Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-13

The States north Of Us and some of the
Slave States have made no effort by an of
fetal body to withdraw from the Union.
States south of us have gone according to
their opinions out of the Union. Else
where there are no efforts being made in
any of them by any regularly constituted
bodies to retain their places in the Union,
while here in Western Virginia we have
determined that by the help of Him who
rules on high VIC will resist the action of
( that Richmond Convention, which has
prActised upon MS moustrous usurpation
of power, violated the Constitution of the
country and violated every rule of right.
We have determined say, to resist it, and
under this determination we are found here
To-day to take definite action. II you
gentlemen, will go with me, we will take
definite, determined and unqualified action
a. 10 tiie course we will pursue. We will
take such action as will result in Western
Virginia, if not the whole of Virginia, &c
mining in the UniOn of our fathers. am
satisfied that the members of this Conven-
ton concur with me almost unanimously.
Then, in this Convention we have no
ordinary political gathering. We have no
ordinary mSk before rs. We come here to
carry Qua aud execute, and, it may be, to
institute, a government for ourselves. We
eminent in the United States of America
and under The Constitution of the United
States. II requires stout hearts to execute
this purpose il requires men of courage
--ot unthiteriug determination; and be-
lieTe, in the gentlemen who compose this
Convention. we have the stout hearts aud
the men who are determined in this pur-
pose. The deduite line of action to be
pursued, it is not for me to indicate. Here
are learned gentlemen, men OF experience,
who, no i Juht, after deliberatiOn will de-
wise the course proper for US to pursue.
Phe oath was then administered to him,
after which it was on motion,
ResOiUed, That certain gentlemen, who
presented themselves rs delegates to this
Convention, and who are not accepted as
Credentials, shall be admitted to seats on
this floor, not, however, to participate in
the proceedings of this body.
The members then came forward by
delegations to the stand, and took the oath
of fidelity, which was administered to
them by the President.
Nr. CARLILR then submitted the report
of the Committee on Rules, embracing tue
rules and regulations adopted by the Con-
stitntional Convention held at Richmond
in 1850.
On his motion it was adopted with an
additional resolution, that two hundred
copies be printed for the use of the Con-
ventiou.
Sir. DoRsEy, of Monongalia, offered Sc
ries of resolutions for the purpose of clio
iling, rs he said, the opinions of the Con-
ventiOn in relation to the course to be pur-
sued. He read them as follows
Rcsolred, That It shall lie in part the business of
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arrangements for the separation from Virginia, and
the formation into n new State of sueh counties
are represented in this body, hy delegates other
WISE and are DESTROYS OF entering into the State
organization.
?, That the said preliminary arrangements, when
made by the Convention, shall, In compliance with
the Constitution Of the United States, be submitted
for approval to the Legislature convened In this
city being the only Loyal and legitimate LeaisIa-
ture ol the State of Virginia; and afterwards " APP
proved by it, shall be submitted TO the Congress Of
the United States.
ctes OF Western Virginia. Is preferable to that Of
constructing the Government of Virginia: innsmuch
the calamity Of AN overburdenng State debt-o part
Of which we owe in equty-or the scarcely lcs. dis
a'trous calamity Of repndiating that debf, and thus
running the financial credit " the State.
Mr.. CARLILE asked Mr.. Dorsey TO with
draw his resolutions for the present. All
knew his own sentiments, hnt mnny mem
bers were not yet prepared to entertain
these propositions. They could, however,
he entertained in short time. He thought
there were good reasons why the views
entertained by them both should not at
this time be pressed
Mr.. Dorsey withdrew the resolutions
All he had desired was to elliott the opin-
ions of the Convention that they might the
better survey the field before them and
prepare for action.
Mr.. CARLYLE then submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions. He WAS sure the
sentiments they expressed would receive
the unanimous appreciation of this body
He read them as follow
RESOLUTIONS oFFERED BY NR. CARLILE.
Resolved, That the thanks of the loyal people of
virginia arc due, and are hereby rendered to the
FEDERAL authorities for the prompt manner In which
they have responded TO our call for protection.
That We tender our thanks TO Major General
spoliation inAngurated by the rebel forces in our
midst the people OfNOFth-Western Virginia included
within his military division.
3. That the gallant and snldierly bearing of the
troops trum Ohio and Indiana, who with our gal
liant LIST regiment, commanded by Western ViFginR's
IN our midst has won nur admiration, and gladly
hail them our deTerers from the ruin and slavery
provided Tor us by the eonspratOrs who have tempo
rary possession OF the power of the State.
4. That deeply sympathiza with our fellow.
citizen Col Kelly, in his suferings from the wound
reserved in our service, aud earnestly pray that he
may Dc speedty restored to perfect health. and again
resume his command at the head of own LIST reg
Uncut.
5. That we utterly repudate the heresy sought
10 he tnelcated by sessSouiss, that II is inya-
sion Of VirginiRs soil for American troops to march
TO the defence and protection OF YrRiHis citizens
ont on the contrary, We declare Virginia soil to be
American soil, and free 10 the march Of American
s1dtery and sojOurn OF American citizens from ali
and every portion OF American territory; and It Is
only by such recognition that the Federal authorities
could discharge plain Constitutional duty imposed
upon them y the clause guaranteeing to each state