Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14
VIRGINIA CGNVENTlON'


ent interminable debate. motion was maze IN,
definitely ,o5 postpone this motion The ayes and
noes being ordered the motion failed by tie vote:
ayes so, noes SO.
Mr.. Henry A. Wise, of Accomac, presenledcer-
tain resolutions providing by Constitutional cIause'
for the completion of certain great internal improve
ments, which were ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. Lyons then offered certain resolutions 'or
incorporating clause in the Constitution pro-
vding for the completion of the Central RAILROAD 10
the Ohio. and The Virginia and Tennessee railroad
to the Tennessee Line-also providing ,ha' '1r "o
other, than these two great works, snail tFe Leg
sIature appropriate more than lwo-itiS--ahu' Una,
the counties shall have the right, by 'helf qnalifeu
voters, TO determine upon the CONSTRUCTION OF 'CV'i
improvements. Both propositions were ordered 10
be printed.
Mr.. Ferguson, of Logan county, next go. lne
floor, and spoke in reply to the remarks OF MI
Scott, Of Fauquier, on Saturday.
TUEsDAY.-Nlr Smith, of Norfolk, offered res
olution for closing the debate on the penang ques
ton at IL O'Clock After some debate, The resclu-
ton was laid on the table.
Mr. Scout, of Fauquier, then responded at length
to the remarks of Mr. Ferguson. Mr.. ferguson
rejoned.
Mr. Wise made speech. %.
Mr. Stanard responded TO the remarks OF MI
Ferguson on Saturday, and then The convention
adjourned.
WEpNEsnAy.-Mr. Muscoe Garrett offered
resolution enquiring into the cost OF publication,
&C., of the Supplement. Mr.. Tredway moved an
amendment enquiring into the cause OF delay IN the
publication ofhe Debates. On motion OF Mr.. Letcil-
er. the resolution and Imendment were ordered TO
be laid on the table.
Mr.. Saunders, of Campbell, by consent of the
House, read written speech to the House, In ia
vor of his scheme of Compromise.
Mr.. Beale, of Weslmoreland, made speech urg-
ing the adoption of his proposition
Mr.. jefferson Randolph, Q! Al5emarle, MADE an
explanation of his course with regard to the pend
ing question. 49,.
Mr. Chiffon, of Fauquier, did the same thing
THUasDAy-The House agreed 10 stop debate
on the pending proposition.
MIR Botts slated that the vote in the city yester-
day had satisfied him of the wishes OF the District,
ard he should now vote for proposition ga, or the
Mixed Basis proposition.
MIR. Beae. of Westmorand, then withdrew his
proposition.
Mr. Summers then moved to strike out PROPOSE
ton ga so as to insert an alternative proposition,
submitting the question Of the Basis to The vote OF
the people.
Mr. Sianard suggested an amendment TO The pro,
position of Mr.. Summers, by inserting the Mixed
Basis proposition of Mr.. Beae.
Mr. Scott of Fauquer, commended that the propo-
sitirn of The member from kanawha was the same
which had been rejected the other day. If the
West had no olher compromise to offer, and mus
drew the sword Of contest the East was bound to
cross swords with her, and take the chance with
the God of Battles.
Mr. Wise took fire at this figure, and opposed
the remarks of the member from Fauquier with
warmth.
Mr.. Summers, of Kanawha, next obtained 4he
floor, and under great feeling, commended that when
the West asked for bread, the East presented them
a stone The East was in the majority, and II she
had no compromise TO offer, let them say 50.
Mr. Saunders, of Campbell, said he could not
vote for the proposition of the member from IA
nawha.
Mr. Taylor, of Norfolk, exhorted 10 harmony
He suggested committee OF twelve from each side,
that should consider some proposition iof adjusting
the difference of sentiment.
Mr. johnson, of Harrison, exhored to harmony.
Mr.. Scott, Of f., responded at length to the re-
marks of the member from Kanawha, and denied
tina, he had uttered anything in warllke spirit, as
had been asserted by that member. lie referred TO
conversation on the subject held yesterday with
The member from Kanawha, from which he CLEAN
ed that suggestion of compromise which was then
made, was not deemed Objectionable By the side
with which the member from Kanawha acted, and
finding the reverse 10 be the case this morning, he
had uttered The remarks which he did, believing
them iast. lie had INDUCED in no threat. abuse or
intimidation; but had simply showed that it the
West insisted upon its proposition, The East must
insist on its also, and thus the sword would be
drawn.
Mr.. Chiffon did not think the committee IN
proper frame of mind to take the voice Inc pend
ding question. He moved that the committee rise'
Committee rose and House adjourned
FRIDAY-A proposition by Mr.. Stanard for as
serng the principle of the Mixed Basis, was first
Iejected--5S 10 81. Mr.. Summers proposition
was then rejected by the same vote. The question
then came up on the original report Of the commit
tee. Pending his, Mr.. Clai'borne offered an amend
men. for restricting the representation Of The cities.
This raised quite warm discussion, after which
The motion was rejected--36 TO rs. Before taking
another vote The Convention adjourned.
SATuRDAy,--Mr. Suoli'er, Of Rsppahannock,
moved an adjournment until Monday. In the pres
enl deeply interesting position of the excited ques !
ton of the basis he said it was most important that
we should take time for deberaiion, to arrange
this matter satisfactorily. lie thought good might |
come out IT H.
An exciting discussion ensued, during which |
Mr. Bolts said, he had intended, if this question |
was moi settled in a week or so, 10 move that the !
Convention adjourn over to October or November, |
and all the present members resign, TO see if
people could not send here body ofmore conclIia- |
tory members Many persons in Richmond had /
told him that il was not designed by the vote 10 |
bind him up against AL compromise, they must
change the record which now stands against hin |
The motion was finally carried--S2 TO %.
The MIcHIGAN OUTLAws-These prisoners, to |
the number uflorly six were arraigned before Judge
Witnerel, of Detroit, the 29Ih ult., and all
plead no, guilty the several indictments, the prin
cipal counts are as follows:
lst For burning the Michigan Central Railroad |
depot in the night, and for aiding and assisting be-
fore the fact.
Cd. Conspring to burn the depot of The Michigan
Central Railroad.
3d. Conspring to do acts prohibited by the 95!h
section of the charter of the Michigan Central Rall-
road Company. 49,.
9TH. Conspiring 10 burn the depot of the Mlchi-
gan Central Railroad Company on the Isl of April,
1851, by means of "mach.'
5th Attempting TO burn the depot of the Mich
igan Central Railroad Company in the night time,
&c.
After some discussion by counsel, the trial OF
some Of them was set apart for the regular session
Of The Circuit Court In Wayne county, which
commences on the 18th Of May. The prisoners
were then conveyed to the Jail in carriages under
strong escort of officers.
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