Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
Another class of propositions-which T will

Another class of propoSitions-which will
only trouble the Convention now by abiding
to, are those which make demands upon the
people Of the Northern States. In respect to
those, the Convention will find when they
come in, that there will he no ground for de-
bate
can undertake to say now, when the report
OF the committee comes in embracing the de-
mands TO be made and the amendments to be
offered to the Federal Constitution, that there
shall he no grounds OF objection, at least, of
the character, which we have heard made here
upon this floor, in the last three or for days;
that whatever we do demand will be plainly,
clearly AM, uncquivocally expressed, and that
we will make demands upon all points which
ii is deemed essential to the interests Of Fir-
ginia shall be made. With respect to the
method there has been some contraricty of
opinion. The principal object Of the report Of
the committee is to pass by the politicians,
who stand in front Of the people Of our North
ern States, who have the possession now, not
only OF tho Federal authority at Washington
but most of the State organizations, and make
q guaSi, extra-constitutional appeal directly to
the people Of our sister States. calling upon
them to respond to the claim Of the people Of
Virginia that all these matters shall be now,
forever and amicably adjusted.
There have been some propositions made for
= General Convention. In the opinion of the
Committee, am authorised to say, that pre-
ference was given to this direct appeal TO the
people, either by popular vote upon the pro-
positions themselves, or by Committee formed
similarly to our own elected in small districts,
and directly and purely rejecting the will Of
the people of their several States. If we can
ret u response of this character, allow lie to
say, have the utmost confidence and hope,
almost by one universal acclaim, the people Of
these Northern States will be prepared to say,
that they will give to Virginia whatsoever Fir-
ginia demands Of right have no fear upon
the subject
Mr.. Chairman, ar fully sensible that |
have wcaried the members of the Convention
in this expos tion which ! have made, uncon-
nectedly and without any attempt to 60 one
step outside Of the path oil aplan examination
Of the principle Of this report.
thank the Convention for the kind attcn-
ton with which they have listened to me.
shall not, at this time, further trcspass upon
their patience. shall have occasion, how.
ever, in the progress Of the debate upon this
subject, again to trouble them upon some Of
these points therefore leave untouched some
that had intended to consider
Mr. RANDOLPH obtained the floor and said :
1t is now ten minutes past two O'Clock, and
unless it should be the pleasure OF the Con.
ven.icn that should go Oh, | should greatly
prefer all adjournment aul at this time
somewhat troubled with hoarsenesS, which
may be removed by morning.
Mr. Baldwin, move that the committee
rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit
again.
The motion was agreed to, and the commit.
tee rose and reported progress.
The PRESIDENT having resumed the Chair,
Or motion oi Mr. HALL pl Lancaster. the
Convention adjourned.