Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-05

vernon. The advice would have been ultra, even
II MIR. Clay had been elected. But the rabies are
turned upon the Whiss, and James X. Polk has
succeeded, and through The votes of the Democrats
of New York and Pennsylvania Have we,
! then, nothing 10 expect from the new Regime?
| If not every thing which we have a right
10 demand, We may anticipate al least very
! important, rciorlns-very material modiica-
tons in the act Of 1912 We go for the
Compromise Act of 1893 The South ought
not 10 be satisfedintil she ultimately returns 10
The rates OF duty which it specilies-or 10 an
equivalent moderate reducion-lower indeed, il
| the economical expenditures OF the Government
will permit more moderate taxation. Setting
out from these data, we hold it 10 be the onlyuue
course OF a statesman, 10 press our demands with
| vISor upon the comm. session OF Congress, and
! 10 claim Justice from them-and il we shond
| fail in reducing the duties and gradually prepar-
ing al the end OF two or three Yeas 10 return 10
! tile Compromise point, 10 take measures for a
| more efficient appeal 10 The Congress which will
! first assemble under Mr. Folks administration
! The propositions OF the Governor are however
ill-med-,oo preciptate in regard 10 The pre-
sent position of the Republican Partv-and
too yirucn! in regard 10 he other States Pru-
I dence, and the spirit Of Union earnestly recon-
mend 10 South Carolina, 10 act along with the
other Stales-in obtaining the redress oi her grie
vanceS. Let Us have no excitement OF single
! Slate--norevea any Southern nor sectional move
mcnt. But when We acf, lei us appeal 10 ALL the
Republicans TO act with ~.
! II W. indeed ird Free Trade and Texas Con-
4 vcnton essential 10 4 more ciIiceGt cooperation
and more vigorous action, let us have a Free
/ Trade Convention, such as they had in Phiia-
! Gd1phia some years ago This is the most we
c?n do, if Mat step be deemed advisable, should
! the Pro~m Congress fail 10 modify materially the
/ present Tariff. and 10 agree to the Annexation OF
! Texas. With the Advantage oi this concerted
movement, we might perhaps 20 before the new
Congress with more effect, and under the cheering
auspices of the new President! We think we may
undertake 10 say, that Virginia will not desert her
principles at This timc-and that she will co ope-
rate heartily and arcntly with South Carolina, il
she docs not overshool the mark With all frank
ness and respect therefore we appeal To South Ca
roiina 10 pause, andtoiorbear all measures about
bringing her physical resources in direct array
against he Taritlpo!icy.
In connection with this message wc lay before
our readers the following resolutions which were
submitted on lie same day 10 the Senate OF 5.
Carolina, by MI. pickcns
"i.Yoircd, That the State of South Carolina
takes the deepest interest in the annexation OF
Texas 10 this ftGcral Union, because we believe
it essential to preserve Inc peace and permanent
in advancing the ultimate prosperity Of the whole
country.
'R,MircJ, That The collateral issues, which
have arisen in the progress al the Texas neso
taton. by The official communication Of Lord
Aberdeen TO the Federal Government, dated De-
cemler Doth, 1913, in which he announces that
Great Britain desires. ard is constantly cXcrung
hcIselt 10 procure, the G"Bcy0i .lboi3ioa II .Sa-
rs,V M,ouehom lie ,royid, are of such nature
,,tnl.n tIa tim NJ 'E,yrs tal
and paramount question 10 tie people OF South
Carolina.
"Rc@,rcd, That We look with confidence To the
recent election Of Il Republican President and v
President, as giving us certain guarantee that Ill
the constitutional powers Of the Government will
be cXc,tcd TO secure Tic immediate annexation OF
that Republic.
.Rcsoired. further That the Tariff OF 1912 is
unjust oppressive and against the whole spirit OF
the Constitutions and that the recent triumph Of
tie Democratic Republican party has taken place
under such circumstances, as 10 give us an une-
auivucal pledge that il is 10 he reduced to leve-
nue. standard and the wants OF an economical Go
yernment, upon the general principle OF the COM
promise Act of 1888.
"Rcolrcd, That il we should te disappointed in
Our Jist expectations we DO not in .!c slightest
degree by waiting events al Present, waive the re-
served tights Of the State in her sovereign capa
cay ~ ttptcCt ucl Llti.StS AZ ' itule eHiS eh
cy that may arise"
We respectfully suggest, that one resolution is
wanting i'll Mr. Pickcns' series, viz: one strongly
insirucling her Senators 10 press material nlod-
fca,ion OF the Tariff of IL and gradual return
TO the Compromise Act at The present session OF
Congress; and also resolution iGst,ncting .hcr
Senator'S 10 pass tie Annexation
p. S. Mr. Pic,cnss resolutions Were taken up
on THURSDAY, and unanimously astoP'ed.
Mr. Memmingcr seems 10 have followed mp
the move in the HouSc ot Representatives,, By sub
hitting The following resolutions OH Wednesday.
the 9th inst.
"Whcreas, this House most cordially welcomes
The election Of the Democratic Republican can
Gi,.alcs for President and Vice President Of the
United States, as the triumph of those principles
which were 50 distinctly avowcd by the Conven-
! ton al Baltimore, whose nomination they accept
| ed and whereas this House enerans entne
confidence in the integrity and public virtue OF
these distinguished citizens and regard it not only
10 ne due to them, but 10 the good faith which this
State owcsto their brethren lhrouShontthe Union,
who have made common cause IN this great con-
test patiently 10 await the measures OF the new
administration and 10 lake no separate action.
which NAV cmbarrasS thei. progress in carrying
ont the policy 10 which they stand pledged; there
fore.
"Rca,lrc1. That this House deem it incxpcdi
ent Ia take further action on that portion oil the
Governors message which relates 10 the Tari!l, TO
Texas and 10 the Aboitionisis"
These resolutions were, on Mr.. Ms motion,
submitted 10 the Committee of the Whole, instead
of the Committee on Federal Relations. On the
next day, a sort of test vote was taken, which
seems to show that they met with the concurrence
la 10,
der the reference in order 10 send hem - the
Committee on Federal Relations, which was
warmly Supported by Mr.. S:Gait of Charleston,
(ot the Charleston Mcrcuty;) bot on taking the
Gucsiun the original reference 10 The Commit
tee of the Whole prevailed by vote Of ~ 10 40.
We speak with all respect OF Hlr. Siuarts
course EIc j. 4 clever fei!ow-hut on this mat
ter perhaps rather pfcciPi'ate Let him be as
surcd, that the whole South, Eve think, we can
answer for Virginia,) as we'll as The Democracy
| Of some ofthc Northern and Western States, are
as much opposed 10 the Tariff of 12as our friends
! in South Carolina We 90 for justice. We 90
! for the principles of the Compromise act of '333-
| We cnler into the feelings OF South Carolina
| Ifany State has cause 10 complain OF the reachc-
! ~ of Henry CLAW, she is the State. But We are
| for no rash or pIeciptae measures. The spirit
OF the Compromise act is our beacon But whilst
we say this with the cearcst and llrmest spirit let
us advise cur Southern TRENDS 10 act c3imiv, thai
We NAV all act together when the proper time ar
rivcs, ii Congress will not do Us justice. Why
shcud we quarrel with each other about the time
of redrcssl WHY should the politicians OF South
Carolina suffer themselves TO I've excited against
each otherl What we want TO carry our great
objects, is The UNION, firm union, of all good and
true nien-and with that UNION, (our lie upon
hDwe shall succeed in the great objects we all
have in view We shall battle the policy of the
Wings throushout-and right the ship. In this
spirit and with these hopes we ssPeak-We speak
with all respect, 10 both sides oil the House, in 3.
Carolina.-[ Enquirer.
IL he Editors If tic Eaqgircr.
Gentlemen The pro"ision in the charter OF
the James River and Kanawha Company, calling
for ar annual election Of lis officers, presup?oses
that the same set may not always be acceptable
10 the Stockholders; therefore, 10 nominate others