Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-15
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The Chair laid before the House communi-
cation from the Governor of Virginia, enclosing
n copy Of the ordinance of secession adopted by
the Convention Of Louisiana; also copy Of
resolutions adopted by the General Assembly
of Indiana, and resolutions from the State Of
New York, which, on motion Of Mr.. RAYMOND,
were laid on the table and ordered to be print
ed. The following are the
INDIANA RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, the State Of Virginia has trans
m;tted 10 this State resolutions adopted by the
General Assembly, inviting all such States US
are willing 10 unite with her IN an earnest
effort TO adjust the present unhappy controyer-
sizes in the spirit in which the Constitution Was
originally formed, to send commissioners to
meet those appointed by that State in ConVen-
ton to be held in the city Of Washington on
the 4th day of February next, to consider, and,
if possible, to agree upon some suitable adjust
ulent
And whereas, some Of the States to which
invitations were extended by the State OF Vir-
GINA, have already responded and appointed
their commissioners therefore,
Resolved, By the General Assembl y OF the
State Of Indinna that we accept the invitation
Of the State of Virginia in the true spirit of
frate, nal feeling, and that the Governor OF this
State is hereby directed and empowered to ap-
point five Commissioners, to meet Com
missioners appointed by our sister States,
to consult Upon the unhappy difficulties now
dividing the country; but the said Commits
sioncrs shall take no action that VIII commit
this State until nineteen Of the States oil the
Union are represented. and without hrst having
communicated with this General Assembly in
regard to such action, ard having received the
authority oi the SAME so To Commit Inc Stale
Resolved, That while We are not prepared
to assent 10 the terms OF settlement proposed
by the State of Virginia, and are fully satisfied
that the Constitution, if fairly interpreted and
obeycd, Contains ample provisions within 1t.
self for the correction of tie evils complained
of: still, with disposition 10 reciprocatc the
patriotic desire Of tho State OF Virginia, and
10 have tremendously adjusted all differences
existing between the States Of the Onion, this
General Assembly is induced to respond TO the
invitation Of Virginia, by the appointment ol
the Commissioners herein provided for; but as
the time fixed for the Convention to assemble
is 50 near al hand, that the States cannot lie
represented, it is expected that the Commas
sonerS, OH behalf Of this State, will insist that
the Convention adjourn until such time as
the States shall have an opportunity OF beng
represented.
Resolved, That His Exellcncy, the Governor,
is requested to transmit copies OF these resoill-
tions 10 the Executives Of each Of the States Of
the Union.
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED pY TIE GOVERNOR OF
INDIANA:
Hon. c. B. Smith, Hon. p y. llackeman,
Han. Goodlocs S. Or,h, Hon. T. &. Slaughter,
and the Hon. F.. w. II. Ellis.
NEW YORK RESOLUTIONS:
Whereas, the State Of Virginia, by resoIu'
tiors of her General Assembly, passed the l9th
of January, has invited such Of the SiavenoIo-
ing and non. savcholding States rs are willing
to unite with her, to meet at Washington on
the 4tll Of February next, To consider, anu IL
practicable agree ON some suitable adjustment
Of our national difficulties; and whereas, the
pcople of New York, while they hold the
opinion TINT the Constitution OF the United
States, Us it is, contains all neediul guarantees
for the rights Of the States, are nevertheless
ready at all times to confer with their brethren
upon all alleged grievances, and TO DO all that
can Justly be required of them to alay dlscon-
tent; therefore,
Resolved, That David Dudley Field, William
Curtis Moves james S. WadSworth, james Z.
Smith. AtneZiah B. James, Erastus Corning
Addison Gardiner Greene Z. Bronson, VIM
f. Dodge, Ex-Governor John y King, and
Mai. General JohA E.. Wool, be and are here
bv appointed Commissioners on the part OF
this State to meet Commissioners from other
States in the city Of Washington, Oh the 4th
day of February next, or SO soon thereafter
rs Commissioners shall be appointed by ma
iori,y of the States of the Union to confer with
thcrn upon the complaint Of any part OF the
country, ard to suggest such remedies therefor
as to them shall seem fit and proper; but the
said Commissioners shall at all times be sub
iect to the control Of this Legislature and
Shall cast I've votes to be determined by ma
jority of their number.
Resolved, That in thus uccrding to the request
of yirpinia, i, is not 10 BIZ understood that this
LEGISLATURE approves the proposition submitted
Nv the General Assembly Of that State or con-
ceLes tue psopricty Of their adoption W The
proposed Convention but, while adherlng 10
the position she has heretofore occupied, Ne"
York will not reject All invitation to confer
ence which, by bringing together the men OF
both sections, holds out the possibility Of an
honorable settlement of our national difficulties
and the restoration Of peace and harmony 10
the country.
Resolved, That the Governor DC requested
to transmit copy of the foregoing resolutions
to the Executives Of the several States, and,
also, to the President Of the United States, and
to inform the Commissioners, without delay, OF
their appointment.
The following petition was presented ana ap-
propristrly referred:
By Mr.. McCAMAHT, Of citizens OF Carroll
county for the incorporation Of a Copper snelt-
ing Company.
RESOLUTION.
By Mr.. KENrER, that when the House ad'
iourn to day il will adjourn 10 meet tolnorro"
at II O'Clock and thereafter At y o'clock.
ELLIS PASSED.
incorporating the I.ynchburg Arms and En-
rine Manufacturing Company; to Incorporate
the Hebrew Benevolent Society OF Alexandriai
to incorporate the Springfield and Deep itun
Turnpike Company 10 refund to tne SECURITIES
of Win. H. Blanch, late sheriff Of The county
of Mecklenburg, certain damages paIu ny 'ncui'
to incorporate the Richmond Guy Insurance
Company. .,
On motion Of Mr.. MCKENZIE, the House ad'
iourned until tomorrow at ! O'Clock.
The Convention will assemble ut the Capitoi
in the Hall Of the House Of Delegates, to-day,
Q3th February,) at II O'Clock, M'--lfcp'I
Correppondenee between Judge Robert
sou. CommissIonsr from Virginia, nnd
Governor Moore, OF Alubnmu.
MONTGOMERY HALL, Feb. 3, 1861.
To His Ercellency the Gorsrnor u alabama:
srR:-Looking with deep concern at the
menacing attitude in which the seeded States
and the Government at Washington stand TO-.
, IA ,,l.r III. State If VIRGINIA aDuculS