Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13
NEW Jersey

rity, throughout our whole country Inhar an ps
try of every kind have been richly rewarded; and
heahiui spirit OF enterprise has given life and activity
and vigor toevery branch of business AMI propeled No
rapidly forward in the rank of nations
| Onr own Stale has much for which 10 be thank full
o,ynh9n1n' rrovdence has favored only with
hea,h ana abundance, but with all that security which
esu''s rom internal tranquility and order. In some
parts OF our country there has been exhibited lament,
aoir spirit OF characterization the laws which dispens
lhg win the ordinary administration of Justice claimed
ana exercised for itself supreme and uncontrolled autho
MY Property, liberty and lite have all been sacrificed
70 us pome' under the preience Of public necessity or
the Impotence of law. The evils OF it's vioence yy;,l
long be felt Examples have been set we'll caIc,,,sd
TO unsetue peaceful principles among certain classes of
,ne community, and loosen the ties which bind society
where the law is too weak afford protec-
on TO all VINO live undcr can be no security for
any. The quiet citizen who its sanctions is in
,J 90 o" , 'n1n nc VINO sets them ut defiance In
s'c"u Oh oeihg sheid proves snare the yirtu-
Gus and nnsgspecting are made its victims.
rom eViis ana consequences like these have been
meicnuiy spared We have not been called To mourn
over the desootions OF mistaken zeal or unbridled n
SION The supremacy of the law has been maintained
and supported not by the force OF the law itself bn, he
The stronger power ofcOrrect public sennept-tbr r.,
s1t of yirtgous principles early nstileJ and carefully
cherished. These principles i, ia our in.r.s, ,J -
10 preserve ny all lawful means within our power am
satisfied II will be your pleasure sustain them bv vs
onaetnents, where they may be ncccssary-by liberal
provision Tor the advancement Of education and the diff
fusion OF knowledge. 1t is this way thai the funda
SONS OF social order and happiness laid broader and
are enlarged and perpetuated
The excitement which has prevailed in some parts of
our ianu, on the subject of Slavery
ec'ed u.s. BUT as citizens of common country we
cannot regard with indifference AS TO slavery IN H.
abstract there is but one feeling among us: We all de
plore Its existence and its consequences But they orn
not new to us. They were seen and examined and mn
eerstood, hen our great political association was
formed The right of slavery was then assent.d 10 ,n
aom.ed. constituted then, it does now a part of
the civil po,y of of the tates and Justice and
gooo a require that we should fobear any attempt TO
interfere with their internal regulations That we have no
legal right 10 do it, is clear; and rejoice that our fell
.owczens nave absaincd entirely from giving encou-
ragement or countenance TO those who seek by every
means IN their power to name public sentiment win
view to the Immediate abolition of slavery without
una against lne consent OF those communities in which
II IS recognized Such an effort be justified on
principles OF policy humanity Its direct tendency is
serve war-of all others the cruel and unspar-
ing Ut II TINS consequence should be happily averted
the effort cannot but retard instead of the
proiessed objects it seeks accomplish 1t has aeadv
closed up many channels, through " hch BLESSINGS wee
constantly howlng To the colored population and drawn
tighter the bonds that ensave lhen cxciting fenrsanJ
apprehensions which time only quiet II persisted
IN, me consequences may be disastrous to us n
" III IS probable the scheme abolition NAV have ORR
einated from the best motives. There are good men
VINO support IT. But il is very evident ihut not only wi
Sy enthusiasts but political incendaTies, in the
ouin as well as the North actively engaged for
on1y purposes IN tanning the flame which has been
inueu. ihey dlstort public opinion, and seek to set
oiHSrent portions OF the Union in hostile array against
each oilef For such there is excuse
am not aware however that any Legislative nc
on Is necessary this subject The freedom of speech
and the right OF peaceful discussion NAV moi he restrain
ed. The prudence and good sense of the co,nnorni,
VIII determine how far these rights to be exercised
when by such exercise the property and lives of nor
on oil our citizens and the peace quiet OF all
are put In jeopardy Hitherto they have been used in
such way as to show that while yield none of our
Own PRINCIPLES, we respect the rights and feelings Of
ohers Tins Is the strongest proof can be given of
teresting topic" was ="
GEORGIA.
r@"3et from GoeeTnor Lumpkns Message to he Legis-
80 tdtUre.
In mus adverting to your duties fellow citizens be
assured that not unnndfu of the great resnons;
llp -
the government. Four years experience has but in
ofeasea mat dstrus which had ceased to feel
o my aoy TO discharge in satisfactory To NV
sen, the nigh duties to which have been called by
generous and conhdng peoplea people endeared To inc
oy every tie that binds grateful the interest
and happiness of his country The ardour of nv vont,
ana lhe best days OF my ripper years have been faithfully
eFoeu 10 the public service and yet feel that have
"ufSed Out small portion of the debt OF gratitude
owe 10 the people Of Georgia for their generons conf
ana support under ali the vicisstudes Of an event
i Pouucul period oil thirty years. Believing it TO he
ie best parting service render tn nv constituents
shall now proceed to lay before their representatives
faithful account of public affairs so far AS nnv cons
ucr ieh iHlng within the sphere OF my Official duty
ne constitutional compact which binds together Tie
american c"niederacy OF States 10 be regarded
- every American patriot, tic anchor Of hope Tor the
prPeuatio OF our beloved Union: and although ono nm
VeTsal construction OF that sacred instrument ma moi vel
nave prevailed as regards every cuntroverted point of M
Fence 3St INC eApgstons aud writings the sages and
Paots who established have far defined md settled
Poihisof collision as guard the public mind
"ES' e VITA ana mschieYOus siratageins OF sophistrV
as wen as the more dangerous assaults OF
ambition. Inc constitutional relations Ss,iu, M, u,ce
te several States ii the Union are this cav very
cehry Understood by the great body OF the American
people and must be respected by the several States bot
ia their separate and united capacities or th, ked.raI
Union cdHHOt be preserved
these general remarks have been made with a view
10 the existing state Of things between sin We and nm
s'uFe'hoding States delicate subject, which notIno
Du an IHpelous sense Of duty induce me 10 in
10 PuOIc consideration IN paper OF this charac
FI ne constitutional right of the southern States i'm
'cgtu 10 save property not aHd controy,ri
eu ana ieei disposed to cherish abiding confidence
IN The virtue and patriotism of Northern bretben-
ana wlII not indulge the belief tba the great body of
hdt people, cam Tor moment, nd encour-
age we ucsperae eIorts those vile incendlares who
arc laoorlng 10 stu up Instruction and rebellion i'm the
ouihcFn states Should, however the abolltionsts be
permitted 10 proceed without nolesatiOnor only have
10 encounter The weapons of and argument have
we oI reason to fear that their untrDg efforts may sue
ceed IN misleading the majority of a people ving no
direct interest in The great question al issue and final,
produce an interference with the constitutional rights of
the slave-hOdtr. The conssque noes sf such an evcn
cannot be contemplated by the patriot without the most
Paihiu eWouons The success Of these misguided men
wouu DC oesirnctse OF oil that is desiraLie ia the eori
us eAPermenia government, under which are enjoy
s " unPa'aiieed dcgree OF happiness and prosperity
NO adequate conception be iomed of The bl,ss,ns
winch they are labOrng destroy while they claim Ia lac
tue exclusive friends OF liberty and freedom The prnc
pes o. me Christian religion can never be brought 10 the
@iu 81 ese Ohstfs whose proceedings are marked nv
Tue most reckless, blood Thirsty spirit that ever d gacd
Ihe American name. DpOn this subject, we can hear NO
argument Ouropinions are unateraBy hxedour deter.
indtons are lmmntaby hrm and stedfnst and therefore
ought not h be concealed or misunderstood subject
wth which we cannot suffer a stranger to inerneddle
bu the question arises what is to be in the present
eAgeucyf IT dutv If he