Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-17

tiat oody-l SUrTnEaS CoNLREss composed OF celegae
invested with penaiy by hn respective Staer.
10 he represented in this Congrss South Caroaa irm
~ Joud by her pledges a! decar tons ard she would f.i
Il carrying ou her pghcd faith 10 her sisters ou! 81
taaca step which would preclude le necessity and peiia
tie possibility, Of her being represented there. Ou: ca
ls cannot fail u seu that Ibis il The position q: Ia
State a, This time The mode and f,raI Of arroinin.
these celrga;eJ We will discuss in another article.
"Eui outstanding lave endeayo cd 10 indicate th
ground which tic people .; ,lc Stae occupy in rellton
the question: ani wi; regard the duty they owe Il, o;:
States "e convinced that il il less duty o. th
present Legislature IL dnc!are the emphatic
ihc right Of and HAT this Stale shall exercise
thai right IN the csrnt vi failure to obtain Iedrrs> pa
wrongs and security nsainst future a9nrcsSion~ We
the position and determination oil Tie people I'll Snut
Caro!nn written and declared in the unruivoc
clea7es language, that one may mistake hereafter liz
ground ,Eey now occupy"
RESOLUTIONS OF THEMARYLAND CONVENTION
The State Convention, In session Annapolis aduI
ted, on thn 10Th inst by unanimous the following
preamble and resolutions reported 10 hat body BY the spe
cal comlace appointed the SUBJECT. The Conssn
ZION, will be rccolcced. Is composed In usGrly eltta
degree Of both political parties:
Whereas the Constitution of bc United STATE. .yas d.
signed more eiectually h- civil and rJi;cl gh
of the citizens of every pat Vi The Union ard especially
protect th,if persons and property well in other State
as In the State which they might reside: and whereas
amongst the rights of property, there
orally known distinctly recognised than that hold
ing slaves and whereas the peculiar sk Of loss which
this species oi property exposed Obvious and
the abolue necessity OF suitable provision guard gans
it universally ell that hesitaed acknowledge
tat without such provision the Union could not have been
formed and whereas certain persons in various portions OF
the unon nstgaici by spirit of fhacsn have com5n-
ed for the purpose Of openly resisting and def ing the gu,r
antics of the Constitution and Laws by which alone tho
slavehodng Stucs be assured oil the Tgh,u possess
siun and just protection o their poperty the members
the Convention Of Maryland lately elected from ho-
dy OF the people, and Intimately acquainted with their feel
ngs and opinions deem proper declare in calm and
deberat terms what believe 10 be their views in ran
ton 10 the exciting subjects 10 which we have referred and co
Isl. Therefore Resolve That The Constitution L.
States has accomplished al the obJectscvi and political
which sangune trainers and friends anticipated and
that hr affections OF the people of Maryland Justly riyet
I'd TO its principles by the memory OF The sacrtccs OF the
wise and good men who formed IT, we'll as by the bless
ngs il has So literally dispensed 10 our country.
3D. That proper appreciation OF these blessings should
lead every State in the Union adopt all such
from time - time may BE- necessary give complete and
full effect TO any provision Of The Constitution, of the
laws pursuant thereto intended for the protection of any
portion OF this great family of States.
3D. That while do conceal that tie several acts Of
Congress passed their last session, relating the adm
sion Of California TO the territorial governments of Utah
and New Mexico, the adjustment of rhe boundary Of
Texas, 10 the prohibition Of the slave trade in the
District ol Columbia and TO the reclamation Of ugycs
from labor do not 10 the extent we desired meet the s
demands of The Soulh nevertheless viewing these several
acs parts OF entire SYSTEM 10 be adhered 10 and man
ained whole proceeding the basis Of compromise
and Intended by permanent OF 80 many critical
questions 10 heal the public agitation ard pepenae he
Cnon they have received acquescence and have in
sred us with admiration OF those eminent statesmen who
rising The influence of party and sectional consdera
ons, pecd their "eleaned regulations for the enduring
welfare OF their country.
4lh That the vigorous and faithful execution BY the Cen
era Government oi all laws made in pursuance oi the Con-
slnon is primary duty. md affords the only security
for The protection OF the right. and property of the ct-
zen and for the pcrnanency Of the Unon and s equally
the duty Of all good citizens 10 and support the
officers of the Government in the execution of the laws and
dscontenancc and ebuke the erts OF those who seek
to subyer them And while therefore entertain every
in th, 1L
Chief Magistrate Of the Union faithfully perform his duty
in the present crisis and take the opportunity 10 tender 10
him that in any emergency that should require
it, he safely rely upon the cordial cooperation o the
people OF Maryland, we cannot withhold the warmes eA;
South; and in View OF the caamities which must ensnc Il
these rights continue he violated, We would earnestly Sus
gest 10 The governments of .hc nons!areholdns Slcs wv
proprety and the importance o enactng such laws % ~
facilitate The recovery of fugtives from labor; and upon me
citizens every State would anxousy urge ne aoso
necessity Of maintaining and enforcing each and oil oi c
of adjustment adopted al the last session o Con
gIess. .,
th That of the aforesaid series of laws that intended TO
ensure the restoration of ugves from labor is the only one
protesting protect the pecua. rights and institutions
the Southern States the mischevous hos'i! ..
wicked lana,cism In oher portions ot the onio - ou
tnrdy and meagre vi compliance win the ceaF @
nc and imperative njunctons Of the Constitution ane
holds out the only hope that the protection wc 'e oou
authorized TO expect from me union 10 n p ' ,nd bene
the chief nduccment the South for its accession 70 III
compromise the repeal Of that law, or the failure 10
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,erined purpose other States TO violate Inc sacru car
Tor of our rights or Of ability In the Grnerai Govern
ment 10 enforce the laws made for our protection ana II
her event there would be failure to comply win the so
lemn obligations which give 10 the Constitution us ce
value and binding force, and which Could NOT oe voa'G 49,
deliberately evncd without leading to dissolution VI VI
| Union
An immense assemblage ladies aud gentlemen atteice
tine ANNUAL meeting Of the Virginia Historical society
the Hall Of the House OF Delegates on lhu'saay hsh''
hear nm address from VIM H. Macfarland Esq., upon IN
e and Character of the late distinguished Benjamin Wa
king Leigh Unfortunately, could not be present. ol
have from many sources heard confirmed tho Republican
opinion tha, 'he orator, first addressing hmseh % MS VI
ther members oil the Richmond Bar and then 10 hr nu'
ence generally proceeded pronounce one oil the mos
uruceiu IMPRESSIVE and appropriate dsrorses upon Inc
ustrious subject o his remarks, that IT has been our goo
fortune for man, a day 10 hear
Anin,ecsting report made By Conway Robinson Esq
from the Executive Committee and appropriate remarks
Hm. MAXWELL, Esq.
ANOTHER LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF soUIl
CAROLINA.
!, The Charleston papers OF Thursday inst contain 'e
from that dstng gushcd statesman, Joel H. Poinset Esq
whose name is so often identified with the most o!a
oerod of our history He comes General Hamilton oil
10 commune with his countrymen, and to eshor them
: pause in their precipitate career. He says
81 felt npeed 10 address you rs irieno ana po'he
the interests, stake in this question; BY my zeal
IN. honor and welfare OF my native State by the long exp
renre have had Of the fearful consequences o resou
md by mr devotion the Union, which, under heaven
s ,eieve VIC owe une1amped prosperity as ha'on
y lie tells them further
" should not however have departed from my 1eIerhn
lion 10 abstain from taking part in pccs nae no. a
~ enoyed unusual opportunities OF observing the conou
md character of opposition made at the Norm 70 our
s,utions and if had perceived from the enoI Oh
ID speeches aud writings published 10 the State a Inc % M
lee, is not fully understood in South Carolina ne
speeches and writings have tended TO rrtae the ieen
of some and TO alarm the fears of others among our o
= citizens of he North Many, however, among mem ha
regarded these outbursts Of passion without resentment
y have assembled together in recent meetings 70 'es W
devotion 10 the Union and their hrm 10 a
ii, tain the laws of The country. On one of tnese ocSas
my passage through Philadelphia, was solicited 10 oe
ne sent that might witness their proceedings, anI oed
to nony 10 YOU that our eow-citzens OF PennsyNanii
animated with The kindlies feelings towards u.s. ana as,
mined 10 see the laws affecting our property enforced WI"
A. their State. - e,,,. %, .;,i ,.
h- .As Caronian desire speak 10 my fellow
.s' of Carolina from my own home among theh oiu
wish 10 npnear rebuke the winds and waves o oui as
ted So from distant shore but reserved my elo's " %
nu them until my among you. But IN lus,cn a; 70
great and good who assembled at New oIh rnia
mia and Boston vindicate the laws and 10 declare
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