Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-08
RICHM0ND ENQUIRER.
~1WSEDSEsDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY ..
nur ,TT1T1TnE OF VIRGINIA.

| xye are nroud 10 announce the people OF virginia. 49,
rho House of Delegates Yesterday by remarkable
~ sanctioned the resolutions on the suolect Oh VIC
Convention which had been reported from the 'o =
mttee Some discussion took place upon an ai0 n
NJ pend,eton 10 the I'd resolution in which MessS Gu
IL. ro,wov Eerrpson Dorman and Warman sustained
and Mossr, Harvic and Shepard, the mega
two The amendment was agreed to, ayes VS. noes %,
! . an, Tho ,yords s,he slave trade in tho Disnc' VI w
,rh md substuted the words in brackets III TIC -
solution ~, rJoe with the
| o,oo an eocb will be found below. WINE not eA''y "
everv resnect such as some gentlemen picieiie '~
as whole rAIs speak strong ana oua voice .. "a s;s
the fanatics of the North, Inc signs i -. c.,
| of fana,icsm is beginning TO reeede oeiole 'o 49,
.",. ond sober determination Let Virginia con-
oin,; her elevated position-her example VIII DC
s,,od Nv her sister States of the South and me NORM
ooncoa our constitutional rights and equality ana 'e
I,r no s,ved But the danger is not YET over anu 'e
sonth mus, retain her attitude OF manly defence
ho resoluons we presume will to-day pass the SENATE
,vh eoua nanimity They will BIO found at the end Oh Inc
| following proceedings 90 ,; mo-
On motion of Mr. FERGUSON, the 9th resolution c was
amended On ms 10 send copies of the resolutions 10 tne
srnors of he Sarehodng States alone Mr. r. eSphhea
S moton of Mr. PRICE, the was ordered 10 be
taken ON each resolution separately.
Mr. EDWARDS moved the previous question: "'''''' ''
| sustained. $500 =, tho ., resoluton
which was unanimously adopted, ayes III, noes none
M WATSON asked that resolutions adopted in his coun
y lbemae and which he had Just received Ius Ger u
NOT had time to read himself should be read oy Inc ok
[The proceedings oppose the proposed Nashvle
and all propositions of reprisals non-ntercourse @c as
Mr. RIVES should vote the resolution as amended on
the motion of Mr.. PENDLETON-not that ne lKeo t-ou
because the best thing that we could DO he es1ea
that the amendment would be construeaIo eNe up W
! press the power legislate on slavery.
Mr. HARvIE did not regard the resolution as giving up
10 Congress the power egsate slavery II only fas
N fnr as the original resolution He should support H.
because would enable out the important o.
lects had in view, the passage OF the series OF leso
MI SHEPARD said he deeply regretted that ne could not
vote for the resolution He hoped he would be the only
member who would feel compelled TO vote against IT, o
presenting the people do dare not vote for this resolution
as amended did heartily approve before 1t was amend
the did not M @
voted for IL for the sake of harmony But SIR tne resou
on n. amended Yields one my constitutional rights and
would not for my right far msrepresent my cons
tuents (for sir know well their calm and deliberate
purpose 10 resist even the slightest Infringement of their
gs as to for such resolution even for the attain
Of harmony and unanimity Sir have heard songs
of praise this morning sung TO this Upion and the conse
oucnccs of disunon depicted in almost saripg yet
for one must say that would dissolve this Union into
thousand fragments sooner than submit to the least infringe
ment of nv rights upon this delicate question.
Mr. HARRISON said he could not, consistently with his
duty the wishes of his constituents vote for the reso
ton amended and for the reasons assigned by Mr. Shp
ARD) He would therefore, ask to be excused
Mr. CLAIBORNE moved the previous queson-and Mr.
BARBOUR called the ayes and noes.
Niessrs. ALLEN and SHEPARD2 IMr; HoWsER said
he agreed with the views of Mr.. SHEPARD but for the
sake of unanimity would vote for the resolution.
Mr.. sNOWDEN read despatch from member of Con-
gress in Washington stating that Mr. Roofs proposition TO
apply the Wmot Provi,o the territories had been rejected
by IS majority 1t regarded settling the defeat OF
the Proyso. Much applause in the Hall.
The third resolution was, then unanimously adopted.
Mr.. SHEFFEY moved TO amend the fourth resolution so
give 10 the Governor he power TO appoint delegates
to Southern Convention. Adopted.
Mr. JONES called the ayes and on the 4th resolution
which adopted ayes 25 noes l-(Mr JONES OF Mar
[Mr WATSON said that but for the instructions from his
people, he would for the 4th resolution. He would
MT CARTER called the ayes and the 9th resou-
ton which adopted, ayes 81 noes 70 lMessrs MAI-
SON, CARTER, McUE, SHEFFEY, WELLS. WILLS WILLS,
PATRICK, SCHooLEY. BALL, JONES, Of n, HICKS,
SMITH, TONNES, PATTERSON and COOK of Wood,
[Mr. WHITE said that, as original proposition, he
did no. approve the Nashville Convention-but the org
had been modified to meet the wshes OF the
minority he felt morally bound to vote for this 9Th resoi-
Mr. SCHooLEY would have voted for the resolution did
he not believe he constituents were opposed to It. we re-
greet that Mr. ST. who is very attentive and faithful MEM
Der. could not find il in his conscience 10 carry out his own
inclina;ions.
The 9th resolution Observation-Disclosures opted, US atso
Whereas the rccent actisn.of7 thas eembly upon
the Wilmot Proviso and j4edfod sal relation TO
fugitive slaves has Yesewith no othefS n the non-
slavehodiDg States than violent depuRd} systema-
tic perseverance, in the wrongs Of which, lined =
And, whereas. ii is apparent tina, ne nevitao of such
se n ss,, s s,u,
to kindIe the angriest pas TO extinguish of
concession and destroy mutual orbenrance ssSi$aeI-
nal affection which founded and have sustained
eracy and finally 10 dissolve the Union ITSELF Arriving
wo are anxious if possible avert the evils which hI
us, and believe that the most efectual means OF doln
lipfh Uhn
maintenance Of the Constitution aud the preservation OF
the Union if DO preserved and for their own prosorya-
ton, ifit cannot:
Be therefore, esoired by the General Assembly Of Vr
gia That upon the questions thus perseverngy and eck
essy forced the country Virginia has taken her posi-
ton, and that position will be maintained Her loyalty 10
the Union is matter of empty profession II Is stamped
upon every page her history No State has done as much
to form the Union prepared do perpetuate
il In the spirit in which il formed and in which alone
il can be preserved But loyal she is and always has
been it fatal to suppose that Virginia will ever
that that Union which she has looked source
Of happiness and honor shall be converted into an nstru
ment degradation and oppression $3.50,
3 Resolued That in the eyont of The passage of the VIII
mot Proviso any law aboshing slavery in the District
Of Columbia in any manner interfering with The rights OF
Shareholders therein aboishng slavery the slave trade
between the Statcs Virginia will be prepared TO unite with
her sister slavohoding Siatos in Convention otherwise
in the adoption of any that may be necessary to
provide for their mutual defence to secure their common
safety.
Resolred That in the opinion of this General Assembly
Southern Convention in which tho States States
pie of the several States in Convention assembled who
should carry with them all the authority derived from such
appointment and DO prepared for those whom they
represent
Rssolred therefore, That upon the happening of either
of the contingencies contemplated in the second resolution
the Governor be authorized and requested nstead Of
vening the Lesature) Issue his proclamation for the
election of delegates State Convention take into
sideraon tho mode and of redress, with power
appoint delegates Southern Convention, and adopt
such the crisis demand The said delegates
he chosen by each city, county election district accord
Its representation in the House of Delegates and TO
receive the pay and mileage members Of the General
Assembly.
s. Resolrd That regarding the Convention proposed be
held Nashville tho first Monday in June next in
tended enable the people the South take counsel
gether tine best and secua Of resisting
the aggressions of the North, of enforcing compliance
their part with the constitutional Obligations and thereby
Of preserving the Union OF these States in imminent
peril by Of tho pursued by the savchodng
States aud their in Congress- in their
less agitation (and that in he unfrendly spr)
questions involving tho peace the institutions and the very
existence of the Southern Saes and approving tn objects
of said Convention above FORTH the General Assembly
doth recommend to the good people of this Commonwealth
send delegates thereto and that to this end they hold pr
mary meetings in each city, county and election district
the State and appoint delegates Convention be held
In each Congressional District In The month of May next
that the District Conventions conSuted do each
from