Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-19
TIE 4POLITIO.S REROLUIYO.SS.

out the I'd OF Mr. Sanads Resolutions and substituting
series Of resolutions proposed by Mr. Watkins, and
amended by Messrs Daniel and Voolfolk, animated;
and the question taken till near o'clock The
substitution supported by Messrs. Daniel and Gar
urd Of Northumberland the original resolutions
advocated by Mcssrs. Griggs, Summers and Brown Of
Petersburg The I'd resolution was finally stricken out
BY vote Of &c to Us.
There was much excitement on the focr-Thc de-
Signs Of the Wings exposed in strain of masculine
cluQuencc by Mr.. Garland of Mecklenburg-for which
the fire Of the Orator of Richmond was directed against
himi.-Fhere disorder exhibited Oh the occa-
sion. When the last vote was given, against striking
out the cd resolution, there capping-Wheni il
announced that the resolution stricken out there
louder clappng-whch was followed by some dis
graceful kissing from the gallery-as the House was
about TO adj urn. g..
Let the reader Judge for hinselfa to the tone which
the substituted Resolutions display-compared with
those which have been adopted by Southern sister
Sates-and these bsore the masculine message Of Go
vernon Marcy had been received. VIC do not hesitate to
say that the resolutions proposed b. Messrs Watkins:
ancl and Voolfolk, 90 further in our demands upon
the holding States, and in relation to the Dis
trct of Columbia, than those Of Georgia. North Caro-
Ina or even South Carolina. We now spread the whole
before rcadcrs-hat from this coup @tt they may
udne for themsevesand see how true to the Rights OF
the South are the advocates Of these Resolutions. They
do not demand Cat this stage of thngs but they ask the
suppression Of the Abolition Associations. This IS SAID
bv the Wing to be ".i0rthcrn rictory-but why does
he not say the same of the Resolutions Of S. G.. Even
that MULTIPLYING State does not go as far as we do-and IN
other respects they do not demand much as we do
Our resolutions too, divesed Of that fearful feature
which Wings originally contemplated in their Rcso-
luton for auhorisng the Governor % correspond with
he other States viz the formation Of Southern Con-
fsdcraey.
Resolutions Of Georgia.
1st. Resored, That in this country, freedom OF the
press and freedom Of speech are sacred and lny'o!a0e
ryts that in proportion to their sacredness and value
is the obligation preserve them from the abuse Of those
who would prostitute them 10 the vile purpose OF en-
ecJling the sacred ties which link together the
ruus parts Of this happy Union.
I'd. RcSorcd, That the people of Georgia stand pre-
pared to protect the domestic institutions Of her sister
States from the unauthorized interference OF indIYlduals
or combinations within her limits.
Sd. RcSuLced That the perpc!uity of this glorious
Union which has shed such blessings on us as people,
is only be ensured by strict adherence to the letter
Of the Constitution which has guaranteed 10 us tain
rights with which will suffer power earth 10
nteriere-iat 1t is deeply incumbent on the people OF
the North crush the aitorous designs Of the aboil-
onisis and that look with confidence to such move
ments on their part, will etec,uay put end to
impairment, anacal and dsoya interference with mat
tcrs settled by The Constitution.
4th Rcsoircd, That hail the sentiments expressed
by the resolutions of Of the recent meetings of
the North upon the subject of abolition as the evidence
of the existence Of right spirit among the great mass
of our Northern brethren, and determination on their
part to discharge the duties imposed upon them by The
Constitution Of their country. and the ezsencies OF
the times
tlh. RcS0lucd, That lie District o1 aNu
the several territories of the u States tho common
property Of the people of these Satcs-tha the right Of
exclusive cuisl.on in the former, and the power TO
make all necdlu rnlss and regulations for the govern
ment of the latter, which are vested IN te congress OF
recognizes and guarantees the rights resulting from do
mesc slavery and that any interference by that body
with those rights, will be unauthorized by, and contrary
to the spirit Of that sacred charter OF American liberty
9Th Resoired That copies Of the foregoing pream-
BILE and resolutions be transmitted by Ibis Exceilency
10 the President of the u States the Governors OF Tie
respective States and to the Senators and Representa-
lives of this State in Congress-
Resolutions Of North Carolina.
l. Resolred That North Carolina alone has the right
to egslae the slaves in her teritoEy ana any at
tempt 10 change their condition, whether made by Con-
grcss the Legislatures, or the People OF o!hef sa'es
will be regarded invasion o! our just rish's.
2 ReS0ired, That are ready and wiling 10 MAKE
on this subject common cause with the rest OF our SIS
ter aveholdng States and hereby invite teir
ration in passing such laws and regulations as may DC
necessary to suppress and prevent tic circulation VI any
inccId!ary publications witln any o Inc
States.
B. Resolrtd That the thanks Of this State are due TO-,
md the kindes feelings Of the citizens thereof are che
rished towards their brethren of the North who have
maunurimously sustained The principles of Federal
Government, and recognized and maintained our nights
against the fanatics of those States
4 Resoired That Our sister States are respectfully re-
ouestod to enact penal laws prohibiting the printing with
IN their respective limits, ell such publications as may
have tendency to make our slaves dscontenlea WIN
their nreseut condition. or iucte them to Instruction
s. Resoired, That although by the Constitution all
legislative power The District OF Columbia Hss d
in The CONGRESS of the United States yet We wonia o
peca,e any legislative action the part OF that oody
towards beratng the slaves of that District as breach
of faith towards those States by whom the territory was
originally ceded, and will regard such interference as
first step towards general emancipation OF the siaSeS Vi
the South. .
G. Rcso!red, That the Governor be, and he IS herepy
requested 70 forward copy of this preamble anu Fesou
and to the Executive each Of the States OF
the Union with request that the same be submitted 70
--;--sspsctive legislatures.