Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-15

For il the demand be made on the one side and refused
ON the other the peace Of the two parties can only be
preserved by compromse of the honor, or position of
one, or both parties This is point to which hope
these States may never be driven; for from which
they cannot recede but by dissolution of the Union
Aer depicting the dangers of the Abolition Societies
" 'ie Noftn IN very appropriate terms, the Governor
says that 'the slavehoding States have perfect right
oIeqnre OF oil the Others that they should adopt prompt
and efficient means TO suppress all such associations
isung within their limits and reconne nds the sadop
ton OF such measures only may Justify strong app
cation to each Of co-Stacs within which any OF the
associations referred 10 may exist suppress
dy and to establish such other regulations as may be-
enectua To prevent or punish acts designed Gale uated
10 disturb our tranquility But from much correspon
dence in relation to the subject with persons on the spot
ne hnds the prevailing opinion of most of them TO be
that mo efiectua Legislative action need he xpected ON
the part Of our co-Statcs where is most hui
mat 'he Southern and South western States win have TO
rely upon themselves only for the preservation of their
own peace and tranquility; and finally he swould re-
commend that communications be opened speedily with
all the Slavcholdiny States, invite their co
In any plan that you (he Legsature) may think mos,
wise to be adopted, only regard to The action of
Inc Federal government but to the suggested applca-
Now, suppose Virginia shall under this "perlct riubt
require the Northern States to adopt prompt and Ell
ecual means to suppress all such associations
wi'hn thcr limits and that those States should reply
that within their limits discussion of the abstract min
clpe OF slavery, as well its policy perfectly limo
cent as any other question of morals political
mat IN virginia, slaves may be manulntted by will or
deed and that any argument going show proprety
OF peaceabe and voluntary of in Viz
gina, IS perfectly innocent and compatible with the
laws ofthe State and that such argument NAV be
published well in Virginia any Northern State that
An to suppress any such discussion in the North
ern States, would be incompatible with the freedom, OF
their Institutions, and could be asked by Virginia
winnie she permits such discussion the OF
slaves within her limits; that publications HAVING ten
dcncy to ncitc the slaves of Virginia TO rebellion can
only be mischeyous when made exhibited in Virgil
ma where the offenders can be appropriately punished
that the Northern States neither knowing the character
oil the States nor the force and effect publications. up
on their minds could Judge with proprietv ,vhn,
would would not be lawful aud right TO SUPPRESS ha,
the execution of any laws which they could bass might
be evaded without the knowledge or consent of the NH
c missionaries and that faithful execution of any
laws adequate to the suppression of the evil coulI only
oe expected by those on the spot where danger was 10
be apprehended from the slaves.
What course, then, would Virginia take? Would sbe
abandon this "perect right and retract her de
would she pocket the insult and rely at last upon her
own exeriions or would she attempt dissolution of the
Union! What does the Governor mean by recommend
ing That communications be opened speedily with all
the siaYe-hoding States to invite their operation in
any plan that the Legislature may think most wise 10 be
adopted, unless it be confederation of the South
against the North or dissolution of the Union, RI,
he even goes further in developing the ultimate issue to
which his plan will carry He warns the Legislature
In the following words, to witt Under this aspect of our
AFFAIRS two questions demand your consideration the
prompt decision of which, required not less by the
rights OF the States than by the security and inter
ests OF those you represent The first of these ques
TONS refers TO the condition of things now exist
ing, and eaacts of you to determine whether such
state shall longer be borne. The second regards
the proposed change in present relations which re-
latlons have long brought happiness and TRANQUILITY
to ull This second question cannot be
and IL would seem, was intended 10 warn The ersI,
.ure OIL speedy dissolution of the Union unless the
Northern States shall do what it is very generally adj
mtted they will not do Why shall we tanper with so
vital and important question 1t seems TO me that
virginia has the power and the WILL protect herself
against all the Fanatics of the North if the
WIN put give proper remedies does comPort with
the dignity or Character OF the Savc-hoding States to
admit that they hold their property at the will of ans
other States or powers If such admission were made
IT would be untrue i'm point of fact This admission ~
wished by he
one hand, and by those who dissolution of the
Union on the other For while the former would be
simulated to more vigorous exerons under full belief
o their own capacity 10 effect their designs the latter
would have brought the affairs Of country TO that
point, beyond which, the Union could exist no longer
than would be necessary for a formal DISSOLUTION
he designs of the Fanatics are most nefarious and
all the pains and penalties that the ingenuity of
glsiaure can devise ought to be inflicted upon them:
But Is our own peculiar business do The proper
Is peculiar to the Southern States; and the protection
and care OF it, must also, be- and remain peculiar TO
IL we demand the protection OF our slave propertv M
the hands of the free States by pains and penalties 10 he
c'eu under 'hei authority on their deuded citi-
zens we shall arouse an Indignation against us aid eli.
ell Chs OF the principles of slavery at the polls
where our rights will neither be respected nor nader
STOOD fias any wise and prudent studied the eff
,ect' Oh our popular institutions little, know
that demand, leading inevitably such a discussion
wou'a DC Posivey dangerous TO the and happi-
ness oil our common country? Where is the slave. hold
ing State that would condescend discuss s riuh IN
ITS own property, with any other State or power None
1 hope, any where. Yet If we make the demand ,,ro
posed by tie Governor we provoke discussion ,vI,,cI
once iairiy opened may only be closed after spiln
the pest blood OF our beloved country
Let us FIRST do duty ourselves bcfore
certain duties from others While we have forty tio
sand Tree negroes and muaoes under the o
our own laws, raising up and educating fanilies--sow
ing the seeds OF rebellion and sedton in all their walk
OF ne-exhlbtng to the slaves every where the nos
siOlhty OF ireedoni-dsseminat every thng amono
the slaves, calculated to make them worthless and me
happy-and even the Legislature almost in the daily ma
Dt oil granting special leave for those to remain here
who, by general laws, prohibitcd-I say while al
tnsse thngs exist, position and conduct rather in
Vile tban prohibit the practices of Fanatics Let the
Legislature act up to the necessities of our situation In
correcting The evils existing among u.s. and in PROVIDING
the most cffectual remedies against home as wei as G
reign fanatics and we shall have no occusor
10 throw lire brand into the Northern hives which will
only contribute to increase of fanatics in more
dangerous form than they exist.
Public opinion III the North is decidedly ogainst IN,
unJusuIaoie course Of these mschevous and .elude,
peoples and to preserve the influence of that nubIi ON;
the Constitutions and laws of the United States and fin
respective States will fully justify We must make sncl
laws as we ourselves execute and only reonire
the Northern States the delivery 10 us of uStves from
the justice OF our aws.-And call upon then, r.,
iurlher legislative restrictions case OF peculiar am
great emergency when it should most unfortunately ar
rive. ANTIFA n ArIi,
u mo nm. 80. - COMMUNICATIVE
wen done, thou good and faithful Seryantsi You mr.
uoing the work OF the People noby and faithfully
IL was confidently expected, you would rcinstate M
tche MS your Printer he had been by the last 81 gis
ilure prescribed for opinion sake IL is confidently
pected that another and distinguished individual VIII