Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04
THE PROGRESS OF ABoLlTIoNIsM.

AS the triumph OF Harrisonisn and Corwinism is
considered the triumph of Abolitionrsm in Ohio, we
hall now see the movements of that sect, in all their
ength and breadth. A meeting Of Aboitiontsts in
Brown county resolve to send delegates to the Aholi-
ton State convention to be held here this winter. They
nv:
"Whiggery is known now 10 be triumphant, stand.
ing fairly on its legs. The Wing party, 1t has been nf-
lfrmed again and again, by prominent Wings and lead
ng Abolitionists, is favorable 10 human rights. Now
ben is the time &c send in our petitions. Let them be
printed, sent out, circulated, signed and made ready in
Ine time"
And adds,
"Wiereas, the Wings will have. a majority in the
legislature this winter, and whereas the Wings have
een heretofore rather favorable TO human rights;
"Resolred, That Abolitionists should make special
Efforts in sending up petitions to the Legislature for
he repeal of all the laws iii Ohio that conflict with hu-
nan rights
The A.bolitionists having thrown thirty thousand
otes into the Wing scale, are now determined to en-
orce their measures through that party.
The same number of the Philanlhropist that con-
aims the above. has also numerous forms of petitions
hr the use of IFS friends. The first is to extend the
right of trial by jury to runaway slaves.
The second and third are to repeal the Kentucky
fugitive law'-diffrring in form only.
The fourth and fifth we copy in full they are in the
blowing words:
"TSMe General assembly Of The State Of Ohio.
d respectfully pray your honorable body to re-
eal the law which prohibits blacks and mnlattocs from
Earring testimony IN cases, where one Of the parties to
asuit is a white person
ITO he General ,~assem''ygf The State Of ONO.
O. respectfully pray your honorable body to re-
pal all laws in this State which make any distinction
among ITS inhabitants on account OF color
THIS is what the Wings have promised the Adolf
tnnists to get Their votes. This is what is brought
mon the State by the election of an Abolition Govern
| = wi,nan ttdIcfIpctIon of rOlOr' is q remarkable rs
tie heterogeneous clements that compose the Wing
prty.
There are then the forms of three petitions to Con
gess.
The first to repeal the resolution of last session
against the reception OF petitions, memorials, DC.
The second is for a change in the Constitution Of the
lifted States, go as TO make trcemen the sole basis 81
(ongressional Representation.
The third is in favor of the recognition Of the indie
rendence of Hayti, and of establishing diplomatic and
commercial relations "with that Republic.
An Abolition United States Convention has been
llo suggested, TO be held at Washington during the ap
5rouching session, though we believe that it is post
poned q. present.
r Thus, il will be seen that the Abolitionists have their
plans checked out for the future. The prostratIon oil
The Democracy has brought them into full vigor, If not
Into absolute power. Combining men of talent with
the untiring vigilance and industry of religions fanatI-
icism-thpy will not cease 10 be fell in the politics of the
future, as they have been in the past campaign, before
whose dictalion the very South itself has bowed in mn.
lish submission, and licked the hand that held the
knife to their threats. Fearini as this state of things
is, the fiery ordeal must be past, and the friends Of the
Union, the cd tried patriots of past times, and then
true and Interchangeable disciples must stand fast, gather
ing strength from the dangers that develope themselves
by the unholy acts of that party sailing under the eu'
phonious sound of Whiggery.-Columbu Statesman.
The absurd story, copied into the Evening Journa.
md Daily Advertiser Of this city, in order TO whitewasl
Gen. Harrison's Southern exposnre-tha t Mr.. Earle,
Mr.. Van Buren, at the late election, is contradicted by
a Philadelphia Federal paper, uhe author of the story,
on the authority of a note from MIR. E. himself. The
Adlutant- General in his paper of yesterday, retracts
si!y-the L. Journal of yesterday is of course mum.
albany .4rgUs.
RAILROAD AccIDESr.-Saturday night as the train
OF cars were on their way from Fredericksburg to this
place, a negro, intoxicated, fell between the baggage
car and the front passenger car, in an attempt 10 pass
from one to the other, and was Immediately killed by
the wheels passing over him. He was one of the bag
gage hands employed upon the road. The front pas,
senser car was thrown from the track, but not upset
No injury, except to the car, was sustained. The train
was delayed a few hours in its arrival.
The Charlottesville Jeffersonian, in announcing the
postponement of the trial of Semmes, charged with the
murder of Professor Davis, states that Messrs. Leigh
and Lyons of this city, and Messrs. Rives and Gilmer,
of Charlottesville are employed as his counsel. V. w
Sonihall, Esq, IS the prosecuting attorney.
The Charlottesville Advocate says that Pike Powers
Esq has been temporarily appointed to fill the mathe
matical chair vacated by the death of Professor Bonny
castle. The Annual Meeting of Visitors takes place In
July, when a regular appointment will be made.
Mondays Compiler.
Major General Macomb had quite a severe attack o