Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-13
[rrom tho Ch.rIe,lrn couriyr. June a.

From the Charleston June I
AUsPicIoUs IIDi HE lest OATH ANNULLEp
IL affords ns The most heartfelt qualification he aLe
to announce TO our readers this morning, that the Test
9th has been declared null and vo
by the Court Of APPEALS. An ind-pe nlt mt judiciary
have asserted the majesty sf tie Constitution, and az
rested the OF upiilled in the name nj te
people 10 cleave dow IN The liberties OF the people The
value oil This great huwak Of popular rights and social
order could not have been more suikingiy exempI6ed,
Than IN The present isauce standing amidst the
strife oil parties. uumoved by the power and
yielding efficient proection the weak ae snst tho
strong In this decision, settling irust forever
the exciting question which had The element. OF dis
cord In ou'lnous con,inoion and brought our State
once more to the brink OF revolutions the Union Party
enjoy proud iumph--,he pc ul triumph of n Con.
suion and the laws the spirit The DONNA ion Of
party But while the Union party, III, on hout the State
rghuIy partake Of the auis,ion bv This
ppy result the Union Party Of Charles ton have necu-
sr cause OF rejoicing in the TACT, originated the
appeal TO the constitution and laws which has thus aus
licousy terminated, that they Stood orth when the yaI-
lsnt spirit and almost urgovernsbe excitement of the
iountsns was ready 10 break into cpen re.
si'tance, procaning HAT both the genius
and the acquisitions OF social ORDER thai every
peaceful oi redress should first exhausted br
lore recourse should be had to The rights Of
revoiion; and that the moderation OF their counses pre-
vailed ia Convention with their brethren and has led to The
6ioodess victory which graces the Union Banner.
In giving vent 10 flowing Joy this rate
fu occasion let hope our mis- also will re-
Joice ia the removal oil this obstacle restoration of
harmony in Stareto the return of ba
OF good feelings which will az ain unite us in The bonds of
social, not political botierh IL is hip time that
aeaed affections should return 10 their wonte long
deserted channels that the raklng wounds of the
and The family circle should be healed and that par
~ warfare, II II must t be waged, should at least be
henceorth characterized by the cOueies and chsre of
he. we hope ii' hat opponents will ouly be
recommended TO The response OF the judiciary in our favor
but viii even hail II fitting occasion Tor forgyipg If
not orgetiing the strcs and OF the pas and
The more in the material il not hoI
y The distinguished judge the Appeal Bench who adj
'oea'es ihe peculiar political creed has in the
opinion OF his brethren
We have said that Judge Harper has conquered with
his brethren. in the most material point OF conroversx
feI Lalax
unanimous IVA the opinion, that The Convention bod
Hdnscended us authority. ia dttining allegiance and
declaring II 10 he exclusively due to The Slate Tho
effect OF this decision 10 ailnuI the Ordinance of ,I,.
Convention, so Tar as relates empowers the
gsurc 10 prescribe oath Of exclusive glance TO
Tue osie and expunge from the Statute Books or the
records oil The Convention authoritative exposition
oil the political creed OF South erolins It, in lac re-
stores Sosh Carolina her federal orbit in which nav
she hehceforh ever continue and shine with THAI
ness aud glory. = Pr
La closing remarks, cannot omit the expression
OF our heartfelt gratitude TO that gracious Providence,
winch has overru'ed this matter tor good and permit
ted our just and IighfeoUs to achieve ,ppb az
complete, as IL peaceul full The promise Of future
cool as u is redoient with joy grateful TO our
feelings.
"coLUMBrA. June ~, 1884,
Hay past l0-in Court.
"I'o the Editor ef me Southern Patriot:
Deer STU Neslie has announced his ophion that the
es' Va Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL and is giving his reasons
tie says that the Court unanimous tie Convention
exceeded IFS power in defining and il
10 De due exclusively TO the State, was allied Tor
spechc purpose aud could extend its action to spv
other.
"iI O'CLOCK.
Judge John,on is delivering his opinion fie de-
csres that the Test Osh is cont sfy 10 lie S,ate ons
ton, and void How Hsrper's opinion may be csnuot
lesrn till the departure OF the Mail
81 am. respectfully, yours"