Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-09
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FEDERAL RELATIONS.
Mr.. SPEED submitted the following resolution:
Re1red That the order requiring Convention 10 resolve II
self into Committee OF the Whse haps. 10 o'clock o. sus
pended for day complete the unfinished business under con-
sderaton when the Convention adjourned on Saturday last
Mr.. JACKSON moved that the resolution De aid upon
the table. Negatived by tie vote-yeas g. nays6 a.
The resolution was then adopted by the following vote
YE.s-Mess Auber James Barbour BlskeF Boseau'
Boudn Branch, Bruce oabe Capeton o,c Chambs Cnap'
man CCGnan Conn., Richard H. Cox Deskns, Dorman Eehos
r Hale, Cyrus Hail. L. s Hall Hammond aOeo@be, HgnOn Is
bell Kent Kindred, LAWSON Leake Chses X Mallory JAMES D.
Parks Preston Randolph Richardson Robert Scout ssawe
suihen Tayloe Tredway Tyler Waller, Wilson, Wise ana wy
sort 49, ,,,, a,
fred NJ Barbour, Baylor Berlin Blow Borgess. Beh prC" nu
ds ley, Bfroe, Campbell Carne Garter Clemens o. Con
y, French Poga,e Gillespie Grayey, Cray Aaason nA'
Ephram Hall Raymond, ioge Holiday, Huoos1, hugaes'
shs Masters sio;tt Moore obare Pats PenGs9n
Price Pugh Hives, william Scott Sharp, spurloek Alex H. H.
stra Chapman Stuart, Summers TAR, White "i'khsn VI"
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The preamble and resolution offered on Saturday, by
Mr.. PRESTON, accordingly taken up, the pending
question being Shall the main question be now putt
Mr.. STUART, OF Augusta, rose and reau SUBSTITUTE
which he proposed to submit il an opportunity was al
forded. The substitute proposed to authorize me fres-
dent Of the Convention TO communicate to tue PRESIDENT
of the United States the earnest desire OF this Conven-
tien for the maintenance OF peaceful relations win the
Confederate States and to request satisfactory re-
Spouse as soon as practicable.
nr. TYLER (Ex-Pres'D in response to remark oil
Mr. STUARrs, expressed briefly the reasons which had
actuaed him several occasions, during his admins
tration to withhold information asked for by Congress
But in this instance, he believed that the President
ought to answer and let the people OF Virginia know
whether We 10 have peace or war The whole coun-
try is ersed in the response If there IS an object
to reclaim the States which have seeded by force that
ohiec: has not been made known by proclamation,
which usually preccdes the initiation OF war. hr. l..
cited the action of President Washington in the case OF
the 'Whi.ky InSurrecon," and OF President Jackson,
in Modification" times, 10 show that procamations had
been issued as warning to those who opposed them
selves 10 the authority of the United States. why
should not Mr.. Lincoln do the same? Why dodge in
this corner and hide himself in thsg Is the President
Of the United States with the army and navy at his
command driven to such an alternative? mir. 1. wished
this state Of things would end. The President cannot
expec: that the people will be deceived. If he means
to attack the Southern forts let him say so if not let
tie fact be known.
Mr.. CONRAD, of Frederick, said that he intended to
vote for the proposition in some FORM lie didn't believe
that coercive policy is to be pursu by the President
and when the application is made to him, he expected
satisfactory and soothing answer. Mr.. o. said he was
an xious to approach him in such would
cure drec, answer and read substitute which he be-
licved would accomplish that object.
Mr. SCOTT, OF Farquer hoped that it would be the
pleasure of the Convention 10 make the effort IN some
proper FORM TO obtain the desired information lie was
anxious 10 get for the Of his action. fit
were true az had been ntimatcd that the President
about TO er gage in an unnatural against our brethren
of the South he would instantly vote for an ordinance
of Secession slight applause on the floor which was
promptly checked by the President, with en- admonon)
Nc S. resuming said that he was convinced that the Fed
era authorities do not mediate an aggressive war; but
on the contrary as he understands it. the policy of the
Administration is to be peaceful policy, and he will
change that opinion upon nothing short OF that positive
evidence which shall exclude the possibility OF doubt
He would employ stronger terms than those used in the
that would express our settled determ-
nation and let the President know in no spirit OF threat
or menace but calmly and firmly, that upon the policy
of the Federal Government towards the Confederate
States depends the action Of this Convention.
Mr. RANDOLPH of Richmond city, advocated the
proposed inquiry and referred 70 the fact that many V
gnians in the army and navy VINO we're anxious TO
he relieved from seryice against the Confederate States
II was due TO them that the policy Of the Federal Gov
e,nment should be made known in order that they might
10, be involved against their consent, in horrible fra
,ricia war. II they resigned some OF them would be
reduced to beSSary but let them know that the Govern
net is TO send them aSaus, the!. own BRETHREN If such
Is It's purpose and they wall tate the cons luences OF res
euaton Mr. K mentioned Incidentally to show the
arge number Of VirgiuAus IL the army, that when
fJrloIn hope was organized upon some occasion, dl-
ring the war with Mexico, fourteen ont Of tvcntyfcur
men who volunteered for the service, were natives
Virginia
ur WISE said tia. the sword Of war Is hanging
rs by single thread Oaeht the public to he kept in
this state Of su.pauSe; Besides the personal interests
involved and the misery aud blood OF civil war there
are local aud national interests demanding attention.
Mr. WISE then proceeded consider and discuss the
probable polc7 of the Federal Government with respect
10 the fort at Toriugls, policy Which would have
important bearing upon the relations between Virginia
aud the Federal Government, in the event OF sepata
ton a. F5r,ress HoGroe ike the fortress Mt Torugls was
pecuiary situated aud might lead collision With the
Fe icsal Government
d. RIVES, OF Prince George, said that he would vote
against any proposition TO send Commissioners to wash
ncton to make any inquiry The Confederate States are
now reprere.tg! q; Washington by COMMISSIONER and
be would ike 20 know how It Eaz been discovered that
these Commissioners have failed Go thci- duty? Mr.
lecon declared in his inaugural what his policy vas 10
BE- and nov il il proposed 20 ask him what that policy
4 Upon wha. grcundy Because of the Injurious effect
lpon the commercial and industrial Interests Who pro-
iuced tbs seeded States? Goa 10, Mr.. Lincoln did
II :" MrR said he ucs what the game is and ne would tell
il right out There u vote take. here the 4:h OF
April that decided an important question, and nov
l. is necessary 10 raise new issue THAT vote deC led
that Virginia would not the suicidal act OF sect
sion. That the time when the harpoon went into
The ytai sgot . TIE whale aud il is remarkable that
the whale should dive dOs, asd tsat beoi should spout
aud that the rolling and dbshing waters should freak
over him. but tell YOU ihaI if you do your dgy will
e bet lttle while before the white Of his belly appears
and he ots uboa the suIface-dead." (Laughter) he
was lot al cted by any SOmsu.-h fear, and could not
perceive the necessity Of sending two or three TO
" ashngtOn ias, they rip to ask Lincoln what
s gong 70 do. He has already told what he's going
to DO.
Nr. TREDWAY said he a.olg thnge who came
here with apprehensious that after the inauguration
Of the new Administration events might which
would bring on civil war We have heard OF prcpara
Il ms for war and public MUD is satisfied that
sual movements Of and arms taking place. For
these reasons highly eSpecisnt That the preamble
aud resolution should be passed Mr.. T. replied to thp
remarks OF Mr. RyAS, in respect to the Commissioners
ON the Confederate States by stating that they do not
stand in the same relation TO the Federal Government
at a committee from this body would occupy In their
se grave question of constitutional law is presented
The President says that if he conts with them at all it
may be regarded acknowledgements OF the Govern
nen; 9 the Confederate States The attitude of Virginia
3 very die enc We do not demand response from
him. bu. simply request h,m &c indicate to Virginia what
be his policy. 1t is ONLY the exercise Of the right
IF pcion-en application for INFORMATION which we
entitled 20 have. II his policy is coerc on-to etake
hose forts-he Mr. z would be for going opt. IF bis
policy is to be peaceful he you'd not feel Justified In
adopting the course indicated
Mr. BRANCH Of Petersburg suggested the appoint.
ncut OF q Committee to whom the pending resolutions
houd be referred
Mr.. HARVlE said II wes a matter Of indifference TO
lim whether the Committee was sent to Washington
iot or whether the information obtained or not
lie to dsabuse the minds of members Of the i'm
PRESTON that he his friends instrumental III intro
lucing the eutlcct He perfectly certain that Vir
,il would ultimately 20 with the South. Her interests
md her homer drive her-lead her to the South.
Mr.. HoLLADAY of Norfolk county express led the ap
)rehenoG that the course Of proceeding indicated by
he resolution might eomplicate the Convention. He
vas unwngto trust to any or men the mode Of con-
lucting the proposed investigation, which may dsap
Joint the hopes of those who for it. He preferred
hat resolution shoud he nsssed end communicated To