Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-29

sideraton He was opposed 10 the resolution es not
belonging TO the legitimate business OF the Legislature
He supposed Ike the gentleman from Marion, that the
guns spoken OF we're to be paid for only delivery
and that Mr. Archer wanted his money, and was there
fore anxious to deliver them.
The SPEAKER stated that the hour had arrived for
the order of the day, (the Stay Law which must be
taken up unless the House agreed to pass it by.
Mr.. seldom moved to pass by. Opposed by Mr.
KEEN, and advocated by Mr. LYNN.
Mr.. WIfTEN called the previous question, which was
sustained and the main question being put the order
of the day was passed by for the purpose of continuing
the consideration of Mr.. RORERTsoSs resolutions.
Mr. FRIEND was surprised that Mr.. Archer was so
frequently mentioned in this connection, as il he mr.
had caused the order for transfer 10 be given. He did
not consider the question local at ALL but concern
ing the whole State. Mr.. Archer might desire bis mo-
ney for work done; but if ne thought those guns
would be turned upon Virginia. he would Infinitely pre-
fer to lose his money
Messrs KEEN and MCKENZIE explained that they
did not intend any reflection upon Mr.. ARCHER.
Mr. FRIEND (resuming) thought this resolution only
enforced what tue Legislature had declared, in the be-
ginning, would be its course IN such an event.
Mr. C0WAN would against the resolution because
he thought it infringing upon the rights CT the Con-
venon He had told friend to take the resolution to
the Convention for their action and had been answered
that the duty of the Legislature DE predicted
what would be the result CT this action. Mr. Archer by
falling 10 deliver the guns would forfeit his contract and
his loss out of the treasury Of the State.
Mr. COLLIER offered the following substitute for the
solution:
Rsso.d By De General A'.emIy Of Tirgina That the Gov
this Commonwealth requested TO notify the President
the United that ammunition shall be rans
ported by order Of the Genera, to any OF the ion
cations Of the United ateS, over the soil OF virginia
Mr. BASKERVILL moved to amend as follows:
sovsd the Governor st this Commonwealth after re-
mo stance the Government at Washington, be, and he Is
hereby Authorized ana requested to use all s IN ans a. hs
prevent the transportation OF arms or munitions OF ar
from the Interior Of this Commonwealth to the seaooari aaa or
a: purpose he be authorized any portion Of the Vol
uate,r sad ailita osce Of the State
Nj RAYMOND opposed 10 the whole measure.
Mr. MCCAMANT stated a conversation he had with
Mr. Graham who furnished the metal for these guns.
Mr. g. had called Mr.. Archer for settlement hut he
Sir. A could pay untll the contract was finished
The contract between Mr.. A aud the Government, was
tia; the guns we're to be delivered at Rchmond but the
Government had subsequently refused to pay for them
unless delivered on board ship in the dock.
Mr. CRUIP confirmed this view Of the contract.
Mr. ANDERSON had no doubt Mr.. Archer would COM
ply With his contract by delivering the guns here; bat
f the Government refused to pay he had no means OF re-
dress He advocated Mr. GOLFERS substitute. He
hoped that would be the sentiment of every member
reviewed the state Of affairs by which are surround
el and said it would be outrage upon the state 1t
such an attempt should be made while Convention is
directing all its energies TO peaceful solution oil cue dill
hcutis H. objected TO Mr. RobertSoas resolution be-
Cause il was not decided enough We ought TO speak
Ike men. Mr. ANDERSON paid most glowing tribute TO
the fidelity and patriotism of the West and Northwest,
and booted the idea of any possible division OF the State
When the crisis does come the people OF that section will
stand by th. brethren of the East through veal
Mr.. BASKERVILLE 10y cODsenp withdrew his amend
ment aud added the following at the end OF Mr.. coll
LIER'S substitute:
And the Governor hereby authorized empowered
portion Of the volunteer and militia force OF tbs Com
monweah out the requirements OF this resolution
Mr BASKERyILL thought the time for remoGstran-
cs had passed. least when there could be any hope OF
laYiug them rega ded, and We should speak now IN
goice that could not be mistaken.
Mr.. KEEN moved, 20 strike out ell after the word
government il Mr. ROBERTsOSS preamble and insert,
"And whereas the members Of that Convention we're elected
h special reference 10 all questions OF feJeral characte
R5 r this General Assembly during the session Of the
Virginia Convention, will lot consider any question OF Federal
Mr.. KEEN said tia. during his legislative experience
hi the most remarkable proposition he had ever
known presented to this body. Perhaps he nigh. be
IN snlormsd. The very few minutes which has been
given him since the introduction OF these resolutions lad
lot given hin sufficient time 70 enquire Into the motives
n the reasons which actuited gentlemen in pressing
en- Ii he mss.aed the facts he hoped the gentleman
90 pressing, would correct him. Messrs. ARCHER Co.
some time since had contracted with the General Gov
.rnmeut TO furnish them with a certain amount aud de-
cnpon of arms at time during the session OF this
loiy This party, or some representing them en-
-ertainin- peculiar views IN relation to the ulhi
mont OF this contract asked that the State should be-
reslOnlDe, ana tae contract suOtlu uOt DC CVH-
died with Tbs House refused their request. Now,
understand Messrs Archer Co propose 10 deliver TO
he General Government the that contracted
Or J. this he fact IN tie case.
Mr.. Seldom replied this vas his understanding.
Hr KEES-So supposed. Now sir, let US enquire into
be reasons which arr presented fer the adoption o. this
,soution What the peculiar state OF things exist
~ among the people OF Richmond, that some of it's c.
.zsus 40 least say that this contract shall Tot be COM
lied with and such shall no: b. delivered to the
i.sera Government, AID the Governor has said he
,,cd issue lis orders 10 enforce their delivery The
gentleman irom GraysOn states, On behalf of the Gov
uCr taet this is not the fact. Upon enquiry, direct
rom the gentleman ifom King William, he states that It
ugOa mere that the citizen would interfere
lie submitted sir whether or not under these circum-
,-uces this house elt itself called upon TO adept such
. resolution proposed by tho gentlemen from
r. smcnd. (Here the Speaker interpo ed for order
Mr. KEEN ssl that he felt unwilling TO force his
views upon the house Shen deorder prevailed. O:d!-
atl, he would not d. so, but knowing so vel! that
re disorder now prevailing part aud parcel Of the
programme of the outside pressure which originated
nose resolutions he bad hesitation in proceeding
ar ROBERTSON begged leave 10 interrupt the gentleman,
ana said the resolutions not the result OF any GU
dc pressure upon him; they the result OF bis own
declarations, TO what was necessary TO keep the
peice.)
ar KEES said he could assure the gentleman from
Richmond that he was incapable of attributng to him
ny other than the purest motives. No doubt his object
vas TO preserve the peace. This not the first
uon that had been introduced here to preserve the
leace and 10 preserve the Union. lie dfered with the
Gentleman the Te:Glt. In relation to him be only
meant TO ny that he supposed the gentleman vas not in
tlaLle and from the outside pressure the gentleman
supposed would create co ct Of arms, amiist hrs
Sn constituents his zeal to keep tbs peace and pre-
rrye the Union may have his better judgment
dc was appraised si that there outside pressure
the city OF Richmond; that bets had been taken even
the city OF Richmond that certain occasion gen
ernsn would he hanged for expressing honestly the
opinion of the people who sent him the Convention
lie entered his solemn protest against any such outside
pressure.
But to the subj in question. He said it was but
he Other dav under a similar pressure in New York city
aeu of Ike temperament of those in the city Of Rich
uond had INTERCEPTED the passage OF arms to Southern
Safe, bought aud ptid ior by I! ghern people WHAT
Southern hesfta did not beat with lnusr eL3otonP WHAT
Southern mad did not feel the indignty but when the
State Of Georgia The believed it Georgia demanded
f the Governor OF New York that those should be
surrendered though In aud Of Back Repubcanism the
Governor of New York said, Trey yorrs and you
shall have then. Now gentlemen shall we do this? Aud
YOU have declared tst oc will not the contract
yourselves Archer Co simply Wopoae TO deliver these
um3 in accordance with contract with The General
Government viii you say that it is menacirg, deroga
cry or in violation OF tie rights of Virginia. lie said
a support of the amendment hla he OfeTed that 1t
vas 10 accordance with the views and opln % every
uan woman and child in the Commonwealth. That
Convention Of the sovereign people OF the Common
wealth elected less than two months SINCE and elected
expressly to consider these questions OF Federal relations
md the crcui stsncs ~ which surrounded, was
sitting now within three panisea ,aI0s II ibis CSpIto-
Ii in the city of Richmond there we're pecuaf orSIH
auces which required immediate action, the Governor
# this Commonwealth was here, and he believed he
would discharge as ,u.; The city of Richmond had
b. - in uhnu