Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-13

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~ hiio ,he anpontncnt of the comprohnsa NV Mr. Jan.
he II Senate Had the plan reconmIti mt have arrived
new been then and there adoped' 'hes '0'
nj their successful result ;,ws on the other side
MIR BARBOUR wished 10 hea ~, ,,onosition. On Sa-
befnrc he could vote for Mr. Martins Ros resolution
urday night the Yves, had Sen that they would accept
no compromise which did not so,,e indications came
their principles by the East UnG in their extreme de-
mands he could not place hmsel, On
any thing like such nc reso,ion be not press
MT LfoSs ,hnf The Eastern MEMBERS ahd the hest
oo n,ny have some Informal conference d - ' Pop'
persons to be selected for the &C. ho W.ot when be
mr. oUMME u.s. s cre perfectly willing il it became ne
,ba, all the proceedings on sa,usoay ,
laid before the world A is a a Of the on Saturday
Inconsistency in the adoption OF the pro-
posed resolution ,o,n IN criminate the conduct OF
Mr. bARBoSs ,dov nieht-but satisfy his own mind as
the Mest On He wished know if the gentleman from
Kanuwha willing to s If Ill Iy be rgh,s of the East
no, EMrns regarded this as new question: which ne
1 without reference to any thing that occurred OH
Saturday night The gentleman from sie m 'S sSnuId
sustain H. do not rise to make speech, but cannot
tom rypressng the hope that this resolution Will be
I,d Thnt we should exhaust every eXpedent that can
he dvisd to adjust this vexed question: no gentleman can
doubt Every one ,b s osh on Gau this from any
@ r,e, hGh or low, humble or exalted. For my own part
canno, Contemplate, with the gentleman from Fauqulc
mr. sco the dark and b0tomess uoyss when ya~ a at
until every expedient which q calm WISDOM exalted
patriotism, and devotion 10 the State may Suggest,
pphoI have been exhausted. After all possible MODES
have been considered and in the conscientious dis
charge of our duties to the people, we cannot bury
this subject Of dssension; then will bring my mno
10 meet the consequences. hope in this spirit, then
we will express the opinions entertain OF the possibility
of settling the question. Let il be test vote and lei us see
who here unwilling compromise and settle lhs
pf x.hn
State to preserve the liberties OF the people, let US
raise this Committee. / indulge the hope SIR, thas
We will show, by an unanimous VEe u Sa; . uo i
the way of the settlement Of this disturbing and moehous
question Let take frank manly elevated course sucn
will manifest earnest OF our dispositions. VI y IN
part am proud say know nothing OF the tricks OF paha
mentary proceeding, and therefore, am the more 1spUe
10 call upon gentlemen speak out boldly ana ACT
despise the tricks which would set traps in the PAIN hat
would manGuvre TO place each ohe m Inc mtIg 9TH
ALL despise the political Juggling which "oula ne do
question Of such magnitude as Ina na o, of connromise
should be honorable, for take 1t lot granted, hohe
would be either offered accepted INVOKE me spun.
concord of harmony, of patriotism; OF manly M
sacrificing devotion to the State, and obedience 10 inc
will of the people, exhaust ALL all the means OF Selhe
this question before despair of the Republic FOR !ie
present / will not allow myself TO contemplate the
disasters which may follow in the train OF determination
on our part that will not cannot adjust this difficulty
Mr. NJ R. H. GARNET could not assent to the request OF
Mr. Janney withdraw his motion-hs sense OF duty could
not allow him. Mr. G. said If any compromise SHOULD DC
adopted which the West might use as tucrun iot
the proceedings of the committee might De Oh
great importance in discussing the question hereafter al
reply TO suggestion of Mr. W., Mr. g. said that no mao
pledged himself his constituents to vote TOR The mixed GA
sis 10 protect their property Proposition A. nc regaraeu Us
compromise His first duty was to carry out MS pcuseS
TO his constituents. ,, -,
Mr. ASrEY hoped that the previous question would not
be OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, ntain the important aonstmeh.
aimed he thought the committee should DC III M
manner suggested by himself Mr. was not bound oy .nS
shackles OF caucus or sway b He was Tor far ana
honorable adjustment and he appealed 10 gentlemen 10 al
low them the desirable plan Of selecting TINS committee
Mr. WISE would demonstrate diagramaticully that the
plan proposed by Mr. Janney would lead defeat Of any
compromise caucus of So thirty ultras would contro
The conservative minority Of 2Oand members OF the COM
ntee would be appointed who are opposed 10 any compro
mise.
Mr. Srno7uER thought the number of the committee was
small. The mere agreement OF small committee "hich
Gid not have the confidence Of the House, would not nave
The proper weight in the body. He thought MT Gar
attached much Importance to ms desire 10 nave the
report of the full proceedings of the committee
Mr. RIvEs gave his why the full proceedings Oh
he committee should be reported 10 the Convention Sup
adjustment be presented giving one house TO the sui
rom either side nigh, be able to Judge whether they could
with sufficient regard the rights OF each sustain the re-
,rictions and provisions that may be brought forward
Mr. SSowpES considered privilege TO close the DEBATE
IN the previous question: which applied simply 10 Mr. Gar
,ets amendment He hoped TO be buried with his fathers
the banks Of his noble river in the bosom OF ms beloved
,eople may however be that he may be buried here-
H. lie ask his friend from Richmond particularly 10
zee that the following opaph be put on his tomb; "Herc
who attempted 10 tue utuates Vi
.nia Convention - Roars of laughterD
MIR. TAYLOR suggested the addition Oh the WORDS anu
allied in the attempt ,,
The previous question was then suslaneu-ahu VT. oh
letts motion rejected; ayes 3d. noes 70:
MI SrAsARp moved to amend Mr.. Martins resolution BY
striking out the words "by BALLOT Tor the appointment OF
he committee.
Mr. FERGrsoS asked the ayes and on NJ: Stanards
notion. :. ,, -.
MIR. Boris should go for the committee as he would Try
very means to adjust the question. Mr. Bolts, however,
houph that if the committee be appointed by caucus no.
nnaiions they could arrive satisfactory conclusions
md our time will be wasted Each caucus would appolhlls
most ultra men and no compromise be agreed upon.
MIR. TAYLOR said that if the committee be appointed by
he caucuses it would lead to good similar commit
zee had been tried Saturday night and II had iailed Ii
he words by ballot" be stricken OUT we must ADOPT the
,an suggested by Mr. Stanard viz TO have the appoint
by the Eastern and Western by the Pre-
dent who had declined the exercise OF the power ne
bought the original number of six the best that could
adopted he desired that the adjustment which
night be presented should pass the Convention by larger
l,uJory than the whole vote OF the Committee.
Mr.. STASARD withdrew his notion and moved 10 insert
er tho words by ballot the words "four Of whom shall
e appointed by the members East of the Blue RIDGE and
our by the members West of the Blue RIDGE
Mr. R. E. Scorr said that he had always been In favor oil
COMPROMISE and with that view and hope he had support
d the adjournment on Saturday. With unaffected pain he
lad seen the unsuccessful result OF that movement lie
Till thought this question ought TO be- he sun thought may
e compromised and he should render all MS ala 10 erect
hat object e for compromise but not TOR surrender
useless refer pledges at home convictions mere
he could surrender Our friends on the other slde IN
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ender if ~ present. yet surrender II, FUTURE and he
oud difference of principle The proposition from
he West which did not require surrender was to base rep
esenation in tho popular branch the suffrage basis and
the the mixed basis Was he corec2 ne asked
lis friend from kanawha. -
Mr. SUMMERS. Such proposition with some moolnca-
ion, was made by the Eastern committee.
Mr. ScoTT of +. then mistaken. He did not rise TO
his determination support such proposition but It
night be made the basis of compromise. If however the
Vest should give the smallest hope for belief that they
would agree compromise which did not require sur
ender, he should meet them.
Mr. WISE said should not discuss the terms OF the
compromise before the committee is appointed Mr. Wise,
ike Mr.. Scott for compromise and not for surrender
and he thought this the strongest why the com
nee should be appointed Mr.. Wise hoped that none OF
he friends OF the suffrage basis would now pematurey re-
,pond to the inerrogatories.
Mr. Scorr of F. only sought to know if there was on the
her side any desire agree TO compromise which da
involve entire surrender the part OF the East ii
could gather such DESIRE he object TO be al
aimed by the appointment of this committee lie had looked
vain for little hopeful light from his friend from Kama
vha
Mr. SUMMERS, being specially appealed to- said he did not
hnk that there any thing further than he had stated
or gentleman from Fauquier to hang hope upon. He
would repeat that he willing TO compromise but not
nosition MIR Fauuuier him.