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

nonsubscribed recently in New Ycsk fr-a slave living
in this city, 10 the Abolition paper called Human
and that Inc Editor informed the gentleman, that altho
il was npossble send through the New York post
Office yet it could be sent to another
State whence the subscriber could receive It, Wen was
it for the county of Isle Of Wight to require all the
holding States to pass laws TO prevent the cir
culation of these publications.
What said the county of Louisa ut her public meet
ing? She says-"That we have right to call upon
the Legislatures ofhe different -save-hoding States
enact wholesome and effective laws 10 RESTRAIN oil luf
Their interference by the Abolitioniss.'
What said Charlotte 90 That we confidently rely
on the wisdom and frnlness of the General Assem-
bly, by proper appeal to the holding States
TO procure the passage Of laws 10 put down ncendlary
publications"
What said Fluvanna ?-That the Legislature be re-
quested to all proper means TO induce the States
within whose limits such associations are ioImeo 10
pass proper and suitable laws for their suppression
What was the language of Gloucester, "a Nullltcaon
couny)-"Tat this State has right 10 demand prompt
and efficient Lcgisation, &c.
Next comes Spottsylvania-She declares - nat the
South has right to expect the non.save holding States
to nterpose the strong of civil authority, and by e-
gal enacments to put down this momentous evil"
And what said old Mddlesex God bless her! trust
she will yet wash herself free from Van Burensm -
That our Senator and Delegate be instructed to urge
upon the Legislature at its next session. the necessity OF
making temperate but firm demand upon the Northern
States for prompt and efficient redress OF the evils OF
which we complain and at the same time to consider
the proprety of so dsposng the military and other re-
sources of the State be prepared for any emergency
that may arise.
This, sir, is the Language of Middlesex. And what
says Amelia ?-"1t is the duty OF the holding
States within which these ncendiares reside to exPeI
them from the limits of their respective States or to ST.
lence them by Legislative enactmens.
What says Henry,-tIe county Of the venerable gen.
tlcman who when he opened this debate feared would
have sewn himself unwilling to act on this saDect but
who rose the next day for the audabe purpose OF pour
ing oil on the waves fear his oil has had very little
effect in calming the storm-whot said denry:-' mat
the Governor of this Commonwealth bc requested 10
take the strongest steps protect the State OF Virginia
aranst the Vaccinations Of the Abotonsts, and that
our Senator and Delegate be instructed, at their next
session. to aid in adopting such measures upon this I'M
porant subject 10 enable to protect the lives and
property Of her citizens.
Sir all the counties have referred to Jackson
countess with the exception Of Gloucester have read
these TO shew the spirit in which these counties
acted this subject And at all these meetings, the
members Of this House either Presidents, Vice
Presidents or members of the Committees by whom the
resolutions were reported.
The gentleman from Goochland told US the other day
that we had right demand Of the Northern States,
any measures which should trammel the freedom OF
speech the freedom Of the pressat they were very
delicate subjects 10 act upon and that they had better be
left TO the discretion Of the Northern States But sir:
before have done will sew him that the people Of Viz
gina do not concur in opinion with him. | was some.
what surprised TO hear the gentleman from Po~haan
sustain the agency of mobocracy in putting down these
associations. He seemed to think that the mobs OF the
North were sufficient put them down. 1t was the first
time had ever heard the principle Of mubocracy sus.
tanned this floor. Sir such an influence is too inse-
cuethese sudden outbreaks OF popular feeling are not
to be depended uPon-they not sufficient guarantees
for our secury-and let tell the gentleman that tho
excitement which reused those Inobs did not proceed
from respect to the rights Of the South but from in
dignation ut the insulting language which had hcen
used by The Abolltionlss against that portion OF the
Northern people who were opposed to item. ms Is
not the kind of influence should desire to invoke in
our behalf We cannot rely upon it for protection.
Mr. HOPKINS said, that he had alluded to the lransac-
tons Of the mobs indication Of the popular scnli-
mcnt at the North but he had not argued That we were TO
be satisfied with that kind of proccon the contrary,
he in favor of Legislative action upon the subject
Mr. PARKER said, then suppose the gentleman will
vote aganst the motion for indefinite postponemen as
if lie favor of action the part d! Tie Legislature,
lie be in favor Of obtaining the necessary lntorma
ton Sir look at the action OF these mobs nothing;
must not be satisfied with such proceedings. We
must not believe with the gentleman from G"ocbland,
who attempts to dcude with his roz p0pHli maXlins,
that the North has done enough already ask that
gentleman lei US have Of this lipservice-to
these dcusve songs, which can only be intended
nd cupaadum cuiguS. We must speak to the North in
firm and decided language We mustsay to them, while
we thank you for wha: you have done, demand
at your hands We ask that you pass laws to Suppress
fanatca associations and 10 secure our property lnro-
late for the future.
tina, such demand will be made upon tho Northern
States will 60 further and show that the latter
clause Of the resoution which has been denounced as
contemplating conspiracy against the Union Is also
in full accordance with the feelings and wishes OF the
people, | will not stop to say what my feelings are in
regard TO The Union but will say that while this lat
ter clause of the resolution is denounced, and asperslons
cast upon It's mover that he who assals this part OF the
resolution assais tho WISDOM the patriotism, and the in
telgence Of the people, The Governors message is
more than moderate response to the sentiments ex.
pressed by the people in their primary assemblies When
read Of the proceedings of those meetings, they
reminded Of the solemn declarations OF our toeta-
theirs when they threw off the bondage OF dcspotism
Sumo of those which will read will remind you of the
spirit which animated those departed patriots when they
against the injustice of their foreign rulers And
can tell the members ofhis House, that it will not do to
90 home and say to the people, that they feared to act
with energy upon this subject lest might endanger the
Union, when they had been urged to do all that the ext
gcncy required Let refer to the declarations Of
Of the counties upon the subject Of cooperation
of the Southern States.
What said the county of Amelia p" That tbe recon-
nended 10 the Southern States discontinue all trade
with the inhabitants of such Of the Northern States
permit the Aboltoniss to print and publish, cTcatas
any Of their abolition productions in their Sate unless
they, in reasonable e take strong measures TO prevent
the printing, publication, or circulation OF such produc
tons.
The county of Hanover spoke as follows-"That the
merchants of this and the other slaveoldng States be
requested to discontinue all intercourse in the way Of
trade with the Northern merchants who countenance
the Aboltioniss in their unlawful interference with
rights"
The county of Prince Edward, of the meeting in which
the venerable member chairman, and perhaps he
the author of the resolutions mir. Madison said
No) Well if he not the author, they were unani
mousy adopted. (Alr. Madison. No, they were not.
did not in them) care not for that, said Mr.
p, the meeting did, and popni, Del. The max
i'm comes home to the gentleman. The people are his
masters and he is bound 10 obey them. Ii we try him
by the test Of the peoples opinions, fear his situation
here will moi be very comfortable one. Well sir, what
said the county of Prince Edward-"'rhal the Southern
States having the interest in relation 10 slavery
&C. do therefore approve ofthe proposed Convention
Of Southern merchants to consider of and devise the