Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-10-18

Mr.. VIM. W. Wallace, Chairman Of the sub Commit
tee appointed al a meeting Of the Corresponding Com
nittee at August court, then reported the following re-
solutions, which were unanimously adopted:
!. RESOLVED, That the Constitution OF the T.. S. hcv~
ing recognized the existence of Slavery in the appor-
tlonment Of re presentation and Taxation, we shall consi-
der all attempts, of the non. slave holding States 20 abo-
iiSf slavery ID the States and District OF Columbia, an
INVASION OF cur rights warraniing firm resistance: and
tha' whenever they shall manifest q taEsa determination
to ERECT IL, and The authority of ong institutions, State
AMI National, shall be inadequate 10 our protection, a."
pr"!t"m niust then Ice solved, whether our con:sGe 7acy
iai!!n4 IN the riIs ot il institution, ought not 10 be nj.
tered ur abolished.
: ReSOiced, That we crtertain a firm conviction that
our .'"rthern brethren, l":1t'G peace aud mdsr, ieeIinga
Just respect for or rights, and arden,ly attached t, oar
free institutions, sa:Ictiied by The blood OF our tOrcin-
theirs, will not only GIscountenance all interference IN
this delicate subject, by public sentiment, but will exert
the powers Of their Legislative assemblies in imposing
~punishments and disabilities on offenders, unit! this deli
cate subject sinai he secured from Interruption.
) Rcsaircl. That in. orr Judgment tie agitation o!
this disturbing question is Il ruEs de ehtrTs o! our oppo.
ncntS, intended 10 SOW fears and divisions among the
Republicans Of the South, and ALLEVIATE one part o! the
C"ion from another, by exciting mutual leaiousIeS, either
LOT lne purpose vi Defeating the democratic candidate
tor Tie Presidency, VI OF Carrying into execution a trea-
sona"!e scheme of establishing Il Southern sontederacy.
4. hfS0fred, That We entertain entlce confidence lii
Tie talents, character and qualifications of our Republic
can fellow citizen, BUREN,. ..d that, as
he Is identified with the South in all her great Democratic
doctrines, and coEcurs with her in the absolute necessity
o! lie General Governments bslaining from al inter
ference with slavery ~ the District, without the assent
OF lie sin".N!o:ding States. we believe his Administers
ton will be characterized by en- efficient protection ol
Southern interests, by moderation, SaIacity and wisdom,
end IN increased prosperity and renown Of our country.
D. ReS"'rtd: That this meeting recognize in the al.
lenpls Vi the newborn Wings 10 transfer TIE election
from the people to the House OF representatives, the prin.
Pile OF tie old Federal party oEdoubting thccapacity OF the
people for seltgovernment, and of thwartlng their will
and, that they regard their effort Ia run Two candidates 81
different principles Oh the same electoral ticket, as a dis
gushing and fraudulent agyrava!ion o: the same prIn-
cIplc.
Is ReSoIrcd, That our institutions haing lonnded in
The sovereignty OF the people ana the equality OF mcH.
the election Of .rraiicnt and ice President ought not,
in The Judgment Of Ibis meeting, tn devolYe on the House
o! representatives IN any contingency: and that the
Constitution ought To be so amended as 10 continc and
secure the election Of these officers TO the people, with.
out The intervention CT electoral colleges.
I. RtSOireG, That this meeting, concurripg il the NJ
mlnatlon OF Martin Van Rusen for tle Presidency, aud
William Smith for the Vice Presidency, will cordially
support them IN the ensuing election.
On motion of Ma jor Charles liunton, the following
resolutions were adopted:
NcSOiccd, That ---b be 4 committee to pro.
cure SIX hundred copies Of the ADDRESS Of the Central
Committee and eight hundred Electoral Tickets, icr Ito
purpose Of distribution among the voters OF this county.
On motion, the blank was flied up with the names os
Major Chas. Hrnton, Thomas r.. Hampton, VIM. II.
Gaines: }. NJ. Saunders and Jesse n. WiIEcrs.
h"S0ftH, lNil The Chairman be requested 10 appoint
4 Committee within each election precinct, 10 distribute
tickets on tie day Of election. and also to enlarge the
Committee Of Correspondents,
HeS0irGd, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in
the Warrrnt"n Jcilersonian and Richmond Enquirer.
After The business of the committee was concluded,
Capt. Thos. K. Hampton offered the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted
RcSIrrd, That tire members of this meeting derive
much qualification from tie fact, that our Republican,
brethren Of thu adjoining Coun;Ics,oI Prince Nllllan,.
Fliriax and Londoun haze no. LrrE bac.: ward in hailing
with delight, the establishment N this town. ol i press
that represents tie principles advocated by the apostle
OF liberty. and which we acc cnGeavoring 10 MAINTAIN.
ResOinrd, That we view the same az sufficient proof,
that an organ 10 represent III" interests III the democratic
portion of Il large region Of country. has long been des1r-
ed-and that whatever lrthargy there may Lave been
heretofore on this subject. in The Congressional, as well!
as Senatorial District, within the couuties before neil'
toned, the same is no brgcg 10 exist.
hGSOired. That wc will Use our Influence and patron
Hgc to srrsla!L the De!irraoEkan, and recommend 1t to TIE
attention Of Republicans everywhere.
Whcreupon, the Committee adjourned:
PHILIP ). KLIfSIiNE, Chairman:
JESSE II. WITuERs. S~.creary.