Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-12-14
that same constitution that was ratified by the

States sec what we have done, they will como
into the Union; and not many months Will pass
before this beautiful fabric will again be the
scene @ rour discussion, and in which we will not
onlv consider those matters pertaining TO our
domestic affairs, but foreign relations. tMr.
". here read extracts from the constitution
and laws of South Carolina previous TO the IN.
aua,,ra,ion of the first President OF the United
States The immediate cause OF secession is
the election of IL Black Republican President.
The people Of the North must know the pre-
sent state of affairs is brought about by means
Of the Helper book reading and the teachings
of the Senator from New York. the preaching
of the followers, or rather pretended followers,
of Christ, and the teachings in your schools oil
your children to hate our institutions. Inc
Senator from New York told his Wide-Awako
practorians that their services could not ne dis,
nensed with after the election. They would
be needed 10 secure the fruits Of the victory.
4 half million men in uniform are being drill
ed for the purpose of organization to sweep
the country in which ! live with lire AMI
sword.
Mr.. Tiefall continued for some time and the
Senate adjourned.
The Speaker. pursuant to the order OF yes.
tcrday, called the States for the submission oil
propositions relative to the present condition oil
the country.
Nearly two dozen different propositions were
presented md referred to the special Union
committee. Many Of them proposed amend
ments to the Constitution on the slavery IucS'
ton, and MI looking to Cancellation.
Mr.. Thayer submitted 4 series Of resolutions,
declaring, among other things, that the repre-
scntatiycs of the people regard il rs L duty 10
forget all parties and sections, and devote them.
selves honestly and earnestly to the cause OF
the country; that any citizens OF this republic
willing to barter tho public welfare Tor their
own advantage, thus creating anilnoslty be-
tween the States. are wholly unworthy Of the
honor and confidence of the American people {;
that the present un(riendIy feeling which ex-
lists has arisen from the usurpaticnS OF Con.
grcSs and the Executive that the rights Of
American citizens arc above Congress and the
President, and territorial governments should
not be compelled to derive their powers from
their consent; TINT there shall he no legislation
whatever on the subject Of slavery; that every
Congressional Distric. shall be entitled to one
Presidential Elcctor, and each State 10 two on
general ticket.
Mr.. John Cochrane submitted preamble de.
c!aring that a conflict Of opinion, dangerous t"
the peace and prosperity Of the Union, has
risen, concerning the true intent and mean
Ing Of the Constitution relative TO African
slavery, and proposing amendments to the Con
S"titutlon to the following effect: To establish
Il dividing line similar to the Missouri Compro-
mise, prohibiting Congress from passing laws
interfering with the interstate slave trade. or
the rights Of shareholders in transitn or tenn
porariIy soiourning in non slaveholdlns States,
and declaring that all State law in any degree
ilnpairing or infringing on the Fugitive slave
law are null and void.
Mr.. Adrian submitted n series OF resolutions
doclaratory Of the doctrine Of non-interventlon
as thu true remedy. That all State laws in
conflict with the Constitution and laws OF Con.
gress ought to be repealed. That the Fugitive
Slave law and all other laws of the land ought
te be respected and obeyed, and no obstacle
thrown in the way Of their execution. That
the Constitution is the result Of conclIiatlon
and compromise, and can only be preserved by
the exercise Of 4 similar spirit.
Mr.. Morris, Of Pennsylvania, offered q reso-
luton instructing the Onion Committee to In
Guire and report rs to wether the State Per
sonal Liberty bills are in conflict with the Con-
stitutiun. and further, to inquire whether the
fugitive slave law is susceptible Of amendment
so as to ascertain. more certainly the actual
condition Of the fugitive.
Mr.. Stewart, OF Maryland, offered a prealn-
bic setting forth the principles on which the
government is founded. That when it threat
ems to become destructive 10 the great OBJ
iccts which it was intended to accomplish, ev-
cry State should be placed in a condition to
provide for its own security; that there is
good reason to believe that certain States
are about to withdraw from the Union, &c,
and concluding with q resolution Instructing
the Select Committee to inqNire, among other
things, whether any measure can be adopted
to preserve the Constitution in its purity and
secure Southern rights. If this is not posi-
BILE, then as to a reasonable and just mode Of
settlement with the separated parts.
Mr.. Lcake offered d resolution that the Con-
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may have no jurisdiction over the question Of
domestic slavery in the States and Territories,
District Of Columbia, a~rSenalS and docEyardS:
that it shall be the duty Of Congress efficiently
and adequately to protect it by legislation
where it exists; that no Territorial government
has power to l~egislatc with the subject; that
the right Of master over 4 slave. while tempo
rarily soiourning or in ~transitu through 4 non.
slaveholding State, shall be guaranteed and
protected; that fugitive Slaves shall be delivered
up or be paid for by the States in which they
are rescued.
Mr.. Smith. Of Virginia, offered n resolution
instructing the Committee to inquire rs to the
policy of declaring out Of the federal Union
any member thereof, which may aim to nullify
m act Of Congress.
Mr.. jenkins offered a resolution instructing
the Committee to inquire rs to the cxpcdiency
oi amending the Fugitive Slave Law, with 4
view to q prompt rendition Of fugitive slaves
and n proper compensation to the owners Of
those not returned. Also the propricty Of pro-
viding, bv n Constitutional amendment or n
Congressional enactment. for tho protection Of
the rights Of Shareholders in tho common Ter.
~ritories, &c.
Mr.. Cox submitted The following:
Resolved. That the Committee of Thirty
three, for the establishment of comfy between
the States, be required TO consider what, if any,
further legislation is necessary TO carry out the
second clause Of the second section Of the
fourth article Of the Constitution for the delir-
cry oil iugltlveS from justice VINO snail lice from
one State and be found in another, on demand
Of the Executive authority Of the State from
which such Fugitive shall have fed. And that
such inquiry be made with special view TO
punish MI judges, attorneys. generals. cXccn-
tive or other State officers, who shall impede
the execution of said clause Of the Constitu-
ton, either in respect to the delivery Of fclons
who may be indicted Cor treason or murder in
attempted SLAVE nsrirrcctinrrs Or wh" uIay he
indicted for slave stealing.
Mr.. lIntc.iius offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee to report what legislation is
necessary 10 give full effect 10 that part OF the
Constitution which provides that the citizens
Of each State shall b. entitled to all the priv.
lccrs and im,nunilic> nf citizens Of the several
States; ard also. what legislation is necessary
to secure To- all people, whether residing or
travelling through any Stntc, thc full b''t'rii; OF
that part Of the Cnlstilntl"9, wh'ri' scores