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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
Rhode Island Republican State
Convention.
PRovIDENcE, "Wednesday,

Providence, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1860.
A Republican State Convention met In Providence
TODAY TO nominate candidates for State officers and to
elect Delegates TO the Chicago Convention The Hon.
Tbonsa Davis was elecisd President Seth Padelford
Of Providence was nominated for Governor over Tnos
@. Tuner, the present Governor, and Samuel g. Ar.
mold Stephen N. Mason Of Smithted was nominated
far Iert Governor over Isaac Saunders, the present
incumbent.
,Jobn r. Bartlett was renominated for Secretary Of
State and Samuel g. Parker for General Treasurer
Thomas X KING was nominated for Attorney General,
In Mace of Jerome b. Kimbali, who declined renom-
nation.
Inc Convention was large, every town being repre-
serted. The radical portion Of the Republicans
had the ruling of the Convention.
The resolutions affirm in the strongest manner the
Opposition of the Convention to the extension OF Sa
very over our territories; charge the existing excite
ment upop the Democratic party; declare that we look
ony 10 legal and constitutional remedies for political
evils; that We condemn all measures OF violence,
whether for the establishment Of Slavery in Kansas,
or for lie abolition in Virginia; that we entertain
toward all the members of this great Confederacy no
feelings but those of kindness and good will; that we
look with indignation upon the persistent misrepre-
sensations of public opinion in the South,
as increasing the sectional character OF the
Democratic party, and weakening the bonds OF
ihs Union; and that we regard the threat OF resisting
Inc inauguration of Republican President as an empty
threat to subeerve the interests of political parties by
deterring the people from exercising freely Their con-
sttuona rights and that ought TO be ranked among
the basest and most contemplate services OF political
proHigacy
The Delegates elected to the Chicago Convention
are James r. Simmons, Benjamin I. Eames, Henry
Staples Benedict Lapham, Rowland X. Hazard, Jr.,
Simon Henry Green. Nathaniel b. Durfee, and RoE
land G., Hazard.
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sass tse Deliberate jcdsneus Of ibis 0sersi Assembly -
the svehodus States shosd imedisssy sss sosssa,r u
cert messurcs for unite action
Rsea snaninosy That the foregoing preamble end rsss
luton be communicated By the Governor 70 ell shs ssvsAs
States with the earnest request Of this State hsy win CO.
point deputies sad adops such their Judgment WI
piemotetis aid ,tiDg.
Reoed vnanfnop'y Tia. special committee be appointed
30 his Exceescy the Governor comm1Bcsts the fors o.x
lie and resolutions the State Of Virginia and express
TO ne ga hors Of that State the cordial sympathy Of the peos
Of South Co olins with tie people Of Virginia, aid their earnest
ss.,re 10 ,oa. with them IN measures Of defense
Rs.orsd paa. ~'1y, That the State Of South conA e~ss
e 10 her own eis.n to protect thsr, and their property o
rv, enemy and @ for the puposs os military preparation ~
any emergency hosam d $4,000 be gpfoprstsd sr military
nn4fnr
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Message of the Governor of Penn
syIvania.
HARRIsBuRGl 20, Wednesday, Jam. q,

HARRISBURG, Pa, wednesday, Jan. q ioo''
Gov Packers MASSAGE refers to the Harpers Ferry
difficulty and says that it is gratifying 10 Pennsyiya-
MANS to believe that the citizens Of the Common ealh
did not in any manner participate in that unlawful
proceeding and to know that when come of the guilty
parties ee arrested within its jurisdiction they were
promptly surrendered. He adds:
sNbile entertaining no doubt that our republican
institutions which have been carried forward TO their
present exalted position in the eyes Of the world Will
continue to the latest generations is the part OF wig
dom and patriotism to be watchful and vigilant to
guard treasure so priceless. Let moderate COUNCILS
prevail. Let a spirit of harmony, good will, and
national fraterra sentiment be cultivated among the
people every here and the disturbing elements which
temporarily threaten the Union will assuredly pass
away. . . 80.
Pennsy lvanas central position with three millions
of freemen enables her to say with emphasis to the
plotters of treason on either hand that neither shall
be permitted to succeed-that it shal not be in the
power of either to disturb the perpetuity OF Union
cemened and sanctfed by the blood of our patriotic
fathers At every sacrifice the constitutional rights OF
the people and the States shall be mantained-equal
Justice done TO all-and these States be united for
ever"
The Governor congratulates the Legislature that the
State debt is decreasing at the rate Of million year
Iy, resulting mainly from the sale OF the Canals
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Illinois state Convention.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, "Wednesday, JAM a, iSoo.
The Democratic State Convention met at noon to-
day. Hon. John Moore was the Chairman.
Delegates to the Charleston Convention were elected
Resolutions were adopted reatdrming the Cincinnati
platform in the word and spirit in which it was
adopted; utterly repudiatng such new tests as the
code for the Territories; denying that Slavery derives
its validity from the Constitution of the United States
declaring the position of the Democracy of Illinois to
be that of Mr. Buchanan in his letter of aeceptance
DENYING the Interpretation which the Republicans give
TO the bred Scott decision that denies the right Of
the people to regulate the Slavery question 70 suit
themselves; deprecating the foray OF John Brown
teachings of the Republican party; instructing the
delegates to vote for the resdopton Of the Cincinnati
platform; and declaring their determination 70 abide
by the decision OF the Charleston Convention.
Tie Convention also the delegates to use all
honorable means to secure the nomination Of Stephen
A. Douglas for the Presidency.
The Convention then adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

TIE CoLoRxD PEOPLE AND CHARLES O'CosoE.-
meeting of eOlOred people was held in Mr.. Hodges
Church, Williamsburg, last evening, for the purpose
of protecting against the insulting language OF ono
Charles OConor used against the colored people Of the
United States and the African race in general" VIII
lie A. Hodges was Chairman and said that the object
Of the meeting was T. elect q Committee to 60 70
Charles o Conor and demand of him 70 retract bus
bloody language. A dozen Vice Presidents and ~
many Secretaries charged with the business re-
sponsibilty Of the meeting.
The Rev. William j. Hodges was called upon ~ %
company of goodnatured fremen who had gathered "
to absorb heat. Mr.. Hodges responded, and wss AZ
sisted by band of fddlers who broke IN a INC COZ
cusion of every sentence and discoursed osI o. ex
temporaneous music, while g crowd Of Small WINE
urchns and the fremen danced out then aPpiaosss
Mr. Hodges called upon of the Sscreae. 70 resa
from a dictionary the meaning OF tre rolu hefro.
Accordingly the Secretary, who naa s1eaay oecn
burdened with the reading OF Oconor speech, res4
from an old dictionary as follows; NEGRO black
amoor' mean wretch" SAY, SAID Hodges, that's
what the Dictionair says of OConori he's mean
wretch" .,,...
oo;nab,s and appeared to have been got up for the
sSec;al qualification Of the poor white people In tho
neshborhood Of the Hodge church.
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XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. .WAsHISoTos, Jan. 4, 1860:

SENATE. .WAsHIS0Tos, JAM = 1907
Several petitions were presented, and private bills
introduced and referred. u.,,;.h ,ha H-.rl.
NJ POWELL introduced bill to aoosn 'ns iT poa,
Jno privilege. Referred to the Committee Oh T"ST
Offices and Post Roads. ,, ...L;.,, orrro.
AZ CHANDLER introduced bill making aPPIoSI
praiions for The Improvements Of Grand Haven oil"
otbar haybors ia Michigan. ..i.ons ~
M TOOMfS presented petition OF the ciIens ~
Aeansop Parish Ia on the subject OF tne nouL ;s
land grant. He moved ito reference 70 1n Gn,tiss
~ On PubIic Iands As Chairman OF the Comnn'eso
~ Private I.ands he felt embarrassed by Ine ciafs0"
Saads sSajnst hin in connection with that grant. ~
Mr. JOHNSON {Dem.) Of Arkansas Oppose S MS
reference 70 che Committee on Public Lands h oia
n,s belong there and he was opposed 70 taxing DnS
ssa rom one Committse and giving II 70
desutoy desse followed N T ,ss s S had no
kse;or n its reference 10 the Committee on fnyso
gTSd Clans The charges were 100 sosaTa 70 E soo
hs, moroeuts concern, but as his motives haa Ison
mpuened be thought il bad better 30 70 'Os 'u"'''
DG nsIIx On motion Of Mr. TO0MBs, 1t was referred
20 a select Committee OF hve. 1ao,,ad the
NJ. HEMPHILL DEM Of Texas pfeseD.sTu . .iie
credou.ias of Lewis 7. WigfLl rs senator IRON AoAA
and 10 Yves duly sworn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

Arursxux RECEPTIONS At the weekly reception
of the Athepaum Club, last evening, the members and
their friends were delighted BY the exhibition OF some
very Sne works Of art among which were four large
paintings by Cropsey, Durand, kensets, and Leut1s.
the property Of Mr.. Charles Gould. These paintings
have never been exhibited TO the public, and AR.
Goulds kindness was thoroughly appreciated. There
were ALEC on the walls sweet picture OF Cas- aae
Kittens, by one Of the Bonheur family; eesrehe+
Night" by jackson, and several other nice thinSs
The prospse. Of repetition Of these sxAioaoas o.
privately owned paintings viii render the Vao ~
unions even moro attractive than they have h'ass'
been. $1,000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
FROM ALBANY.
THE LEGIsLATURE-COURT OF APPEALS-sTATE
OFFICERS.
Correrpoudeucs Of TIE N. Y. Tribune.

THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF APPEALs--sTATE
OFFICERS.
Correspondence Of TIE N. Y. Tribune.
ALBANY, Jan. A, 1860.
The reelection of Mr. Ltlejohn as q member and as
Speaker of the Assemblyin both cases by increased
aores -sgnifes thing at least, and that lie, that
a decidedly AniSlayery type Of politicss popular.
The Assembly appears to be composed Of respectable
and substantial men, and 10 have sustained its character
BY eectpg for its ofcers-Speaker Clerk, Deputies,
etc.-men of similar stamp. Even the handful! OF
Democrats in the House honored themselves by pro-
posing go respectable man rs Mr. Callicott for
Speaker. Let US hope that so good beginning will
warrant session unmarried by any disgraceful acts
Tho Senate is made up of variety of members, old
and young experienced and inexperienced, although
quite ope-sided, politically.
The Court Of Appeals opened with almost an en-
tirey new bench Of Judges and new Clerk. With
nearly six hundred causes on its Calendar it has
Hercuiean and hopeless task before it.
Over at the State Hall, the new officers were busy
yesterday in learning the ropes Of their respective
charges. A new Department-the Insurance-s to be
organized in few days. The Governor has not yet
seectedthe Superintendent. The State Hall already
greatly overcrowded with officers, and where the new
one is to find place Ia problem. A new and sep
arate building is needed for the Bank and Insurance
Departments. The Banks and Insurance Companies
should pay for its erection.
Mr.. Seward is expected here to-day on his way TO
Washington. The serious illness Of relative in Or
ange County will detan him there day or two.
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The Norembegn Bank, &c.

| Il n BANGOR, Wednesdby, Jan. y fouV
Il has boon ascertained by the Receivers, on app-
cation TO the engravers that there h fraudulent
oyerissue Of bills Of The Norembega Bank. The circu
lalcn is about $4,000.
Rent d. Peck, State Treasurer, wac arrested yes
terdsy upon civ suit by the Receivers, and lodged
in Jail on charge Of conspiracy with the Cashier to
elnbezzle the funds Of the Bank. The amount taken
nom the Bank was about ~, Co., on part Of which
the Cashier hsd security on the mill property in
10 be 90, coo or $4,000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
Massachusetts Legislature.

boston, "Wednesday, Jan. y IovV
The State Legislature convened at noon to-day. In
the Senate, Cbas. A. Phelps was reelected President
receiving 50 out of Sc votes. In the House, John A.
l7e votes against 81 for other parties. The Governor
and Legislature then proceeded under military escort
10 the Soofh Church, where the election sermon was
preached By the Rev. T. Anderson Of Roxbury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

Abou. u o'clock lass night frs broke ont N ne
frame buj,ding corner Of East Thirteenth sfesi an
Avenue a, occupied by Peter Mccain ana .S MA
wind ths Games gained considerable heedysy, sns
some little time elapsed before the french spuia
thew, - III .s.,xs "A
Three horses were buried 70 dsssAi n sa y ~
N scupg the animals proving ua ;a,'s 20 Of NJ
Hal $50 The building valued at sioo IVES d's'f''
| The origin Of the fre is rpSnq"p' esse
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
uorsy OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. WASHBURNE I'M called attention 70 IsUer
mi ~, peceiyed from contractor in Rock-
, Sn@' tbs state OF things which exists owing
to tho failure to the Ho mail sgn' rsgs.
s, ."ys,bEn IL done by way Of appropriation,
mns, bo disconnued not by way of revenge ba. be-
tSs result u spite q effort to s. asSd Of t ss,
whole community i thrown SansrSeps ON The mails.
ME- WAsIiBuRHE wished 10 say to the eon''se'o''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

South CARoLIsA.-The Legislature Of South Caro-
lima closed its annual session on tho ODD ins'. INC
two Houses having disagreed upon the saeJoe' u
" Federal Relations" Committee Of Conference "s'
appointed, who agreed upon the following ispof''
which was unanimously eoncurred in BY 0o'a 0'snenss
Of the Legislature:
The Committee Of Free Conference on vac Pis o. we"o
Homes Al This C,ns.l Assembly 10 relation TO the dageeusnt
Of tho same on the subject os Esr Relations have met and
concerned and .sl leave report that they unanimously reesn
sna tho abortion Of the following preamble and esOluons
WAsya. The state South Carolina, BY her Ordinance Of
las, affirmed her h to ssceds hom tbs consdsoy when
ever tho occasion should assc hs her own Judgment
IN stpx ,hu sp and IA the resolution adopted her Convex
,on declared she rebore the immediate exercise Of that
rh from consdsons Of slieiouCy Osy and whereas nose
Asn have elapsed since that Convention adjourned
and the intervening tina the assaults upon the insnscn
Slavery and upon the rga aud equality Of the sonshe
states Rave INCREASINGLY continued with lrereang voene and
IN new and more alarming forms be 4, shcEefefc
Rses unaainOssiv That South cscna, atm de'enns 70
her Southern sisters e-Peuly arAoano'' hsv
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70 the Associsied Press. ,oeo
WAsHIEeToS Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1869:
The delegate from Utah will, after the organization
Of the House, present the application OF thar IeIIo.y
tuition several years ago. He represents that Ctah
has population of 100000, and that If the Mormons
were allowed TO elect their officers they wouio o. a.
mod as well satisfied with Territorial ~ STATE
ORGANIZATION and probably be willing to pay the en-
penses of their Government beside.
Mefsrs. Sckles and Reynolds were the only aoS &c
nembers of the House who had not paired oh. In q
spiIit OF accommodation Mr. Taylor was paired with
Mr. Sickes. The absence Of Dir. Reynolds without
par accounts for the change in the relative vote ior
Mr. Sherman, who lacked three votes Of an eieS1on-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
Marine Intelligence.

NoRFoLK Va, wednesday, Jan. 4, 1901.
The schooner Magnolia, with an assorted cargo,
from Boston, bound Tor Richmond, was cut through
by the ice, and sunk in the james River yesterday
Norfolk harbor is open, as usual, bat no boat is
exTected from Baltimore or Richmond for several
DAYS, in consequence of the ice above.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
MARYLAND Eegislature.

BALTIMORE, Wednesday, Jan. 4, IS6U.
The aryand Legislature met to-day, but adjourned
without organizing. A caucus will be held tonight.
The Governors Message will be sent in tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
The yuayornlty Of Pittsburgh.

PIIrsBuR6H, Pa, Wednesday, Jan. 4, le60
Mr.. George Wilson, the Republican candidate for
Mayor, was yesterday elected by majority OF from
coo TO 700 majority over Mr.. Mcllvaine, Democrat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
Forgery.

BosTOE, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1850.
few days since young man obtained 5000 40
The Exchange Bank on forged check, purporting to
bs signed BY Ames & Co., the well-known shovel
manufacturers. No trace Of the fosger hss yot been
discovered.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
Nau.Arrival of the bohemian.

PORTLAND, Me-, "Wednesday, Jan. 4-midnight-
There are as yet no signs Of the steamship Bohe-
mian now fully due at this port with Liverpool dates
of the 2lst of December
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

for Horace +. Clark, commenting him rs an anti
Leeomptcn, an,i-Buchsnap, Ishmae'itsh Demo-
craft HerupOs the embryo House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05
NEW-YORK LEGIsNt AZURE

IL.
IN The Senate very little business was dcne, VINO
sion only extending half IN hour. nm
Mr.. MANIERRE presented petition for is1 b.
relling citizens TO vote.
In relation to unclaimed dividends in savings lnstSu<
tons; to exempt the property Of remeH IN the state
from taxation 10 the amount Of 500 each. Adjourned
ASSEMBLY. ALBANY, Jan. 4, 1860.
Business in the Assembly opened With the presents
ton of etitions for Pro Rata Freight bill.
Mr. FLAGLER said these were the forerunners oil
an avalanche of similar petitions OF most important
subiect He moved the reference Of all such to Se-
lect Committee of Five. Agreed TO.
Notices of the following bills were given:
BY Mr.. COOPER-To provide for the appointmeatof
Irapectors and Csuvassers Of Elections in New York.
Ii, Mr.. JONES-To divide the Eleventh Ward Of
Brooklyn, and to extend Petx street.
To repeal the Brook yT CITY Court act
BY Dir. JAQUES-fo facilitate the collection Of
XIso, to amend tho Religious Societies IncorpOra-
By Mr.. BUsH-To amend the General Railroad act.
BY Mr.. COLICOTT-To prevent the fraudulent
transfer of property, and 10 amend the New-York
Wharves and Slips law.
By Dir. FLAGLER-Ofs Prorata Freight bill.
Nv Mr. BURNS-To repeal the New-York Stage
Nv Mr.. PoWELI--A Personal Liberty bill.
BY Mr. G0yER-For the Relief Of Gas Consumers.
BY Mr.. o. AI.LEN-To extend the time Tor the con-
structon of the Buffalo and Pttsburgh Railroad
The reports of the Bank Superintendent and iospec
tor of State Prisons were presented, long debate
ensued upon the question of inviting clergymen to open
the proceedings Of the House with prayer
Mr. LAW moved the settlement Of the strife between
the Clergy Of Albany and Troy, by the selection OF
Chaplain for the House. After discussion, the s1oecs
was laid on the table, the invitation of the Clergy being
left at the discretion Of the Speaker, pending the
action of the House on the question.
The Governors Annual Message was taken up in
Committee Of the Whole, but without action or de-
bate the Committee rose and the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-05

Mr.. HILL asked VITAL Hhu DtCOmo VI uVss b1dih .
who was originally Dsmoeratf -.
Mr. DAWES replied that Gov. Banks thought bet
ter of himself aud the country, and Joined the hepuo-
lican party. He and Gov. Boutwell,, Ike others Id
Massachusetts like brands plucked from the burn
ing. Laughter.
Mr.. HILL saw gentlemen to-day whom be had met
in American days. and they then gave early Indication
"a 10 what their purpose was. They declared that
thew would como into the American party. 70 control
H. and if they could not do so, to destroy it. AZ for
bimself he wac willing 70 naugurate party TO EN-.
brace every conservative element, to give peace ana
bappjness 10 distracted land. Who would come up
and ioin him in this work He appealed 70 the Re
pubcans to haul down their black nag, and unite Win
Air.. cox lad. Dem, Ohio addressed q few words
IN bs American friend Hill 10 show him the law IN
Massachusetts, on the Alien Suffrage question: adding
thai il il a positive disadvantage 70 be white man
there ILaughter.l While negro CAP become citi-
zen in Elk months, man from abroad must serve .
probation of two years after naturalization, ana must
be dipped in nitrate Of silver before he can DO on An
equality with the black man. -.
Mr.. HIILSreply was not distinctly heard ne mss
underood to say that he had objection 10 the pro-
baton; he never expected 70 80 70 hassschuseits.
Mr. DAWES said IL Mr.. Cox did not understahd the
politics of Ohio better than no did that OF other
Hates he did not wonder that he had sncceeoed III
osttino into Congress- 1t was true the Alien Suffrage
elause was opposed by fow Democrats. IL VISA
adopted BY the Legislature, and submitted % tns peo
ME- The eutre Democratic party stald a. nomo, ana
Iefused 10 come out and help that portion on 'n1 NO
publican party opposed 70 % vote ,S"ssana Demo-.
rrats this blot on the fair escutcheon OF
wond never have been there. He sid Csie9 Nusa'
ino 90, into public life by getting out o. oea ny
shrtta aud writing letter 20, Tho Acebno5 90 ~,
laughter. Gushing haa boxed exe's Po,nh ,,s,,.s
Commas. aud undertook 20 berato Mhsss.eh.ho'sA
xyhasr rboe latehet he was not worthy TO nriooso
Mr. cox aid the Union and tho CoDsutgtioo Wa
vatcl,Worl yith The Dcsnoerai.c paIty. 9le sn'o'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-12-22
| For the Richu ond Dispatch. ]

RICHMOND Dec II, lsou.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch The following
communication from Washington appeared
yesterday (the 20th) in the columns of the En-
quirer:
:. hear from a casual source, that MI. Bolts IS
preparing an expose of the dangers OF Transferring
TO the French company the James RIVER ana Ma
nayha Cana. showing that by the laws OF nations
the French navy and mercantile marine would
claim the free navisatton OF Hampton Roads. the
lanes, Nj issIssippI, OHIO and kanawha rivers, IN
peace or IN war, rs well as Introduce powerful II
MOI controlling foreign element into the internal
policy of the State.
As this is a work of great interest 10 the
State ard the contract, in my Judgment one
of great importance, as well TO the stockhold-
ers as TO the State, will you allow me, through
your paper, TO say that there is not the slight
est truth in the statement made; that am
preparing no such paper, that L entertain no
such absurd opinion as 10 the law OF nations,
and that | nave from the first been warmly in
favor of the ratification of the proposed con-
tract on the part OF the State. My only
apprehension has been, that the course OF
those leaders Of PHb!ic sentiment, who are
bent espouslng the quarreis OF Sonth
Carolina and who would involve Virginia
in unnecessary civil war, by Offering un-
ayaiIug and unconstitutional resistance TO
the mowers of the General Government
In any effort that may be made towards
unfolding the Union, vindicating the Consti-
tuition and enforcing the laws-in fave Or OF all
which this State has just cast her vote-might
so far affect the contract as that the French
company would reQu ire some guarantee that
Virginia would not render the en- tire work ut
terly useless and valueless, by separating her.
self from the West and North, with whom
and that no such guarantee would DE given,
and that the contract would thereby fall
through. Respectfully, yours, &c,
JNo. NJ. BORIS.