Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-05
EN.Goy. THOMAS or MARYLAND

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social annals OF this upon saeh leasO refined
sensitive aud modest country.
We have abstancd from saying any thing upon the pub
LEGATION of Gov Thomas, conccivng To be subject un-
h for the press, until the proceedings of the people
ngton, the friends and neghbors the INJURED render
longer indecatc advert His pamphlet Ia
read tar disgust would permit proceed with
and discover in nohisg but what is calculated
excite indignation him. and the deepest sympathy
for cs,imabe and family whose hap
piness has been invaded by methods which shock the
moral sense, and revolt the good feelings OF all mankind
Let here correct OF the Enquirer: Ii states
understand that Gov. Thomas presented for this
publication by the Grand larry OF Washington at the in
OF Col. Benton. The facts. learn are tina, Col
Benton had MIR. Thomas indicted for libel upon HIMSELF
and that the pesenlment Of Thomas outrageous pamphlet
nuisance the spontaneous OF the Grand Jury.
LEXINGTON. March 2sth lsI5.
Al large meeting of the nciehbors and acqu.inianccs
OF Mrs Thomas. convened by public the Court
House, motion of the Rev. Henry Rufner u. D.. Cap
tain Robert White called the chair and Col Ssm
McD. Reid appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Dr.. Ruiner, il resolved tina, commit.
OF thirteen be appointed consider and report the
form of preamble aud resolutions ssng the of
this meeas and what's believed be the general sense
ct this community, respecting the character Ms. Sally
{. T. Thomas against whom charges in.nuations OF
criminal conduct have been made in n late publication of
concerning the character of Mr. Robert j. Taylor involved
with her in the charge.
Whe.eupon the following gentlemen were appointed
committee, viz:
Doctor Rufner, Col. F. II. Smith, Rev. Mr. Bryant Pro-
fessor Dabney Professor Armstrong, John W. Brocken.
brough Esq, Col. John Jordan. Matthew White JohnA.
Cummings, Esq. Dr.. Graham, James Compton, Samuel NJ.
Dold and Samuel +. Jordan, Esq
The committee retired aud in shor, time reported the
following preamble and resolutions, which, alter come
marks from De- Ruiaer, Professor Armstrong Rev'd Mr..
Skinner and DR.. Lcyburn, unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS Francis Thomas, Ex-Governor OF Maryland,
has published pamphlet. which has been widely circulated
making the assaults upon the character Of his
wife Mrs. Sally c. p. Thomas, daughter OF James Me
Dowcll, Esq, Governor OF Virginia; and whereas Mrs.
Thomas brought up from childhood and most
part educated in this placeand consequently tho moral
character sustained by her the of marriage
with her public be better understood and sp
preeiacd BY her former neehbors and friends by any
other persons whalsoeyer;--and whereas community
nave heretofore felt sensibes deeply wounded by
the ouiroges OF Gov Thomas his wife, but have never
felt liberty by Interference, give publicity 10
matter delicate,an that now oil scrupes having been
removed by the publication Of Mr.. Thomas we desire
promptly, cordially snd unanimously, by public express
sion opnIon shield female character against an attack
wicked and unmaIly II insanc.-Aad whereas it not
being pretended in the publication referred that the re-
voting charges made by Gov Thomas are sustained by
any direct positive testimony whsieyer-it is deemed
by this meeting that the character Of the accused
lady Tor virtue and morality ia the community which she
reared. entitled DO considered both eye Of
enlightened and Of law, important iestiao.
ny; and whereas the character of Rober j. Taylor ESQ.,
the relative Of Mrs. Thomas also directly impuen.
ed IN the publication OF Mr.. Thomss; and this community
in which he born and reared had the oppor
tuny Ui appreeiang his claims the character OF gen
tiemsn and man Of GonSr,
BE ~ therefore Rssoiued,
l-t. That the acquainanccs and neighbors Of Mrs
Thomas here assembled do collectively and individually
bear cordial and cheerful testimony the fact unver.
sally conceded by all who have known herthot young
lady lived in this community, who uniformly sustained
exalted character for purity of morals and refine
ment OF manners than did Mrs. Sally c. p. Thomas up
TO the hour OF her unhappy marriage and do declare that
have found her lady in the highest and best
of that term,-, daughter every way worthy of
Their whom this whole community look with the highest
respect and admirauon,-and brand the insnuation
contained the pamphlet, referred to- that her character
had already been sued the period OF with the
writer, false and calumnious.
81. That since Mrs Thomas return from MARYLAND
after the separation from her husband her conduct has been
modest retiring, and becoming lady in her trying cir
cunance degree that would be satisfactory To the
most fastiduous.
3D. That We do unequivoeay declare that the conf
donce heretofore felt by in the purity virtue of MIS-
Thomas. firm aud mistaken, before the pup
LEGATION OF the elaborate OF Mr. Thomas and that
she has bat to the midst VI her friends her home
for she has enomiesO be Welcomed as one Of the
loyeest Of wOmen and Of the aircs ornament,
of society.
4th That we, the members of this meeting, while OF
know nothing personally rs to the trutl, of
the allegations mlde by Mr. Thomas respecting tho con-
duct OF his wife during her residence in the State Of Mary
land, and whilst we would also refrain. far possible
from giving those feelings indignant sc
and unngaed disgust which that public has excited
in our bosoms,-ai the time in Of the unsued
character mantaned 10y Mrs. Thomas up the date of
her marriage and also in view othe great poprety Of her
department since the separation from her husband-we
feel constrained % declare IT, the opinion Of many Of
that it would be both rational and more consistent
with truth refer the injurious infercncss aud
deduced by the from the crcumIilnces detied TO
tho influence Of insane iealolsy perverng md deuding
the judgment Of the husband, than any criminal conduct
| the part Of the wife.
5th. That in obrudng upon the public ear in the form
selected by him, the story Of hi, private ges whether real
imaginary Mr.. Thomas hes committed alike Of
lensive 10 good TASTE dcmoasng in tendency aud in
uous the peace and harmony of society," which call for
tie sernest 'cbuko Of we'll fegulacd public sentiment
9Th That we do tender Mrs. Sally &. r. Thomas the
expression OF our warmcst and hveest sympathy the
dsessing circumstances in which this persecu-
ton hus placed her; and do declare abiding and
undoubung confidence, that she will pass through nny
deal 10 which she may DO subjected wi character not
| on ly pUio, but above suspicion.
7th. That Mr.. Robert ]. Toyor, against whom the
grevest charges prefeusd by Mr. Thomas has
iinod most cproschabo character in our community
as yonng man distinguished by smiablc disposi.
uon correct moral department. and eIerupt remarks
ble degree, from those vices and irregularities incident 10
youth and do sosunly deliberate conviction,
thst he Is wholly incapable 81 committing tho shockin
| crime imputed to him.
9Th. Tho, the following gentlemen be appointed com
mitieo 70 transmit copy u the proceedings of this
ing 10 Ms. Sally G.. Y. Thomss and Mf. Robert Taylor,
and to have them published in the principal newspapers in
the United Sniesviz: Rev. John Skinner, Df. Alfred
Lcybun, Mejor John Alexander, Colonel A. r. Barclay.
Dr. John W Pane, Rev Phio Calhoun and Samuel Wal.
kUp ROBERT WHITE Chm
SAMUEL McD. Rup seo'fy.
The Mghed prices obtained his Sedsonl
Mr. Eksush Lyons crop Of Tobacco consisting Of 10
hhds grown IN Granville county ". was yesterday sold
by the Inspectors Of shockoe Warehouse OF the following