Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-11-24


and moral that can be imagined. The ciigacs of Wa
street were never busy than they at this time
he wing politicians have ceased santering the Loo
Focos, and are engaged in the delightful bushes
OF siandering each other, &c, &c.
MOVEMENTS in The Worth anil South.
The attention four readers has doubt been drawn
to the late Proclamation of the Governor of Virginia
offering reward Of So 0GO for the three colorcd men
who fconiously carried of certain slaves from Nor
folk to New York in July, 1889. it will be rccoect
ed, that they formed the subject Of reclamation upor
the Governor of New York. during the last ycar-tha
he evaded The execution of strong constitutional du
ty upon the most frivolous prctcxtsthat upon submit
ting the whole Correspondence TO the last session
the General Assembly, a strong Preamble was adopted
with series of Resolutions, requesting the Governor
to open new Correspondence with Gov. Seward, anc
urging HIM to submit our claim for justice TO the Lee
gislature OF New York-and also requesting our Go
to lay tue Resolutions Of our Legislature before
our sister States in the South.
What is the precise character of the correspondence
which has taken place with the Governor of New York
we are yet to learn; but know, that instead of our Oh
tanning Justice from the Wing Legislature, they have
added new injnry 10 complaint, by passing law
which electuay bars the door 10 the recovery of any
slave, which escapes to New York is sail, that Co
vernon Seward has given very unsatisfactory
to just was DELAYED until about
the eve OF the Presidential Election; and per.
ceive from the following proceedings Of the Legisa
ture OF Georgia. that Governor Gmer has carried out
| TIE Otuei IeiHis!liOH ol the btHeTHl Assembly
| Senate Of GeOrgia, .Norcmber 9.
| ga communication received from the Governor,
transmitting preamble and resolutions relative &c the
demand made by the Executive of Virginia on the Ex-
ecutve Of the State of New York; for the surrender of
certain aug'tivcs from justice.
"These proceedings says the Governor) relate TO q
subject vitality interesting to the whole Union, nvolv
ing its peace, and perhaps It's integrity. 1t cannot be
disguised that people bound by all the ties OF country
and constitutional obligation feel and resent nu
rv IN lulnbps his forming
foreign alliances 10 commit unprorokcd aggressons on
both They cover their wicked designs with prcten
sions of philanthropy and religion, and artfu!ly
uniting their interests with those OF powerful political
party, to give force and effect TO their principles
Gail who properly appreciate the blessings Of free
Government, will join in resisting their unwarrantabe
efforts. The State Of Virginia. in her particular case,
recommends the Governor his correspondence
with the Executive of New York. requesting review
Of the ground taken bv him, and that he will urge the
consideration Of the subject upon the Legislature Of that
State but proposes definite ultimate measure OF re-
dress. 1t is found that little is 10 be hoped from an
Executive officer who denies the right Of State to
protect the property It's citizens by penal cnuctmcnts,
or from Legislature which has already passed act
Illustrate the wise provisions OF the Constitution and
Laws by which citizen ofone Slate may recover pro.
pcrty that has escaped into another.
"'The moderation Of Virginia must command the ap-
proval ofall; and whatever she may deem II her
duty pursue hereafter in the prosecution or vndlca-
ton of her rights, she will have the cooperation OF
Georgia
81 will take this occasion TO remark that the mode Of
executing that part Of the Constitution OF the United
States which relates 10 the and delivery OF fn
nitives from Justice should hc permitted to remain
in doubt-lt should be settled Until this is done, the
occurrence of each new will give rise TO fresh
difficulties ana the harmony Of the States will be SUBJ
icct perpetual disturbance. II 10 clear that the ex-
is,na law is wholly inefficient for that purpose.
"1he right 10 demand, and the indispensable oblga-
ton 10 deliver are created by tie Constitution alone
The plan proposed By the General Assembly OF Geor-
ola seems to be fraught with fewer objections than any
set suggested II requires the party on whom the OBJ
legation rests 10 perform the duty
81 regret that the papers now communicated, dia not
reach me in time 10 have submitted them oyou at IN
fSigned.l CHAS. J. MCDONALD"
Thanks to the Governor of Georgia for the decided
tone which he employs-very poorly seconded u is by
one of tho Medgeville Wing presses, which has no
idea of taking up our controversy with New ork IN
III the dspue Of Georgia with Maine has been adj
nstcd. :
/ The whole Correspondence with ~ FORK must OF
course he submitted TO Lcglslatureand II VIII
reourc all their wisdom welt rmncss to adopt
mc.sur which shall he bcs. adapted 20 the position IN
which we stand. Without undertaking To advise upon
so important subject, think 1t due TO inc history
of the times state that Gov Baghy OF Alabama, IN
his recent Message TO his Legislature, recommends
Courentton OF the slarcholding States to he held at
such time and place may be deemed most aaVsan'e
in order that may be enabled upon full consultation
with those whose rights stand upon the same ioolng
with our own 10 adopt the most eicctual measures
for our mutual happiness and safety 1t IS perfect
H. Idle inr US, matter what may De ihe aep'h
and the sincerity of attachment to that insiru-
ment, lie clingng to the forms OF the CohSt,uio,
while lis substance daily yielding to the rude 'ce
Of innovation and tanallcsm which IS constantly iasn-
ing aGains it. and ii, contrary to all the pleasing an
ticpatons Of the past, that instrument saii a', Sc
cure 10 ms the great essential objects contemplated ny
\ =. II
as patriots but rational beings, acting under inc
powerful instinct Of selfpreservatlon to provide ne"
Guards for our future security. am deliberately con
vinced in my mind, that the period mas arrived 'o
the people Of the South to act, and to act ecenty On
this subject or their weight and Importance IN the scale
AZ n,;onal existence will be lost and their safety en-
dangered forever.
The fact is that the cloud appears to be thckenng
and deeppning upon us. We have attempted 10 warn
the Southern People upon the SUBJECT ne Signs -
The South are becoming still more ominous Inc ADO,
tonists are every day extending their influence, ano
making new assaults upon rights and si'tutions
The result of the recent Election VIII ehno'oeh e
more and more. We have before us the copy OF 'i,e
"pcnnsylyania Freeman an Abolition paPef' puoisn
ed n PHILADELPHIA on the 18th inst.-Ihe hrst article
under the Editorial head, is call from the Execu'c
Committee Of the Anti-Slavery Society 0, Easteii
Pennsylvania for special meeting Oh tle ooce 81,
the ed December The Editor says me onIeet "a ''
meeting is TO settle upon ssome plan winch inc ooce9
can recommend its members, and those Interested IN ~
osect adopt regard sea @e'a ,n.,Is Is s' ,b
s ,b 10 circulate blank petitions, in order t.
food aS" Congress with applications this ag1,"
subject But tie principal article in The paper feat u
10 late movement Of the Wing Legislature Of w, sef
mont They have adopted resolutions ,rse slaves
~ ' resolutions says the Feeman are exPe'
or rather taking for granted tn
nna OF Congress over slavery The District am
Inc inter state save-trade, and calling for ITS 'm,Iea'
exercise in their abotion as well as ai,rn ms,v slave
Go % oes sins The jury trial evidently o5me
Ge as were required to Vermont and
reader will Sec gives ample Pie aere3 u at til
public 'i '5s { Il a. s 6 m s:
h wrong done him his arrest if the e'ma" s0q II