The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-16

Mn WARD OF Boone and Logan counties, sad-N seems
object by mercy endorsing the conclusions OF the Pres
OF the United States II he 10 wrong in his
ing that WI affect the question We are to look to
his conclusions, and they In conformity with our
wishes. need not hesitate TO endorse them. Strong
cot required in resolutions evidence
that these resolutions will be carried out for
said that he who is still the breeze apt 10 be
stern the storm when necessity arises All that is
the President and that endorsaton is fully embodied in
the resolutions OF the gentleman from Wythe (Mr Floyd
They contain no hnts TO anybody while they fully meet
the requirements and wishes Of the Convention in its lead
ing object Now, sir, there thing TO which would
Ike to call the attention Of the House aud that is that we
Amherst, (Mr Coghill) to speak the powers Of
the federal government Nov, sir, this question has
agated the councils of the nation almost from its earliest
Dawn. Serious questions, requiring long time and
clear and deliberate minds to decide, ought not to be
passed with few hours deberation II is sufficient
to say, without determining the why that
tain the action Of the President OF the United States upon
this Kansas question beg to say that have not
amined this Lecompon constitution have not consulted
whether this constitution determined upon correct
principles or not for imagine would take weeks TO
make the examination. Neither have examined the
laws in relation TO the subject Of constitutional power and
therefore not prepared to vote that phase Of the
question Nevertheless under all the circumstances Of
the case they Known TO me, heartily support
the administration its with reference
Mr. GREGORY, member from Ameia-N is not my pur
pose to upon body. suppose the pur-
pose Of majority Of this body TO do As understand
their object in assembling here to present resolutions
that would express the wishes Of the democratic party OF
while present my humble views upon this question.
conceive that the proposition presented by the Senator
from Amherst il carried out by this meeting would not
only be direct attack upon distinguished Individual of
the commonwealth Of Virginia but would imply in terms,
on the part Of the Legislature as to our Senators
and members in Congress. you will bear in mind that
the last clause in the first resolution reads somewhat
follows will be at no loss to estimate its character and
implied bearing II is in substance as foows-"H any
person expresses opinion different from those they
doing violence the democratic party of Virginia" This
is the language Of the latter clause of resolution para
I aced
upon this lar guages Would not imply that heard
something from Washington which was calculated to excite
dstrust OF representatives in Congress? Would not
this be Just conclusion And is there any member upon
this floor who would raise such question and cast such
an impuaton upon any Senator or member of Congress
from Virginia. Ihumbly conceive not As have already
stated believe it to be purpose express opinion
country from North to South aud from East to West This
fully accomplish by adopting the resolutions Of
fered by the gentleman from wythe (r Floyd for they
embody an endorsement OF the conclusions of the Pres
dent upon this subject, and expression of OPT
Mon that consider the speedy and final settlement OF
this question to be to the interest Of the democratic party
Can in the name of heaven say more? Ihumbly
ceve not. Are We ready to say more? l believe
Will the people of Virginia require more? imagine not;
and no more necessary unless be the purpose Of this
body to resort to extraneous action for the purpose Of
putatons upon some individual. charge such pur-
pose upon any member of this caucus but do charge
that such would be the implied effect OF the adoption of
the nrst resolutions offered and therefore entirely
opposed 10 them say that not only would it
mpuation upon of distinguish citizens here but
upon others little less distinguished who represent
the federal government Sir, mere endorsement OF the
President is all that required by this meeting far
gather from the speeches Of gentlemen around me,
and that should be recorded without reference any
exraneous object am willing for one, to stand by the
President Of the United his conclusions with refe
renee to the Kansas question am willing far
any gentleman vndcaon of his course but shall war
upon one, and with my concenion OF the language in
which the last part Of the first resolution is couched
should feel that doing were to vote for the
resolutions offered by the gentleman from Amherst I
trust will be the pleasure Of the House to reject them
and adopt in their stead those offered by the gentleman
Wyfh no nv
Mr.. CAYBRooK member from Northumberland, sad-I
rise for the purpose of nquIng whether these resolutions
referring to those offered by Mr. Beale before the
caucus So it is my purpose TO address the caucus in
reference TO them.
CHR-Ihey are a. yet before the caucus that am
aware Of 1t competent for the gentleman from West
moreand to offer them as amendment TO the amend
ment offered by the gentleman from wythe
Mr.. hsIE-I will offer them in that form.
Mr.. PAXTON, (member from Rockbridge)-I move that
committee Of thirteen be appointed to whom the three
prepare good report from the whole
Mr.. CLAyHRooK-l would suggest, an amendment to
the proposition that this committee be appointed to take
this matter INTO consideration and report TO adjourned
meeting st such time as may be fixed by the caucus.
do prefer time. | want for my own satisfaction, for
the meeting want vote right when do vote, and in
order TO do So am anxious to be afforded sufficient time
pretty much in the dark when adopt language which
have to construe when hear read Although gentle
men may be disposed to treat this question lightly re-
Virginia, expressed in her legislative capa-
city, Is potent. Its influence will be felt Its
action will be needed. It's voice will produce
effect There for which fee every
and anxiety, and that is the effect may have upon the
unity and integrity OF the de% moo party That my
Of that party is the only hope OF the country. believe
that the democratic party Is dsntegrated, sectional
this Union viii be inevitable may 90 further than other
gentlemen but such Is my confidence in that party
place my sole reliance in H. and believe thai the day
divisions spring w IN the de noerse party the day its
councils become distracted the day asunder,
that day shall look for the preservation OF the rights Of
the South in dissolution Of the Union alone II for this
reason that our action here affecting the uuty and In
tegrty OF the democratic party Of great importance
that ought 10 deliberate gravely and submit these
questions 10 committee, who will report at All adjourned
meeting to be held say 70 morrow evening any other
time may be the pleasure Of the 10 determine
upon.
fully With the gentleman that this Is and serious
question and should be carefully deberated upon The
influence which action will exercise with the admins
ratoa perhaps be adequately estimated from the TACT
that the very introduction OF a resolution into both
branches OF the Legislature few days touching the
affairs OF Nicaragua and Commodore Pauding's action,
produced somewhat serio effect upon the President
and Cabinet al Washington. understood from gentle
man who happened TO BE- there al the time that President
Buchanan only felt comfortable when he heard that these
resolutions would be permitted 10 lie the table, ito
sleep the sleep Of death" II the bare introduction Of
resolution into the Virginia legislature could produce such
al effect upon the President and Cabinet whs, effect Is
likely TO be produced by the united action Of the demo
cratic members Of that body in reference TO-
suggestion OF the gentleman Is entded 10 grave
consideration. How this meeting act upon this
question 10 night, when, ! venture say, many Of
never have read the Kansas Lecomp,en constitution
reference 10 which propose 20 direct the Congress
Of the United States at least the representatives Of Viz
GINA therein n 10 do anything TO night, am IN
Of adopting the resolutions offered by way OF sub
sttute BY the gentleman from Wythe. for those offered
by the gentleman from Amherst. These resolutions con.
denim nobody, while they contain full endorsement of
the Of Mr.. Buchanan upon tue Kansas question
While do not agree with him upon every question, yet,
II
cent that any shall agree with him 10 that extent
That all that Mr. Hunter in bis letter, said he would
agree TO do and be had not acted independently
he did upon that subject do not know that should have
given him my support / admired the independence
which he exhibited In that matter What has the distin
guished Governor Of virginia done 10 merit the
condemnation which is sought 10 place upon
him by one OF these resolutions He has said
that he will stand by the administration in the
and he asks the democracy Of New York do
the same What more do want As 30 the matter In
regard 10 Kansas and the Lecompton constitution there
who believe that that not nrnner