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

OF these questions refers u the condition Of thinrs now
existing and exacts OF you to determine whether such
STATE snail longer BE- bo!ne. The second regards the pro-
psed change in our present relations which relations
nave so long brought happiness and tranquility ALL
lhis demands of YOU, 10 decide upon the course most
change.
II Is in vain 20 turn away eyes from tho Estate Of
things hey exist We nave to meet it in some
form or o!i'"r aud ii hrnngs properly you decide
I" the H1nnrr II which this shabc done. +; is TING
I" ir'rrz". S!iud any thing urrrst the progress OF
t- sceu" 81 ris.. far the present experience t.achcs
tia; i; vii .;":"lr 'r revived hereafter wl,rryc1 any
circumstance may promising rut:rS
iav"r.hr result and in snrh (i"rrra;ncnt that Of
t;n' tiH! St,i"S. OCCASIONS will nl-n present them
selves, j! they rad. wIrn s;:cl pr"
ma BE- agIta'; oay with aGc:"d t-rrd pros
Prct OF success. 1T behuovcs Yru therefore, SETH, al
once. upon the course to BE- pursued in such contingent
Cyl and tn inform those whom represent. -ilhcr ["
prepare for the occasion brcnn"S determined
TO peril all in tcfencr of their known rights "r hold
teiT possessions 1t The courtesy of others, who
are uulcGuanct with their situation and indrrr n.
to their interests Feeling with the other ctiz"ns cf his
CONVENIENTLY and hnnrcd by tho csponsiLr situation
conferred upon me, be excused for calling your
attention u this great subject in impress
svc Than should think myself at liberty TO adop. under
ordinary circumstances.
In regard Ia the first question, doubt tina,
under li wise pr visions of tho puJlc ldw. ntrndrd
as this Ii t" Pcrpcluale the pracr and hrrn,ony OF III
Sta!es whenever association Exists within the terri
tory o any State, the object Of which ass cia,i-n is 10
disturb the rcpose ct another. t!r Stale whose Tranquil
IIty Is ra?lrdSrd by such means, may rirhiinllY de-
mind OF the other the prnn!; suppression of all suc.
Associations. Such d,',na,ids when sustained by pr,
per proofs. refused BY any Stale which wishes
I" remain member Of the family Of civilized
mites or desires [" nantan aicahe relainns with TIM
Stale making aui sustaining the demand There is no
exception t'hs rule. 10 Doubt tnow, would be TO re.
plunge tho civilized world into that barha ism from which
IL mas emerged, and to Justify every nation in The npu
dcnt acp; to Regulate the affairs OF others by It's
oh k.,a
the gHisr OF pretended philanthropy, may always be
traced u considerations much less pure. lrucr, the
universal d"c'rue and practice of nr"lrrn Stntes is
yer To Ubtrudr their advice unaskrd us In the
internal concerns OF Others 50 long these do Jury
to hcr nrigib"r. And what S',es may not d" them
selves. meyer Ia tolerated hv them the Of
their citizens subjects, unless they mcan 10 adP surh
their
The dt;en, States Of this cnn.Icra~v are surely EN-
titled ey1"c from each other. least the cunr-
trsy ana consideration which is always manifested v
u,ns absolutely independent aud nnconncct"d Every
clause Of the Federal compact ncnlcaies this lesson,
which has sunk deep into tie heart Of almost
trv AIr7can that il may tr well regarded constliu
ing the strongest bond OF our IN! ihn lie save-hod
Ing States have perfect 1T to require OF all tho "th"s
that icr sipu' a'pt pr"nt and efficient raEs 10 sup
press all such associations rxisllng wIt. their respect
n',s. Nor uug!t /: IL be ubt'd, us think That
such demand + Ta,', wall me-, c"m. each at the other
States read: Compliance on lis part. Nj Doubling ls
self, viii uTl suggest ~ you any measures
founded upon CONTRARY suppnson. Bat will couirn
myself with recommending 10 you, IL present. the adnp
ton uf such only, mnv justify strong ap
rcaiiou To- each Vt c'rStat's. within whose limits
any oi the associations referred /" exist suppress
them speedily ana IL establish such other regulations rs
may br c!ectal 10 prevent punish acts Designed L.
calrnltrd 20 disturb tranquility.
A!;l ugh these my impressions, it is due 10 the
Importance Of the OCCASION that should say you. that
many who have had much better opportunities OF form
ing correct opinions upon the Suhjrct than have had
60 not concur with IN this respect have had much
correspondence in relation 10 Il with prisons upon The
spot, which regard 20 the public gDoI prevents
vn!n exhibiting to you al tbs time The PREVAILING
opinion If most Vi those with whom have Communicate
cd Is that 10 r!tctua sayc action "rd be cxp"ct
ed the part o! cpStac$, :rc Il IS mast nrCfs
sary; hut tina, the Southern and SontIw Stern States
viii have IL rel upon themselves only for the
l"n oi their own peace ANA tranqnit; iHcfc;"r':
while making strong appeal t'"ur Gu ATS. "a d. their
duty towards prus will suggest /" the I7n
pretty CT consid, rmg The n"s!rct o such arrea as
l;ist possible event.
stn,; yJu herewith IN extract from letter have re-
crvcd from n.lr wlruSe vrTacty and intelligence all
sirct Is due. This letter acc"Eranrd package con-
TALKING great number OF books, tracts and other p,bl
caiois, which have retained IN this de par:nrnt "r
your inspection The letter Itself wal Disclose to YOU
It's nlrct.
agreed by ALL that The powers of this government
limited, not merely by the terms i'll hich these powers
granted. but also by the uJrct tor tie accomplish
r which these un!'sS the grant
OF The power tucsL,bs be considered
Designed 10 .rnls. casy Tor the general dss"lina-
OF .Gti"uS and cndiury pubcat,'rs well calc-
a:cd i" disturb lie peace an" union "s tn" States c
employment oi such agency. ir snch purpose. must
be admitted IL br gross Irrvrrs!"n ii It's n!sH Here
FORE tho States. whose tranquility IS pu III jeopardy hy
rracticr have clear right 10 demand ut lie:T 90.
vrrnrrn that shall adopt the most slr'Gy and e:'c-
uaI - prevent and punish IT, aud 5" 10 AID ~ lie
prrSrt cation Of their peace aud welfare.
There is In drubt that the officers Of The
government IF III" L. STATES view this subject in the
Executive officers bound /" execute existing laws each
his peril. legislative rnac'mrntS required tn
project !hrse officers and 70 the lass " The land
10 conform exactly 10 the spin. ana "I)r's OF The
Cunsutl,,n. An intnatun Of wish Oh your part,
lla, cur Senators and Representatives i'll Congress would
call the attention Of that body to THIS subject and would
prnp,sr plan by which the evil c"mp'aI''rd u may
br Ell cgal!y reu:edd, will probably accomplish every
thing ought TO desire IN tins respect But tn give
nnr certain effect the expression of such wish:
would recommend that communications be opened spec
div with AL the snvc holding States, to nvie their Gu
operation any plan that you Hav think ns WISE |" or
adp.cd only in reg :rd to the action ot lie Federal
Government but tn the suggested arpcaon I" "rr CO..
States. The slh CT is o.: eqn1l Interest to them all,
and all should b. consulted and cuoperae III every inca.
reference 10 H. which 1t may uec"i!e tllht ne
cessary or useful to adopt.
Respecting the threatened application TO Congress, to
interfere any way with rights o! property as NAY
Dr. unnecessary for you to provide at liss time Tor any
such possible contingency: Will only say tina, wh" that
body is necessarily, the Judge oil is constitutional
il; the first instance the States mrdc, by The
ike necessity li iaa arbrs RI all questions touching
cr reserved rights. 1t is much TO he desired, that the
fprhca1ancc o either party may ever Incline each To
avid any near approach shat may De regarded b. the
ctEcr as limit not precisely defined. Nthins short nj
tie obvious necessity cver"1cus" such course
But # is pursued in mere wan;onness, without any
rrc,rxt IF necessity for resorg H. IN HE Case sup
posed will brcu;le your drLy In" faithful guardians
q! the rights Of the Satr adopt at the must etc-
tual means to provide for the occuTrtnc" Ia enable
earliest information in regard this SUBJECT aud will
promptly communicate you hereafter ANY thing ray
tn notion your