Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-18

he design 10 unoose excite the slave TO mutny and
=. MI with bitter hostility the mind of the master against
s enemy who thus throws rebands into his enclosure.
s't uein beware when they contemplate the stern re-
suit which must follow, nay, more which have i'm many
instances already followed their unauthorized and reck-
less Interference Muny, murder and dsunion Of the
States the direct tendencies and will be the Inevitable
consequences OF the continuance of the abolition
sures heretofore adopted We saw disunion-G,r how
long can the Union last when mutual respect confidence
and kindness, It's best elements, are gone?
, ANA what arc their Dangers If we deem not
ne language too strong that would condemn the Enpi-
rc as Fclon who should plunge dagger the heart
OF his patient lest the mposthnme on his limb should
one day destroy his life, shall he they who strike
blow at the vitality of the Union, stay the progress Of
an ev IN one of its members be considered less worthy
etribnon for an offence ranscendcnty greater in its
gult and more ruinous in its consequences!
The citizens of Bangor, assembled with gre al unanim
y under the influence of of duty 10 their Sonth
ern brethren, and to them in common with the
cizehs OF many other portions of the North that the
number among them who advocate immediate .manci-
paon is small and nconsderable, believe that the oc
cason called for the expression of their opinions on this
rAcing SUBJECT viewing il first distinctly in a moral
ign and as question affecting the prosperity of our
common country, without regard its constitutional
these opnions would not be shaken il the
right OF The followers of Garrison and THOMPSON 10 the
uoislurDed dissemination their doctrines in the South
was ~ Gear ana indsputabe, as ii is maniiestly mad
nisslbe and unounded-alike unwarraned by the Con-
suntion and revolving to common sense.
but the people OF Bangor acquainted with TINT
constitution, and they acknowledge most explicitly that
that Instrument has left the subject of slavery as il ound
IT, matter OF internal regulation and policy, undor the
exclusive control of the State governmental that none
ct the States at the formation Of the Union gave up to
Congress the power of interfering with it, that the Con-
stuton guarantees to every State the integrity of its
territory and recognizes its entire and unparticipaed
right to regulate its internal and domestic in its
own way
And while they ACKNOWLEDGE in the words ne ,h. f,
stiuion, that 'ali powers prohibited by it 10 the
states are eservedto the States respectively they re-
Eard all the States as being excluded from mutual inter
ference on the subject OF the relation of Master and
slave, and look upon violation of the shirt of that
instrument for individuals whether sepaatev or in as
ed
iy when such interference is earnestly deprecated with
any oi the domestic affairs relations of another Stale
ANA although the abstract opinions the subject of
slavery of many Of the promoters of the schemes which
nave 50 excited the South, may meet our appreciation
yetthe aboltonists should remember as Il truth that
rom opinions we approve, frequently spring actions
condemn and we therefore express our uneGuvocal re-
probation Of The heretofore pursued and now
prosecuted ny thei, believing that if unchecked they
WIN plunge our brethren of the South the ncalcu
iah'e horrors OF serve and result in the dissou
ton of the confederacy which has united so many small
Sa'es into one people, unrivalled for their greatness
unexampled for their prosperity
IheTcj0re, RsSofred That the citizens of the South
nave our wafmest sympathy, less for the unavoidable
e'S OF system eDiaed them without their opera
ton, and for which they in respect answerable
tan Tor those already inflicted seriously hpprehendcd
cictics of the North.
RSoieed That the publication and distribution in the
southern states, oil pamphlets rightly denominated in
cendary, which calculated SOW discussion between
Master and Slave, merit from every patriot and eyery
friend OF humanity, and receive from US unqualified con-
domination and rebuke.
Resoiret, That by becoming parties to the comnact
between the States and adopting the Constitution under
winch we live, the people OF the Northern States bound
themselves never to attempt TO influence or control The
internal policy or domestic institutions the States of
The S"uh without their consent and that consequently
any iniermcddiing with the condition of Slavery as Il
exists IN those States, is unauthorized by and hostile TO
the spirit of the Constitution
ReSOIced, That the measures of the Abolition Socie
tes nave already impaired, and if unchecked are likely
at no distant day destroy the friendly feelings and
friendly relations, existing between the North and
American deli
to chersh not only for themselves because by their
continuance alone can the Union of the S,atesbe per-
Resolred, That Cor reasons before enumerated we dis
and condemn, and will by all lawful means,
discourage The formation and continuance of Anti-Sla
very SocetieS in the Northern States
feS00ed, That the people of the North have no di-
rect interest ~ the continuance extinction of slavery
III 'he Sonih and therefore that the discussion of the
subject here, is equally unnecessary and unproftabe
while it leads TO efforts there, the peace of he
South, and dangerous TO the Union of the States
htsotred, That in the philanthropy sound Indictment
and rectlude Of purpose of Southern brethren no
less than III their enlightened sefneres and their nc
tnai experience of the burtens of slavery we have the
most satisfactory assurances that they will leave no in
dcons means untried, and lose favorable opDortni
ties Tor accomplishing its abolition.
Resoired, That the Constitutions in the language of ts
preamble, IS well calculated TO perfect Union establish
justice insure domestic tranquility, provide for the com
mon defence promote the general welfare, secure the
dressings oil Liberty and being the Supreme law of the
land, every provision it contains is alike obligatory on
the people of these United States.
Res0iged, That instructed by recent disastrous events
III the South, TO the actual tendencies of their mea
sures 10 produce discussion and boodsed by the stern
determination there exhibited 10 resist their unw arrana
bic attempts to extremity, and by the manifestations of
public opinion in the Northern States against their pro-
ceedipgs the Northern Abclitiosts if they PERSIST i'm
their designs, will justly subject themselves TO The ou-
taon OF deliberately intending to bring upon their conn
try She dreadful evils of instruction and dsunion
EtsOtotd, That portion of The Clergy ofthe Northern
States, IN becoming leading and active members of the
AniSlavcry and Abolition Societies. and in advocating
tcir rash measures, the risk Of diminishing the in
Ducnce they might otherwise exert in the cause of Re-
gon OF ioctng that respect for their Body which the
People OF the North have shown themselves disposed
to award them when engaged in the exalted duties of
their profession and OF countcracting the Divine prn.
cplc which cnoins Peecc Earth and good will to mon
Rcs0iScd, That the publication the North and disr
The kdnancipator, Liberaor &c. is shameful abuse OF
that freedom of the which the Constitution declares
shall not be abridged.
Resoired, That the American Union is the b,iobtcs
realization Of the hopes Of every lover Of Liberty taf
the world has the ark Of safety TO all associated
under tteir protection alike from foreign agsresso
and domestic gioencethe pledge Of present prosperl
-o future greatness; and that will disconntensnce
indignantly every attempt, however Indirect 20 under
mine its stability cmulating the noble spirit Of it's foun
dcrs, who pledged TO is formation their lives their for.
| tunes and their sacred honor"
| The foregoing preamble and resolutions having been
discussed by Nessrs jacob McGaw Auf.s Patton gau
ucl Call, Samuel Iowder and Samuel Upton Il ,yne
unanimously voted 10 adopt the same az conveying
just expression Of the views and sentiments of this meet
/ ing
! On noGon.of Nathaniel Haynes Esq
BOt,d. That the proceedings Of this meeting signed
by the President aud Secretaries be printed in the pa
pcrs published IN this City, md copy thereof sent 90
each Governor ofthe States
ALLEN GILMAN. Py,s;de,f