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I If* lt;,f0^SAz ETUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1832fCOMMUNICATED JAgreeable to adjournment a Meeting was held at Farruwsville, Fauquier Cuuntv, on Friday, the C-lth August 1832: a large and reaper table number ol citizen* in the vicinity having assembled, on motion of Mr. John Yerbv, Colonel A*hb*. was called to the Chair, and James k Marshall and Peter Adams, F.*qr*s., were made Secretaries. The meeting thus organized, on motiun of Major Ambler—Resolved, That the Chairman appoint a committee ol twelve, to draft a preamble and resolutions explanatory of the object of the meeting; when the following gentlemen, were appointed:Major Ambler, John Yerbv. Edward C. Marshall. John Marshall, Jr., Marshall Ashby. Na-thaniel Grig^br* George Glascock, Wm G Yer-bv, Abner H Settle, Andrew M. Chancellor, John Keerfoot and Robert Catlett. The Committee alter having retired for a few moments, reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.The National Republicans in the vicinity ol Farrowsville. following the example nl their fellow citizens, in other sectiuns of the Union, have assembled this day in the exercise n| the “unalienable right” of expressing mildly, (rankly, but firmly, their opinions ol the print.pies upon which the government ought to be administered, and of the manner in which it has of late beenconducted.First, then as to the principles of the National Republican party, these have been succinctly and ah’ v summed up in tlie address sent forth to the p-opte uf New York, by a convention lately held at Utica.“ These piinciples aie broad and comprehensive; thev are framed upon great and interesting Irutns. In the struggle for our National Independence, the people of this whole country, consulted together: they fought, they suffered, they triumphed as brothets ut ihe same family, its one ?! tuple: thcv presented to the foe an unbroken trout, and they chaunted the same song of vieto-rv. They were Republicans and National Republicans. After the war of our Revolution was ended, and our Independence achieved, the go verntnent was re-organized, and the people of the whole United Stales, for the express purpose, as they declared, “of forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquilitv, providing for the common defence, promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty to themselves and their posterity.” ordained and established that glorious Constitution, under which we now live, and by the aid of which our advancement in pro*peri'y and happiness ilt; without a parallel in the history ul man. The confederacy which existed before the formation of the present Constitution, was found too feeble a bond of union and the country required, wlmt the hearts of the people, then fresh from the revolutionary contest, demanded a more perfect union. Now, we oppose that construct ton of the constitution, which makes the government a mere confederacy of in dependent Slates, and nut a bond to unite the people of the whole country; and thus reduces us in effect, to the condition in which we were before the foundation of the constitution. We believe this instrument gives power to Congress to promote, bv direct legislation, the domestic industry of the country, anil to provide fur internal improvements. ‘ We believe it is the tight and duiv of Congress to regulate the currency of the country, ami as tar as practicable, make it uniform, sound and wholesome. We hold the entire independence of the Judiciary, and that its decisions on al' questions, arising under the constitution and law*, are binding not only upon individuals, bul Stales, and all the different b-aiuhe* of the Government. We hold that the President is bound to execute every treaty, and enforce everv law of Congress, where his action is requited to •’* . nfiocment; and that after the Supreme Court has pronouncrd soch a law constitutional. his refusal or omission to enforce it, is a just cause for impeachment. We believe allla \S should be made in that spirit of conciliation,and iiimprnmise, which gave birth to the constitution itself; that the interest of the people should be consulted in the formation of laws, and that the leeiings and even prejudices, of the minority shoo'd noi be whoty disregarded; but the doctrine of our parly is, that when laws are duly enai ted.they auk scphemp.. when not voluntarily submitted to, mo*! l»e forcibly executed, a* well against individuals as associations and States. e have hitherto, until recently, regarded this doctrine as a fundamental principle ol our Republican institutions, and we regret that there should be at the present time, a necessity, as we believe there is, lor its formal promulgation.For the purpose of carrying out into practical operatiou these principles, the National Republican party have nominated Henh y Cluy, of Ken-tuckv anii John Sergeant, of Pennsylvania, to the Highest officer in thegifi of the people.”Our limits will not permit us to dwell upon the character of these distinguished men. Mr. Clav was born in this State, and has been the artificer of his own fortunes; with hia whole political course we are all familiar. John Sergeant is a favorite *on of Pennsylvania, is eminent for his talents, for hi* public services, and is truly illustrious from hi* private virtues; his name must •• challenge universal respect.”We believe Hie United States Bank to be 11 a great and beneficial institution,’* which by fa-c .Hating exchange* between different|parts oi the « i m, and maintaining a sound, smple, and f-.-.itthy state of the currency, may bo said to suupfy the body politic, economically viewed,• ith a continual stream of life blood, without vnich, it must invariably languish and sink into exhaustion. We believe this Bank essential to ail tge interests of the merchant, the agriculturalist, the manufacturer and the mechanic, Milabsolutely necessary to the prosperity of our west ent ofern brethren. The President of the United State*, has by a scrawl of his pen blighted *11 this-The message accompanying this act, cootains doctrines novel, erroneous and monstrous, we are compelled, from the nature of our meeting, to forbear saying mnre upon thi* tonic.There seemed to be, prior to the last election, a perfect reliance upon General Jackson s “good faith—and how has it been preserved? by concerting immediately upon accession, mean* by which he might be re-elected, and yet in bisi celebrated correspondence, he insisted that the president should serve but one term He complained that the patronage of the government had been abused—that the elections had nut been free.Yet he has corrupted the sources of all political intelligence, by bestowing lucrative office* on numerous editors of newspapers, as a reward fur the services rendered by them in that capacity—measuring the value of the reward by the extent of the prostitution.He has corrupted the sources of Legislation, by conferring on various members of Congress, offices of greater emolument and of higher dijjni-ty than that of Representatives, thereby buying their votes on the floor of Congress, and their influence always too great, with their constituent*. And this too, notwithstanding he had asserted previously to his own election, that such a course of policy must necessarily engender, if it did not spring from corruption.He has denounced the doctrine of Nullification in South Carolina, while with a consistency peculiar to himself, he seriously sustain* those who carry the doctrine into practice iu Georgia.Where then is his •‘good faith?”Resolved, That we approve of the nomination of Hen. yCiat of Kentucky, and John Sergeant of Pennsylvania—and that we accept the electoral ticket,' recommended by the Staunton Convention, and will use all honorable and moral mean* in our power to secure its success-Resolved, That it be recommended to the National Republican* throughout the U. States, to use redoubted exertions by distribution of newspapers c . to promote the election of Henry Clav and Jofin Sergeant.Resolved, That the Veto Message be read by Major Marshall, accompanied with such remarks as he mav deem pertinent.On motion—Resolved, That the Editors of the Constitutional Whig and Alexandria Gazette, be requested to publish these proceeding*.Ou motion'of the conflagration, a process was issued against the Lieutenant who commanded on the occasion, for the purpose of bringing him before the civil | authority of Pike countv. for a violation of the , laws of the State. The’Deputy Sheriff attempt-1 ed to execute the process, and. in the attempt,I was pierced by a federal bayonet to such an ex-I tent that his life is despaired of—and so ended the matter. A few day* ago the Marshal left Wetumpkae for the white settlements in the up-per part of the Creek territory. What ha* there been done we know not. Ho much for the doctrine oj Nullification when put into practice.i The subject of foreign emigration to this country, is now discussed with much earnestness in several American journals;—and a theme ol greater moment could scarcely lie presented to the consideration ol the dwellers in all the Atlantic cities, and alone the northern borders of the United States. Ihe weal of the republic,— the coherency of its parts, and the integrity ot ! its confedera'tive laws, will greatly depend liere-' after, upon the manner in which this matter is discussed and carried forward, either by the press, or on the floor of Congress. That legislation will be called ultimately to interpose itspreroga-ives end behest* with respect to the question, there can be no doubt. In the omission of such cognizance, there are enormous evils in store for our people, which will be found grietous to be borne, when it is too late to remove them. Itwill be a difficult and vexed question that willI arise from the agitation of such a subject: but it 1 is clear, nevertheless, that its consideration cannot safely be delayed. The honor of the coun-I try. the stability of those privileges and principles which have been its heritage from the pilgrim fathers,—all suspend from its proper and ■ final decision. There arc exigencies approach-; ing, which must require the intervention of the legal arm to avert from the cities of our sea board.- a throng of calamities;—which relate to the health of our great town*,—to the expenditures | from their municipal treasures; and to the peace and welfare of citizens. We believe the consideration of this theme to be as yet in embryo, but will soon come to be prominent and engrossing. We long tn see able minds anil patriotic hearts earnestly engaged in the arguments and contemplation of it.—Phil Gat.Resolved, That this meeting do now adjourn. ......... ASHBY.TURNERJames K. Marshall, ? Secretaries. Peter Adams, S^communicated, j From the Kpiscopt-l tteenrder.IN BEHALF OF THE PHYSICIANS.brethren, pruy for us.— 1 The*, v C5,In this awful season. Christians should be, and I trust are. particularly engaged in prayer. They are the salt of the earth and keep it from corruption: it i* in answer to their prayers that so many unprofitable creatures (as to God’s glory unprofitable) are spared. They are commanded to •-make praver and supplication for all men,” anti the ministers of the Lord ask their prayers, saying, as the Apostles did, Brethren, pray | for us.” But for whom should our prayers especially ascend at this tune, when Hie destroying | Angel is reaping down hundred* and thousands I in our land? For those, methinks, who are ex-I posing their prei ious lives in behalf of their sul-| fering fellow-creaturea. Honest, upright, bene-! volent men. (and 1 trust many pious men' too.) who are at all hours and through all incle-menrv of the weather unremittingly attending i upon the poor, the needy, th* profligate, the in-| temperate, and the abandoned. Pray that they ' may have wisdom from on high given them, that ' a blessing may rest upon their labors, that thev j mav be spared themselves from the pestilence I that walketh in darkness, and the sirknesss that 1 deatrovethat noon-dav. that they may know how to comfort the sick and dying.bv pointing them to I the Lamb of God who died for man; that the i Great Physician may lay Hi* healing hand up-: their own souls, may give His Holy Spirit to ! them and their families, and make them inheritor* of the kingdom ot heaven through a living and lively faith in the blessed Saviour. Yes! Christian. lift up your heart in behalf of these worthy And whenever you see a physician, (inthese perilous times at least,) think you hear him saying to you, ’• Brethren piay for us.”’ f COMMUNICATED. *]Mr. Snowden—I perfectly agree with the principles put forth in your paper of this morning, on the subject of Emigration. It the Government of this country had enacted a law requiring from all emigrants a certificate, authenticated by the American Consuls, ot good character, this country would nut be a “ Botany Bay” for such men as are described in the article referred to.It is not too late. 1 should give my heartv concurrence to any measure here which I, if I lived in my own native country, would be willing to support against all such characters coming from whatever quarter they might.A Naturalized Citizen, and a Native Irishman. Sept. 3, 1832.. _From the Montgomery (Ala.) Gazette, Aug. Cl Resistance.—Mr. Crawford, the Mar*hl lor the Southern District of Alabama was a *liort time since resisted by a portion of the white settlers in the Creek Nation, while attempting to carry into eft'ert the Proclamation of the President ot the United States, ordering an immediate removal of intruder* out of the li-nits of the same I appears that certain citizens formerly residents of the lower |iart of this State, under the impression that they would be shielded by the •• Sovereignly of the State,” made it convenient to build a town on Indian land*, and to name it Erwinton. Upon the Marshal arriving at the spot,he distinctlymformed them that they had acted in direct violation of the inatruction* he had received from the Executive, and requested them peacablv to leave. They refused to comply with his request, and threatened him with their vengeance.In a short time after, a detachment of the Federal troops under the command of a Lieutenant were marched from Fort Mitchell to the *pot, I and the town consumed by fire. Upon the news |
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