TO rouse FROM the repose Of long enjoyed security
and unite, heart and hand, in indicating 6y whatever
means the emergency may demand the integrity Of the
Union, aud the nvOlabily Of those excellent political in
sttutions, from whence derive all that distinguishes
us az people, at once the reest and the prosperous
on EARTH and being deeply impressed with sense of the
Just views and sound political wisdom exhibited in the late
Proclamation of the Chief Magatc OF the United States
and believing that the voice OF patriotism demands Of ALL
the sacrifice q party interests aud political differences
about matters OF secondary importance, upon the altar
our common country's good: BE il therefore
j. ResoUed, That in the opinion OF this meeting, The
Constitution of the United States is to all intcnts and pur.
poses, form Of government, and not mere league
alliance.
q ResolUed, That the Constitution OF the United States
is paramount TO the State constitutions: that laws made in
pursuance thereof 10 state laws and aUy
acts or ordinances OF slate conventions that accord
ing to the theory and genius of republican government
the e0nStuonGy OF State i0to is 10 be tested by the
judiciary Of the State; the constuionay of law OF
the general government is TO he tested by the judiciary
that governments That 10 avoid law sanctioned there
are but two modes, peaceful and constitutional ls
An appeal by the PeOpc, 10 the balOtboXes, dscaring
those representatives who may have passed obnoxious
law, and electing others who will abogate the same
2dly The calling of convention Of the States, according
to the constitution, when threefourths of the States by
way OF amendment TO the same, may effect the desired
purpose.
9. ResolUed That the doctrine of notification is wild
and pesilent political beesy, iraught with dsorg
and disunon that the doctrine OF secession however DIS.
gused by The devices OF ingenuity, is equally dangerous
and subgeriye OF our government, contrary TO its genius
and worthy Of reprobation: That ~hst this meeting
Peitly recognizes the right OF revolution inalienable
and sacred cannot Tail TO perceive that should the opin
ion become familiar aud popular that State may secede
go out OF the Union pleasures; and, that in doing il
would violate political obligations incurred the
Constitution OF the United Sta and such that govern
ment might enforce by coercion, if necessary; in such
T4L
ResoIped hat heartily respond to the sentiment
THE Union must lie preserved that regard
sheet anchor OF our highest hopes OF continued Republ
Lbery and being fully convinced that tho secession
Of single state, will necessarily operate dissolution
The whole; that we will not, in any event, consent thai
thus, or IN any other manner, the Union shall be des
troyed.
8. ResoDed, That the late ordinance OF the s. Caroline
Convention, and the proceedngso her Legislature there
upon In the highest degree violent,
and revolutionary; that this meeting approves the Proc
nation Of the President Of the u States in regard to the
ordinance aud proceedings; aud that whilst it would depre
aud depore the sad necessity compulsory
towards any member portion OF the Union, IL regard
the constitution OF the United States Indispensable
liberty, and is compelled TO proclaim that all hazard
"the Union must be preserved"
g. ResOived, That deeply sympailse with tht
Wow with feelings Of unqualified reprobaIon, the
attempt 10 impose upon them reasonable test oahs will
other such egalised acts OF revolving oppression
RcSOlUed, That approve the policy Of gradual,
reducing the Tariff 10 the Revenue standard; but in so
ing, clearly OfOpiuOn that the duties laid tia
purpose should he imposed such articles OF domestic
manufacture need protection. And further-ihat In,
bcral patronage, behalf Of the General Government to
wards internal improvements Of great national importance
8. Rcs0iCed, That cordially approve the attitude
mediation assumed by Virginia and the other Southern
States towards their errng brethren OF South Carolina
aud that IL well becomes this Sate-pccnlarly situated
she ito employ, aud exhaust every resource Of con
cison and patriotic appeal, TO bring her back 10 her ale
glance But DO here, for ourselves deliberately am
soleiuny proclaim that II the worst the worst
and booi must flow. VIII be found fighting no wher
but Under the broad bids Of that spangled Ban
ner which has often, 10 past history, guided vs. Il
victory, 10 honor, all national glory.
The presentation OF these resolutions eciled earues
and eoqpcn discussion Of this whole subject; and finally
they we're adopted, reported, by smos, u1aDnou
vote.
On motion Of Mr.. Thompson, u was
ResOiUed That copies Of these resolutions be Forwarded
The President Of The United Sstes 10 our Senator am