Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02


ins on, in condemnation OF The United States Sc
nate to- their attempt to abricse lie freedom OF
the press. We call attention 10 ,hr proceedings
"a this mornings paper Of The Republicans Of
King William, (,he stronghold OF Senator Hun
,ss's popularity Of Norfolk and OF Nelson In
Georgia, TOO, the Republicans have stepped for
ward 10 vlndica,e by strong arguments grea:
principle. We lake the following from The Athens
Ranac. Mr.. Hosey was formerly in Congress-
and now condcc!s The Banner
Al large and respectable meeting, portion
OF the Democratic party CT Athens Georgia. and
its vicinity, assemblies al the Town Hall, on Sat-
u,dav evening, the 20;h OF February. On mo.
ton, Albion Chase was appointed chairman, and
John Crawford secretary.
On motion Of VIM. L. Mitchell Esq, COM
mites of f-e was appoisled by he chairman,
consisting of VIM l.. Mitchell, Hopkins HolseY,
WIN. n. Eull, w. Bayncn and B. NJ. Hill, TO
dra:t arl lepor, resolutions. expressive Q! The OBJ
lcct and opinions of This meeting. The commit
lee having re,ireo Tor sume lime, returned AMI
presented the following preamble and resolutions
for the consideration OF he meeting, viz:
Whereas, Inc Senate have adopted The follow
ing resolutions 10 wit
"Reso,ped That The Editors OF the Union,
having, in publication contained in rrmber
o. thar paper daed the 9th ot February, issued
ami uttered public libel upon the character OF
this body, be excluded from the privilege of ad
mission 10 the floor oflhc Senate
And whereas, said resolution asserts principle
unknown 10 the constitution and laws Of this great
anu tree country, and never before syo@cd, un-
less indeed j, can be found in ,hc od0u, seuitioa
avs Of The elder Adams; and whereas slid Teso-
luton is direct attack upon the '5e;,y .. lie
press, the grand palls iium oil American iyeemen,
in The person o. one oil its mos, reneraled truthful
and independent editors, Thomas Richie, Esq,
whose paper OF III. 9Th OF February aforesaid did
not contain one hundredth part Of the abusive
matter uttered by one Of his honorable accuse.s
not only against his own body but the other House
of Congress, The President and heads OF !epaTt-
ment>; yes, Thomas Rich;c, whose integrity Inc
country has proved, whose word the country be-
lieveS, and whose honor he country appreciates
and will sustain, has been pronounced unworthy
u associate with - Wings and 4 Democrats,
and thus an attempt has been made 10 throw con-
tempt upon The organ CT The administration, and
through It's organ upon the administration itself,
and in this way 10 dishonor The great Democratic
party and each member thereof heretore,
Resolved, That the Senate oil Tie U. s. in cy-
GLIDING Mr. Richie from its floor, has made an
attack upon The freedom OF the press
Resolved, That while We admit ibellcus matter
10 be indiciable as between individual citizens,
we utterly deny lha, there is such crime known
To our laws, as libel upon any legislative branch
or executive department. o: The government, and
assert that il is the right Of any citizen and The
duty Of an independent and free press, 10 speak
ard publish without hesitation and al large, their
views and opinions in their own language in re!a-
ton 10 the acts and 6o:nes OF their public SCI
wants individually and collectively, being ac-
coun,ah!c only 10 an enlightened public opinion,
their own conscience ind the Supreme kuier OF
the Universe.
Resolved, That the above rected resolution OF
the Senate OF he United States, is an attempt 10
STAB the reputation OF Thomas Richie as the or
gan o. the administration, and thus through him
70 stab The administration itself, and the great de-
mocralic parry which put that administration IN
power.
Resolved, That We hereby call upon our fel-
low citizens throughout the length and breadth Of
the land 10 rally around the veteran editor OF the
Union, and 10 strengthen his hands and encour-
age his heart while he shall continue undisnay-
ed 10 advocate The rights OF The people and NAM
tain The honor OF The country, 10 contend Tor The
efficient prosecution 81 The war against Mexico,
and expose 10 the public indignation all who IN
any way ma be iounc aiding anu comforting
the public enemy
Resolved That We TO longer regard the pre-
sen. Senators G. South Carolina aud Florida as
members o. the great Democra,ic family.
The Preamble and resolutions were sustained
in ve.y animated addresses by Messrs. Mitchell,
Holsey aud Hull. Mr.. John c. Lumpkin ad.
dressed the meeting III opposition 10 The Isl and
Sin resolutions, and was replied to by MessE-
Mitchell AID Holsey, wncn The meeting ptoc-c!-
I'd 10 vote upon the p:eamb.e and resolutions, all
o! which we're unanimously adopted, except Inc
Is, and 5.h resolutions, 10 each OF which there
was one Dissenting voice.
On motion of VIM. Fl. Hull it was resolved
tina, The proceedings of this meeting be published
in the Southern Banner, and that copy OF these
proceedings, signed by the Chairman and Secre-
la.y be transmitted 10 Mr.. Richie.
A. CHASE, Chairman.