Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-19

various para; that regard 4 q msia pillar Il the
edce OF real Independence the support Of trar
guilty at bone, our peace abroad, safety our pros
pery and that very liberty which we 70 highly prize
that nothing in the past do anything
in The present either the election Of Dr. ncsln TO
the Presidency of the United States from any other
exciting cause justify its dissolution that regard
its psrpetuiy As Of more value than the temporary h
umph OF any party or any man that whatever evils or
abuses exist under il ought 10 be corrected within the
Union, In peaceful and constitutional vay that ve be-
eve il has sufficient power 70 redress every wrong and
enforce every right growing out Of its organization
pertaining to its proper functions; and that it Is pst
otto duty to stand by il hope peace and de-
fence in var.
The resolution vas then passed-yen lis, nays44.
Nsya-hessrf. Anderson Of Missouri, Avery, Banks
dale, Bouigny, Branch, Burnett Clarke Of No., Clopton
Cobb Crawford, Curry, Dearnette, Edmundson, Flor
ence Garrett, Gartrel, Hardemsn, Hill, Hndman,
Hughes Jackson, jenkins, Jones' Landrum, Leach of n
Quarles Reagan, Ruin, Scott sckes, Singleton Smith
OF Va, Stsllsorth, Stevenson, Thomas, Underwood,
Vance, Webster, Wright.
Mr. Sickles offered the following, which vas also re-
ferred to the Committee Of Thirty-ihree.
Whereas, II is represented that one more Of the
States have declared through their Executive and Legs
atye authorities the desire Of such States 70 reconsider
and ,nnul their ratification OF the Constitution establish
ing the Government Of the United States; and
Whereas, Conflicting opinions prevail to the right
OF any State 10 secede from the Union and
Whereas, II il eIpedent to prescribe the mode in
which State may resume its sovereignty, With the con-
of the other States thereby removing all occasion
for the employment Of forcble Of restraint
sstance, and ut the time, providing additional
guarantees against injustice, by ordaning an eectua
prompt and peaceful remedy Tor grievances Be t there
fore
Resolved That Congress propose to the several States
the following amendment 10 the Constitution:
Article Eighth. Whenever . Convention of delegates
chosen in any State by the people thereof under the
commendston Of its Legislature shall rescnd and annul
s ratification Of this Constitution, the President shall
nominate and by and with the advice and consent Of the
Senate shall sppoint Commissioners, not exceeding
three 10 confer With the duly appointed agents Of such
State and agree upon the disposition Of the public pro-
perty and territory belonging to the United States lying
within such State and upon the proportion Of the public
debt 10 be assumed and paid by such State Aud II the
President shall approve the settlement agreed upon by
the COMMISSIONER he shall thereupon transmit the same
to the Senate aud upon the ratification thereof by two
thirds OF the Senators present he shall forthwith Issue his
proclamation declaring the assent OF the United States
TO the withdrawal OF such State from the Unioo.
Mr. Crawford offered resolution declaring that the
Constitution recognizes property in slaves That Con-
gress has passed laws TO lid shareholders in rccspturng
their slaves whenever they escape and make their way
into the free States. That the Supreme Court has dec
ded that negroes included either in the Decara
ton OF Independence in the Constitution except as
slaves That they cannot become citizens aud we, the
members of the House OF Representatives, will sustain
aud support this construction of the Constitution, OF the
laws and the said decision of the Supreme Court.
Mr. Raub IN Davis asked aud excused from service
on the Select Committee of Thirty three saying the COM
mittee will yield nothing to tue South
Pending Mr.. CraTfords resolution, the House adj
ioarned.