The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-17

Our Fachmond Correspondence.

Our Richmond Cosrcspondcnoe.
HcaxocD Va, Dso. 13, 1885
The Lgislaure-Resosson Offered N I'VE HOUSE ef Dsyas
TO Raise Regiment Of Voluntsrso AID ire Pro-Sase-
~ Cause IN Kansas-Enport0ns Dcsae Ms RESOLUTION
Its ffnoI References to a Joint Cbmmisc.
The following resolution offered to-day in the House
Of Delegates by Mr.. wellman the member from Wayne
county
Resolved by the General Assembly Of Virginia, That
the Governor Of this 6e authorized to ten
Ger to the President Of the United States regiment Of
volunteers tor the purpose OF preserving ~ and order
IN Kansas.
This Was followed by some laughter among the men,
bers.
Mr. wLxxs said-Ths resolution seems to create some
laughter in the House, but sir, when consider that
thero in that Territory not Ioss than
thousand aboiitonists in arms, perpetrating ini-
quities upon the settlers there-burning houses
and turning and chi dren irft upon the world
IL cannot be doubted but that there Il need for
tion on the part Of those who sympathise with them.
There Is, in fact crisis In the affairs Of the Union
which perhaps before existed II is nothing less
than between people-civl war to limited
extent. Missouri, correctly informed, has sent TO
the Of action three regiments Of volunteers and
the legislature Of South Carolina has under consideration
proposition contemplating tender to the President Of
the United states volunteer aid for the purpose
a.
gentlemen desire TO make any modification in II that
may be deemed expedent and proper. II II should be
decmed desirable to lay II for future occasion,
shall have objection. feel however, that there Is
need for action upon the subject to which relates
Mr.. KEaPER, Of Madson-I would suggest to the gentle
that the proper would be to refer 1t TO ap
propriae committee and suer IT to pass through the
ordeal to which other resolutions are subjected
Mr.. RONALD, of MontgomeryI move TO lay the resolu
tion on the table.
Mr.. bmoDEs Of fAugustaIf the gentleman would with.
draw his motion would its reference to the Com
mittee on the Militia laws.
Mr.. RONALD withdraw my motion.
Mr.. MBopEy-I make the motion just indicated.
Mr. RuTHIRFoRD, of Goochland-I would sugges. that
the joint committee of both Houses appointed TO
sider the subject Of eetualy preventing tho
cape slaves and the propriey Of devsng of
retaliation, would be appropriate committee to
consider the subject
Mr.. IMBopES-I am wiling 10 modify my motion to &C
cord with the gentlemsn's suggestion.
Mr.. RONALD the indefinite postponement
OF the resolution. l made a motion to lay the
table, which l subsequently withdrew; but bellev-
rg that any action by the House at present upon
such subject would be premature, | now make this
motion " postpone indefinitely; in doing SO, ! feel
nevertheless deep interest In what Is now going
In Kansas; and, sir, when Kansas Is brought
INTO the Union, and recognized by the constitution Of
this land as a sister State then sir should these abei
ticnists, much dreaded by the gentleman who has
offered the resolution go there for the purpose tres
passing upon the rights Of others and destroying theie
property then say that needs the assistance
to protect her rights know very little Of the sentiments
ana feeling the people Of Virginia cann,s vcuch
for the readiness to render aid in such crisis know
and have reason know tina. when occasion arises
il shall arise, Virginia VIM be there to uphold and
vindcate the South. She will bs really, willing and
anxious TO she'd her blood for the rights Of the
aou.h and the vindicaton Of the constitution Of
the United States Sir any action the part Of tho Virgil
Legislature at this time is, In my opinion, prsma
II to me that &C. upon this subject
shall be usurpng power which does not properly
bclong to We should awsit action by the genera
government upon the matter Ths time in my opinion is
remote when 1t will become necessary for to act
without the preliminary Of q resolution. When that
tire arrives II will be well to act At present there
need for action. But say whenever the occasion
does arise, Virginia will be ready to march of at
ments warning Believing however that the present
not the time for such action he resolution
pIaies. renew my motion to postpone indefinitely.
Mr.. wnLMAS-I have objection that tho House
shah take Whatever step it deems ost prudent ia this
matter am anxious that gentlemen would show their
hands upon the suhes and to give them full opportu
The call sustained. Before the vote taken,
Mr.. EARLY, OF Albermsrle, said--so far as I
concerned, would not have said word
upon this subject, hsd not the gentleman called
for tie ayes and noes. ] will say that would
far any to protect the rights Of the South
and preserve peace In Kansas but policy
wisdom IN passing law TO authorize the
employ regiment Of volunteers to 60 there and enter
into sectional STRIFE the effect OF which would be- all
probability to perpetuac scenes OF boodshed and civil
carnage think this matter ought be left the peo-
pie Of the Territory themselves and feel convinced that
practical good could be ercctcd by the coarre IN
dicsted Feeling this shall vote in favor Of the inie
mite postponeu.ent Of the resolution.
Mr.. RrTHgRFoRD-I would suggest that this Is merely
resolution Of inquiry, and that 1t Is unusual TO Offer op
position 10 resolu lions Of such character. Any membes
has right TO offer resolution and have II referred 70
appropriate committee for II any
vote Is TO be taken action had II Is better that II
should be taken after the committee shall reported
and inasmnch this Is ojec. pc uiiarly affecting the
interests c the South well those Of Virginia. and
therefore needing due consideration II proper 10 refer II
to a committee where Its merits viii be fully canvssed
II would look bad to see Virginia agreeing TO the
incenite po-sponemert of resolution which relates
the protection ofa sister State Territory in "a
Of s reference to the joint committee having under
consideration the subject OF retaatory and
the adoption of enectual TO prevent the
escape Of slaves, &c.
Mr.. RoSAD-Not being familiar with proceedings Of
this sort feel that Il Is proper for to yield TO the
suggestions Of gentlemen experienced than am,
and shall therefore in Difference 70 their bett Judgment
agree to withdraw my motion 10 postpone indefinitely
and suffer the resolution 10 90 before proper commit
tee. The principal which influenced me Ia
malitg that moion that Kansas Is now to certain
extent, foreign power. she conempiAses . union with
the States, doubt but that she will Is not .
matter n certainty. She may or she may not. Being
out Of IRE United States 1T present, regard this
proposition TO interfere With the internal affairs Of
stse ~hich Is without the confedefacy. Withdraw
my motion % postpone indefinitely.
Mr.. CssrSn, OF Fauquer-I hope the moion VIII MT be
referred.
sprAKyr-The Of the House has not yet been
taken upon granting leave to withdraw the motion.
Mr.. CAr-i hope, Mr.. speaker, that leave will be
given 70 the gentleman from Montgomery 70 .,hdrs- hi.