The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-01


and other federal subjects had not action been had upon
these questions last Winter by The Two highest legislative
on-boh elected by the sovereign power during the pend
ency Of the Compfomsetook decisive ground in relation
10 the State OF South Carolina and in the reso-
ulions submitted by Mr. Wise, Both q these tribunals
lima that there for secession. and that
she ignis) meant acquiesce in the Compromise and
form convention introduced by Mr. Wise the chairman
Of the committee and passed snaHiH.Oudy set forth thar
while some difference Of opinion exists TO the meas
ures Of compromise recently passed by Congress, YET We
regard them as settlement OF the questions which have
so long agated the country that there Is enough IN OF the
Union and the constitution consrain rally 10 their
defence and sacredy cherish that which remains the
dearest treasure 6equeahed by revolutionary love-. NC
This is the substance only
IL would therefore, have been perfuous made
any further expression upon the subject The Virginia de
moe 2. stand imPesnaby upon this platform
st 10 favor OF the rights Of ths States and the UniOn
SD In favor OF the Compromls as final settlement Of
the slavery question, and for the faithful execution the u
ga In favor Of in the Territories leav-
ing the subject OF domestic slavery the majority Of
people In their conventional capacity.
4h n favor Of the cub treasury and the tariff Of 1916
18th. Oppoed 10 the Wimot proyso, 10 abolitonism,
or any other unconstitutional which northern whggey
may manufacture for party purposes.
18th. Opposed TO national bank, a protective tariff
and TO wasteul and unconstitutional expenditure OF the
public moneys in an extravagant sytem of internal inn
9Th Opposed to notification, whether practised by
bill which again threw open the doors OF the ails OF the
Commonwealth TO fugitive slaves and which countenanced
Christiana, by Governor Williams, Of Vermont, who
signed the bill nulfying the fugitive save law.
'Sh In favor OF democrat for the next presidency
who will faithfully reflect these sentiments, and
them, il need be- when occasion may offer.
racy Hereafter let there be no reflections upon the State
convention for their silence in this respect for this pro-
lature and the reform convention"
So much for the specific authority" upon which our
statement OF Friday last made when we were unable
10 lay hands upon The record itself That record further
examination has now enabled 10 obtain, and in con-
frmaton Of the substantial accuracy Of the vginans
statement as adopted by we lay before read
ers, first, the resolutions of the Virginia legislature and
next, those of the constitutional convention of that
State:
RESOLUTIONS OF THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
From the Washington Union of April 1, 1851.
The Virginia resolutions reply invitation 10 take
the lead in Southern Congress- passed both branches of
the legislature in the following form
whereas the legislature of the State of South Carolina
70 aS ne s 81 ds
power and authority deliberate with the view and inen.
storing the constitutional rights the South and If not to
recommend due provision Tor their future safety and indie
this general assembly; Be, it therefore,
- Rsotged by ihe general assembly Of pugnto, That
in the feelings excited by the unwanan,abie
OF certain OF the non saveho'dng States with
the people of this Commonwealth in regard the wisdom
Justice, ana cousttutonalty OF the
Congress OF the United States, taken whole, and
monty known as the compromise measures yet the legs
ature OF Virginia deems il duty declare her sister
State OF South Carolina that people This State are un
willing TO take any action lin consequence of the sane)
% Resotrsd, That regarding the said acts of the Con-
gTess OF The United States taken together adjustment
ing the hope ha if fairly executed, they win restore TO the
country that harmony and confidence which OF late have
been so unhappy disturbed the State Of Virginia deems
unwe Tin the present condition OF the country 10 send
delegates to the proposed Southern Congress.
appeals 10 her sister State OF South Carolina desst from
any meditaed secession her part which but
all the States resulting from H.
Il Re'Ored That Virginia believing the constitution OF
the United States " faithfully provides AIDE
2nse protection 70 The rights Of all the States OF ibis
within the Union, warned by experience of the past
the dangers OF the and the hopes of the future in
TO preserve invioaie the safeguards which affords 10 the
rights Of individual States and the interests OF sectional
- Rssopsd That all acts oflegisation or combination,
designed IN any way ininrously affect the Institution OF
slavery deserve tho most unqualified reprobaon pc
culiaTy offensive 10 the southern States and must il per-
sisted w inevitably defeat the restoration OF peaceful and
harmonious sentiments in the States.
o. R'otptd, That the governor Of this Commonwealth
% 70 ~ copy Of these resolutions to the
that they be laid before her legislature and that
other states oil THIS Union-ihe State Of Vermont only
copied"
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL CON.
VENTIoN
From the Washington Union Of February 81, 1851
DEMOCRATIC rLATFoRMThe following excellent resolu.
tons adopted at democratic convention Cor cauou
held Mt the city Of Richmond Monday night conssn
OF the members OF the convention assembled
constitution, and OF the legislature and democratic
citizens. They form the basis which party can be
organized We sndcrood that the convention had recon.
mended to the democratic party in national con
vention in due season to nominate presidential tickets
i From the Richmond Enquirer OF yesterday
"BAsIs or pENooRAuc HARMONY AorIoS.-At the sd.
loufned meeting Of the democrats Of Virginia now In this
city, held al the Capitol on Monday night February H.
lsoi Thomas j. Randolph, esq In the chair, and III. b.
Iomiin, etq secretary, the following resolutions
adopted. Tue htst eight were reported by II. A. Wise
esq from the committee OF twevs and tho 9Th moved
by y Rush Floyd. ESQ, as substitute for the concluding
portion OF that commttee's reports
- Rsoipsd, That the democratic party Of Virginia
abdcs where " has ever sood-mmoveably firm pom the
ont bass Of the rights Of the States and Of the Union Of the
States.
% Rysoiped That they acknowledge fealty 70 be due
alike 70 the constitution Of the United States the
served sovetegntes Of the States, paramount laws Of
common country and they will maintain both, and repeI
all attempts 20 Invade either by every which
may lawfully be employed by good citizen, and true
patriots.
lions Of our governments perfectly harmonlzed with the
sepa rate and teyera State soveregnes there
ground Tor difference In fact and should be In feel
ing, between those who are the true friends Of both.
"a Rsopsd That u IL the object Of this meeting 10 heal
past and prevent fnure dssensons caused by the conn
ued agitation Of past issues and OF the mode their
justment, among the friends OF the Union and OF State
rights OF democracy and OF the coniedeacy, Of liberty and
ofiaw.
IS Rou,d That all further agitation Of these issues and
OF their late adjustment either upon the hand upon
the other having practical end Is than vain
and " dangerous alike 10 all that IL precious In the Union
and that y worth preserving in the States.
% Refoiptd, That to appeal the hand, State
sovercigntles by a