Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-09-10
usr,iaty for the interests aud Institutions Of Great Br

partially for the interests and instntons OF Great bf
lain.
l3 Resolred That the instructions given by the Sc
crrtary Of State to The Attorney General Of the IT, .,
are unsound in doctrine, deficient IN public spirit I'M
usual IN practice and ct pernciaus tendency Us pre-
cedent: and that instead thereof It was due 10 The Dig
ny of coequal station, TO The character anu du'"s
nc The Office To the proprietes of Official intercourse,
,h,t the Secretary of State should have respectfully
requested the legal opinion an advice Of the Attorney
General respecting controverted principles of law and
conflicting Jurisdictions
IA Resoired, Tina, the Attorney General degraded
himself from the rank and dignity of coordinate IN
Ia a subordinate Executive officer; that he unwsel,
undertook the mission New York; that such MISSION
was in derogation of the character and duties OF his
office that il attempt to interfere illegally ana
indelcaiey with State tribunals in the prosecution and
trial of State prisoners and is dangerous example,
which ought TO be reproved and nerdicted from being
| "recorded for precedent.
| l5 Resoired, That having observed the laundering
| incompe,ency of some Of the Heads of Department,
and the intolerant and proscrptive spirit which has
characterized their conduct towards some competent
and virtuous public officers the reckless partlzan sp':'
which must have prompted the appointment of unwor-
thy and incompetent persons TO important stations nav
ing viewed and considered the series OF measures CON
shutting the system of policy to be pursued by the 10
minant party, regarding them as leading TO extraVa
CANT and waslefu expenditures IN palpaoie voin.oh "
The Constitutions destructive of the rights OF the STATES
and subversive Of the liberties of the people, the mem
bers Of this meeting concur IN OPINION, that the GEAR
est interests of the country require the immediate or
ganzaon of formal opposition; ana mat the sumner
mo Democracy o,he land ought TO be forthwith aroused
IN condemnation of the dangers which menace them
and ought to be invoked, by an ardent appeal to er
eoparded Republican principles, 10 exchange the ieti'
ms or cold indifference and mid torbeaance, io the
spirit of fierce, manly but dlgnhed and honorable re-
s,stance. o.,
| 16 Rrsoired That, to make resistance successful,
melr ORGANIZATIONS concerted action dsnteresled CO.
are essentia and that in advancement OF tins
object the meeting respectfully recommends general
convention to be holden for the State of Virginia. dur
ing the mex, winter or spring, at such time and place
as Shall hereafter be fixed by correspondence and agree
ment.
II. Resolred That, in the opinion Of this meeting,
such convention ought to effect, and establish on So
lid basis the union Of all State Rights Republicans,
and all advocates of strict construction of the Consti
tuon ought 10 secure the cordial and harmonious CO.
oneraton with them of all the friends Of rigid economy
and strict accountability; and, in such event, will most
certainly ensure brilliant triumph Of our principles in
| this Ancient Commonwealth, and throughouta happi'
| w preserved Union.
| is. Resolred, That, in reference to State Cnnyen-
ton, for the diffusion of political nformaton-for the
speedy and eectua correction of mistakes and mIsrc
presentaons-or the refutaton of the false doctrines
Of arch adversarcs-or the better propagation Of sound
Democratic principles there be appontedby the Chair
a general committee Of correspondence and vigilance,
for the county of Brunswick, and that the Chairman
and Secretary be members OF said COMMITTEE.
And the foregoing Preamble and Resolutions having
been unanimously adopted, it was, upon motion, tnr-
| Their
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed BY the Chairman and Secretary, and that one
copy be transmitted to our Representative in Congress
William O. Goode, Esq, and one copy TO Sias Wright
Jr, Esq Senator from the State of New York, who
are hereby respectfully requested to present the same
10 the Houses of Congress- of which they respect
ively members, for their information of the opinions
and feelings of portion Of the people Of the United
States and that copy be sent 10 the Editors OF the
Globe, Richmond Enquirer, end American Statesman,
who are requested publish the in their several
newspapers.
And, upon motion, il was further
Resolred That, in declining 10 request either Of the
Senators from this State TO become the organ of com
munca,ion, the meeting not influenced BY unk'nd
or dsrespectlul feelings towards those gentlemen OF
by any suppos,tion that either would refuse 10 present
these proceedings; hut under the circumstances OF an
election the Senate BY Legislature politically adj
verse 10 this meeting standing as they do, IN political
opposition they could not, and ought not, reasonably
\ to be expected TO sympathze in our cause or defend
our proceedings from assaults therefore, 1t deemed
an act of dellcacy towards them, and of fidelity
part To our cause select the organ Of conmunca
ton, who, believe, mainly concnrs with US IN
opinions, feelings, and ohjects-one whom We esteem
as man, and approve as a statesman.
/ II having been suggested that the chairman should
at his convenience, select and announce The committee
required by the 18th resolution, and upon motion,
unanimous Of thanks having been rendered TO the
Chairman and Secretary for the satisfactory in
which they had discharged their duties-then, upon
motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN JONES, Chairman
GEORGE STONE, Secretary.