The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-04-28
TIE ARnIIrInNISIS

agitaied bv these misguided and deuded fanatics.
They have been endcavoring 10 enlist the people
Of The North in a crusade sgsnst the domestic in
stItuion Of the SOIth the certain consequences OF
which word be dissolution OF the Union, which
we should ali regard as great political evil. The
South never ought and never will submit 10 the
least interference from any quarter with her own
domestic and internal concerns. 1T slavery be an
evil it is one which the South alone has the right
20 consider and relieve The sbolitionIsls hoH.
ever. are regardless of consequences. and have
pressed this delicate and dangerous question upon
The consideration of Congress- They commence
with the abolition of slavery in the District OF Co
lumba, as being most plausible; but this is only
an entering wedge to further operations Swarms
of petitions praying for the abolition OF slavery in
the District of Columbia, were addressed to us at
the commencement of the last Congress. Their
reception was objected to- and upon the abstract
right 10 petition, the most angry speeches were
made on 10Th sides of the question: well calculated
TO produce the most unhappy excitement in all
quarters OF the Union. All other business stood
st, while the subject of slavery was agitated day
after day, for nearly two months. THIS agitation
was the very thing the abotIonists desired. II
was the food upon which they fed. To stop this
mIsehicveus debate-to sllay excitement-to re.
buke asolitionism, and to give quiet 10 the South
Mr.. Plnekney Of South Carolina, introduced the
following resolutions, to Wit;
Res0lrea, That all memorials tckieh hare been
offered or may hereafter Be presented 10 this House
proyag for the abolition Of slare,y ia the Distict
Of CeiHmbia, be referred TO Select Committee ici,h
:aStructions 10 report,
That Congress possesses no constitutional au-
tioriy 10 INTERFERE, IN am ,cay, icifA the insiu.
ton Of slarery ia any Of The States Of this eonfed
ergey and thai IN l.s opinion of tAis House Con.
gress osch not 10 interfere, in any ray toih Stare.
~ in the District Of Columbia, because II toouid
b rotation Of the pubic fsit4--uarise-,mpol
nc aud dangerous 10 he Uniean
extract these resolutions TO Justify nv vote in
favor OF them. Could any Southern man reasona
bly, expect stronger expression In favor Of South
ern rights than Is contained in these resolutions
lis true, they do not say il would BE- uucon>ltu
tona to abolish slavery IN the District OF Colum.
bla; but they soemnly declare il would be a viola.
ton OF public Acknowledgment and DAD.
gerous TO the Union. Congress It's true, received
thse petitions; but they received them only to
write condemnation upon them and their authors
But will not detain you in defence Of these reso-
IuIons. They defend themselves and il is only
necessary to read them To be satisfied with them.
They passed By majority Of four to one, and re.
every portion Of the Union. They DO no, 90 20
far many desire but as we can obtain such an
expression Of public sentiment from the non.save
holding States we need feel no alarm for the peace
and safety OF the South. These resolutions had
their desired effect. The troubled waves subsidized
and the spirit Of aboli,ionlsm was repressed. Bot
these restless fanatics still agitate this subject |
donbt not they continue 10 agilate it but vet
have confidence in the ylrtnous, Intelligent and
patriotic portion OF the Northern people. who car.
not 'a 70 perceive, that the conslsn nj agitation OF
thts SUBJECT IS only calculated TO riyet more close
" the letters OF slavery, and 10 put at hazard the
peace OF society and the integrity OF the Union
IL however, the crisis should ever arrive. when II
shall become necessary for the people Of the South
to take for the protection Of their rights
we should stand unued-act with caution, bat
with hrnness and energy
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with foreign powers are OF the
most pacific character We have bat little cause
Of collision with any Of them. The difficulty ex.
stlng with the Government Of France, at the close
Of TIE last Congtess. has been satisfactorily adjust
ed. Recently The Government OF Ne8ic0 mas given
serious cause o; complaint by spoliaiioas com I
United upon the commerce Of the United States
b.. Il IS 10 be hoped that proper representation
Of them 10 that Government viii enable Us 10 OBJ 4
tain redress for those wrongs without resoriing 10
the strong measure Of reprlsals recommended by .
the late President Of the United States Since /
last addressed YOU, tao new States have been adj.
ocd 10 our conieCeracy, and two additional stars
nos shine IN our political galaxy The new Re
public OF Texas has recently sprung 10 On our
Southwestern borders aud her Independence has
been duly recognized BY the Government of the
United States.
have thus given you hssty sketch Of the pro-
ceedlngs of the 24.h Congress. / am sensible i,
i an imperfect one. VI .ny important subjects
have been omitted altogether, while have been a.
be only To touch upon others well worthy of more
Consideration. But the narrow lia.its assigned 10
a circular address does not allow me 10 Do more
than present ialr statement Of the leading mea.
sures which are likely hereafter to be subjects Of
legislative action. II in doidg SO, any one should
believe that have made these subjects ~ partake
TOO much Of partg questions NY only reply Is. that
Congress gave the that character and not +
The whole period has been one Of sharp marty
Conflict NJ one regrets such state Of thlngs
more than do, and 40 one contributes less t. Il.
Devoted to the free institutions OF ny country. my
only ambition IS to preserve them in their purity.
lrmly attached 10 the people represent. | aeet
Do higher reward in tsg humble efforts to serve
them, than their appreciation. Should YOU think
proper again % confer upon me the honor Of ,epfe
seniing yon grateful iJr your generous and con
urnrd confidence, | shall endeayor To deserve il
By idhnipl and uafemltting eRertious 10 promote
your interest and happiness
N.ta uIgh regard, am your fellow citizen,
A. RENCHER.
OhtO.-Ihe Legislature of this State ad .