Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-19
Resnlutinns nf Saul Crrnli1o.

!. Rcsol1ed That the orn,tpn of the abolition socie
ties, and the acts and dogs Of certain fanatics calling
themselves 1G.onists in The nons,ave holding States
OF this Conirderacy in direct violation ii lie oga
tons oil the compact Of unon dissoca and nccnd!aTy i"
the extreme.
g Rcsoired That State having just regard for her
peace and security acquitSce s:ac Of things
by which s,,ch canSpiracies enGrndcrrd within The
limits Ola frindy STATE united to her by the bonds OF
COMMON lraga" Of Political association, without either
su'rrntcrimg c.aIromitlinG her NEST essential rights
g. EeSo'rra This ht legislature of S,ull Carolina,
hay M every confidence in the Justice and friendship OF
the nnns " holimr $tates 10 her coSa;es
her c"nhd"n rSacn:!; and she earnestly requests that
tie Gov nncnS o iIrsc Stats will promptly and ri-
tectuy suppress all those dissertations wiihn their re.
speclive limits, purpor!ng 10 sc abolition societies. and
thai they will make it highly prual 10 print publish, and
distribute newspapers, pamphlets. tracts, ana lctal
representations, calculated and having obvious tell
drncy to excite tie slaves &C the Soul.,tr Sites 10 III.
surrectlon and revolt
l. Rrso!rcd Tint, regarding the domestic slavery Of
the Southern States, as subject exclusively within The
control Of each ofthe said States shall consider every
interference BY any other Slac the General Govern
ment, us direct and unlawful interference, to he re-
Sisted at once, and under every possibly circumstance
o. RcE0ced, In order that slu!ary Gal:Tc may nc
put the niisccvous and un!ounded assumption OF
sumo ofhe Abclitinss the sIarecldng States are
requested to dsca by Legislative dec!araion all right,
either The part Of themselves The Government Of the
United States. TO interfere in any manner with domestic
slavery, either in the States, in the Territories where
itcxiSiS
G. Resclred That VIC should consider the abolition Of
slavery in the District of Columbia violation Of the
rights of the citizens Of that District derived from the
implied conditions which that territory coded TO
the General Government, and usurpaton 10 be at
once resisted, nothing more than the commencement
OF scheme OF much extensive and agranL inJus-
tice.
T. Resolred, That the Legislature of South Carolina
regards, with decided apprubaton the measures OF Sc
curty adopted by the Post Office Department OF the U.
States
But if this highly essential and protective policy
be countcraccd BY Congress- and the United States mail
becomes vehicle for the transmission Of the mschlevouH
documents with which il recently trclghted, we, in
this contingency, expect TINT the Chief Magistrate Of our
State will forthwith call the Legislature together that
timely measures may lie taken 10 prevent lis traversng
s. Rcsolrc That the Governor be requested to trans
init copy Of this repovt and resolutions TO the Exccu.
tivcs Of Tic several States that they may be laid heure
their respective Legislatures
Resolutions before the House Of Delegates Of Frgna.
J. RcSOucd, That Virginia has The exclusive right to
legisate the slaves within her territory light guar
anced by the Constitution OF the United States, and any
attempt to change their condition, whether made by the
Federal Cover the other Stltes will be regarded
as an invasion oour rights under the Federal Compact
9 ReSorcd That this State hasa right TO demand prompt
and ctcicu legislation by her coStacs, TO restrain,
far may be- and to punsh those Of their citizens whn,
III defiance Of the obligations Of social duty and Of the
Constitution assail her safety and tranquility, by print.
ing and circulating, through the mail otherwise sedl
tous and lncendlary publications. Aud that this right,
founded it is, the pIncp pies OF international law,
is peculiarly fortified by Just consideration Of the int
and sacred relations that exist between tie States
OF THIS Union.
3. RcSolrcd, That although exclusive legislation over
the District Of Columbia, Is vested in the Congress Of
the u. States; yet should regard amy attempt the
part of that body bcraLc the slaves III that District
violation Of the Constitution ard the rig his Of proper
to, breach Of faith 10 the slasc"ldng States and
precursor to scheme for the abolition Of slavery in the
Southern States.
l. Resoircd, That the thanks Of this State due TO:
and the kndcst feelings of the ciiizcns thereof che
magnanimousy sustained the principles OF our Federal
against the fanatics OF those States.
.. ReSOccd: That our Sister nolslave holding States
respectfully and earnestly requested TO adopt such
will ctcctually suppress all those assoca-
tons within their respective limits, purportng TO be,
having the character Of Abolition Socelirsand that
they Will make it highly pena! 10 print publish or dis
tribute ewSpapcrs pamphlets either publications, cal
cuated and having obvious tendency 10 excite the
slaves Of the Southern States Instruction and revolt
G. RcS0rcd. That it is highly cxpedent for the slave
holding States, and hereby invite their co-oPer.sn
to pass such laws and regulations DE necessary 10
suppress and prevent the circulation OF any nccndIary
publications within their respective limits.
T. EcS0ired That the Governor be- and he is hereby
requested forward copy Of these resolutions to each
Of Senators and Representatives IN Congress, and To
the Executives Of each Of the States Of The nion with
request that the same may be submitted 10 their re-
spective Legislatures.