Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-02

ever might suggest even suspicion that it might be
abandoned In any event. and Indignantly frowning upon
the hrst dawnng OF every attempt to ALLEVIATE any por
uoh OF our country from the rest to enfeebe the
cred ties which now link together the various parts"
4. ReSotged That in such exercise, by the Southern
States of their reserved rights for the purposes ex-
pressed IN the preceding resolution, there should be
cordial cooperation upon the part of ALL as to secure
united and concerted action in such measures may be
proposed.
.. Resolved That in view of the present state of af
lars we recommend to each of Southern sister States
that they proceed once to organize arm and equip their
militia for active and efficient service
e. ReS0tCed, That We further recommend TO each OF
the southern States to pass such laws as in their uds
ment may be most electua without violating the pro
visions oil the Constitution Of the United States in
couragng the domestic manufactures OF their own and
the other Southern States promoting direct trade with
foreign countries and establishing far may be prac
ticable, their commercial independence.
T. HsSoUed, That in order to carry out the foregoing
views and recommendations Commissioners be appointed
by this General Assembly meet and confer with such
Commissioners as may be appointed by the other South
ern States, aud to express to them the earnest aud
cherished desire of Virginia to remain with her South
ern sister States, in the Union long they do
so consistently with honor and to urge kindly and alice
uonatey upon them the adoption of the measures here
IN recommended for common defence, the best means
OF preserving the Union and restoring practical harmony
anu peace throughout all It's borders.
The following resolutions offered by Mr. Isbel:
Whereas, serious causes of discussion exist between
the slaveholdng and non-savehoding States of the
Unlon originating in repeated and unprOvOked attacks
upon Southern rights and interests by the Northern
States and citizens thereof and further aggravated 10y
recent assault upon the sovereignty OF this State by per-
sons from many of the Northern States, all which acts
weaken and threaten to destroy the Union itself.
And whereas, the State of South Carolina maniiestng
a common sympathy and interest with this Common
wealth. has rendered her assistance in counsel other
WISE 1t may be needed, and has, through her Com
missioner now in waiting, proposed conference upon
the causes which disturb peace threaten safety
affect the guarantees of good faith in the confederacy
and endanger the union OF the Saes;-now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly, That --
be- and they are hereby appointed Commissioners in be-
half OF this State to meet other Commissioners from such
slayehoidng States may appoint the same ut -,
on the - day of F., to confer upon the state of
the Union and to report whether any and if any what
necessary defend and preserve the Con-
sttuton of the United States from nractOn and to per-
petuae the Union Of these States the Confederacy
originally formed aud to report upon the best mode Of
resisting and overcoming nfactons of the Constitution of
the United States aud disturbances Of the Union.
The following were then offered by Mr.. TH0M-
AS Of Fairfax. (Nr THOMAS resolutions are precisely
the those offered in the Mississippi Legislature
by leading member except that the word Virginia
Is substituted Tor Mississippi }:
Resolved BIZ the General Asshmbiy, TIA in the opin-
ion of the Legislature there incompatbity in the
Union of these States existing, and why
entire harmony aud concord should not prevail among
them. There is no antagOnism between their different
systems Of labor and of social life that exist in them
and no reason why if the rights Of each respected
by the Others the Union should be perfect and per-
mlnent.
Resorcd That the union of the States is desirable in
every light as memorial OF the dangers we have pass.
ed and the glory have won great national bless
ing safeguard and Of wealth and greatness
to each individual State; an example of true republic
canism to the less favored nations of the world the
home of the free principles and the fountain of liberty
present to future ages Its preservation and perpetu-
alton will prove ofinestmabe value to the whole human
race.
Resolrsd, That as citizens of Virginia and at the same
time citizens of the United States retain faithful at
tachment to the form of government under which We
live, and believe that with proper and mutual forbear-
ancc the present of bitterness and strife that
exist between different portions Of the COnederacy may
be removed aud all occasions for their future occurrence
be avoided
On motion Of Mr. CARSON, the three above sets of
joint resolutions laid the table and ordered to
be printed.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at L o'clock.
Prayer 10y the Rev Mr. Miunigerode Of the Episcopal
Church.
The bill incorporating the James River Insurance COM
pany was returned from the Senate with amendments
which were coucurred in Certain Senate amendments
the bill providing for the payment of the interest
guaranteed bonds Of tue city Of Wheeling, concur
red in.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY
BY Mr. ALDERSON Of erecting bridge across the
Little Kauawha.
BY Mr.. RIyES: Of amending sections Sd asd 4th of
ch % OF the Code.
By Mr.. FOREMAN: o. Incorporating boo. and shoe
manufacturing company At ParkcrsbuIg.
By Mr. GARRETT: o. legislation in reference to Of
fences committed by negroes.
By Mr. PRITCHARD; Of altering the time of the
meeting of the Circuit Courts in the 2lst and 22d Cir
cults.
By Mr. HUNT: Of refaniins $40 to Thomas Jayins.
BILLS REPORTED.
To restrict the catching of oysters in certain months
the Richie Coal oil company releasing
the securities Of Sampson Beuhim late sheriff Of Scott
county releasing the securities Of VIM Paris, late sher
in Of AppomaitOx; amending an act to authorize the
transfer another State OF the proceeds of the sale OF
the real estate OF an infant OF insane person invested un
der the direction of court Senate bill for the relief of
L. VI. UuderwOod's securities with an amendment)
Adverse reports we're received to the petition OF Add
Pratt, of Giles county to the petition OF Jno Con
way, Of Marion county.
hills PASSED.
y III
Kngwood: bill paving AbsolOm Knots (the success
iul contesling m0er from Calhoun, Gimer, Writ and
part of Roanc) bis mileage aud his per diem from the
commencement of the SESSION.
TIE SOUTH CMOLINA COMMISSION.
Mr.. BARBOUR, of Cup,per, called up his resolution
offered on Saturday last
Mr. TOMIIN, OF King William, offered the following
resolutions substitute fer those of Mr. BARBOUR which
he asked might also be laid onA the table and printed
Eesoired by the General Assembly, That this Com
and the the Southern States have just
cause OF complaint against the Lon-slaveholdng States
for their uufrieudly legislation in attempting 10 render
worthless constitutional provisions for the rendition OF
ugtves from labor in obstrucug the execution OF con-
Sutonal laws; imprisOnitg our citizens and imposing
penalties upon them for asserting in those
States their legal rights in denying the usual comfy OF
nations in denying the meerght of transit through their
territory with property legally acquired and rghtluly
held under State Constitution and guaranteed to Us
under the Constitution OF the United States III endeay
onng by teaching by declarations from the pulpit from
the husngs and in public meetings, to instil into the
minds of our slaves feelings calculated produce domes-
tic Instruction among us annoying by their constant
repetition and jeopardizng our peace and safety ana
finally by subscribing money paying for arms and NUM-
tons of war; and encouraging fanatics TO invade our ter
rtOry and subvert our Government. And in our delb-
crate judgment such systematic opposition denotes
hostility which imperiously demands the most prompt
and decisive action the part OF the States aggreyed
remedy the evil if possible to restore friendly inter-
and continue fratena regard and affection among
the people and the respective State governments
Resolved That the sympathy of sister States under
such circumstances cannot be otherwise than grateful
and their united appeals ought to be successful aud South
Carolina in sending one OF her houored sons as Com
missioner to express such feelings to us, maness her
desire aid in perpetuating the relations OF amy which
ought exist and which are the safeguards for harmony
and peace among nations.
Resolyed That it affords us pleasure TO acknowledge
the concatory persuasive and powerful appeal which
the Hon. e. q. Memmnger, her Commissioner has made
to take the lead in asserting the rights which we
claim and the obligations which are due in common from