Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-13
1ISCELLAN EOJS.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun

MISSIONER FIRST MEETlNG OF THE NEW
CABiNEr-REMOVALS, &C.
In pursuance of the hin; which General Tay-
lor threw out in his private conversations, as
TO the propriety of resignation on the part OF
civil officers opposed to the incoming admins
%tration, several highly respectable iunctionaries
have already resigned.
MIR. Graham, Register of the Treasury, has
resigned and left the city. The Commissioner
Of the Land Office, Judge Young, will do the
same to-day.
The First Comptroller, MIR. Mccullough, ten
dered bis resignation to-aay, and il was not re-
ceived. Mr.. Mccullough is a man Of high tone,
ard would not, for q day, hold an Office TO he
embarrassment of the incoming administration
But his character and efficiency as all officer are
so well appreciated, that the new administration
will not willingly lose his services.
Nominations are first 10 be sent III for offices
whose terms are about TO expire, and for ofi.
ces Of new creation.
The nominations for the Board of Mexican
Commissioned will be made on Saturday. The
number of applicants are not limited. There are
a few more pigeon holes lett Tor written applI-
cations, but the Secretary Of state cannot give
audience to ali the applcants I'LL after the APP
poiutments shall have ueen made.
The new Cabinet held a meeting this morn
IL a ' AZ SioShs SuoSSiSShtJ ~ w eHS
oath Of office, and were waited upon by the
clerks of lheir offices respectively. Mr.. Blu
chanan took an aticctloDaie leave Of the clerks
of his office in a farewell speech, and then pre-
sented them TO his successor, Nr. Clayton.
The opinion gathers strength that there will
be mapy removals after the Senate a%dJourns.
Mr.. Isaac Buckingham (DemocraO (ssyS TIE
Uniun) is elected mayor OF Alexandria by ! una
,.x.,, 49,. 4 IA h,,. w. aau Scarn-Iu hna.f
Of a polirlcai vicloiy but il is a warning 10
the Democrats oil Little Tennessee, how, notwiih-
~siancing their Strength, tney snould suffer three
Democrats 10 run Tor Congress against one WhIg.
Ii was thus they we've defeated before by Mr.. Full
ION, who played of NIL The very eve Of The cleo
ton; and now that he has withdfawn from The
turf, the sam. game may be repeated, il the De
mocrals should be so infatuated as 10 GEL by The
ears, and tall INTO divisions.
PUBLIC MEETING IN GLOUCESTER.
Al a large and respectable meeting OF the Gill
gems OF Gloucester, held al Gloucester Court
House, on Monday, the 9Th OF March, Mr.. Au.
CUISINE w. koLlns was called 10 The Chair, ana
DR.. Walker +. Jones appointed Secretary. The
Chairman appointed a mint VI the following
gentlemen, VIZ: Warner S. Jones, John Hughes,
Robinson Nelson, John K. Bryan. C. w. Mon
lague, Alexander Talia!erro, John S. Sea well, 10
which Samuel Mediicott was aieI-
wards aided, 10 draw up resolutions expressive
OF Inc views OF Inc meeting. The following Pre-
amblc and Resolutions were proposed 10y lht COM
lnittee, and adopted by the meeting:
That, whereas many dangerous assressions
have been committed with impuniiy, by tie peo-
pie Of the non-siaveholding States Of me Union,
upon The rights OF the people OF the slave-hold-
ing States thereof, by The understandable inieiis-
renee with the institution II domestic slavery, as
Il exists under The Federal Cons itption; and the
people OF the non.siavehclding States embolieHed
thereby, having recently manifested d delcTinira-
lion openly 10 disregard the express provisions OF
the Constitution, the true Spifit OF the Govern.
ment, AMI every principle OF justice and 81
eight, by peIseveting in The effort, both through
lhsiI State Legislatures aud their Representatives
in Congress, 10 enact laws touching the inStitu-
lion u. slavery, in every way Insulting and
preIudicidl 10 Inc Southern people; and, in con>e.
queuce whereof, tae General Assembly OF Vir.
gina adopted resolutions on the 2O.h Of January
!aN, expressive ot,ne grievances OF he Southern
States, aud cec!aratory Of certain rights relating
10 The institution OF slavery, as guaranteed them
by the Federal CONSTITUTION, and OF the firm de-
termination ot Virginia L. deiend and n aintdia
those rights al al bdzaris and 10 The last eI-
iremity; and, likewise, a iafsa number q! lie
Representatives 10 CongISss, rom The Southern
States, deeply impressed with thr Importance q
the impending Cn>is, have aubaShea an Address
10 the Peoplt u the SCUM, so.emnly sdmonl>...
ing them IL ne Gansess Which threaten their ~
sl,tuiiobs. aud you,uuLg Them, by considerations
the most sscted AMI patriotic, to Be hfm and
united amoLs themselves IL 'heir opposition 10
these lagiant entertainments upon their dearest
rights. Under these circumstances then, as a
portion Of The Southern people, materially in't.-
es.ed in the vital issues involved in The premises,
we deem il a proper occasion 10 meet III primary
assembly, and give public expression 10 our icci.
ings ami opinions on this absorbing sublec';-
Therefore, be Il
/. Resolved, That there should b. no differ
ence or distinction ot parties, among The Son'h.
enn people, III considering measures ilJnriousiy
affecting the INSTITUTION Of slavery, as suaranieed
them bv the Con>;Hutisu oi lie Uuiled SAFES,
nor should any ., them ue perverted by party ln-
Huencvs, but the wavle people ci the South shoaid
take firm, united ana concerted action in oppo-
sition To all such measures.
2. Resolved, Tha,ine Federal Union was form.
ed by the States as separate, diSiiuo;, indepcn-
dant and cu-eQaal soveteignties, and lor their
mutual benefit and advantage, ana hat The
slavc-holding States thereof, would never hav.
Joined in the compaci, had no, The institution Of
domestic slavery been directly and expressiy re-
coenized and guaranteed them by the Fedora
Constitution.
3 Resolved. Tha, while the Southern States
have most ~sacTedly observed tn provisions oil
the Federal Constitution, and adhered 10 good
faith 10 all lis compromises, IN, non-siave-
holding States have openly dlsresarded these
COMPROMISES, and acted 10 direct violation OF lis
express provisions, 10 relation L. The INSTITUTION
OF slavery, greatly 10 the Insult, injury and pre-
iudIce OF the people OF The Southern States.
4. Resolved, That We cordially approve the
Preamble and Resolutions on the subject adop-
led by The General Assembly OF Virginia. on the
Both day OF January last, and pledge ourselves 10
SUSAN, 10 The uimost Of our ability, he positions
therein taken.
s Resolved, That we fully concur in The sen.
,imepts OF me add ,ess OF the Southern memoirs
of Congress 10 he people OF the South, consi-
der il an able and patriotic pf"inclgaton Of our
rights and a ltulh;ul exposition oi the many
wrongs we have TOO patiently endured.
& Resolved, That although we hold dear the
Federal Union, and lusly appreciate the mum.
berless advantages il was intended 10 secure and
has heretofore conferred, yet Believing ihe onion
was never intended 10 be suhrelicd INTO an engine
of oppression o the Scu:h, no consideration
whatever eau induce rs ,alne!y 70 Suomu 10 Inc
DEGRADING measures ON the subject ot slavery,
which II is peing attempted 10 impose upon Us IN
Congress, by The representatives from The nom
slavenold,ns Safes.
7. Resolved, That The repeated attacks by The
non.s,aye holding States upon Cur rights, have
greatly fenced and sill tend 10 ALLEVIATE those ira
ternal feelings which once happily s~nesisled be-
tween the different sections oil The Union, and
which feelings ARE The very hearI-sirlngs OF It's
existence.
8. Resolved, That whilst we entertain The
opinions herelnbeiofe declared. and will al all
times be prepared 10 sustain them, yet we would
mol be updersloot as intending 10 carry our ac-
lion in this mater any farther han the absolute
$3.50. = 49,. ,aEa Sh.H demand and Ipo
leave to assure our brethren II The Nor'h, that
we will al all ZINES he ready 10 meet them upon
the common platform oil The Constitution.
On mnNotioo, Resolved. That the Editors OF the
Richmond Wing and Enquirer be requested 10
publish the above resolutions.
A. w. ROBINSON, Chairman.
WArKRR F. JONES, Secretary.