Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13
NEW JERSEY,
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try of every kind have been richly rewarded; and
heathfu spirit Of enterprise has given life and activity
and every branch of business, aud propelled
rapidly forward in the rank of nations.
"Onr ow n State has much for which to be thankful
bcnisnanl Providence has favored not only with
health and abundance but with all that security which
results from internal tranquility and order In
parts OF country there has been exhibited lament
able spirit of INSTRUMENTATION to the laws, which dSpens
ing with the ordinary administration Of justice. claimed
and exercised for itself supreme aud uncontrolled atho
rly. Property. liberty aud life have all been sacrificed
To its pow c under the petcnce of public necessity
the impotence of law. The evils OF its violence will
long be felt. Examples have been SET well calculated
10 unsctllc peaceful principles among certain classes Of
the community, and loosen the ties which bind society
together Where The law is too weak t. afford protec
lion all who live under IT, there can he security for
any. The quiet citizen who trusts TO its sanctions III
condition llan lie who sets them al defiance H.
stead Of being shield 1T, proves snare and the vrtu
/ Gus and uDsuspccllns are made its victims
'From evils and consequences like these we have been
mcicifuly spared w, have not been called to mourn
over The desuations Of mistaken zeal uubrdled pas
sion. The supremacy ot the law has been maintained
and Supported not by the force ofthe law ITSELF but by
the stronger power ofcurrect public scntment-te re-
suit of yiruuus primes plea early lnsttcd and carefully
cherished These principles is interest and duty
10 preserve by all lawful hrans within our power. ain
satisfied will be your pleasure TO sustain them by wise
cuaclnents, where they may be neeessary-by liberal
provision for the advancement Of educuon and the dis-
uson of knowledge. It is in this way, that the lounda,
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deeper and the blessings which socety alone can confer,
| are enlarged and prrpetuatcd.
"rhr Excitement which has prevailed in parts of
MIR laud OH the subject Of Slavery, has not sensiby al
c,ccd ne. hut as citizens of one common country, we
cannot regard with indifference. AS to slavery IN the
abstract there is but one feeling among us: We all de-
nlrc its and its consequences But they are
not new to They and examined and un
dcrsocd, when great political ASSOCIATION was
formed. The right Of slavery was then asseuted to.and
admitted II constituted then, it does now, part of
,I,a ,,I,o cf Stain
good faith require that should urbcar any attempt to
interfere with their internal regulations That we have no
legal right TO Go it, is clear; and rejoice that ie
ow-citizcns have abstaned entirely from giving
ragcnent counenauce to those who seek, by every
in their power, 10 naue public sentiment, with
view to the immediate abolition Of slavery without
against the consent of those communities in which
il is recognized. Such effort cannot be justified on
principles Of policy humanity It's direct tendency is
serv!le war-ol all others The cruel and unspar-
ing Or if this consequence should be happily avered
the effort cannot but retard INSTEAD OF advancing, the
protesscd objects 1t seeks to accomplish 1t has already
closed up many channeis through which blessings
constantly flowing to the coored population, and drawn
tighter the bonds that enslavc hen BY exciting fears and
apprchensions which time only quiet. Ii persisted
in, the consequences may be disastrous TO us all.
1t is probable the scheme OF abolition may have ORR
ginard from the best motives. There good men
who support it. But it very evident that not only vi
sona:y enthusiasts, but political inceadiaries in the
South as well rs the North, actively engaged Tor
uuho PURPOSES IN fann:ug the flame which has been
knd!cd. They dstort public opinion, and seek to set
dittrcut pornus Of the Union in hostile array agans.
each other. For such there is
90 am not aware, however, that any Legislative
ton is necessary this subject The eedun Of speech,
and the g peaceful discussion, may be- restrain
cd. The prudence and good the community
will determine how far these ghts TO be exercised,
when, by such exercise, the property and lives OF po
ton Of tso ctizcns and the peace and quiet OF ALL
put i'll cnpardy. Hitherto they have BEEN used in
such way to SHOW. that while yield OF
r.s,Ie rlun and fee llJ
others. This is the strongest proof that be given of
the correctness of public sentiment among Us on this in.
trIcsng topic.
GEORGIA..
1trGet from G0reT"o' LamrhiHs Message to the Less-
:" In thus adverug your duties fellow citizens, be
assured that not unhIndtul Of the great RESPONSE
htics necessarily dcyulvng the executive branch OF
the government. -Four years experience has but III.
creased that dstrust, which had ceased to feel
vi my ability 10 discharge ina manner satisfactory to my
! SELF tie high duties 10 which have been called by 4
generous and conhdng peUpic-a people, endcared to
ny every tie That binds grateful citizen TO the interest
and happiness Of his country. The ardour OF my youth
and the best days OF my ripper years have been faithfully
devoted 10 tie public service, and yet fee that have
discharged but small portion of the debt OF gratitude
owe TO the people OF Georgia for their generous conf
dcnce and support under all the vicissudcS Of
ful political period of thirty years BrIevIng it
Tie best parting service render to my constituents
shall proceed lay butorc their representatives
faithful account Of public affairs lar as may conS
v
The constitutional compact which binds together the
American coniederacy Of States continues 10 br regarded
ny every American patriot, as the anchor o hope Tor the
Prrpetuauon Of Our beloved Union: ana although
versal construction Of that sacred may yet
have prevailed DIS every caDtrovered pnul OF
ference, yet the cxp"sons and writings ote sagcs and
patrols who cstablShrd H. haze Far defined settled
important points Ut collision guard the public mind
against HE wild aud nscleruus SlraageuS vi supisly
as well as the dangerous cxlravagan
AMBITION Inc constitutional relations existing between
the several States of the Union, are, at this day. very
clearly understood by the great body of the Americas
people, aud must c respected by the several States, both
IN their separate and united capacities the Federal
UnlUn cannot be preserved.
These general remarks have been made, with Il view
to the existing stale Of things between the slave and
slsve-iodIng States; delicate sub ec which nothing
but an lnperiouS OF duty could induce NC 10 III
cduce to public consideration in paper Of this carac
i%! he constitutional right of the Southern States, III
regard to slave property is no and cunot be conlruvcrl
cd ana feel disposed to cherish abiding confidence
III thr virtue and patriotism OF Northern brethren
and Will not indulge The belief, that the great body of
That people cal tor noncut countrnancr and cncuur-
age Inc desperate eurts II lIuse vile ncendar:cs who
are aoorg to stir up instruction and rebellion in the
southern otatcs Should, however, the abntonsts be
permitted to proceed without muestatuu-or only hay
10 encounter the weapons of reason and argument have
we not reason 10 fear, that their untng may
coed IN misleading the majority OF people, having
direct interest IN tue great question sue, and finally
produce an nterrrencc wilp the constitutional rights Vi
the siavr-holdcr The conasq ,i such an event
cannot be contemplated blythe patriot, wlthou, the most
painful emotions The success Of tIlese misguided men
would be destructive OF all that desiral IN the glorl
Gus experimental guyernrnent under which we are euov-
ing unparalleled degree OF happiness and PROSPERITY
No adequate Conception be urmed the blessings
which they arc laborng tn destroy. while they claim to be
the exclusive friends OF liberty freedom. The pnc
pies OF the Christian religion BE- brough to the
aid OF these monsters, Whose proceedings marked hv
the most reckless, bloodtrsy spirit that ever dgrac,
the American Upon thus subject: We can hear no
argument, Ouropnious unaterabiy hxsd-uur deter
mutations are innu,ably 6rm and sedast and therefore