Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-29

people tired OF their slow and cautious deIbcra
tons.
Mr.. BRANNoN inquired OF the srr,KrR whether. ac.
cor,lng To parliamentary law, appoint a COM
niitec OF conference not In order before the House
had resolved tn disagree
The SPEAKER replied, that the practice OF the House
had been otherwise and for that he had declined
to entertain the motion Of Mr.. BoSDURASr but ree-
renee To the parliamentary manual ne had discovered that
the motion would have been admissible
Mr.. SrANARD trusted that il would be the pleasure
the House To call for the appointment of committee OF
conference, and without discussing the futher-
by referring the whole subject to such committee hill
would b. reported which would doubtless receive the
unanimous support OF both House. Ii insisted
ON now there would be apparent diversity OF opinion
on the main question. when in point of fact there was
such diversity. Take the now and the moral ef.
feet which all iesird, would be lost Moreover the BILL
which passed the House. did suit those Who vo-
ted for it, in respect 1t it should become law it
offered direct premium the abolouists arrest any
citizen OF this State who might repair the free States
in the pursuit of fugitive slave. This all. The
suretcs OF Mr. Parsoas incur no responsibility
whatever, that gentleman has proceeded Pcnns,lva.
MIA To stand his trial would therefore, bc simple and
idle 20 pass bill which would he wholly nugatoy and
void As no object could Ice obtained by either agreeing
di-agrcug to the Scnates amendment he would move
in accordance with the SPrAKKRs decision that commit.
tee of coniencncc be appointed
The SPEAKER said that he would have preferred time
Ia consider the point his Judgment must now h.,
pronounced, he would decide that. the dts
agree Inst made, the should first be taken ON
that motion II he erred in his Judgment the House had
IL in their power correct him.
Mr.. CARTER said that he could for that mo-
ton TASTY action did become the gravity the
icct under consideration IL would be recolcccd that
when he submitted few remarks to the House ON Thurs
dar last, he eounsecd them not 10 be pccptate IN
their actOn-to take least short night TO consider
the natter but he UNDECIDED and the result has
vnced all that there has been Improper haste The Hnu,
seems to have lost sight OF the resolution by which this
matter was originally introduced On the 18th OF Deem
her one of the delegates from Hampshire, Mr. HIH1rl
offered the following resolution which was adopted and
has led to the presentation of the bill under discus
sion.
Reoirci That select committee be appointed TO en-
auirc into the expedicncy OF appropilting s. Tor
the purpose Of enabling James Parsons, J OF the county
o Hampshire, to employ counsel to defend him against
indictment in othe Courts OF PENNSYLVANIA for kid
mapping, the said Parsons having secured arrested
fugitive slave" his property under and by virtue of
SAID offenders.
Mr.. {. surprised the burst OF indignation which
proceeded from the gentleman from Stafford MIR SEpDoN
at ms declaration that the Senate had offered insult
TO Mr.. Parsons 10y Offering pay his bail when find
by reference to this resolution that it is the very thing ask
| Ell Tor
Mr. HIETT said that he had offered that resolution At hi.
own instance lie did not dream the time that the case
was halt serious or he would have wOrd the resolution
differently.
Mr. CARTER said that he did not question the course of
the gentleman, but had called attention that resou-
ton OF justice to the Senate and because certain
members while under the influence passion aud excite.
ment, had evidently lost sight OF it.
Mr. DICKINSON, OF Richmond city, was altogether op.
posed to laying the subject upon the table. lie
favor of prompt and decisive action-upou constitutional
grounds. The rights of a citizen of Virginia had been
iagantly outraged, and il time that some determine.
ton should be arrived at. He hoped that the House
would disagree 10 the Senates amendment unanimot-y
Mr. BCRWELL, of Bedford, said that he felt as deep
an interest M tins subject any other gentleman present
hut he could afford be angry or excited about IT, He
had voted for the hill which had passed the House but
had done for the sake unanity of action than
because he sanctioned the provisions OF the bill lie did
not approve OF that feature o the bill which authorized
any citizen OF this State to violate the onnaly OF
Law Of another State. lie had other objections To the bill
which he had mentioned in the of the debate on
Thursday last Mr. b. approved OF the suggestion To re-.
fer the whole matter TO committee OF conference Let
that committee be appointed and bring in a hill which
the emergency requires and it would receive hi cordial
support even should it provide that they should proceed
TO Penusyyan il Parsons convicted and pull dow
to ts very foundation the Jail in which was ncaccra.
tel He Tor one was not afraid TO go resolutely and
earnestly Ia work. lie only protecting Far.
sons but prepared insist that he should be ineu-
rhc tor the loss of his property Hc(Mr Parons) had now
gone 10 PcHnsy vania To stand his trial with feeling of
dissatisfaction 1t the of the Legislature He has
gone To fulfil his pghtei faith, and in that honorable at
utude stands the representative of Virginia who ha,
never yet violated her plghted faith AndVgiua-h na.
tive stnte-wl not forget him, will desert him When
the time comes he will have vindication and Justice
Mr. EARLY considered that the action OF the Senate
was wiser, aud would far uphold the honour and
dignity Of the State than the action of the House The
substitute which they propose altogether preferable
10 the bl which passed this House. The preamble to
uat hiIl anrns that great many things have been
done-ta Parsons pursued the negro got on the cars
at such q place and Jumped oil at another Mac. and
goes into other minua which are unnecessary and nm
dignicd The preamble TO the Senate. bill merely .ays
that 20 aud so has been represented to the General A
-embiy. &C, and comes To the point at once And b,
the enaci'ng clauses OF that bill lar James Par
sons l. concerned, his rights eectualy protece,
as they are 10y the bill which passed this House Til,
Senate perhaps, did not think that it constitutions
to retain The general features of the bill or they hav,
considered best reflect little before prceeiing /,
toe cAteut contemplated by those general provisions
Mr.. T. then annadverted upon Mr. Parsons for "gcinn
in PIT, (as lac had under,toOl,) IN. action of h,
senate, and going on IN an " JumOT offer himself a.
a SOFT OF sacrifice TO the abpIuuisis Mr. H. Objected l.,
immediate action the Senate- substitute Il had not
vet been officially printed and members could not ariv.
At correct understanding OF it, provisions until they had
examined them The subject Of retaliation etc had beer
some time since referred a joint committee aud il
would be unscrmly il the llonse before that committc,
hd reported, 10 take general grave step like that pro
posed anI particularly, while acting under q Temporal,
+ excitement
Mr. FLOYD said that it any had been made unms
takeably and distinctly manifest by the discussion il wa
that they united in determination TO sustain h,
right Of the south. The only difference of opinion wa
IN regard 20 the mode OF asserting that determination
lie appealed Ia the House 10 discard all minor cOnsidert
ton- td make any sacrifice, except Of right and prnci
pie Wa matter oiH uy importance how they ptucee
ded, u they arrived at the right conclusion; Mr. r. con
unucd or some time 20 dcprecatc the "squlbl," a. 10
Tie course which i, wa- best to pursue aud urged tn,
propncty Of referring the subject cominuc ufconG.r
cnce. II would come to that ut last The offence upoi
which they based their proposed action was commit. la
c-let US await the proceeding Of the court and II III,
conduct u the mob j. sustained then he was willing to 20
heart and SOUL with the gentleman from Essex to any ex
tent whatever
Mr. }. concluded his remarks 10y warning the IIous,
against h-ty action referring 20 the slavery resolution
adopted at c session Of 1912 which aitcrwari. re
coded from. lie urged more patriotic appeal 10 ren
SON and If that appeal made aud should PROVE az,
awaiting he reiterated his readiness cooperate In Oh
mostieteunned measures Of resistance u further nc
/. gfc--iDu.
Mr.. DAVIS Of Greentricr said that he would vote f,
the Senal" BILL During tc administration or Gov Gil
mer case sumewhlt similar a. that Ol Iaf-Dn- hlpppnr
bee the State OF Sea York The Governor took the matte
d. hand, and appealed 10 the Legislature 10 sn.n him
hls demand Tor the surrender Of the fugitive slave hut moth
ing wnsdonc GOV Gmcr resigned and Virginia .urcun,rI
VT ~ orpudi then ir be- .Oui the action nj the Dos
crnor When the bin plss.d this house on Tlmraiiy
himself veil others declined vote believing ti,a
~" inll WIS unconstitutional but hc had determine
Tor hc nturc &" sustain tl lights of Virginia aud Vrgif
% itns withou. regard Ia tlr State Consultation
MrNALLplN wasopposad 20 The appointment N 70 con
nncc "i conference believing that could lead 90 o goo
o result The debate which had taken place bad couirrn
Hn opinion hc hllong entertained, which that huxeve