Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-24


The following is a full report of the remarks
made by several members of the Convention on
Thursday, after Mr.. Randolph had given notice
that in consequence of instructions received from
his constituents in Albemarle, he would move a
reconsideration of the Compromise. Mr. r. first
indicated the 9TH of June as the day on which he
would make the motion, and there was some dis
cussion as to the day that would be most COVE
nient.
Mr.. WooLFoLK.-I prefer thatthe 1lh should be the
day agreed upon. Other districts are alive on this great
question well Abemarle, and am very much in
hopes by the 18th l2th to instructions coming up
from thence which will put the bride 10 the mouths of
other Of friends, and which will induce them
along with us tor reconsideration.
Mr.. DENEALE.-I think from the remarks that have
been made here, that the notion OF the gentleman from
Albemare had better be made at once. Ii is the policy
| and purpose of Eastern Virginia to disregard every
spark Of respect for the feelings of others, it is proper
that We should act now and not unnecessarily consume
more times and which, in the end fear, will result in
| nothing, after all
The PREsIDENT.-Tbe gentleman from Albemarle
has risen 10 indicate purpose to submit motion at
| future day. 1t is not debateable question.
Mr.. CHLToN-l am probably OF those whom
the gentleman from Orange would desire to bride, and
am for giving the very fullest time for him to get his
harness maker at work to make bride to his
J. gwen
suens express themselves upon this subject, and
do not despair OF brides being made in the meantime
tor those gentlemen who voted against us from the East
| who were in favor Of this Compromise. Perhaps the
war may be carried into Africa. [Laughter.I hope
that as late day possible may be fixed in order that
the people of this State may have the fullest opporu-
| nifty to examine this Compromise.
Mr.. RANDoLPH-As the gentleman seems to desire
| it, | will say the 18th day OF June next
Mr.. FLOYD. | would suggest to the gentleman from
Abemarle, Mr.. (RANDoLPH1 that he make his motion
TO reconsider at earlier day. 1t ii is the intention
and purpose to ect the terms OF compromise, desire,
tor myself to know it as soon as possible Should tina,
be done the 18th day of June will not rise upon sit
ting convention. Let us now settle this question:
For my own part, resolved that il any means can
avail TO take not one step towards the construction OF
any constitution or government until this is definitely
determined. There is no means by which this issue
can be evaded or escaped The compromise has been
accepted, and thas been acquiesced inthat is the ia
shonable phrase OF the day-and now let us know it
the east well the west intend to acqueSce in it
1t they do not then let US know it, and lei each take
the steps that we are resolved to take. For my
part am resolved never TO submit TO any such thing
speak for my constituents, and for my people, when
ay that they will submit to this domination OF the
organ here to speak the word OF submission. willne-
yer do it.
The PRESIDENT. AS the gentleman from Albemarle
(Mr Randolph has only given notice of his intention
to submit motion, there is question for discussion
before this house.
Mr. JACOB. understand that there is no motien
Dul nave taken &C.
casion to utter some sentiments beg leave to say
a word upon this occasion also. And do it more in
consequence of a remark which saw in the organ of
Eastern party this morning than Tor any other pur
pose.
Mr.. RIDLEY. l rise question oforder.
Mr. JACOB. will not say many words
Mr. RIDLEY. There is no ques ion before the House
Mr. JACOB. | wish to make but single remark
Mr. MARTIN of Marshall Ii the gentleman will
give way will move that the Convention take re-
cess till the llth day ofJune
Mr.. JACOB. Hope not. Other gentlemen may be
in passion, but am not But the only remark tina,
l wish to make is this: am satisfied that there is a
radical in this body in regard to the position OF
the Western members in regard 10 what is called
compromise The direct matter to which | wish to
refer is an expression used in the "Tmes OF this NOR
ming which says that the compromise perfectly ac-
ceptable to the western members. A greater mistake
was never committed by gentlemen. 1t is the last
thing in the world, rather than perfectly acceptable to
u.s. But in the minority felt bound to take the COM
promise, knowing that we had no power 10 dictate
But it is not perfectly acceptable, and never was
Mr.. FLoYp-I will give notice that it is the pur-
pose of the gentleman from Albemare, Mr.. Randolph,
to persist in his motion to reconsider, l will, to-mor-
row. submit motion that the Convention take a re.
cess until the 1th of June
Mr.. WooLFoLK-Say the first of November.
Mr.. FERGusoN-Betler say sine die.
Mr.. FLoYD-No. will say the llth OF June.
The notice of the motion to reconsider was then
ordered to be entered upon the journal.