Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
oers OF the same family of coniederated S.-ss, ana
aulnohsh tleghA pefsetefahce in cir D,uences which


oy he vc-hoding States assal our ins;itu.
uons, u disturb our peace, to impair the value and
FRINGE mon ,"e security OF our property, and to in
Is VAIN, II rs worse than mockcry to tell us that
lhe constitution secures to us "proieciion against
domestic violence, and that the Northern citizens
ana States will always be ready TO redeem this
constitutional guarantee ltis from sentiment of un.
kindness aectation of confidence that we saw we
want no such protection What we ask of themyali
mat we rr9uIeis that they will " let us alone-and
compel their ctizens and foreigners who may come
among them having designs and pursuing measures pre-
JIu'ci.i 10 our interests rights and safety " let
alone. This we have right TO expect that they will
do, and do promptly and chectualy For tho rest we
can take of ourselves.
The question Of Domestic Slavery as il exists in the
southern States, we hold 10 be Of exclusive domes.
uc cogiisancc in all its bcangs-aad the citizens of no
STATE, American European ought or can be pern;t
TED To interfere with the relation of master and slave
IN these States, in any manner whatever without an in
or the rights reserved the adoption
% tne Federal compact, and orgetuness of the spi-
II. III winch the Union was formed, and by which
aione II can be preserved Among the numerous now
ers transferred to the General Government bv that
venerated Constitution, not ota of rights and
powers OF The several States this subject was parted
with The State Of Virginia holds towards Tho other
states ot this Union, far the institution of slavery
~ H us ielauons, Is concerned, separate, distinct
anu absolute control, within her borders She has
right uPonthe clearest principles national law 10 re-
Ine from every other State entire abstinence from
all acts calculated TO impair disturb her absolute
and exclusive dominion over it, Such acts whether bv
me General Government, by the State Government
or o me c%e of the States, authorised permitted
Wy such States, well on the principles of the public
law" as, and more especially, under compact of union
such us ours, violate her rghtsare destructive of all
social ana political harmony between the States-ead
unayodably to the interruption of friendly and CONNER
cai intercourse between their citizens and finally if per-
severed IN and reiterated must have their disastrous
contamination IN the destruction OF the Union itself
we have said nothing in the way of address TO the
authors and Circulators OF the niamaory publications.
IL they and their adcrs, and abcors and councillors
are not startled and aroused from their delusive dream of
Phianthropy, by the consequences which have already
resulted from their wicked or insane iho
echa, a
nclous practices have inflicted and must bring down
WIN su heavier weight, upon those whose happiness
ahd rights they have taken under their special care and
made The objects of their 6enerolece will not in.
duce them 10 in their reckless career there ia
noll'hg winch we could say to them, in terms which
them =
Lethemnot lay 'the latering nncion TO their souls"
hat they not accountable for the mischief and misc
~ tey produce, because they think their motives are
GOOD SnTne OF their preachers might have taught them
that "liell Is paved with good intentions"
lhe folly of enthusiasm the madness of fanaticsm
nnder no code of ethics Of law can furnish either
JnSuhcaton or excuse for him who applies torch to
he dwe'ag or plants dagger in the bosom of his fell
low
Fhe ConNnittee recommend the adoption of the fol-
lowing resolutions:
st. Res0ircd That we entertain the opinion in COM
mon with the whole of the Slave holding States that
the subject of slavery it exists in the holding
states oil this Union, is, in all its aspects domestic
quFstion-belongDg exclusively the citizens OF these
Stlr5and that the people OF other State any
right 10 attempt ciunge the relation therein existing
between master and slavc--and that such nerfer-
eDce can be permitted
2d Reso'sed, That the Congress of the United States
ought not seriously 10 consider any proposition or petit
ton Tor the abolition of slavery in the District of Column
ba presented from any other quarter than people of
the District ITSELF and that the passage of any law for its
abolition there, would he virtual recognition OF the
principles OF the slavery societies of the North;
would involve an invasion of the rights of property in
contaventon OF The constitutional authority of Con-
gress and the sanction of principles inconsistent with
our political compact and destructive of the whole frame
OF our Government.
Sd. Rcsoired, That we have right IN vooct rro,,
the non-savs holding States the enactment Of laws for
the suppression OF those and all similar seditious asso-
cations ana itSecndiary publications within their limits
which their object be the procuring of the abo
hon of slavery in these Southern Satcs9by appeals
addressed either to MS, slaves
4h Res0Ired, That the reckless means cmplovcd bv
the aboitonists 10 accomplish their objects betray such
an entire absence of moral rectude and such gross ig
n"rahce OF the actual condition Of slaves in
duce to believe that their cannot be approved
by the mass of our Northern brethren
9th ReSoraJ, That while we arc encouraged in this
many OF Northern fellow citizens have expressed
their concurrence in sentiments and their desire that
eiteclua measures shall be taken, by their own Iepsa.
lures to put down the dangerous anatics-we are adj
monlshed, Wy the boldncss which these misguided en-
ihusIass have displayed, in avowing their resolution not
to abandon lheiT objectin language the revolving
and ofensiyeand in despite Of all the excitement which
their conduct has occasioncd North ouh-not too
Ieady 10 believe that the danger is overland too
hastily TO relax vigilance and neglect the adoptou Of
sautary measures of Precaution and safety.
9th Resoired, That Cor the prcsen at least the South
by the inccndlary proceedings and inammaory publ
cations than their wachfuncss and an enc rgetic
enforcement OF their own laws-and should never
lorget that at all times and in every extremity chief
reliance against tue dangers which the or wicked
projects Of the 0boltioniss expose tomust he upon
ourselves and fearless and energetic performance our
own duties
9Th Resolred That the passage by our sister States
OF laws for the suppression of the ncendiary publications.
which 50 vitality threaten the peace the South and for
the punishment of those who disseminate them wouldbe
the most eicua means which could be adopted by them
OF aayng the just excite Of the saveholdno States
ana the hs evidence Of the sincere desire of Northern
brethren to preserve the union and harmony of the
States-and that have a right TO expect the enact
mcnt of such laws But however that suppression mag
be cHrctuacd whether by acts of legislation or bv the
influence Of public opinion is the belief Of this
n"euDg, That nothing but the suppression of the ncen-
dary movements Of aboonsts among Them foreign or
domestic, can avert the extreme Of an inter.
rnpon to oil social and commercial intercourse between
them aud usA state Of things involving Infinitely more
nOmentous considerations than calculation of ibe De-
cuuary profit and loss Of such Interruptions state Of
things, indeed, utterly Incompatible with the connu.
uncc Of our invaluable Union
eth Eesoired, That Committee Of Vigilance and Cor.
espndcncc go consist Of twenty with power to supplv
vacancies be appointed by the Chair whose duty il shall
be- to aid the Civil Authorities, in detecting and bring
ing TO justice, the Abolitonis their Agents and Ennis
safcs, who may be engaged in disseminating their ne
urous publications., and prosecuting their incendiary
PROJECTS.
9th RssoIssd That VIC recommend 10 our Magistrates
and Police Ohccls rigid enforcement Of the police
awsand pledge ourselves % aid them in bringing
60 coudlgn punishment, tie editors and distributors Of
anti Slavery papers, and the preachers and teachers Of
their ctrincs.
on motion, Resolred, That The proceedings Of this
meeting. be pubished in the pnpers Of the Town and