The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
Our Richmond Cores onacnoe.

he Opposition and Democratic Members IF Congress from
Virmnta Recommended by the Legislature, dc.
Gov Wise retired from his official position this
though bis constitutional term does not expire be-
fore the 3lst Of this month, awaited himself OF the ho
day by the Legislature go his home
arrange matters connected with new residence
which he has purchased In Princess Anne county,
Norfolk. His successor will come into office before
he holiday Of tho Legislature expires, which win
be ON the ID Of January next
The Governor serenaded last night by the officers
OF the First regiment Of Virginia Volunteers, who we're
afterwards entertained BY his Excellcncy the Executive
The Governor left this morning at hafpast six
O'Clock BY the Norfolk boat Many heartfelt wish for
his future happiness follows him In his retirement.
Tux FLAG PRESENTED PHILADELPHIA.
In late correspondence Of mine referred to a Union
flag presented by several citizens OF Philadelphia 10 vr
ania through Gov wise and gave full description Of
the same. The Governor communicated 70 the General
Assembly the fact Of this presentation and tho subject
referred to the Committee Military Affairs OF both
houses These committees reported back the follow
ing preamble and resolutions
Tho Committee on Military Affairs have had under con.
sheraton the communication OF the Governor In refe
renee u tue Tag presented to the Commonwealth by GER
tam citizens OF Philadelphia, and beg leave to report the
following resolutions
adeipha have presented the Commonwealth Virginia
Tag inscribed with expression their loyal devotion
CONSTITUTION
by the fathers Of the republic
Be resolved, by the General Assembly Of Virginia,
nas VIC gratefully accept this beautiful gift as renewed
evidence OF the devoted patriotism Of heroic band of
Northern conservatives who have long maintained an
unequal conflict with the assaans OF rights aud the
enemies OF peace and that wherever fortune NAV
invite or fate impe IN the fixture, Virginia will cherish
with seconate gratitude the memory Of those who SO
bravey encounter The powers Of faction, and no5ly
| defy the fury of fanatcism
Resolved Tina. the Governor Of this Commonwealth be
requested TO communicate copy OF these resolutions I,
These resolutions were unanimously adopted.
HoS ~ ,Is AND DsaooaA1s
the House Of Delegates for this city offered tho follow
ing resolution in the House to- day.
Resolved, That wish assure the repre-.
| sentatives of this State in Congress, In the
difficult circumstances in which they are placed Of
struggle in which they engaged, and OF cordial
support Of every proper measure they may adopt pro-
tcct the just rights of this State and Of the South in
tegray Of the Union ana the authority of the constitution
Resolved, That we recommend, in view Of TIL public
danger the union Of all the elements Of opposition black
terms consistent with fairness and honor whensoever BY
such union s defeat can be accomplished and the ogan
cation Of the House effected
Mr. RoBxRrsoN said:-Mr. Speaker, think the limo has
come when voice Of cheering and encouragement
Stances battling CALAMITY for our State and the
sonth-lor the consultation and the Union The time
this Hall-from the immediate representatycs ' Of
the people, fresh from their very midst who are a.
once the authentic and authoritative organs Of their
and their feelings Of their interests and especially
ut that 1t should go up at this time, whom
to dsperse TO homes and to abandon temporarily
field OF public duty We leave friends in Washington
deprived Of the immediate support Of presence still
TO carry on this important struggle. For than
fortnight the whole southern delegation aided by
handful Of true national OF the North West have
been engaged in this great contest Unable yet to
cssyus Sa
hope To-Day that that dark day Of public disaster which
should witness their overthrow may never arrive We
can scarcely exaggerate the importance OF the contest
II is second only consequence to that Tor which
preparing and which is to decide whether the govern
ment shall be placed In the hands of some man who
knowing East West, North, No South knowing
only his whole country, or one who would blot Out
nees, veined might be with red of b,od IL his
wicked and impotent aims could be accomplished This
attempt install into the high place Of speaker of the
Is the exponent OF at least he does fully show
the views and feelings OF, the abohtonsts 1t IS Of
practical importance whether he endorses personally the
infamous sentiments OF Helper II free himself
from them he stands tainted by the supper. of those
[ and hailed their success. and would crown the
triumph Of the enemies Of tho Union and the const.
Inc time Is fitting, too, for The step that recommend,
in Wow Of the great reactionary going on
! most believe has been reached It's mighty mind
10 called out. It's tongue, 80 long silent, has found
and Say pouring out rs mighty volume Of
peace the voators Of the constitution the foes Of the
union But while say this, know well that
words viii effect nothing; yet while will not If
The battle there was won, and will abate o title Of
preparation to meet the consequences of its being lost
| will yet hope those brave words are the FORE
] runners Of decided acts of resolute men, do
tcrmined to crush out the treason which is rampant
in their midst, and save their endangered country
But there is another contest going on at Washington
besides that against common enemy. There IL do
nestle there and want of co operation amongst
these who aim at common end. We must believe that
these different parties wish to together rather than
incur defeat from those they agree 10 opposing But
] opinon-al combine to make concurrence difficult.
Let us try to smooth the way operation Let
| them that questions involving tho ifo Of our common
country should not must not be hazlrded by such be-
long merely to its mode OF action let counsel to
harmony Amongst ourselves, differences for tho present
seem suspended in face of the public danger Our coun-
CHS have SO far been harmonious and united and though
that can hardly be expected to continue throughout to the
same extent as heretofore yet the differences that may
arise questions affecting the vital policy the State are
not likely TO assume serious proportions be marked by
party lines Let us counsel our friends at Washington
be governed by like spirit. have not wished to 90 at
large into these great questions now provoke
cusssn wish to say the least possible explain the
views and spirit in which the resolutions conceived
Tch IN have had the honor to submit 70 your approval
| unanimous sanction Of this House.
Mr. JONES of Gloucester have had no opportunity to
examine these resolutions. They may meet my appro-
baton, after shall considered hsm but at present
should prefer that they wonld lie on the table.
MI RoBER1soS-Ihe Senate Is about to adjourn aud If
the resolutions suffered to lie the table no action
can be had upon them until after the holidays. It is
hot improbable that The matter to which they relate will
have been decided before that period.
srxAKKR-I have Just received note from the Presi
dent Of the Senate informing me that tina. body will ad
| jousn ifHHleaateiy
| Mr.. ANDERSON, OF Botetourt--I hope the gentleman
from Gloucester (Mr. Jones win withdraw his objections
and allow action TO be had upon the resolutions forthwith
and that unanimously.
Mr. JoSm-H should withdraw my objections,
u does not follow that there would be unaninty In
adopting them. now ask that the resolutions should be
reported again.
The CLERK read the resolutions, whcrcupon the question
was put upon their adoption, and decided the arma-
tive unanimously.
They were then sent to tho Senate there adopted
by asmiar vote, with the following additional resolution
appended by way Of amendment which subsequently
concurrcd in by the House.
Resolved That the Governor be requested to forward
to our representatives in Congress- copy these rcsou
tors.
Our New Granada Correspondence.
| B,nR.ASounrA, N G., Nov IL, 1852
Battle Ba,recn the Rerouio'atas and tie Government Forccs
Barrenqusla in Possession Of General Pasado-Buness
Dull, dc.