Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-28
VIRGINIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Senate yesterday engaged for some time in the
discussion occasionally very animated of the resolutions
which came them from the House. with the singulaiiv
unanimous endorsement of that body.
Mr. Amber moved as substitute the resolutions adopted
by The Virginia Legislature in the session Of Si6-47.
Mr. Shackeford opposed the motion and advocated the re-
solutions from the House
r Tribe said he would vote for resolutions that at all
concted with resolutions which Virginia had previously
adopted He doubted The prope,y of passing resol-
tons at all. As he wished further TO examine the resoiu-
tons from the House. moved that they be laid on the Ia
bic for elaboration.
Mr. S,anard explained the course of the Legislature nj the
last session. and advocated the passage Of the House reso
utions He thought it most important that we should act
now. q,
Mr. Ryes advocated passage of the House resolutions
which had been carefully considered and placed Virginia in
her position.
Mr. Deneae thought It best that Virginia should have
little 10 do with resolutions possible He alluded to the
movement as the result Of the party machinery of Wing
caucus.
Mr. Thomas regarded the subject above all party
sideratons He prepared take the resolutions they
came from the House. He moved the previous question:
which was sustained and the motion lay the table
was lost-aycs 3, noes %.
The question recurring Mr.. Amblers substitute that
gentleman explained and advocated its adoption.
question: which sustained and Mr.. Ambcrs substitute
was ost-ayes 3, noes Fl.
Mr. Thompson of A. moved to amend the Let resolution,
so az 10 refer 10 "the interference of certain
nor-slaveholding States"
This motion sustained by Messs Stsnard Thompson
A., and Ward opposed by Messrs Shacseord Deneale
and Woods, and was carred-ayes Is noe, IL.
The first resolution then adopted-ayes 90 noes p
(Messrs Harvey and Ambler.l
The hour of P NJ having arrived, the Senate took
cess until O'Clock, P. NJ.
-Four O'CLOCK, P. M.--The Senate reasscmhlrd
Mr. Thompson Of D., on leave, changed his 70 the
negative on The ls resolution.
Mr. Harvey excused from voting the resolutions
Mr. Thompson Of D.. moved substitute for the Cd
luton which was lost TO l9. That resolution then
adopted ayes 20 essrs Amber and Thompson Of
D.
The 81 resolution then amended, motion of Mr..
Horner, and adopted; ayes 25 noes /. (,Ir Ambler)
The 4th resolution was adopted, ayes &C. noes (Mr
Ambler)
The 9Th resolution amended and then adopted without
division.
Mr. Thomps on of A. moved TO ske on, the 9Th
luton the conclusion excepting Vernon, from the States to
which copy of the resolutions shall be This motion
was sustained by Messrs. Thompson of A.. Amber Stan
ard, Horncr and Shackeord opposed BY Mr. Woods and
was carried ayes 5 noes H.. The resolution then
adopted-as also the preamble
The vote was finally taken the Preamble and Re.olu
tons and adopted ayes o. A. Iessrs Woods, Tribe
Thompson Of and Ambler) We publish them in the
form adopted by the Senate We doubt that the House
will assent the notifications, which not essen
ta with the exception, perhaps of that in regard to Yer
mont
Whereas the Legislature of the State of South Carolina
has passed provide for the appointment OF delegates
Southern Congress, ITO be entrusted with full power and
authority TO deliberate with the view and Intention OF arrest
ing further aggression and if possible OF restoring the
su,iona rights of the South and if not to recommend due
provision for their future safety and independence which act
has formally communicated TO this General Assembly
lst Be therefore Resolved by the General Assembly Of
Virginia. Ina, whilst this State deeply sympahizes with s.
Carolina in the feelings excited by the unwaranabe inter
ference of certain nonsavehodng States with our common
institutions and whilst diversity of opinion exists among the
people of this commonwealth in regard to the wisdom JUS
ce and constutionaty of the Of the late Con-
gress of the United States taken as whole and commonly
known the compromise measures yet the Legislature OF
Virginia deems il duty to declare TO her sister State oil >
Carolina that the people of this State are unwilling 10 take
any action lin Of the same calculated 10 des-
troy the integrity OF this Union.
Resolved 9 That regarding the said Of the Congress
of the United States taken together adjustment OF the
exciting questions which they relate and chersng the
hope that fairly executed they will restore to the country
harmony and confidence which OF late have been so I'M
happily disturbed State of Virginia deems it unwse Tin
the present condition of the country 10 send delegates TO the
proposed Southern Congress.
Resolved 3fd That Virginia earnestly and acctionaey
appeals her sister State of South Carolina 10 desst from
any meditacd secession upon her part which cannot but
endanger pepeuiy of the Union and the benefits 10
all the States. resulting from il.
Resolved 18th. Tha, Virginia. believing the constitution OF
the United States if faithfully administered provides ade
quate protection the rights OF all the States OF this conied
eacy and still looking that instrument for defence with
in The Unon warned by the experience of the past the dan
gers the present and tho hopes of the future nyokes all
who live unde il adhere strictly il, and 10 pre-
nvolae the safeguards which affords 10 the rights
of individual States and the interests OF sectional mnortics
Resolved 5th That all acts of legislation or combinations
A ID
deserve the unqualified reprohaon peculiarly Of
cIsvc TO the Southern States and must, II persisted In,
inevitably defeat the restoration Of peaceful and harmonious
sentiments in these States
Resolved 9th. That the Governor of this commcnwea
be requested transmit copy OF these resolutions the
executive Of the State OF South Carolina with request
that they laid before her legislature and copies
be also transmitted 10 the executive OF each OF the other
States Of this Union.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Governor of State receives great variety of curl
GUS communications We are requested TO publish the fol-
lowing sample
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ENGLISH LIGHT DUES.
ccrresoondcnce has taken place between the American
u,;s,er and Lord pamsrson this subject The London
Shppps Gazette says that American shipping entering
largely into the carrying trade of England through the re-
peal of the navigation laws the United States government
is very naturally anxious relieve their shpowncr as lar
as poss!ble of the which they In common WITH
Others are subject from the imposition OF the heavy g
dues OF England The American Minister inmaies 10 Lord
Pamerslon that il would be wise 10 levy revenue dues on