Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

their tendency vioative of Federal Constitution
opposed to the true principles of religion; destructive
OF the and safety of the Southern States; and If
not restrained, will inevitably result in civil strife and
ultimate ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Union.
I'd Resofred, That our Northern brethren il To
us, as duty arising from the political connection be-
tween them and to restrain eficctually all efforts
the part of their citizens to ntermedde with domes-
TIC relations, and to prevent the pursuit of any
calculated TO endanger peace and quiet.
I'D Resotced, That while ardenty attached to
The Federal Union, and entertain great regard for the
great mass OF our Northern brethren yet inn
PEELED by of candor to declare that if the mis-
chevous spirit of Fanatcism is permitted to continue
its operation. unchecked and unrcstained shall DO
ultimately forced to break off all connection whatever
with them.
9TH Reso'rsd, That the just and Independent course
Prsued by the Postmastcrs at Charleston and ~ York
is entitled to gratitude, and is worthy of
imitation by every Postmaster in the Union; and whilst
we are happy to lind the head of the Post Office De-
partment lending all the aid that he properly can we
would urge upon fellow citizens generally the great
importance of having that Department so regulated bv
law as etfcctualy to prevent its being used u medium
Tor the dissemination Of incendiary matter
9th ResoIred That our Senator and Delegate to the
Genera Assembly of Virginia, be instructed $50 far
this meeting has right to nsructD to urge upon the
Legislature al its ensuing Session, the necessity of max
ing temperate but firm demand upon the Northern
states for prompt and efficient redress of the evils
OF which we complain; and at the time consider
the Proprey OF so dsposng the military and other
OF the State to be prepared for any emergency
that may arise.
"6'h Rcso'ced, That sincerely approve the reso-
lutons adopted by our fellow citizens in Richmond and
elsewhere, appointing Committees of Vigilance; and in
accordance with their suggestion similar committee
consisting of seven in each company district be appoint
ed by the Chairman for this county.
eth. RoSOi1ed, That the Aboonists of the
North not TO send among cmissares with incendary
publications; for, how much may respect the
laws we cannot say that their lives would be safe
IN the h5nds OF some of our excited citizens
Whereupon the Chair proceeded to take the sense of
the meeting separately upon the passage of each
luton, and they were each unanimously passed the
Chair then proceeded TO take the of the meeting
upon the adoption and passage of the preamble and
lutons, and they were passed unanimously.
The Chairman then proceeded to appoint Commit
tee agrceably TO the sixth resolution, follows:
lst hufia DsiriG-Capt Robt. Daniel, Lewis B.
Montague, Mich Daniel, Robert McKan, William Car
nett, Capt. III. McKan, and John Street.
End District-Col VIM. Shepherd VIM. jesse T.. T.
Montague, Thos. Trice, Edward S. Seward, DIR. VIM L.
Gatcwood, and Eldred Green
Bird DiStrict-Dr. Richard A. Christian, Cyrus Segar
Warner Roane, Thos Street, Henry Muse, John r.
Brisow, and DR. Alord G. Booth
9TH District--Carter Perkins, r. w Nicolson Frank
lin Blackburn, Thos. Jones, BENZ Temple Robert Hea-
y, and Paulin A. Blackburn.
9th District DIR John r Taylor Maj John J. Boss,
John ID Berrey, Geo. S. Pace Robert Barrick John 8.
flealy, ard Henry G. Palmer
On the motion of +. r. Montague Esq,
ResOiccd, unanimously, That the proceedings of this
meeting be forwarded to the Editors of the Richmond
Wing and Enquirer, with request that they shall be
published in each of their papers And this meeting add
journed. RICHARD M. SEGAR Chairman
GEo. HEALY, Secrefdry