Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-05

= domination Of the wicked men uho MANNED and 49,.
uaeu ~ VIC nave been surprised TO find that with fc
nonoraoe eAeePuons. the Northern press and pulI,
nave teemed with rdicue aud insult our people an
even with 'nsolent and impotent threats OF ycngeape
We pena,es OF the law shall DO inflicted upon the con
Tue confessions OF convcts with other evidepcs
eaas US 10 believe that certain men, prominent amonrs
the Black Republican party have been guilty of comn
city with the offenders AGAINST our laws y., so
those aecompecs havo aed the country aud others adj
' nsr oong,non to appear and testify upon trial be
resist it, " ''"N'
Thus has this abomnable conspiracy against MI W,
ueeh uear ocen organized in the North carried out b,
tne connses and contributions of thousands amonr.
Nnom we're men IN high official station vet Il has beer
o concealed from the people for whose des,rue
son was ntenued, and no offer OF aid condoencs
originated. WV ~'"'P''''
The eonspirs'ors wero members of the Black Republ
An party ineir acts were In literal accordance with
us uocunes lt has vindcated and adopted them Yer
nec appears TO be no recoi of the Northern mind from,
the revolutionary tendencies of higher law and
NO Patrone struggle for the prostraton OF fnaticsn
and the protection of brethren allied by every tie of DIN,
ana OF interest Sunk in the ethsrgy Of gain-svcpt
AZ az. .ne current OF popular preudice-indiferent
tne honor and fraternity OF the Stateshe eonserya
tive interest of the North has surrendered the bao, box
desperate faction, and aequesce in its ratrciJal and
| North but venal neutrality
Uhder these circumstances Virginia has no other alter
na'e put TO rely upon that which has yet failed
|
During the short period necessary for the North TO de-
termne what atonemcnt oer for au outrage So nm
paraeed and what guaranty it offer against its
cpenuon, Virginia will plant her scntnes and r.pose
upon her arms Ii occasion neither SUNRISE or ~
moostanee that she will suspend all social and CONNER
cal relations with the North until the result of s l
eraions shall be announced.
LIST. Rssoirci That We regard with s;n,.r,. psd.r
aud appreciation the prompt and efficient measures taken
by the Federal aud State authorities for the arrest and
conviction of the feons Of Harpcrs Ferry in eoptemp,
OF the threats and solicitations of their Northern
and that hold ourselves ready to make good the de-
iensc aud Nndcation of authorities with our lives
and fortunes
2nd. Resoirsi, That the conduct of Governor VIA.
throughout the excitement produced by the late affair AT
harpers Ferry, has been emnently prudent patriotic
aud conservative and that he entitled TO the thanks NJ
all true Nginans for his resolute prompt aud energetic
action. e>
Srd R>'oired, That tender our sympsthies to our
fellow citizens in whose midst the abomnabe designs of
the aboonst have exploded and are willing TO contri
bu'e by private proper legislative provision in aid of
those who have been murdered in the defence of our
common rights.
18th Resoirci That Governor Packer il entitled n mr.
appreciation for his prompt obedience to the mandates Of
the constitution in returning the authorities of Virginia
sylvania. VIZ"
Sth Resoiroi That whilst We have unlimited conf.
denee IN our ability to protect ourselves and property
We deem II alike due to self respect and safety 10 sns
pend as far possible all social and commercial inter
course with the Northern States until they shall have re-
pudated the principles ofhgher law and abolition and
nj ina
oth; Hesoireh That we will encourage our own
schools colleges and universities, our theological and
chaitaoe Institutions and agricultural and mapuiac
tories and commerce. by every practical measure of So
cia or legislative assistance.
Ith Resoired, That respectfully recommend to our
ieloW-citzens TO practice prudent econmy-to abstain
as ar as possible from habits of extravagance-to dis
pense with articles of cost and luxury and TO convince
the world that least worthy of our ances,o
in refusing to enrich those who have nsulted and on
pressed US. ~
Sth. Resolsed That we hereb, bind ou-sa,,.s M, .,
encourage any merchant who will pledge himself TO
purchase his goods hereafter exclusively in Soptber Or
MARKET and IN case any merchant shall import
MS goods from Europe directly into Southern mort and
upon an European Southern vessel we pledpe our
selves TO purchase from such merchant preference TO
any otner ana to pay him such profit upon his goods as
may indemnify him Tor his enterprise provided his goods
shall be Of good quality similar goods in market
9TH he'oired, That the Chair appoint committee of
vigilance % consist OF ten members from each Magiste-
duties: '''O"'"s
LIST To require all suspicious persons coming into tho
county, TO state their business aud give the name of
behavior during their stay. eN
End To oblge any such person who shall fail to com.
ply with the foregoing regulation depart the county
or hand him over TO the legal authorities for examina
ton.
Sd To appoint assistant patrols in every neirhborbood
where II may seem to the committee necessary
18th To prepare articles OF association in accordance
with the eighth resoution-procure signatures IN the
same, aud report by publication in the county papers
any person, Who having signed such articles shall vo
late their conditions.
5th. 70 correspond and cooperate with similar com
ees throughout the State, and adopt such regulations
as will promote the common objects with winch such
committees have have been formed
10th. ResOlyed, That our representa Il, tho pd
raj aud State Legislatures be assured that we will sustain
them IN all measures necessary protect the honor or
rghts-deveop the promote the defence of
the commonwealth.
18th. R,soirei, That representatives i'm the State
Legislature be respectfully requested consider the pro-
pretty OF providing by law for the following objects
lst. more efficient organization OF the militia and
police. ~
End. legal discrimination against goods manufac
tured in or imported through States North Of Narvnd
sra Inc expectation of our products, and importa-
ton OF merchandise in European Southern yessel by
direct trade With the markets Of Europe.
4th. The adoption Of system Of bountes to be paid
rom the treasury tor certain articles of prime necessity to
be- manufactured in virginia
5th To provide for correspondence aud cooperation
with our sister States of the South that may be pre-.
pared for any political emergency that may arise
9th To provide for withdrawing in specie the pro
ereds oil our exports Annually deposited in Northern
banks aud repaid Us in merchandise
9Th The Improvement of our educational svs,ap anil
establishment OF school for military instruction TO L
founded upon the fund appropriated the State Guard
aud to conform IN it, system to that Of the Vrgnia MI
litary Institute.
sth To provide for the enlarged manufacture Of arms
upon modern model and to encourage the manufacture
OF ammunition.
9th. To complete the principal Rail roads in the Stale
so Tar a. the may promote the great objects Of com
mercial independence and sectional defence
On motion the above preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
The meeting was then forciby and eoquenty address
ed by several gentlemen present
On notion
Re'olrei That the papers OF the South generally be
requested TO publish the proceedings of this meeting
Cure for wboopinR Cough.
~ HTACsTnE, CASApA e., Aug u, 1850
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