Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-29

: CENTRAL SOUTHERN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION.
A. ,nceng Of ;e Contra! Southern Rights Association
IN Friday, August 22i ID. H. London, President, H. IL
c Dny'l. Secretary,
The following communication from tic Southern Righ
A-s1ca!inn :" the University o. Virginia. was read ana or
Iced to be published together with the two to!'"lng rrso
ir,ons:
UyrvensrrY OF vrrorsIA ApRL % 1851.
To n: Corresponding Secretary Of Ike Central Sytdert
: Highs issocllion Of Virginia:
Sif:-Wlth excuses lpr delay herewith transmit you
the resolutions which unanimously adopted n; the las
sly Of Virginia, in which Ray be found an expression o
gratitude for the kind attention which they hlve met viii
=. the bands Of the Central Southern Rights Association
Virginia. Respectfully
E. c. FIELD and 4. y. BANKS,
! Corresponding Secretaries.
/. Resolved, That gratefully acknowledge the courte
50 extended 10 US by The Central Southern Rights Asiocis
'i"n OF Virginia. in recognizing members "i their
ts5cai!on and 60 hereby pledge ourselves 10 aid en IL
the best ot our ability TO perfect the noble work in which
they are engaged.
=. Resolved That tho resolution of the Central Southern
Rights Associaon OF Virginia. declaring that 1--WE will with
draw our patronage from all Northern newspapers and pc
udicas which I. have heretofore and may hereafter fail
to sustain the just lights Of the South, against In:
ard violent aggressons OF the Free States hearty
concurrence with this s.h amcndmrn, that Southern
newspapers and periodicals Of the stamp be included
in .LG catalogue.
The foregoing proceedings having been disposed Of
On molten, tnc following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That The Corresponding Secretary Gf is Assn
citation be directed TO acknowledge TO the Southern Right
Association of Charleston S. c.. the receipt Of documents
the address of the President Of this Assocaion with
our thanks for the same.
Resolved farther, that the Southern Rights Associations
Of South Carolina, well those of Ai5aml Georgia
Mississippi and all Others throughout, the Southern States
he requested send delegates the general Convention 10
be held in Richmond the 10th Of September next and re-
port this Association the appointment OF their delegates
7 and their names.
The President o. H. London) then read the following ad
dress ID the Association:
Gentlemen Of the Central Southern Rights dissertation Of
Virginia The present is period OF time presenting 10
the mind many features OF moment and interest soseE-
c,n Stale feeling she is justified by wrong, is eoaded 10
leave the Union because she seeks an independence ana
liberty she believes be found under our present con-
federation Thousands of the best citizens throughout the
Southern country stand ready sustain her against the Gi
forts the Federal Government crush her by force In
the mind of every Enlightened there IS concern as t
nation. Cuba has thrown up the cap OF de-
ancc 10 u mother country and Is going 10 MAKE herself
independent Her ainitics declared with the certainty
OF destiny by the choice Of own h OF July as the day
OF her commencement in her own Independence.
u Ny you, is the signal Of renewed eXcr-
lions iii behalf OF the independence Of my own portion o
the conledcracy and whilst congratulate yun upon The
evidences or prosperity in your undertakings, | must
counsel YOU TO dclieraton and mness Caucss is the
abundant origin of all that is keen and deep IN the
Of the mind. Ii is requisite and raht To survey
without excitement every subject 10 which The importance
Ut consideration is Attached the greater the danger the
more absolute and essential it is that reflections should
be uncIouded by irritation In Drawing the dangers o inc
troubles! and furious necessities and calm
that will conduct 10 safety and triumph We nave
great ends accomplish Let apply ourselves 10 perfect
Whl. enemies and the enemies o! the South are
assaing with mach and mllgnlty, reason and
luy demand from renewed ami enlarged cxsrons 1f,
whilst State Is made TO see her ntcority ana reminded
ni the greatness sae should possess must not be ro-
pc:y employed The indications Oi pleasing ana Sa
sacto.y character that views gaining ground rapid
y. We cognizan Of The fact that oi the largest
conventions assembled in Virginia viii meet here on
l0t ui September perfect the necessary measures 10
regular direct mpoftaons into our o"n waters us
Influences 10 be felt the more as II Is not meeting o.
politicians; buI will be composed VI The merchants ana Du-
sness oil The Stlc will succeed in all they under
take 1t is the frs, ns ancc within my knowledge in which
10 b,t
10 the state this fact simply 10 show you me unnl-
feeling exhibiting itself upon the subject o: direct
trade. There are some, however, who rev: ana abuse u
because we have chosen 10 urge the duty and NECESSITY Vi
Sutc action, build up direct trade with i"reIEn
countries, and 10 pour down upon the South The pr'hs ol
necessary Tor the and consumption
ui our people We absolutely told tat Is wrong
To inprrations and husband our resources
and il is c"ncndr seriously by many OF our won!d-6c wise
men, that and oagit tu employ northern men ana
vessels do this business for because they can
better than canad that, 10 seek to divert the
! cpmilcrcs tu oar towns Is treason.
In putting the question this have placed it prop
ey, ior pconcd the Legislature OF our State io
an excise NorIeru g1Is, as 10 elect by pFudcn
aud constitutional means our commercial inspen-encs OF
States whose laws people delay hinder the rccapurc
restoration uf fugitive slaves 10 tNe!r lawful oWncs
AMI arc we not justified! Have W. becn we the aegres-
.ors? Can any be stupid as to cay the South mas
not been grossly wronscd!
But gentlemen, it is no, rational 10 suppose mat lie com
habits nj any people be- ch inged In ln hou IL
The work time The relations deilcote and Inc
change mast therefore perfected with caution and p:u
ctre. would suggest, that 80 excellent commence
iucn has been nt in direct trade ur the largest np'r
tann will Virginia this year that has Tor many years.
foster and encourage it, by laws which w 10 ieir ope'
ratons bind this trade 10 our States and Is therefore,
r the L LiSire OF State Ia release all VINO salI
from State tixaOn such enactment would not
only pcrpeuate present trade but would adn yearly !"
IT, besides bringing into existence the necessary vessels "
J carrying trade Ii Is Clearly wihih "lc po"'
of our Legislature require u every merchant 'ha' nc
should take inventory OF his stock OF goods once year
A. stated pcriod and that he should state IN that Inven-
had
;on doubt it is within the power oi The State To levy sucn
may be deemed necessary upon hoSc goouS au
shoud myself raDicc know lhnt our Legislature a1 en-
acted bill embracing these features as To New iotA
massachusetts, Vermont Ohio and Pennsylvania by de-
mludn. certain per ccnage upon all goods p1rchiseH
those States because they have laws enacted ana their eo
nc adopt hinder and delay the recapturc ana res
| ,oration of fugitive slaves To their owners
Another evidence Of the feelings with which our people are
being actuatcd is the large increase OF students ai our Sou
institutions Of learning This ID particularly IN" case
with University of Virginia The largest number o SUI
,ns yer known nt the University present during the
ast session. and still larger number Is eXpec1ea te next
session. This right and proper for take leave TO express
The opuion, that it the best school in the United n'aGs
lnd after making every enquiry which my opportunities
would allow whilst abroad do not hesitate to give TO the
University Virginia. school for American youths
place i.hc than any the continent OF Europe or in the
iish Kin dom; for am justified by the able and numer-
m body men, the leading men in this State
in awarding this Institution the high credit ol educating
the best reasoners and the accomplished scholars 10 D"
auaL coming from any seat OF learning whatever consider
ng the fact that it has been in cXiotence out niue over
|luarler of century. 1t IL mural however, ~ SpPoc'
na Jefferson desired its foundation 10 be registered on MS
tombstone OF the best and worthless, acts by wnlc
he desired be remembered, it was seat oi literature IN
which every excellence would be found In viewing THIS love-
" and cherished offspring OF this great bcneiaco7 o" our race
disseminating its usefulness and illustrating me "ls VI
It's founder and particularly when know it is hara oy MS
tnno confess feel satisfaction and delight; and IN ooh
nu to the future al all indsposed to express tle
ooinun that years and il will number lis ihaic
u.cs by thousands for if ripe schollrso am eie'e
be anticipated from its past
appropriations in these respects estimate IS 700 s ~ W
placed upon With sLch evidence TINS before me, avn
nIier.n. the rcvng and tauntng OF the stis ana h
ra,rioic Ii is certanly duty 10 continue 70 '',''>
these schools and colleges well as the peFloaIcas M
con!uc, in midst ny citizens ana ''Ec'eu -
the dissemination vi and useful iaoflat to' oSa
US in preference Northern publications. whic are useu y
uuro and destroy the value of the entire slave property
the South. ~. = .,. -,
Bat wc have much yet 10 overcome We ah''. W u"
rio, ut sovereign State decide upon her o@n ,s?
denied. This sen;imon. comes from y ia'
ton ana from Northern Ii tnss" men, oar"1r ~
Northern majority are resolved upon using the fedea
forces against Southern State whilst Boston oo per
mt;el to rule the department OF the "Ahens OF America,
m 10 outrage 4 Southern citizen in the lawful pursuit ol ~