Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-06
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
Senate.

Senate.
FETp.r, February 5th.
communication received from the House announ-
eng Its agreement TO the amendment the Senate 10 the
bill providing tor the payment Of certain school quotas
The SFEAEER laid before the Senate a communication
from the Executive, enclosing Preamble aud Resolutions
passed by the Legislature OF Vermont upon the subjects
S!aIery and the Mexican
Mr. WALLAcE moved that the pspers DO laid upon the
table.
Mr. SrKssKk said he sorry that no could not scree
with his friend from Fauquier-he not willing 10
terrain them for a moment.
Mr. McMuLLKN thought it would be better TO allow
them 10 lay on the table for short me m they could see
what disposition would be made OF them in the other
House.
Mr. sArrsT remarked that the receipt of these resolu-
nons reminded him OF Monsieur Tonson agsin 1t
had been but few weeks since resolutions of the cha
rseer had been sent from the State New Hampshire
lie hoped the Senate would adopt method dispos-
ing OF them that would put stop to communications from
Northern fanatics insulting the feelings the South
lie would vote for returning them without comment.
Mr. BoNeuEASr concurred with his friend, Mr.. Baptist
mos, heartily, far the resolutions referred to the
eei OF Slavery; but to that portion OF the Preamble which
relertcd to the moral character OF the Mexican a could
not dissent Tie concurrod IN the sentiment there express
ed VI" that the war was an unjust unprovoked. and
on unhoy one brought on entirely by the President for
party purposes alone. Since the was upon u.s. he
was as ready as any TO prosecute with rgor aud bring
speedy termination; yet, entertaining the views area
dy expressed IN relation 20 the justice the war he could
vote for returning that portion Preamble which
characterized II as Il deserved to be.
tor express such sentiments At this tms-he thought that
the fact that slavery connected with the resolutions
sufficient OF itself to cause Virginia Senator TO vote
their He thought that the Senator from Buck
ngham had unnecessarily ugged politics the matter
tOr his part, were It parliamentary motion, he would
TO lay the resolution uRds the table It would show
these Northern fanatic, what Chit such communication.
had N Virginia.
Mr. BoNpUEAST The Senator from Scott feels authorized
10 lecture members here whenever he peases He he
surprised that should give u,terance TO such sentiments
yyha I have hef,ra 40 81.
is an unhoy and unnecessary war aud that am opposed
10 Ill say so sll. agree with the resolutions tie
Vermont Legislature so tar a. they refer 10 the character OF
ibis war oGt so lar as the resolutions have reference
slavery, totally disagree with them, and will for
immediate return, without comment. | wish counte-
nance no interference IN our domestic Institutions by TO-
rgners As the genemsns surprise my expressing nv
opinion upon the subject before the Senate
derauon, assure you, makes difference whatever
care not whether he IS or is not surprised lie says
threw hrebrand into the Senate Sir, merely exercised
rights freeman and Virginia Senator in giving
my views upon this subject. When feel confident in my
mind that am acting correctly the opinions OF Others
make little difference with me.
Mr. BoSoURASr moved that the resolutions be referred
to a select committee.
Mr. STRINsER said, We have here communication upon
the subject OF Slavery from Vermonl-tlc hot bed OF Fed
era.lsm and ianaucsm. What disposition have here
oote made OF such communications What does ms
Trend iron Buckingham want lie wants agree part
Of the tainted resolutions and reject the basnce. Do
my dear Sir form any kind cf cl.ion with the SEN
unenis there expressed upon tue subject Of Slavery II
You want 10 condemn the war; bring up n separate
propusuon-not cagued with this tanacism the sub
ect Of SlayeTy-and 1t you will convince me that II IL
wrong will with YOU. hoDe the Senate will treat
these resolutions with the contempt they deserve. Even
Il what THIS communication saws Of the war j. true Is II
proper Tor unge with any proposition ike that com
ug from such lhOpe the gentleman wall sup
port resolution emanating from Vermont. propose to
return It without answer.
Mr. McMULtss sad he did not set himself up for
lecturer Of the Senstor from Buckingham or any other
StuatJr He thought that the remarks of that gentleman
m bad lie oppUscd u the commitment.
Mr. SrANAED hoped that there would be division up
on this subject lie wanted an undivided front
when we met fanatics upon the subject OF Slavery. lie
thought II best wait until they what disposition
would be made Of IN the other House.
Mr. WALLACE offered resolution upon which he thought
the Senate could unite
Mr. GALLAHER spoke length, taking similar
ground with the Senator from Buckingham.
Mr.. STANAEp moved sn adjournment. Nsgauved-
ayes y. noes IL.
Mi BoNIUEaNr moved that the roll Of the Senate be
called. Mr.. SrENJag opposed the notion aud called TO,
the ayes sud noes. Motion negauyed-sye T. noes -.
message received from the House, announcing
the passage OF joint resolution requesting the Governor
OF this Commonwealth to return 10 the Governor OF Yer
the preamble aud resolutions regard Slavery,
passed by the Legislature OF that State.
Atter remarks by Messrs WALLACE, McoEE.
STEGSGER, GALLAHEE aud Ne MULLEN, Mr.. GALLAHER Of
ered tue following amendment o. the resolution from
the House
Whereas, the General Assembly Of Virginia is willing
10 interchange opinions upon any legitimate constitutional
subject with State yet as. the resolutions this
day communicated from tue Legislature Of Vermont the
subject Of Slavery introduced which subject this Gcaer
a. Assembly cannot entertain:
Resolved. That the Governor Of this Commonwealth be
requested to forthwith return TO the Governor Of Vermont
the said resolutions
Mr.. BoNpyElSr offered the following a. 4 substitute,
which accepted by Mr.. g.:
Resolved, That the Governor Of Virginia be required
forthwith the State Of Vermont the Resolutions
IN relation to Slavery, this day communicated TO
Resolved, That while the Leg stature Of Virgins
dy TO interchange opinions with her sister Safes upon oil
legitimate and constitutional subjects che will do 80
any subject, however legitimate II the subject Vi Sa.
very is connected Herewith
The substitute reJoeied-ay,s g. noes l6
The resolution, reported from the House. then
agrecd to- and,
On motion Of Mr.. Cox, the Senate adjourned.