Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-13

IN the Convention for their adoption 1t will be seen
that they embrace series of measures OF Frae''csi
character all believed TO be well calculated 10 Pro"
the objects for which they are designed Is uoe ha'
we can do no more than urge the adoption oil tnese
measures on the part of The Banks and others
But when il is recoeced that this Convention IS CONF
posed of near hundred delegates representing hse
States and one Territory, and when we consider Inc
weight of character influence and acknowledged talents
of those who compose t-and when above all we remrm
Der that they engaged IN matter OF DEEP PUBLIC
CONCERN, INVOLVING THE WELFARE, PROSPERITY, AND
HONOR or THESE STATES il hardly be believed, That
their deliberate opinions and earnest recommendations
can be without effect Our chief dependence after all
however must be upon PUBLIC OPINION Bot we have
too much confidence in the truth and justice OF our
cause To entertain doubt Of our SUCCESS feyery men,
Ler Of this Assembly will regard it as his OWN PER-
soslL CoNCERN-ns well as sacred duty which lie
owes to himself his posterty and his counlry-to use
his efforts to advance the great work Judging
from the past have cause 10 disrust the future
Six months ago the first meeting of the Convention took
place at Augusta It composed OF 80 members. re-
presentng Two States and one Territory. Now nave
five States and one Territory represented ny &c" mem
bers The proceedings of that assembly have gone
abroad and wherever they have been received, have
produced powerful influence on public opinion, OF
which we have the most gratifying evidence IN the le'
gislaon of several States Of their recommends
tons and the increased interest every where felt in the
subject of their deliberations.
Thu. encouraged, should 60 on in that confidence,
which good cause should never fail 10 inspire. But
success we must Oe prepared 10 make
cessary efforts OF thing may be assured, That
this gfee, victory cannot be easily achieved 1t is the
order of wise and benecen Providence, that nothing
truly great good can be attained without pains ana
labor.
This is the price which must be paid 10 sue.
cess and if prepared to make the necessary
exerlions must yield the prize. Nor can our nlghV
work be accomplished in day. All essential changes
in The condition of country, must be worked out oy
slow degrees We may be assured, that nothing short
of high resolve, which no oPposo" eau move oe'
voted zeal, proof against u discouragenenls ana an
unirinp perseverance, which shall rise superior 10 an
difficulties can enable u.s. to work nut our political SAL
ya,on" Let US not deceive ourselves, then with the
vain belief that progress in this work Will be eve
~ where cheered by the approving smiles OF our coun
try, and the cordial support OF our elIow Citizens
Conscious that are actuated by The Pufes' mo'yes
and that all the ends we aim at, are our country 81
we must nevertheless be prepared tor all manner Oh
opposition. The measures propose come INTO con-
lct with many deeply rooted PreJudces' and 100
many adverse interests to enable us I" nope ''al
even our motives shall escape delracllon, and our
purposes misrepresentation We have those around
u.s. whose prospects in life, IN great measure
depend upon the defeat Of our plans large portion
Of the Unon-which always has exerted ana SIN exerts,
almost a controlling influence upon public opinion, at
home and abroad will be reused into action, 10 deprive
Us of public confidence and TO dive US from our course
We shall be ridcued, the supporters OF Wild and
Utopan theories, visionary enthusiasts, wnssng 'ner
strength in the pursuit of mpracilcabe schemes we
feelings. towards Northern Brethren Feelings which
are strangers to our bosoms and that snc though po-
tent SANDER will be revived Ut HOSTILITY To THE UNION
Now if in the consciousness of rectude we are not
fully prepared TO encounter THIS, and MoRE-lt we
are unarably determined, To 60 on IN our Course,
"huugh good report, and through evil report III we
are firmly and unchangfahy resolved, to trMnPle
down all oppostnn-t would be better that we should
stop here and attempt to advance no further These
d icups are thus fairly stated for your discourage
ment but that may be fully prepared to meet them
It we rselves shall most assuredly ri.
umph all obstacles. The high character intelligence
and influence which compose this Convention properly
and zealousy exerted NEVER BE PUT down. II is as
the rising of the murows sun. that we shall
achieve the emancipation Of the South and South west,
If only prepared TO make the efforts necessary
to the accomplishment Of the good work We shall live
down the ISLANDERS Of enemies, and in the rich fruits
Of a noble and peaceful victory. will find nur best reward
The peculiar institutions Of the South will be fortified
and ned-he streams of rich and varied COM
mprce will ferlilze SOIL while diversified pursuits
will stimulate the industry add 10 our wealth, enarge
the minds and improve the character of our peope-
Civilization and reEnement-the handnaids OF virtue,
will adorn our land ; and the great truth will be seen,
and felt and acknowledged, that of all the social con-
dilions Of man. the favorable 10 the develoPenent
of the cardinal virtues of the heart and the nohest In
cues Of the soul-to the promotion OF private happ
ness and public prosperity, that Of slave holding CON-
munes under free political inslitutions-a truth hard
" vet understood among ourselves but which the III.
turp history of these States trust, destined to H.
us,ra,e Animated by these sentiments, and Influenced
| by these views and with firm reliance upon Divine
Provdence-ei the members Of this Convention Dow
PLEDGE THEMSELVES to each other, and 10 their coun.
try, TO GO FoRwaRD-6rmly resolved to leave nothing
undonp that advance grent and pa rioc nhrch
Let he prepared 10 make every personal sachce ana
To use all Just and honorable means, for the accomplish.
| nent Of our grea, wprk-unaIterably determined 10
PERsEyERE uSTo THE Esd
Bennni Harrison, Esq has declined being cand'
date represent the county of Prince William IN the
next General Assembly of Virginia.
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