Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-04

a. Resolved, That il the present aspect Of our poti
cal affairs, we deprecae the separate secession oil
South Carolina from the Union: Isl. Because is due
to our Southern conederaies having common inter
est and threatened by commor Danger 10 take conn-
Gel with hem ana especia1y with such Of ;heif Cit
zens as arc known to be faithful and devoted friends
as to the mode and measure of redress Tor our com
mon wrongs and because preciptate secession
from The Union. m opposition 10 their views and Wishes
would seem as II we claimed To be the exclusive cham
pon OF Southern Rgh's--an assumption which could
not but be regarded arrogant IN u.s. and insulting to
theu-thus, IA place oil harmony of feeling and con-
cert of action, provoking leaousies and sowing the
seeds OF dcord between US aud our natural allies and
operating 10 prevent the formation of a Southern
ConIedsracy. - Because our separate secession
would be emneniLy premature and unwise al this time
when We may airly calculate en- the Cooperation Of
otnor States at no distant period snee tn effect of re.
newed agitation and continued aggression by Northern
ianalics-results which may be regarded as absolutely
certain, must Inevitably be, to bring up some of our
sister STATES OF the South to the same position which
we occupy and thus operate to ensure the lorna.
ton OF Southern Contcderacy. Cd. Because South
Cafolna' ny separate secession, would be placed in
| the attitude OF Foreign Government to the other
slaVeholdng States oithis Uuion the eff 3ct of which
would be, hat, under the laws Of Congres prohibit.
( ing Tie mlgfation or importation OF slaves from for
elgn country into the United States we should be sub
| eCed practca y TO the "Wmot proyiso" in lis most
aggravated lotm An. Because 10 all her public re-
solves, South Carolina has given other pedge--has
avowed no other determinations than to co-opera e
with her sister States Of the South in resisting those ag-
gressons and Finally Because in the n,egsni nosu,e
Of affairs, to dissolve our Union with the South and
thus isolate ourselves from the sympahies and support
OF tho.a with whom we are bound together in com.
mon destiny, would be not only abortive as measure
odeiverance, but il not utterly suicidal in ITS effects
IN the highest degree dangerous to the stability Of
! Institutions
s. Resolved, That while weare opposed 10 the sepa-
rate secession OF South Carolina from the Union with
our the concurrence and co operation ola least some
other slayehodirg State, the reasonable assurance
that such would be the result Of her separate action we
hold the night OF State 10 secede, as no longer an
open question, and as essential TO the sovereignty and
freedom OF each member ofthls Conederacy
o. Resolved That our hopes OF deIiyerauce at this
crisis rests on the formation OF Southern conedeTacy
Il conclusion which believe to be entertained BY
/ large majority Of the people OF South Caroua-we
would earnestly invoke the early action OF OR State
| Convention whenever it Shall be assembled TO devils,
and adopt such measures their wisdom shall seem
most etfectual TO bring about system of concert aud
cooperation among the sayeholdng States in res St
Ing the sggres2 ions OF the Federal Government; and
also as representing The sovereignty o. South Carolina
| to determine by solemn ordnance what relation to
that Government it shall meanwhile become 10 oc-
cupy and at the same time to prescribe 10 the consli.
tued authorities Of the State, such course of action
| as will enable them 10 take advantage Of all emer-
! gehces, and to be prepared for all results
Alter the reading OF the resolutions the meeting Yves
addressed by Hon. A P Butler in opposition sepa-
| rate State acton. Although evidently iabonrine
under severe indlsposon, ne spoke with animation
and great effect. As we hope TO be able 10 publish
his remarks IN full, we iobesr uFher comment At pre-
sent
The Hon. Robert w Darnwell, followed in an ad-
dress OF considerable length, addressed to the point OF
inability OF the State to sdstan herself alone, and the
folly OF looking Great Britain Tor countenance and
aid. He exposed fully the abolition policy Of that ma
ion, as e3empltlSd by her acts Tor many years. He
referred 10 the great sacrifice at which she had abolish
ed slavery in her own domnions and to the fact that in
her offer 10 Texas, the abolition OF slavery Of
| the conditions
Both speakers sudiously reiraned from any appeals
to the Tears Of the audience, and sustained
their views OF this great question in calm and forcble
argument.
As the resolutions offered BY Mr.. Finley were about
to be submitted to the meeting a resolution was rea
by Mr. B. R. Carroll as to the treason OF such as should
! oppose the action OF The State Alter few earnest
! remarks by the Rev. Mr.. ates and DR.. A. G. Mac
Fey, against any attempt The part Of such
known to be opposed to the Objects OF the meeting 10
dscu lis proceedings, it seemed to be regarded an
tnwarlantable Interference, and motion to lay it on
the table was adopted by an overwhelming vote.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Finley We're then put
and adopted with great unanimity.
The following resolutions We're then introduced by
! M. =. Mordecai, Esq. and adopted
Resolved, That inasnuch the organization of
The Auxiliary Southern Rights Association is now re-
cognzed as intended to advance the doctrine OF sepa-
rate State action, it is Incumbent those who pre-
pared to stand hv the Resolutions just adopted make
equal preparation for the just maintenance OF the doc
trlnes that we believe essential to the welfare and nom
| CT OF South Caroline.
| Resolved, That a Committee OF Vigilance and Con
terence to consist OF one hundred members, be appoint
ed by the Chair, whose duty it snail be to recommend
such measures shall be- in their Judgment best caicu-
aed to unite the public sentiment of our city and State
IN the supper! OF the principles we have now openly
| professed.
| Resolved That Committee Of Correspondence, to
consist OF twenty five, be appointed by Inc chair to
| correspond with our teowczens in this State and
other Southern States, in relation to The great purpose
| OF combining Southern feeling, end making it conduce
| TO The great end Of united Southern action
| JOHN RUTLEDGE, President.