Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-24
DOMESTIC.

(From the Winchester Virein;an
i,i 9Li.,oNlsrs, SLAVES, &c-The grand jury, mpan-
nelcd at the present term of our superior CONT In v
Ken up the subject of incendiary pamphlets Sc with
becoming degree of spirit aud ha made the following
Presehthents to which we invite the attention of ali
eencerneo Entering, as they do, fully the merits
OF the cases to which they refer these pesentmeuts
quire no comment at hauds-they sneak the sen,;
ment OF our community and win be sustained among us
They are follows: ~
we the grand jury, duly sum moned to attend the
E"cut superior Court of Law and Chancerv held for
the county of Frederick, and duly impanneIed
aflrmed and charged this Sd day of November. in
The year Of Lord, 1885 in solemn form present n.
dcoiihon Society of Nso York and each member there
OIL and especially Arthur Tappan who is Considered ne
wi, , pms mover ana organizer Of the said society,
wnch we consider an evil of great magnitude tending
TO disturb our peace and excite insurrection anon
our slaves inuring the right of property guaranteed by
ne constitution OF the U 81 and endangernS the lives
OF our ctzens and we do earnestly recommend 20 all
Judges and Magistrates, and the police of every CITY
rn.a anS corporation to use unceasing vigilance and
e.aseu energy IN the detection Of all fanaca ennis
sares, and in the suppression Of tbcir roc, -,
soney ana publications; and do moreover re.
sPeciuuiy request the Legislature of this Common.
wealth to take into consideration the existing ia,.
against writing or printing books, pamphlets or other
writings advising encouraging ipsurrec,ion -
the circulation of all such documents and 10 enact snb
iur,ner laws on the subject with increased penalties ne
shall more efiectuay suppress the circulntop oc
eehaary NATTER aud to provide means for CARVING nil
sc Jaws into effect by giving suitable reward; for the
detection and apprehension of offenders
JAMES G.. FICKLIN For.no
eopy-Ieste, J. KEAN, Clerk
~ summoned In.
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancerv held for
.es county OF Frederick, and duly impanneed sworn
sihrmed and charged, this Sd day of November ~
the year ofour Lord, 1885, in solemn foru nresent ne
Jrse eoto"red population Of tie Commonwealth. as a
nuisance and we do respectfully call upon the Legs
u'ue LOT some decisive action upon the suhect-sIcb
as may facilitate their removal out of the country bv
such ways and means as shall comport with hum3nity
safety and the public veal ''
JAMES G. FICKLIN, Foreman.
copy-Teste, J. KEAN, Clk
=. We, the Grand Jury, being deeply impressed with
me state OF things around us, close our session
without reminding all officers of the peace magistrates
and others, Of the great necessity that exists bv %
me combined efforts of the abolition societies of tie
worm, IN disseminating their incendiary publications
eong us and do most earnestly request of all such Off
gers ohgenty to enforce the various acts of the Ieos
passed IN reference to free negroes and slaves of
ms commemorative and do also further urge them
hereafter TO order out patrocs in the different sections
VI me comfy TO insuo in these critical times the neace
a"e safety OF the good people of the county.
49, ~ JAMES G. FICKLiN, Foresaaa