Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-28

any mort Of Europe direct into tie waters of the STATE OF
Yirginiu. by such vessel or vessels, as upon the oath OF ihe.f
owners, shall appear to be exclusively owned by citlzens oi
our State, until such shipping amount to fifty thousand IONS
81. C!a.t.f Offered tho following resolutions, which "eFe
adopted:
THAT 10 the Judgment Of this Association, The Missouri
| restriction wus sn unconstitutional and unjust enactment,
md That is unconditional repeal is essential rs well ~ Inc
rights Of The South as 10 the harmony and stability OF The
Union.
"Ihat we regard the opposition made BY the North 10 the
passage of the Nebraska bill, as another indication oil aooil,
!inn hostility to tho rights of The South, and an additions!
proof of the necessity Of the commercial Independence Of
The Il ivehnding States"
MIR. London offered The following resolution:
Resolved, That newspapers of Virginia and the Charles
ton Courier and the Charleston Mercury be requested 10 pub.
lish the proceedings; and such other papers throughout Inc
South be requested to publish these proceedings as are
friendly 10 direct trade and The Independence Of the South.
The resolution was adopted.
ar. peaks offered the following preamble and resolutions :
Whereas, the Executive of Virginia, heretofore, in the
year 1851, appointed u delegation from tho various portions
Of the Common wealth TO attend The Convention held at n
Orleans; aud, whereas, The Governor of Tennessee has out
recently appointed a large delegation 10 represent that Sla'e
at the ensuing Commercial Convention 10 be held In Charles
ton, the End Monday in April next and, whereas, the Com
monwealth of Virginia. should, in our estimate, DO represent
ed in said Convention and, whereas, any delegates appoiat
cd by ths Cities and Towns can only represent their patlicu-
lar localities; and, whereas. q representation from the Slale
at large, appointed by the Executive ot Virginia, wouiu IN.
yolyc no expenditure and would in our oploion contribute
greatly to the objects OF said COnvenuon-Belt
Resolved, That this Association respectfully request mo
eyCrl!cncy Governor Johnson, 10 designate at least Two DOL
sna,es from each Congressional district, in The Slate, 10 rep
rrscu, the Commonwealth Of Virginia In The ensuing Com,
mercial Convention, at Charleston the 2d Monday 10 April
next.
Resolved, That The Secretary be instructed TO lay before
the Governor OF tho State a copy Of these proceedings al hi'
earliest convenience.
The foregoing preamble and resolutions wero adopted.
Mr. Applcyard offered tho following resolution, whlch, al'et
being adopted, was, on motion OF MI. Spence, Iecona'ue'eo'
and, after debate, was rejected: -
Resolved, That this Association respectiully suggests
to The ruiroad Companies generally, 10 offer free ticKsts 10
the members of the Commercial Convention, soon 70 90 neiu
at Charleston, S. C., when said members pass 10 ana ITO"
said Convention.
Mr.. L. z. Guoch offered the following resolutions: -,
Resolved, That this Association has receirel the inteii,'
gence of the death of our late Secretary and Treasurer, e.
B. Shelton, with profound regret. We cherish with iVeiy
emotions the recollection OF his zealous cooperation win
US, in the high objects Of this Association.
Resolved, That the s]ympathies Of this Association Dc ZEN
dcrcd to his widow, and that these resolutions be entered On
the minutes of the Association.
Capt. Dimmock moved, that when The Association al
journs, il adjourn 10 lst Saturday In May next. On motion,
The Association adjourned after the President announced, 'hal
those who desired 10 join the Association could Go 80, by
calling ut his slure, on the corner Of Main and 18Th streets.
d. H. LONDON, President.
ROGER a. PRyoR. Secretary.