Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-08

reTatiOns. Which renIions
SO iong brought happiness, and tranquility To all
ms demands OF you, 10 decide upon the course mos,
proper 10 be pursued in the emergency of the
Is ~ VAN 10 turn away eyes from, the state of
shhs.s as They now exist We have to meet il in some
form or other; and II belongs properly TO Won - dci A.
70 me manner IN which this shall be- dome IL is no time
70 'eniprze Sh.nd any thing arrest the progrcss of
e sc"ene devised for the present, experience teaches
u's IL VII" surely be revived hereafter, whenever any
circumstance may aris promising its authors a 1. .
aV"rah'r result aud in such Government as that of
'he United States occasions will often present them.
seh's, even they are not made when such PROJECTS
may be agitated only with some fanccd or no.
pect oil success 1t behoovcs you, Therefore To settle al
once, upon the course To be pursued such
Cyl ana To inform those whom you re present either IN
prepare Tor The occasion becomes men leruiucd
10 peru all IN defence of their known rights or In b,d
" possessions at the mere courtesy of others, who
are unacquainted with their situation aud ind ir.n,
20 .e Interests Feeling with the other citizens of this
commonwealth and honored by the res ponsib. situation
conferred up IN me, mus, be excused for calling vonr
atenon to this great subject, a manner more ;mor
ordinary circumstances. r. '
regard 10 the first question: one can doubt tina,
uhaei lne wise provisions of the public law intended
ss ,ns 10 perpetunte the peace and harmony of all
S'es whenever an association exists within the terri
tory oil any State the object of which association i, 70
disturb the repose Of another the State whose
NY IS JeoPardised by such means, may rghtfully de.
mind OF the other the prompt suppression of ali such
associations Such demands, when sustained by pro.
per proofs are never refused by State which wishes
10 remain member of the family of civilized commu
niues or desires to maintain ancabe re- ations with the
hero IL m.
eHcePoh 10 tnis rule To doubt il now would be TO re-
plunge the civilized world into that barba,isn from which
mas emerged and to Justify every nation in the ,mpu
ent attenpt 10 regulate the aars of others by IL, own
notions; which, although sometimes concealed beneath
The gnlse of pretende1 philanthropy may ALWAYS he
traced TO considerations much less pure Hence a.,
universal doctrine aud practice of modern S,aea e
yer To obtude even their advice unaskcd as TO The mere
~ % concerns oil Others so long these do no injury
10 heir neighbors And what States NAV not d., ,b.n
selves can never be tolerated by the us the nets Of
or subjects unless they aop, such
The different States OF this confederacv are spreIv on
ed 10 expect from each other least the same cour
,esy ana which is always manifested by ma
lions absolutely independent and unconnected Every
clause OF the Federal compact inculca,es This lesson
winch has sunk deep into the heart of almost
1--WE American, that may be well regarded az consu
ing the strongest bond Of union Then the slavcbId
ing states have perfect right to REQUIRE of all the others
tney should adopt prompt and efficient means to sup
press al sucn associations existing within their resuec
i've limits Nor ought il to be doubted as think tba,
such demand If made will from each of the other
states ready compliance its part. Not doubpg this
myself, will not suggest TO you now anv measnres
founded upon contrary supposition But will content
win recommending to you, at present. the adop
uuh OF soch measures only, may justify a stronp an
Picaton TO each of States within whose i1n,s
any oil the associations referred may exist to suppress
eh speeoy; and to establish such other regulations as
may be efiectua to prevent or punish acts DESIGNED w
calculated to disturb our tranquility.
Although these my Impressions il is duo TO The
many who have had much better opporunities of firm
ing cotiect OPINIONS upon the subject than have had
correspondence in relation it with persons upon the
spot, winch regard to the public good prevents me
from exhibiting TO you at this time. The prevailing
opinion of most of those with whom have comnunic.
ed Is, that no etfectua legislative action need be xnect
60 Oh .e part OF our coStates, where it is neces.
saiy out that the Southern and South western States
VIII have TO rely upon themselves only for the
u9n OF their own peace and tranquility. Therefore
Whle making strong appeal States 10 do their
duty towards us, prudence will suggest TO YOU the pro-
Phety OF considering the neglect Of such an appeal as
at least possible event.
send herewith nm exfrnct e., :. 49,
one to whose veraciiy and intelligence all re-
spect Is due This letter accompanied package con
nng great number of books tracts and other publi-
cations, which have retained in this Department for
your inspection The letter itself will disclose to YOU
Its own object. -
In regard to the Federal Government so long rs is
agreed by ALL that the powers of this government nre
limited not merely by the terms in which these powers
are granted, but also by the object for the accomplish
ment of which these powers were iven unless t grsn,
OF The power to establish can be considered as
designed to furnish easy means for the general
ton OF sedtous and ncendiary publications well cnlcu
ated TO disturb the peace and union of the States the
oil such an agency, for such purpose must
De autnteu 10 be peryersion its int MT There
ore the States, whose tranquility put in jeopardy bv
such practice have clear right demand of their 30
Vernhent, mat shall adopt the speedy and efcc
luai means to prevent and punish III and so to aid in the
preservation OF their peace and welfare
lhere Is no reason to doubt that the officers of the
government of the u. States view this subject in the
same ght which 1T here presented But being mere
Executive otcers bound to execute existing laws each
at his own peril Legislative enaetments are rcou5ed n
Piolsct tese officers, and laws of the land
10 conform more exactly the spirit md objects of the
Constitution. An intimation of a wish on vour mar,
bat our Senators and in Congress- oud
call The attention of that body this subject and would
propose some plan by which the evil complained Of NAV
be efiectualy remeded will probably accompsh everv
hihS we ought 10 desire this respect But To uive
more certain eject to the expression of such a wish
would recommend that communications be opened spee.
my WIN all the saVe-loldng States, to invite their CO.
operation in any plan that you NAV think most vs IN no
adopted not only in regard the action of the Federal
government but to the suggested application to our CO.
0ates The subject is of equal nt.rest to them nil
and all should be consulted and in every mea
sure In reference TO II, which 1t may become either ne
eessary or useful To adopt
Respecting the threatened application 70 Conoross g.,
Interfere in way with rights of property il
be unnecessary for you provide at this time for ap
such possible contIngeny will only say that while that
BODY 49, necessarily the judge of its own constitutional
powers III the ifst instance the States made by the
me necessity the hnal arbites Of all questions touching
thcr reserved rights II is much TO be desired thai the
"IDearance oil either party may ever incline each t
avoid any near approach TO what be regarded be the
other as limit not precisely defined Nothing short of
ne most obvious necessity such course
But VI IT IS pursued in mere wantonness without nnv
Peiext OF necessity for esortina to H. as in The case am
posed Vt VIII become your duty the faithful
OF the rights OF the State, adopt once the most ec
tusl means to provide for the occurrence 10 enabl,
you TO do so seasonaby shall endeavor to obtain the
promptly communicate you hereafter nny thing mac
learn that may seem TO require any action on your
part. ''''
An incident has occurred Of late in the administration
JUSTICE and IN the due execution of the laws of this
Common wealth. to which il may become of nncb i'm;
portance hereafter think il necessary 10 call your mite
ton az this tineA few weeks since received Report
rom tne ofthe county fNOroIk Informing me ha
ne had been orclby prevented from performing his duty
ny one o. the Naval Commanders Of the United States
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