Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-24

me White OASIS why then were the East called I'D
on to compromise their just claims?
Mr. L. cited Mr.. Leigh in the Convention of 1890 con
denim ing an equal distribution of power between East
and West, as calculated pre- duce continual strife 10
supremacy But Mr. Bolts compromise, said no. Mr.
Leigh was wrong. He referred to the intimatiop of
Mr.. McComas that Eastern gentlemen had onlv TO be
liberal to the West and they would receive crat;tude
now and more substantial evidence of regard beresf-
ter and to the assertion of others that no man could
be elected to posts OF distinction who did not concede
to the West what it claimed Under such appeals this
issue might be decided by traitor Eastern or Yves
tern, who would agree to lower his crest Sbopd the
gentleman from Henrco have come into the councils o,
ms Eastern brethren, consulted with them and piven
them Inc beneht OF his own suggestions instead OF
throwing his scheme into the Convention at this stage
OF the debate Tie retorted upon Mr. Bolts reference 10
ABBY Folsom, by remarking that she belonged to the
Natural Rights party and ought to be quoted on that side
She acted out her principles in claiming the privieoe Of
lying in the street. Mr.. Botts' galantry should have
prevented his auson to the matrimonial condition land
saying 1t required spirit of compromise Mr. L. trus.
led he would never realize his idea of husband and wife
standing toe to toe lne each claiming equal power
and dlspumg over their mutual rights. In respect to
the interests OF Richmond he coucurred in the view ia
ken by Mr. Stanad that the white basis will enable the
expressed his belief that she would In this
ne stated that he had this morn ing heard gentleman
from the Valley say the prosecution of Internal Improve
ments would depend more on the East than on the
West.
MIR. ANDERSON, who was referred to, said he based
this opinion on the fact that the interest of the
North West to trade with Baltimore
MIR. HAYS begged that the gentleman would not be
understood as speaking for the North West, 1t had
steadily voted for the extension of the Central road TO
the Ohio.
Mr. LYONS knew not how that was. The scheme
had certainty failed, and it could have obtained the
votes OF the whole West. He thanked Mr. Anderson
Tor explaining the ground of his opinion. 1t only gave
more cogency to his, Mr. LIS, reasoning. He appre-
hended the West did wish separation for the pur
pose OF making internal improvements They now
paid 1926 into the Treasury, and got S27 out Oft
This did not look if sion vas their policy Mr.
Smith OF Kanawha ad ridicued the sedge fields of
the East but was singular how by the screw of taxa
tlon these sedge fields could be made to yield sufi-
cheney OF funds to the demands of the West for its
internal Improvements. AS to the ad valorem system
OF taxation, he should discuss when it should come up
On more nttlng occasion than this In illustration of
the oppresseness OF taxation he referred the case
OF Cuba, and argued from that oneros taxation bore
fSSNAA"A
In conclusion Mr.. l.. said he should vote agapst
this 30 called Compromise, because it was fixed on no
principle. He wanted a constitution endowed with
elasticity, which would adapt itself to the wants of the
state, as we'll made garment He desired it to be one
winch would put the power of the State where Justly
belonged, and which would give that power to the
West whenever che justly entitled to it. He
could not be content with the guarantees ofthe valley
tie had no fancy Tor the giant in manaces conscious
oil his strength and conscious Of his chains He de-
sired government framed the principle ofthe Bill OF
Rights, that every man. had the right to acquire property
aud enjoy happiness; not which could give the right
OF taking away property, like the. Ubiquitous govern
ment OF Spain, or the ancient eves of Great Britain
He did not desire freeman to be freeman only in
name and be compelled TO give up the fruits of his
toll to another, like very slave or mental. Give us
not, Mr.. Chairman, he said, government which is
to last only for time. govern ment which shall be
prize for gadiators and pugsts, or decided by the
vote of traitor. He asked for government of eecu
riy and OF pepetuiy. He prayed that they were ma
KING no steps towards government which contained
the seeds ofs downfall Do not force government
which may have to be continued by force He scorped
threat but when that dark day came he trusted TO
bear his part as became him.
Mr.. MARTIN Of M desired to give to his friend OF the
East the assurance Of his being for the unity and dura
bility OF Virginia. If this convention should adopt
Constitution with the mixed basis and the people should
adopt it, by majority of 10000 he would acouesce
and forever after hold his peace.
MIR. WISE took the floor and spoke about an hour
He then gave way and the committee rose.
Mr.. WISE continued his speech at the evening SEES.
sion.