The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-22
l;33s,3E l,I9I, 259
From the Richmond Enquirer
South Carolina.

The Committee on Federal Relations to whom wa.
referred so much OF the governors message relates
the agitation OF the slavery question: has made the fol-
lowing report TO the House;
THAT they agree in opinion with his exceency the gov
ernor that the present moment is not propitous dec
ve action the part OF the State Many citizens OF The
South believe that in elevatng southern the pres-
dency, they are reasonably assured against violation OF
southern rights In they should lie disappointed in
this expectation, South Carolina that they
rights and honor OF the South
Gen Adams has submitted the following
Rssorsd That the period for pea mbes and resolutions
and speaking the subject Of the Wmot Proviso has
the people OF the State ready the proper time 70 re-
st the application OF said Pfovlso southern territory at
any and every hazard"
Col Cunningham of Charleston said to be in the con-
dence OF Mr. Calhoun, has brought forward series of
Iesoiunons-aiter free conference and Amusement with
Mr. Calhoun, whose views and sentiments they speak
according TO the Charleston Couers correspondent-as
10 the South Carolina ought 10 pursue at this
time These resolutions declare the exclusion OF slavery
from any territory of the United States to be uncon stitu
tonal and insulting TO the South and request the COVER
OF the State OF the passage OF any measure OF
similar character the Wilmot Provso by Congress,
and lis approval by the President 10 call together the
resistance shall seem best They make no reference
to The Missouri Compromise line.
We learn from the source, that secret session
or caucus of the members of the legislature has been
hed that II passed of very hamonously; and
was adopted similar TO the report federal relations OF
the House, and Gen. Adamss resolution, above given
John L. Manning esq. chairman OF the Committee on
Federal Relations reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which were TO be considered last Monday
We would add, that the Virginia resolutions referred to-
recognise the Missouri compromise line. To give all
possible hight to our own legislature, compile the
above propositions IN negh boring State:
Whereas, it appears be the deliberate purpose of
large portion OF tue people o the northern States this
Union to attempt through Congress- the abolition Of cry
IN the District Of Columbia, and 10 exclude the introduction
OF slaves into New Mexico and California organza-
ton Of their territorial governments Be it therefore
Rcsosred, That solemny deny the power Congress
ind
y, mediaely immediately with existence slavery
IN the District OF Columbia, or TO prohibit its introduction
into any territory acquired by treaty. by the Joint
OF the separate, sovereign and indie pendent
coni-deracy, or INTO any portion OF hi. continent.
Resolved That the General Assembly cordially approves
and adopts the resolutions by the
OF Virginia IN the ISi7 wherein asserted
under circumstances will that body recognise any
men OF the federal government which has for object
the prohibition OF slavery IN acquired
by conquest treaty and that the passage of the Will
holding State and all citizens thereof they value their
dearest privileges their sovereignty, their independence
their rights OF property TO take firm, united and concerted
action in this eme tgency,
Resotosi, That the question OF the Wmot Pnoyfso
the General Assembly entertans determined feeling Of
opposition and resistance and that regarding il as a para
issue in their federal relations they posed
forego all minor differences of opinion with the
holding States, in order to firm perfect union with
Them in opposition and resistance legislation
gess, at once utoerable and unconstitutional.
R'soUe9 That the governor OF this State hereby
qucsted to forward copy OF these resolutions the
executives OF the avehodng states 10 be laid before
epectIve legislatures and that they be invited
such may be deemed necessary pro-
tect southern rights, property, and honor
Resnpd That the governor OF this State be further
qnesed TO forward copy OF these resolutions
and representatives. at Washington be laid before
the houses OF Congress during their session
The Senate passed its second reading, "a to H. the
bill providing for aid 10 the Greenvle and Charleston
railroad, which passed the House the third reading
81 10 30.