Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-06

ton to bring about any such state Of things and take
this occasion to say that il could be convinced that ~
giving vote for the mixed basis, should DISSOLVE
the commonwealth l would dare take the resrons;.
bty Of having the brand Of traitor phi upon nv brow
and would offer myself humble sacrifice upon the
common altar of m, country What is all earth.
ly hope when it il brought in comparison with the pros
ptrty and unity of the old CONNIE nweah Of Virginia
Politically | expect but little, and it would be the
prnudcst :ct Of my life. sacrifice that little for the
common good would do it checrfuy. fttter my
self that the hardy mountanccrs | represent in Il is
Convention would applaud the act, and not condemn it,
hope that the feeling which ha, been exhibited here
day has been exhibited for the last time this Conven-
ton trust in God, if this mmonwealth is to be d.
vlded that we Will be allowed to upon that ques.
tio when will return back 10 the bosom of the pee.
pie who sent here aud that will not be called uu.
on here to draw the sword throw away the scabb,rd
and strike down the banner that floats over this
capitol. Why, here for the purpose of re.
forming the organic law of the State. and hope that
the feeling that has sprung up between the two dstu
gu5hcd gentlemen who are here a, ssersmen of the
eastern and western craft will this day be buried and
buried forever for one common sailor shall 20
Tor d>cardng the captains and bringing up the lieu
tenants tn the command OF the two vessels sincerely
hope that there will be feeling between those
two distinguished gentlemen. knew that both OF these
gentlemen against the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this COM
piouweath; know beth OF them in favor of its per-
petuation, and trust that there viii BE- feeling
upon this question should have voted this morning
in accordance with my feelings. in accordnuce with
Instructions for the mixed basis and should have re-
deemed the pledge made from the rostrum the peo
pie in my district tell gentlemen, and | tell them in
good faith and in all candO the sooner they settle this
question the more satisfactory il will be for both the
east and the wes.-the better it will be- for the east par
ticuarly. am prepared 10 d-band this CCDvcn-
ton and take the initiacry step in the dissolution of
this old commonwealth and SO help me God, will new
er take that step.
Mr. TAYLOR. | came here this morning, as is we'll
known TO this committee define nv position or
TO explain my vote, for that has been already gwen,
and will explain itself Upon another occasion thought
had defined the position occupied upon this qucs-
ton came here, however. under the full belief that
If there ever question which required prudence,
>aSacv and GOODNESS to settle, it was the now be-
fore liz. came here this morning believing that this
was question which required the efforts of all to
tie upon terms mutually satisfactory and honorable to
both parties. came here, not enlisted soldier
IN the war which western gentlemen seem to suppose
has been proclaimed BY the gent lcna from FauGuicr
Alr. Scorr) Ifhe is to be General in a war in which
swords to be drawn, tell him will be no soldier
under his Leadership p. Applause. | am here a Eir
siniau with the heart OF trgnian. face no enemy
have heard it said BY friends never turn your back
while the enemy is i'll 'front.' ask. what enemies arc
there. Am ! in body where foclnan is opposed to
foeman Am | in body where there is contest
who opposed TO lIs. did not desire ut this time to
,respass upon the patience Of this body. and readily
yielded the floor vixen the indications manifested
here 10 take Il vote Allow to that ! was dis
appointed and surprised when Yielded the floor
for that purpose that instead of the vote being taken
upon the proposition of the gentlemen from Westmorc-
land Mr. BEME) there was motion 10 withdraw that
proposition and place the question before the commit.
zee in entirely different form. When ! came here
Ibis morning, believed that the present the time
or every hand and every heart To b. engaged in this
oy work of Cancellation. Has anything occurred since
change the opinion Has il not been manifested and
ar stron than before that ought settle this CUES
ton in n way III which am ii j. the desire Of every
member of the Convention it should be done. Is it
he desire, is it the opinion Of any member of this
6, invention that shall be doing Justice ourselves
that shall be discharging that duty which nre
sent here to perform if should di>band without
making one Common effort to heal these Gssensions
proclaim peace, and exhibit Virginia TO the people Of
Virginia, as one and nseparab!e. Does this Conven.
ton desire send forth constitution the people Of
Virginia containing provision for the basis of repre-
senton sustained by vote OF the bare majority OF
this boly ask the question is it not the OBJ which
all have at heart which all desire accomplish
the settlement Of this exciting subject Of dissenon bo
tween in q manner, III which all the members Of this
body may go home to their constituents. and advise
them accept the terms upon which it is settled}
,now enough Of my kind friend from Fauqucr CIR
CurLroa) to saw that there is member in this body
who will devote himself more heartily to such work.
and believe there is one here who cun efectu-
ally accomplish this great end
Have not high example before for the
would suggest What do you find in the last Con-
ventipn, composed Of men before whose genius and
patriotism MI bow, and Whose cxamp.o should
be ready to initiate Do you find Il disposition mani
tested BY the gentlemen Of that Convention 10 force
upon the people of Virginia constitution which should
have the sanction Of but bare MA orityf Now let
not be misunderstood. The very position take upon
this floor orbids me- this stage Of the debate, in the
present temper of this committee to volunteer in Offer
ing, upon my own responsibility any plan of compro.
'use but what desire to suggest to the committee is
,his, that there should be proposition to appoint
of twelve, to be selected from the two par
les in this Convention. should like to the Pres
lent Of this body the heal of s;ich committee Let
THESE twelve meet and compare views-et them see II
apv plan can be suggested which they cnn vote for.
any plan which will unite US and which Will cease t"
rr:y us in the most unbccon,ins position. that Of
eastern and western party. 1t Is time that this ques
non was settle! 1t cannot be settled unless gentle.
men meet each other III compromising spirit IL ca-
not b. settled bv such remarks IL have heard this
lay from the gentleman from karawha (Ar. srMMrRs,)
and the gentleman from Fauquer, DIR. ScoIT.) would
take this occasion say with this belief that il veto
Is taken to-day upon the proposition To strike a,
shall vote for it. 1t will then leave nothing before us
and it will force US to consider what shall insert.
cannot insert the white basis can only insert. unless
some mode Of settling this difficulty submitted to
this BODY By the committee indicate, the prnc pie Of
the mixed basis. BIT hope the proposition make
this Convention will be acccdc to, and this unnatural
and most unproftabc strife will cease, and that will
meet here tomorrow with some hopes of seeing land
ahead
Continued to Supp'cmrn! No. Al.
6.AUTION AGAINST USING COMMON FIRE.
" PARED CIIALK.-They who aware how
lrghuy injurious it is TO the skihos coarse how rough,