Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-15
RO. G.. SCOTT.
G. S. MORGAN, Committee
THO. l.. JETER.


Whereas tic Central Southern Rights Association VI Viz
GINA entertaining the proou uy; admiration
for the Constitution OF the United States as it was written
and understood by The patriots and shgeI who pied il; and
entertaining the like love and regard for the u,on
Saies the principles the Constitution under
stood being willing and ready 10 pledge their lives their
fortunes, and their sncIcd honor for the maintenance both 81
the Constitution and union OF tho States in their original
puity and having learned from hs published letters and writ
len opinions, that the Hon. James Buchanan u Pcnnsyva
MA eHcstans the like views and sentiments Therefore,
Resolved, That the Hon. James Buchanan oi Pcnnsyiva-
MIA be invited 10 address, this Association sucn time as
may suit his convenience, and counsel with IN regard
10 the Gest means 10 be adopted in the present alarming crl
Sis Tor the maintenance the Constitution, and GnCn oil
the States in their orig inal purity.
NHEATLASD NEAR LANCASTER ArRit 10, 1851.
NY Dear os:-l have received your Kind letter oi the ~
instant, with the resolutions adopted by the Central South
Rights Association OF Virginia. inviting address
the Association such time as may suit nv convenience
and 10 counsel with them I'm regard the best I" BE-
adopted IN The present alarming crisis The maintenance
The Constitution and the union OF the States their ogi
nal purity"
should esteem il both high honor and great privilege.
comply with this cquest and therefore regret say that
engagements, which need specify render impossible
for TO visit Richmond during The present, possibly tho
month.
TIE Association do me no more than Justice when al
trbung TO mo strong desire tor the maintenance OF the
Constitution and the union OF the States their orgina!
purity" Whilst few men in This country would 10
avOw different sentiment yet Tho question still remains
by what means can THIS al-imporant purpose be best
complishsd! lce no hesitation in answering by
10 the old Virginia platform Of States rights presented By
the resolutions Of l793 go and Mr. Madsjns report,
The powers conferred by the Constitution upon The General
government, must De construed strictly and Congress
abstain from the exercise VI all doubtful powers. But il is
sad, these are mere unneanlag ahsracons-and they
are unless honestly carried into practice. Like the Chris
tian's faith however, when s genuine good works will
inevitably flow from sincere belief in such s'ric
ton of Constitution We're this old republican principle
adopted in PRACTICE should no longer
table and dangerous attempts in Congress interfere with
the institution Of domestic slavery which belongs exclusive
to tho States where eSslsthere would be no ctors
establish high protective talstEc public money would
DC squancecsd upon grand system o internal improve
nsn general IN name o' partial in lis very nature and
currupn in it, tendency both 10 the sovGrnrrn, and 70
the ptopl. az: Would Ecrsrc!i ;ren; exfrayagan
rs pas national cto' al: :.lIln III, I'VE,
tic. OF economy: essential hut! 2:ac p.-
vatc pros sy. Were permitted address YOU. tssocia
ton these the counstls should give and of the
topics should discuss, the best "or the mante-
nance both Of the Constitution und the union OF the States
in their original purity and for the pepeua,;on Of our great
and glorious ccnfederacy.
With sentiments OF high rego:d remain
You're, very rsspcct:uilv
JAMES BCCuAEAE