Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-11-11

o,t,r,Nop CORPS INAUGURAL

r,ror Cobb in his eloquent Inaugural address 10 the
Legislature Of Georgia, commences ny paying Ju'' a
glowing compliment 10 the eminent posi'lon occup'e :, w.
State Of Georgia. in the progress made oy hof IN
and the mechanical ars great system OF hDi
Road and Internal Improvements, and the education Oh m
sons md daughters Referring 10 the present interesting
perod in the eounys history, his address concludes win
the following and laudabe warning to the Norhe
people TO do their duty and save the unlon
Our Federal Government is passing through an or
e, which NAV Justly be regarded as the severest test ~
which has been subjected In The Issue is inF"'e
rot only own pence ana happiness Out Inc sou.io "
tina great problem which has engaged SO much OF inc
Of the ables and purest who have ever vedhe caP
CITY of man for self-gOvernment -
At The commencement of the last Congress, tho country
VIVA conyulsed with bitter sectional controversy, growing
out of the institution OF slavery as 1t exists In the Souc
States The ables heads were appalled, with the magnitude
of the dnnger that threatened the integrity Of the republic
and he ouies hearts aered under the weight of response
biy 1t would be inappropriate TO tins occasion TO revue"
the history of thai angry and threatening controversial,
oud necessarily refresh memories with many oil us
painfu reflections there lessons and admoniton5 ~
be dra from It's consideration which cannot be too deeply
and iorcbly impressed upon the public mind Of the country
This threatening issue ultimately brought close
in our national legislature, 10y the adoption Of series OF
measu familarly known TO the country as the Comp"'
mise That Comprouse based upon two important prn.
cples first recognised the great 5necan doctrine OF
the right of every people in the organization OF their oac
governments determine for themselves whether or ho
Ihgy would have the institution OF slavery OF htlr
social sysema principle dear 10 every republican heart
and one upon which the whole fabric of American IN
s;ulions-thus repudating that other doctrine Justly
odous t the peoplc of the Soutof the right and duty OF
Congress reject State applying for admission into the
Union her Constitution tolerated the institution oil
slavery. The other cardinal principle OF Compromise eco
nZ.s the Constitutional obligation 10 deliver up fugitive
slaves when they may escape into the non saveh9diEg
Staes-a duty expressly imposed by the letter Of the Con-
stutiun and heeorccncnt 1rhich essential 10 the per
anenc. of the republic After the adoption of this ADJUST
men by Congress- imposed upon the people
Of Georgia the important duty Of pronouncng the first al-
lhotative judgment upon H.
To our action eyes Of the whole country direct
Cd and icowczens every where looked TO move
ments with anxious soctudc. was under these ccu-
stances Georgia called upon TO speak She spoke
and her brcaed mns led spirit OF ardent devotion To
the Union and OF patriotic warning 10 its Northern friends
Looking W The past and considering the rights and interests
that had been involved in The contest dangers and diff
cues which had surrounded the couny-and the impor-
nn principles upon which the final action OF the govern
based she soemnly declared her determination 10
stand to and abide by The Compromise as permanent and
final settlement Of this dangerous and vital issue. Its hna
~ and faithful enforcement in all its pats-consutins es
genital elements 10 commend II 10 the favor and support Of
herself and her States OF the South Looking to The
future with reference the Of threatened aggre
sion which had been freely INDUCED in BY portion of the
people Of the Noland regarding the adoption Of thos'
measures against which she raised her warning voice in til
fourth resolution of her convention as nsdIous blows
aimed her vital nteest-she has calmly but firmly
said 10 this maddcned spirit OF tanacsm, thus far shal
thou % and no farther Her position was taken with calm
ness in 550-it has been reailrmed with deiberaon il
1851 and renew the pledge OF my hearty coope
maintaining II Win nfiuHess anu oeCISlOn-
Cicorsa thus placed herself upon broad national
pltroc PLATFORM and invites her sister States Of the unioI
stand by her in the preservation OF the happest and frees
government on eart-upon these great principles Of rgh
aud justice Her policy and principles look 10 the Preserva
lion of the Cnonand the maintenance OF The Constitution
as one and nscparabe. Ambition can seek no higher
nOber object the transmission 10 poserity OF this in
esmabIc legacy. UNION OF SOVEREIGN STATES, CEMENT
CONSTITUTIONS DISPENSING EQUALITY AND JUSTICE II
ALL Constitution consccraied by the wis
dom OF the great and good of revolutionary
union whose flag floats upon every breeze-s honored il
every ndand regarded throughout the world as the
be OF constitutional freedom The maintenance OF sucl
n Constitution and the preservation of such Unon il
worthy the united and unrng efforts OF patriotic mer
North and SOUTHEAST and Westworthy OF their best
ges and pures dcvoons. Assembled hero In The capital o
Georgia around her time honred and consecraed affairs 1t
US unite prayer 10 the great Ruler OF tn
UnivcrsclIat this Constitution and ths Union may bt
perpe,ua!cd 10 our latest posterIiy.
| LUNENBURG
To the Editors of the Enqurer
| LuSESBURG, Der. "a, 1851
Conference.-The Democrats Of this county have routed
the Union Abolition candidate, Boiling, for Congress in h
district hy an overwhelming majority, follows: