Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

other inhabitants OF this colony, not doubling but
they will readily and cordially accede thereto
And, al The same time, we, and every one OF us,
do most solemnly oblige ourselves upon our word
and honor, to promote the welfare and CONNER
cia interests OF all those truly worthy merchants
traders, and others, inhabitants OF this colony,
who shall hereafter conform TO the spirit Of this
association; but that We will, upon all occasions
and al all times, hereafter avoid purchasing any
commodity or article OF goods whatsoever from
any importer or seller Of British merchandise or
European goods, whom we may know or believe,
in violation of the essential interests OF this colo
nv, 10 have preferred their own private emolu.
ment, by importing or selling articles prohibited
bv this association, 10 the destruction OF the dear
est rights OF the people OF this colony. And, tor
The more efectual discovery OF such detaulterS,
il is
Resolred That committee Of five be chosen in
every county, by The majority of associators in
each county, who or any three OF them, are here
by authorized TO publish the names OF such sisners
OF the association as shall violate their agree.
meui; and when there shall be an importation OF
goods into any county, such committee, or anv
three Of them, are empowered 10 convene them
selves, and in a civil manner apply 10 The mer-
chant or importers concerned, and desire 10 see
the invoices and papers respecting such mpor-
lation, and il they find any goods therein con-
lrary to the association 10 lei the importers know
that it is the opinion and request OF The country
that such goods shall not be orened or stored
bnt reshipped TO the place from whence they came;
and in case OF refusal, without any manner Of
violence, inform them OF the consequences, and
proceed 10 publish an account Of their conduci.
Secondly, That we, the subscribers as well BY
our own example as all other legal ways and
means in our power, will promote and encour
age industry and irusalily, and discourage all
manner OF luxury and extravaganza.
Thirdly. That we will not hereafter, directly
or indirectly import, or cause 10 be imported,
from Great Britain, any OF the goods hereafter
enumerated, either Tor sale or for our own use,
10 wit spirits cider perry, beer ale, porter, malt,
peas, beef, fish, butter, cheese tallow, candles,
fruit, pickles, confectionery, chairs tables, look
ing glasses, carriages, joiners work, and cabinet
work of all sorts, ribands, India goods Of all
sorts, Except spices,) calico of more than IS.
sterling per yard, upholstery, (by which is meant
paper hangings, beds ready made, furniture for
beds and Competing, watches, clocks, sversmihs'
work OF all sorts, silks OF all sorts, Except wo-
mems bonnels and hats, sewing silk and netting
silk. cotton slufis oil more than 3s sterling per
yard, linens Of more than IS. sterling per yard,
Except Irish linens,) sauze, lawns, cambria Of
more than Us. sterling per yard woullen and
worsted ,iuf1s Of all sorts Of more than IS. sler
ling per yard, broadcloihs Of more than S.. ster-
ling per yard narrow cloths Of all kinds Of more
than Is sterling per yard, not less than 1-sths
ward wide, hats OF greater value than los. ster
ling, stockings OF more than 36s. sterling per DO
zen. shoes Of more than IS. sterling per pair,
boots, saddles, mems exceeding 25s. and women's
exceeding los sterling, exclusive Of brdles
which are allowed, porlmaneaus, saddle bags
oil ~
nor painters colors, if boh or either OF them be
subject 10 any duty after The Isl Of December next
And that we will not import, or cause 10 be i'm
poried, any horses, nor purchase those which
may lie imported By others after The Is, OF Norent-
Der next.
Fourlhly. That we will not import or bring
into the colony, or cause 10 be imported or brought
into The colony, either by sea or land, any slaves,
or make sale Of any upon commission or puT-
chase any slave or slaves that may be imported
BY others after The lst day OF Noremiber next IN
less The same have been twelve months upon the
continent.
Filthy. That We will moi import any wines, on
which duty is laid by act Of Parliament, for the
purpose OF raising revenue in Anterica, or pir-
chase such as may be imported by others, alter
he Is, day Of September next
SiSthly. That no wine be imported by any OF
the subscribers, or other person, from any OF The
colonies on this continent, or any other place,
from the time oil signing this association, con-
lrary TO The terms thereof.
Seyen,hly. That all such goods as may. or
shall be imported into this colony, IN conse-
ouence OF their having been rejected by the asso-
citation committees in any OF our sister colonies.
shall not be purchased by any associator; but that
we will exert every lawful means in our power
absolutely TO prevent The sale OF all such goods,
- rtaI tfpL
EisnlnIy. That we will not receive from G,rat
Braatn, or make sale OF, upon commission, any
of The articles above excepted to, after the first
day OF September next, nor any OF those articles
which may have been really and bona fde ordered
BY US, after The 25h OF December next.
Ninthly. That We will not receive into our
custody, make sale Of, or become char2eabe
with, any OF the articles aforementioned that may
be ordered after the 18th OF June instant, nor
give orders ior any from this time and that in
all orders which any of us may hereafter send 10
Great Britain we will expressly direct and re-
quest our correspondents not 10 ship ms any of
The articles before excepted, and if any such
goods are shipped contrary 10 the Tenor Of this
agreement we will refuse 10 take the same, or
make ourselves charseabe herewith.
Prorided, nevertheless, That such goods as are
already on hand or may be imported according
10 the true intent and meaning OF this association,
may be continued for sale.
Tenlhly. That a committee Of merchants, 10
be named by their own body, when called to-
sether by their chairman, be appointed 10 take
under their consideration The general state OF the
trade in this colony and report 10 The association,
at their next meeting list of such other manu.
features of Great Britain, or commodities of any
kind whatever, now imported, as may reasonably,
and with benefit 10 The colony, be excepted to.
Eleventhiy. That We do hereby engage our
selves by those most sacred ties Of honor and love
10 our country, that We will not, either upon the
goods which we have already upon hand Or may
hereafter import within the true meaning Of this
association, make any advance in price, with
view 10 profit BY the restrictions hereby laid on
the trade OF this colony.
Twelfthly. That We will not al any time here
after, directly or indirectly, import cause 10 be
imported, or purchase from any person who shall
import, any merchandise or manufactures ex-
ported from Great Britain, which ale, or hereaf-
ter shall be, taxed by act OF Parliament for The
purposes of raising a revenue in America.
Resolued That a meeting Of the associaiors
shall be called al the discretion OF the Moderator,
or al the request Of twenty members of the asso-
caion signfed 10 him in writing; and in case
of the death Of the present Moderator, the next
person subscribing thereto be considered as Mo-
deraor, and act as such until the next general
meeting.
Lastly. That these resolves shall be binding
on all and each of the subscribers who DO hereby,
each and every person for himself, agree that he
will strictly and firmly adhere to and abide by
every article of this association from the time OF
his signing The same until the act of Parliament
which imposes duty on lea, paper, glass and
painters colors be totally repealed, or until ge-
neral meeting OF one hundred associaiors, after
one months public notice, shall determine other
wise, The Twelfth article OF this agreement Still and
forever continuing in force, until the contrary be
declared by general meeting OF the members OF
this association.
Signed in williamsburg, this Did OF Jnne, l710
Now, ask any candid man il there is one So
lilary alusion 10 manufacturing from The begin
ming 10 the end OF this paper Is there single
sentence which, BY the most remote implication,
warrants The assertions of the National Intelligent
Ger and Richmond Wing, that the Associators