Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

anu kesolutions-which, after being discussed by Mr.
W IN; Bouiware, DR. John Duval, Rev. Mr. Sum merson.
eir: Charles Hill, Mr.. Edwin Upshaw and Mr. John,
oaines-and several amendments being offered and re-
eced were unanimously adopted with exception Of
one dissentient 10 the 4th Resolutions:
we, tne People of King and Queen county, having
convened for the purpose considering the proceedings
o. Those associations called tiSlayey Societies.
y proper TO make known portion of our sentiments
ana some OF the which they are founded The
OF these associations, ayowed by themselves is
ne inmedi1e en- patton of the ghout the
Vhi'ed states. The which they use for it's ac-
conplislrnt calculated disturb the peace of the
community to excite among the blacks and
endanger the lives of citizens. Iy the circulation
VI publications. addressed persons of all coors and
classes flied the most pfapn,t,ry anpcas and
"enIng with misrepresentation the slanderous
and isgustiDg embellshed with pictorial designs in
tended for the eyes and feelings of those who cannot
read their inurating statements, they attempting
INSPIRE terror among the people of the holding
States to undermine institutions, and deprive Of
our property Not content with efforts of native cit
zrns IN this unalowed enterprise, they have associated
with them audacous foreigner fresh from the corrup
"h o me European world, to aid them in their consp
scy against our nights our happiness and lives; and
here n1n the soil of country protected by
laws and enjoying the hospitality of American citizens,
has tins nabitant Of monarchy been lccturing the
rights OF man, denounciDg our Institutions, calunniat
ing our character and Pronouncng upon the immortality
and enornity of slavery the duties of
blo"dshed and slaughter But, we deem that have
much less of complaint against this foreign mis-
orean however aggravated may have been his Offences
than those citizens of States who have been
operating in this atrocous enterprise Reckless of those
restraints imposed by that which uutes
ton oil brethren they have exhibited, If in mockery
OF all the ties of Unicn fendsh malignty and
wage crocity towards u.s. that would disgrace the nha
o.tanis OF civilized nations, at with one another
Yet these Societies in open day. in the Northern
States OF this Confederacy and their schemes
hVoVh In ther consequences all the horrors of serviie
nsurrection and civil We should suppose that
tkr marc comity which State is expected to
cisc towards another tls age of civilization and
refinement would dictate the suppression Of these So
ceties, other and kinder feelings did not call for
their extinction But we believe Il is a settled prn
cit of
have right TO conspre against and undemin the in
stitutons of another State. We believe, had such
course o conduct been pursued by the inhabitants OF
foreign State that according the laws of nations,
should have cple for war, if upon complaint be-
ing made tho offenders should not be given up end
put 10 Their proceeu4nes for much stronger reason,
do conceive that have of complaint against
sister States, united under governmen Mt and
VINO have recognized by solemn compact right to
slave property In this there not only breach
OF the rees Which regulate the intercourse OF nations,
but an lniraction OF special contract we have "a
right 10 demand that the evil should be suppressed
States responsible for the conduct of their citizens
Let not be told then that there laws that
reach the abooniss in the States in which their opera
tons are contrived. If there none the
ana people are responsible Scr the delinquency IF pub
nc sentiment be against these associations, laws
easily made for their suppression If public sentiment
be with them, shall be reluctantly compelled
believe 1t they permitted TO continue in the
they have been pnSsuiag, shall then deem it high
e 10 REDRESS for ourselves and consider
thS accomPces as equally guilty with the principals in
eir ncarlous ouirages upon the people of the slave
holding States
LIST. ReSOtsed, That consider our brethren of the
Northern States responsible for the conduct of those of
er citizens, who have formed destruc-
noHot oar slave propesty, a who promoting serve
ihsurreeen by their RECKLESS and unalowed efforts.
"a ReSored, Tlnt we have been disappointedin
OF The public meetings of the North, recently convened
to consider the Of the abolitonss they have
merely expressed dsapprobaton of their principles and
pncuces, and do not seem TO have contemplated any
tom Tor putting end to their atrocious ouTages
Sd Rasoire& Chat is tie people Of the North do
ADOPT eihcient means for arrcstng the neous proceed
ings OF the aboonsts, deem it the duty of Lee
Sslature to provide remedy for the evil at all hazards
4th Resoired, That it be recommended to
chants to discontinue all trade and intercourse with the
members and friends of the abolition societies.
on motion, C'N5Te$, That the proceedings be signed
by the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded the
Editors OF the Richmond Enquirer and Nhg.
On motion, the meeting adinGGned.
JAMES CONAN Chairman
VIM IL. DAVIS, SecreldyH
NorE-A Resolution offered approbatory of the.
course pursued by the Post Office Department in sup
pressing the circulation through the mail of the pubca
lions OF The aboltionists which laid the by
vote OF 90 TO 35 twas thought best have action
on the subject, and it distinctly that it was
intended by the vote to express opinion the course
pursued by the Department..