Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-18

Connected with This point they refer to the " II
mot Proviso and avow their concurrence WIN
entire unanmiiy" in The resolutions on this SUD-
ject by The Legislature of Virginia, which 'ney
quote in full and adopt as part OF their proceed
inss.
Tine 18th and last resolution speaks thus bold
ly OF The duty OF the South in regard to the WIZ
mot Proviso:
Resoired, That as one Of the most effective
modes-of "firm, united and concerted action,
recommended by the above resoluions-o resist
ing he interference by The General Government
with view 10 establish a Discrimination, as De-
grading as il is injurious, 10 the slavcholding
Siaes-lhe members OF this convention solemnly
pledge themselves 10 each other, and recommend
10 their fellow ,citizens, in those States, 10 WIN
hold their votes for the Office OF President OF the
United States from any citizen who shall not pre-
yiously TO the election distinctly, unequlyocally,
and publicly avow his opposition 10 all such IN
reference.
From the enthusiasm which marked The action
OF the Convention we cannot doubt thai Alabama
will stand firmly BY the Republican measures
which she has so consistently maintained.
MIR. Webster lei. Charleston on Wednesday
for Columbia, whence he would proceed 10 Au-
gusia, and through Georgia to Savannah. While
in Charleston he was treated with the elegant
and warm.hearled hospitality, for which the peo-
pie OF South Carolina are so Justly distinguished.
public dinner was given in his honor-and al
so festivals By the New England Society andtne
Charleston Bar. On each OF these occasions ne
delivered addresses of high order OF oratory.-
We have no room for any thing like detailed
description of the good things said. We make
the following extract, however, from the weicom-
ing address OF Col. F. II. Gilmore, chairman OF The
committee of reception:
"Allhough they (the citizens OF Charleston
well know there are essential differences OF OPT
MON between a great majority OF them ana
vonrselt and The great commonwealth oil which
YOU are the trusted and dis,ing ushed representa-
tive in the council OF The nation, yet, on ms coca
sion, they remember with far more pleasure, thal
whilst at the head OF the Stale Department, you
watched with fidelity over other sections OF Inc
Union, The South was not neglected, but her IN,
leresls and her rights found in you an able ana
impartial vindicator; that you made amongst
other public services, great and successful enofts
10 preserve our relations in peace and harmony
with the most free and powerful nation oil the
other world; and that while you served the gene
raj cause Of humanity and civilization, in SO
doing, you al The same Time sustained The honor
and promoted The best interests OF our common
country"
Here, i, will be seen, Mr.. Webster respectfully
complimened for his services when al the neau OF
the Stale Department, under President Tyler
and, OF course in honoring The Secretary OF STATE
they honored the President also. How different
from the unique conduct OF The Wings OF Tins c.
", who not only did mol extend their courtesy 10
President Tyler, but actually attempted 10 put The
ban upon him, by deciding that he was not wor-
Thy 10 associate with Them on an occasion CON-
plimenlary TO his Secretary OF Stale.