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that Virginia ought &c make herself clearly |
understood, as 10 her creed; n 20 the doe
trine Of Notification, improperly drawn
from her resolutions Of 90, and an reference
90 sseessiow. He decried notification rs an
Unconstitutional remedy, as subycrsive OF the
constitution, and dangerous in ITS tenden-
cy. lilo reviewed the doctrines Of the pro-
ciamation---dissented from most OF them
but approved the ctjset which the president
seemed 10 have in view the preservation Of
the Union. Tie denied the right 10 ssesds
psseeab!y--but contended that II was n sovc-
reign right which might be exercised without
mourning guilt Of treason; hut that moral
gull: might be incurred, " hich the other states
might or might not punish, as erPedisney might
dictate.
Mr. Brown concluded, by offering set Of
resolutions, by way Of amendment. ! cannot
now state their import. The debate will pro-
badly consume another week.
RICHMOND, JAZZ. ~.
| Finding il impossible To detail the business
Of the week, which consisted principally of
speeches upon the resolution. Of the Select
Committee on Federal Relations, 1 can only
give you results.
The debate was opened on Monday, by Mr.
Gilmcr Of Albemarle, in favor of the Reso-
buttons; but in the course of bis speech, he
/ tOoh W TfpuutaG alton. lie
4 commended for the sovereignty Of the states
Mr.. Marshall occupied about two hours Of
the session on Monday and Tuesday, in favor
Of his substitute, which he sustained with
great ability.
MIR. Gregory of Williamsburg supported
the resolutions Of the committee, and repu-
dated the doctrines Of the proclamation.
Mr.. Watkins Of Goochland supported the
proclamation in an animated strain.
/ On Utdnesday, Mr. Faulkner advocated the
substitute IN n neat and able speech.
! lie was followed by Mr.. Carter Of Prince
William, and Mr.. Roane Of Charles CITY. in
support Of the principles of '9s, and the ne
cessity Of rc-asserting them at this perilous
conjuncture.
On Thursday, Mr.. Shell Of Brunswick took
the floor in support of the resolutions, and do
lived truly able speech in favor of the re-
solutions, ard particularly in support Of the
right Of state to seeede.
\ MIR. Shell, though apparently rs grave as n
church deacon, generally intersperses his
speeches always Astounding with sound argu-
ment) with such genuine salIies IF wit. tba,
he convuiscs the house and renders his speak
ing agreeable for hours.
The balance OF the day was occupied i'm
explanations by Messrs. Moore and Dickin-
son, and by n portion Of Mr.. Randolph's
speech.
On Friday, Mr.. Randolph concluded his re-
marks, IN the course Of which he endcayor.
ed to show that MIR. Jefferson never coun,e.
nanced the idea of sseession-not having men.
toned it in his writings
Mr. Berry supported the substitute. in 2
: concise speech, and indicated his objection,
to the resolutions Of the committee, which h,
: viewed as piedging Virginia eventually to sus-
tain South Carolina. lie thought the people
: not prepared for any such pledge.
, Mr.. Watkins of Prince Edward closed IN,
day, in an earnest and lucid argument; anJ
. expressed his surprise and modification, ina
the sorersignty Of the states should. at hi.
: day, be questioned in the Virginia Lcgisia
ture.
9 ON Saturday, Mr.. Gholson Of Brunswick
supported the resolutions, in a speech of yrea
, ability, though he was compelled to traSers,
GROUND previously trodGcn by other SPEAKER.
Some Of his remarks were exceedingly clio
: quent.
; After explanations between Mcssrs. Mar
shall, Randolph, and Ghoison, The yots VA,
; taken on the substitute Of MIR Marshall an,
5 stood-ayes 81, noes 40. Tits. il will he r.,
membered, was i'm committee OF the whole
MIR. Marshall's proposition will be renewe,
E IN the house, where it will be tested by YEA
and nays, and, think, will he adopted
8 will send you a corrected copy of what
ever resolutions may eventually be passed