Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-19
THE ABoLITYoN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

the I'd of Mr. Stanards Resolutions and subs,;,,;
series OF resolutions proposed by Mr.. Watkins and
amended by Messrs Daniel and Voolfolk was aniaed.
and the question was not taken till near 5 clock The
substitution was supported by Messrs Daniel and Gar
advocated by Messrs. Griggs Summers, and Brown of
PETERSBURG The I'd resolution finally stricken out
by vote of sc 10 65.
There was much excitement the Aoor-The de-
signs of the Wings exposed in strain of masculine
eloquence by Mr.. Garland of Meek lenburp for which
the hire OF the Orator of Richmond directed against
him-lhere was some disorder exhibited on the occa-
SION When the last vote given, against striking
out the % resolution, there cIappng-W Il
was announced that the resolution stricken out there
was louder claPping-whch followed by some dis
graceful Kissing from the gallery-as the House was
about to adj urn.
Let the reader judge for himself to the tone which
the substituted Resolutions display-compared with
those which have been adopted by our Southern sister
Statesand these before the masculine MESSAGE of Co
vernon Marcy had been received We do not hesitate 10
say, tiut the resolutions proposed by Messrs Watkins
aniei and Voolfolk go further in our demands upon
the non slave-hoding States and in relation to the Dis
trct OF Columbia, than those of Georgia North Caro-.
lina South Carolina We now spread the whole
before our readers-that from this coup ell they may
Judge Tor themseyes-and how to the Rights Of
the South the advocates OF these Resolutions They
do not demand Cat this stage Of thngsO but they the
suppression of the Abolition Associations This is said
by the Wing to be "JWthern sietorv"-but why does
he not say the same of the Resolutions of S. c. Even
that Multiplying State does not go far do-and in
Our resolutions too, Invested of that fearful feature
which our Wings originally contemplated in their Reso
utlon Tor authorl5ng the Governor with
the other States, viz the formation of Southern Con-
tederaey
Resolutions of Georgia
lst Resotred, That in this country, freedom of the
press and freedom of speech sacred nviolabIe
rights; that in proportion their sacrcdness and value
is the obligation to preserve them from the abuse of those
VINO would prostitute them to the vile purpose of en-
teeblng the sacred ties which now link together the va
rious parts Of this happy Union.
"a ReSofved, That the people of Georgia stand pre-
pared TO protect the domestic institutions of her sister
states the Unauthorized
or combinations within her limits.
3D. Rcsotoed That the perpetuity of this glorious
Union, which has shed such blessings us as people
is only TO be ensured by strict adherence to the letter
OF the Constitution which has guaranteed certain
rights with which will suffer power on earth to
interterethat 1t is deeply incumbent the people of
the North crush the aitorous designs of the aboli
tionsts, and that we look with confidence such move
ments their part, will effectuny put an end 10
impertinen anatical and disoy with mat
tcrs settled by the Constitution.
4tl ResoUed, That hail the sentiments expressed
by the resolutions of some Of the meetings of
the North upon the subject of abolition the evidence
of the existence OF right spirit among the great mass
oil our Northern brehren and determination their
part 10 discharge The duties imposed upon them by the
Constitution OF their country, and the exgencies Of
the times.
9Th. Resotrcd, That the District of Columbia and
the several territories Of the u States are the common
property of the people of these Satestha the rqht of
exclusive legislation in the former, and the power TO
make all needf1l rules and regulations for the govern
nent of the latter which vested ia the Congress of
the U States derived from the Constitution which
recognizes ana guarantees the rights resulting from do
nestle slavery and that any interference by that body
with those rights will be unauthorized by and contrary
10 the spirit OF that sacred charter Of American liberty
9th Rcsoircd That copies Of the foregoing preainl
Die and resolutions be transmitted by His Excelency
to the President Of the " States the Governors Of the
respective States, and to the Senators and Representa-
ives OF this State in Congress-
Resolutions of North Carolina
l. Resolred, That North Carolina alone has the right
to egslae the slaves in her terrory and any at
tempt to change their condition, whether made by Con-
will be regarded invasion Of our Just rights.
2 ResOtoed, That wc arc ready and willing 10 make
on this subject with the Of our sis.
ter slave holding States aud hereby invite their co-ope
ration IN passing such laws and regulations may be
incendmry publications within aDy Of the slave holding
$ ates.
B. Resolvsd That the thanks Of this State arc due TO-
and The kindos feelings Of the citizens thereof are che.
rised towards their brethren Of the North, who have
magnanimousy sustained the principles Of Federal
Government and recognized and maintained our rights
against the fanatics Of those States
d. Rrsocfd, That our sister States ire respectfully re-
qnested 10 enact penala prohibiting The printing With.
10 their respective limits, oil such notifications as ma
have tendency to make slaves disconnected with
their present condition, ince them to insurrectop
D. Resoiotd That although by The Constitution all
legislative power over Che District Of Columbia is vested
in the Congress Of the United States yet we would de-
prccac any legislative action on the part Of that body
towards befatng the slaves Of that District az breach
OF faith towards those States by whom the territory was
originally ceded, and will regard such interference as the
first step towards general emancipation Of the slaves
the South
g Resored, That the Governor be-, and ne is hcrcb,
requested 70 forward copy Of This preuble and resola
tons to each Of Senators and Representatives il
Congress and 70 the Executys Of each Of the States
inc Union, with request that The same be submitted Z
J their respective legislatures