Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-01-24
FEDERAL RELATYoNS-Nlonsear TOu.oa come

OF that party which has ruled them and the country for
twelve thirteen ycarsnj sltho' they that
iota Of additional buhon shall be imposed upon them, and
that cent OF public money shall be carefully husband.
edhe great leader OF the Democracy yesterday brought
forward series of resolutions, in relation the whole
nsgement Of Federal affairs, which, be duly considered.
would have consumed weeks Of discussion.
These resolutions promptly the Threshold
by the Wings and MIR. Smith, OF Harrison, moved their
Indefinite posponcment He considered that the people Of
Virginia could afford money aud time in the
consideration OF the important and comprehensive topics
introduced; and to upon them without elaboration,
would be incompatible with the dignity ut the Common.
'Sesh he also remarked that the Legislature Of Virgin
IN had its hands full attending the business Of the
people OF VirsiniaTelieving their and promoting
their prosperity.
The motion promptly voted down by party vote
ayes -, noes IS.
Mr. RASpotPu. whs had moved lay the resolutions
the table, then withdrew that motion. and Mr. BRswS
f-choosing In regard the repugnance OF the Wings
consume the time of the House, shown by their for
indefinite posiponeneni evidence Of their readiness
act upon the resolutions called the previous question upon
adopting them forthwith.
The Speaker seconded the gag proposition by ruling
IN the teeth Of the practice, which has obtained from the
Ney foundation OF this Commonw calthhat the previous
question could be debated and that thar and motion
! to adjourn, stood upon the same footing
Tins extraordinary decision-unknown before the
mails OF this Siate-provoked. well calculated to
PROVOKE very strong feeling of indignation the bosom
OF every man, who has just appreciation OF the freedom Of
speech and manly detesation OF tyranny In the excite
ment of feeling produced BY this dastaTlv exercise of
dcspoc power much disorder ensued and have rarely
the proceedings OF the House OF Delegates conducted
in manner less becoming the dignity OF the Common.
wealth
The Wings, course, was their duty to themselves
tn thei constituents and honour OF the State
this unmsny effort preciPaie action upon subjects with
IN the peculiar province of the Federal Government with
out deoeranon and when IN fact il possible
Tor many OF the members 10 know upon what they were
voting. few OF the majority concured with them in the
justice OF their opposition; and Mr. Anderson of Prince
Edward, in manly and liberal spirit appealed to the men,
her from Preston Withdraw the Gag. But all was in vain
Brute force, under ir application Il. the party lash
prevailed and sied the dictates of truth and
justice.
When the vote taken the hst resolution various
gentlemen asked To be excused, and ayacd themselves of
the opportunity their reasons But scarcely could
their voices Le heard above the din and confusion and calls
TO order, which resoundcd all Sides and which seemed
to be dictated by fear something should be
said to expose the conduct OF the majority to the odiu
which ii merited. Mr.. Toler, of Campbell WAS one of
those who thus entered his protest lie remarked in sub
s'aee-in'frup'ed at every sentence with order order
follows:
Mr.. ToLER begged 10 he excused frnu vo,;,g U.,..I
as reason for this request that the resolutions had been
suddenly introduced irp the House without notice and
afuI
he did not fully comprehend their import He said that
for the FIRST time, his experience in the Hall IN. Gar
Law had been applied by the dominant party not TO sbrd
discussion hut 10 prevent examination The first rcsol
uon, for example, embodied principle TO which Mr. T,-r
gave his hearty assentto Wit that the representative il
bound 10 obey the will OF his consituents-but Mr. r
disoned from the application Of that principle denying
that the General Assembly themselves mere agents of the
people, are the constituents of the United States Senst
MI therefore desired 10 propose amendment to tAiS
Tosouuon III order that the Intention the right Of
the Legislature 10 instruct Senators might be distinctly
set forth and inegeniy dccided-and not that it might be-
masked under the deceptive Euise Of asserting the ep
pnncpe OF representative Obligation which no one denies
But Mr. ToeT said il the House should refuse 10 ey
cuse m, he would not vute under gag 20 despotcsy
applied, without permitting members even to ezanine the
subject upon which they called suddenly express an
opinion. And he would to the dominant Marty her,
VINO seemed disposed 10 lord the minority and viz
u.y deprive them OF representative rsht that though
II be
GLORIOUS have giants power
lis vIaainouf to 1t like a giant"
Several other gentlemen. terms equally energetic pry
ed their reasons for voting.
The ehiyarous Democracy refused every request and
proceeded by strct party VOTE adopt the resolutions
which are subjoned.
When the last resolution read Mr. Camel succeed.
cd IN obtaining the floor, before Of the drsergeants
could call the previous question To express his con,emp,
Tor proceedings OF this character he submitted an amend
ment setting forth that the and money annually
spent by the Virginia Legislature, instructing Senators
Ia Congress Committee be appointed 90 Wash.
ngon at TIA commencement Of every Session to super
wise and direct Senators in their duties
This proposition threw Of the smaller fry into an
immense wrath, which threatened awful eonseeuences-
Mr. Garrett however, having accomplished hi, object n,
the request Of friends, asked withdraw his amendment,
This was most manuly resisted by the wrahfu iue gen.
heman Tor nearly hour-when the leave to withdraw wa,
granted.
The bitteTesi enemy Of what's called the night of nsc
ton could not desire any better weapon assa VIVA. he
cd than haFgu !. ,.s III.
ngs OF this character. The only force which Legislative
instructions arc pretended have, moral onederiyed
from the gravity and doi5eraon with which they are adop
ted and al speaking the Hared opinions Of the people of
the Commonwealth But here they Invested of all this
ioTee-for they spring from the hobed of facdon-snd
are designed upon their face 10 subssrve the paest
Of demagogueism.
We add another thousand dollars Of the dear peoples
money wasted by the Pure Democracy in worse than idle
debate 10 the debit side Of the ledger
J. Resoired, by he General AsssnJiy, That the princi
pic has ever been held sacred by the people Of Virginia
that the Representative bound obey the will Of his CON
stuents resign his scat hd this principle hs. often
been declared BY the General Assembly Virgins their
Representative the Senators in the Congress the United
States, sud that they do socmnly renffrm il TO their
| present Senators, VIM. &. Ryc- and VIM. :. Archer.
/ 2. Rssolred, By hc General assembly That VIM s
Archer, Of the Senators from this State in the Con
ges Of the United States by his favor Of United
States Bank aud for the repeal OF that provision Of the law
tor the distribution of the proceeds Of the sales Of the pub
Aiu't pDNu'u liat the distribution should
whenever tue duties mposts increased beyond %
cent hes violated this great principle aud d.regardcd
the known wishes Of his constituents.
g. Rss0i1cd, BIZ The General Ass,inJy That our Sem
tors IN the Congress ot the United States be- and they arc
hereby instructed, and Representatives rcqussed 90
procure the repeal OF the Tariff passed the last of
Congress- ard oppose snd vote against any Tariff which
is not solely for revenue.
L. Resgired ~ The General AsseBJiv That our Senaors
IN Tie Congress Of the United States be- and they here
by instructed and Representative requested 10 en-
doa'o procure the repeal Of the Of Congress direct
mg the Distribution 81 the proceeds Of the sales Of the
Public Lands among The several States Of this Mon.
D Resoired, " The GeBsrai assembly, That our Sena
prs be- and they hereby instructed and our Reprcsu
mu'es requested Ia vote against aud AL proper
means 10 prevent, the gUorutDn Of Bank Of the Uni
ted Siate or any other institution with banking powers
H. Rssolrsd, bg me Generai Assembiy, That our Senn
tor- be- md they are hereby instructed and Ropeseuta
uyo requested 90 u-e OIL proper procure the repeal
of the Bankrupt act