Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-03

constitutional sphere Of the General Government Inc u
cerous topics which engaged the attention OF Congress "
the last session. were adjusted wisely and Justly, as
licyc and had hoped satisfactorily They were ADJUSTED
leaving untouched the rights of every portion o the
and thus giving triumph TO one section over ano!e
All NAV approve this system OF measures without any
flee of that self respect which is dear 10 communities Dc
individuals The belongs 10 ALL for is the success
of the Constitution and not OF pnrty local or po'La
and hone and trust long il will be aled as the ls
and not The least guarantee OF the pcpctuty o our ns
,ions and of the Union which secures them
am. gentlemen, very respectfully, your obt seryt
VIM. Kinney, L. waddell, Jas, Points B. Crawford, VIM
Frazier Esqs.
Mr.. wEBsrEns LETTER.
WAsHISoTox ID. c., Nov. %, 1850
Gentlemen On my arrival in this city last evening, a1
the pleasure receive your communication OF ihe ~.
is a refreshing encouraging ana patrlouc eut'
sneak tho sentiments which become the people of the great
and ancient Commonwealth of Virginia. fou SPEAK DIS
Wyhe and Pendeton, Jefferson, hlarsllal ana iousu
would speak were they yet among lis. You speak Of tue
Union of these States and what Idea can suggest more
lively emotion in the minds Of the American people .. Pc
sen, prosperity, past renuwn and imurc noprsi uiay
would be with you gentlemen on me proposen occso
md as one your cUunrymen and fellow-clzcns assure
yo of my hearty sympathy with YOU In The opinions wch
sou express and my Interchangeable purpose TO cooperate
with yo and other good in unfolding the honor o the
States and the Constitution Of the Government How nap
by should be present myself in virginia, West OF the
blue Ridge, and there TO pledge mutual aith WIN me men
f Augusta and Rockbrdge Bath Allegheny and Pocahon-
as Highland Pendrton and Rockingham, that, while we
we institutions of wise and patriotic sircs shall not
supporters and that so far a. may DEPEND OH us he
ivized world shall be shocked by beholdng such
rodgy the voluntary ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this glorious re-
ublic NO, gentlemen. never never. II II snail come 10
hat political nartyrdom is preferable 10 such sight " /
die while the honor of The country Is untarnislc
nd the flag Of the Union still flying orr heads than 10
i've till behold that honor gone forever and that flag pros
rate in the dust Gentlemen, ! speak warmly because
eel warmly, and because know that speak to men whose
earts warm as my own in support OF the country
md its Union
am lately from the North where have mixed extensive
with men OF all classes and all parties, and assure yor
gentlemen that through the of The Northern peo-
Pile the general feeling and the great cry Tor the Union
and for lis preservation There are, II Is true men TO be
"und, some OF perverso purposes ana some "i oe"eeel
Imagination who affect suppose that sorc possible but
underlined good would arise from dissolution oil the lies
which bind these United States together but be assured The
humber these is small the eminent leaders of all par
ies ebuke them and while there prevails general purpose
maintain the Union is that purpose embraces as lis
lust and necessary means firm resolution OF supporting
rights of all the States precisely as they stand gaan
and secured by the Constitution And you may depend
Hpon it, that every provision in that instrument In favor 81
e rights of Virginia. and tho other Southern States and
Merry Constitutional act of Congress passed 10 uphold and
ioce those rights will be upheld and maintained not only
the power of the law but also by tho prevailing influence
public opinion Accidents may occur 10 defeat the cNec-
n OF law in particular instance; misguided men may,
possible sometimes enable others eude the claims vi
ce and the rights founded in solemn constitutional COM
2ct but whole and in the end the law will be exc
3tcd and obeyed the South will that there Is principle
j tie North; and that among the great mass OF intelligent
zena in that quarter the general disposition TO ask ol JUS
e is not stronger than the disposition I" grant it TO others
Gentlemen brcthren wo are descendants oil those
who uboed together with intense anxiety for the establish
nt Of the present federal Constitution. Let me ask YOU
gentlemen teach your young men, into whose hands The
power the country fall 10 - back 10 the close
Of the Revolutionary war; contemplate the ceoenes5 and
inconpeency of The confederation Of States then existing
and 10 trace steps By which the intelligence and patriot
ism of the great Of that day led the country to the
adoption of the existing Constitution Teach them TO study
the proceedings votes and reports Of committees in the old
tCungress especially draw their attention to the Leading part
taken by the Assembly Of Virginia from l7S3 onward direct
,h. minds 10 the Convention Annapolis in l1s6, and By
HE contemplation and Study OF these events and these et-
ort. let them what mighty thing was 10 establish
ho government under which have now lived SO prosper.
,nsly and gorousIy for Gu years Bur pardon me-
must not write essay make speech. Virginia rae
oeartcd Virginia stand BY country stand by the worn
ef your fathers stand by the Union Of line States and may
almighty God prosper all efforts in the OF LIBERTY
ma in the GAUGE Of that United Government which rnders
This people The happes people upon which The sun ever
:hone. ! am, gentlemen, yours, truly ana ialnlux.
To Mcssrs VIM. Kinney, VIM Frazier Benz. Crawford,
Ia,n,s Points and l., WadJci, Ebqrs.-Comnittcc