Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-19

ss:'"h :: tbr bill provided tor cnahge IN INC
81 SAID Wv. great many gentlemen from
:ss'' la s',sa against reference OF that 9ues.
h, E'S' 'o. ',o,le But there was very large
~ . tue r .,,t nopular vote in favor of refer
= yNlN o. -" = the Convention TO the people
!: Sly 49, whether an ordinance of Seces-
i 5aHa';,'W,J or NV change be made III the
- .,nti,n. In my section @. 'ne s.u,o u .u's
:'. If Union aud d's.union oser rrOo,,
s:ssi;'ns =, y. ,nss,ion. am not now prepared
~! 'inss nSv change in the organic law of the
\, NE ''' 80" 70, committed, except 50 lar as
saiS ' a;D * bound to remember the views
3>eils; ,.;,w Of his fellow-citizens; further
lite MAJOR, H., in no way committed to the
:..,a that, | s .,,,;on fought it in every way
;o>en; Cohsa a,;,n 10 its adoption. There are
sss; many rFOy'SihU at am not prepared to
ss 10 see with t the organic law at this tl'nc'
a:s''!Fs wv, wis., changes in the relation OF your
1oie:> >o ;,,,,bt about rendering it necessary
State sFe ',Vr Nth it. am willing to vote
10 E'=Tie'S ., % for the appointment of Com
:or pEog9sIt.:h al these resolutions shall be
uiI;cc to ~ ts M purpose OF having them en-
submitted w. n,; report upon the subject |
CUR: ia'' :. nrc;.y well aScertained that We
surES Ssrr a., adioagned session OF this Con
vi! ID" Tbs Conlm!,tse could be organized,
'sa'' :r;D, he recess Of this Convention they
al la''a ,s,,.srjps report and in the mean
ra' - trnnIl Fave all opportunity OF con-
.@s W. ~, ,,,os,i.ucnts. Aud if the reSolu-
,4!""s ~, =, yumiiisd Us to have them submit
;.o'Is ":e ; " Of enquiry, would be very
ted ~ ~ vote for such proposition as that.
"'; M SWnxoy fci tiarriSon.) Mr.. President,
~ ,.,-,. much TO hare heard from gentle
70 ~ his floor so much disirust manifested
~, 49, ,;soyalty OF the people OF that portion
:" ~ S.a;: witch have the honor to repre-
-. !; lis Convention.
>s, e., H.. ,,u,sc of the debate much has been
:! :, he ,:!Sparas tmeas Of the Northwestern
$50 ,.,,, ii the State think it is time that
WESTERN men in this body should defend
w.; ion OF The Commonwealth. Sir, we
1.s record almost IS old as Virginia herself.
49,, ,,,ord has been one Of steady and un-
'.,sa. cya,,y and devotion TO the State.
NJ lAmY-l hope tho gentleman did not
.,5trs::aad ire as wishing 10 cast any reHec-
an ~ H.. Western section o.! the State.
n N;.soS-l refer mure particularly to
=. r,r,arss OF the gentleman from Northamp-
80. ,Vr. r;sn;rE) 1t is said that we are Abo-
".,,n,s;s, It's true there are some Abolition
:. ii Northwestern Virginia, but venture to
....r, that YOU have more Abolitlonists in the
~ q; Elcnmoud than there are in the whole
NV Congressional District. It is said we
,rs tree negro loving people ms is unjust.
IT, have law upon the statute book prorld-
=, ,nst Tree negroes shall not be allowed to
.-;n,p w,,h;a Inc limits OF the Commonwealth.
rea statistics snow. that in the Underwater, in
.ac valley, and in the Piedmont districts, the
-, negroes have increased from three to
sra,y.two per cent since 1850, while in the
ym,n.sest they have decreased twenty
. .s: eeu, The number Of free negroes has
,ssa decreasing in the Northwestern part Of
! ne state because we enforce the law requiring
Incl: removal, which has been q dead letter so
i. as Inc Eastern part Of Virginia is concerned.
Concerning the progress OF improvements
ri. -cul.nd those gentlemen, that, for quarter
! u = cerlary VIE knocked at tho door OF your
c4yi.v!, asking permission to build roads over
Ga; svii, with our own money, and for many
l,ra,s i. was refused. At the same time the
:e0..a! Assembly was pouring out countless
m.!ons 0. c!2nsy to make improvements III
;,r Eastern portion Of the State. If there is
i, c..&aunl!y OF interest between the two Sec
.jaS, :: is because Eastern Virginia has re.
..ec Us Tue Means which were necessary to
5l!d the improvements that would bring it
Atoli.
-nlE tbnt - ,C 1,raonh nf frttl> TN
3aa; up this question OF taxation at this time
NV | An wiling to carry out in good faith,
s.dsr al circumstances, and against all oppo-
s;l0r, any plighted faith on the part OF
L. ptoyl. Of the State Of Virginia. l
~, >ir, this question Of equal taxation
o.:a! to De calmly reflected upon. We should
u. :; or passions over.rule our judgment.
| V. y-:.: % look al the facts Us they exist
We lave an extensive and valuable property
L E4:;c;n Virginia. large portion OF which
: ao% cxen.p! irou. taxation. Our whole
yua:r. is leopardi2ed and threatened. Threat
sneo ~ %nat: s. ;Es negro interest 1t was
the African slave i.:a: brought on the present
i.Bgerous condition. VI our affairs; and, my
word ior ii, Mr. President and will make this
prediction here to-day, that If something Is
~: done TO make taxation more equal we will
ss9a have a conflict, dire ana awful conflict
II Virginia. Nut conflict between the people
VI ;as ssS.co.ss and of the mountains, but an
|!He;:s=sitic conflict, fear, between the labor
Il; ..sa AID the slave owner.
!1y.s :: cur tax lsws. A man who tolls day
b l.: ior his daily bread, and if his wages
.4augi ii the year to five hundred dollars,
O:G=se) he is heavily taxed; while opulent
!aivsa2.cIs, resting upon pampered wealth
AZ i?;iun- OWLS valuable property in young
.s!.I9es that is not taxed Is that just and
s....st..e: The STAKEHOLDER is exempt while
l.: .seoriug nln is burdened with taxes
~. LIZ i40triug luan continue to groan and
IRAN 1a,iyr taxation, and tue Shareholder
~: lis valuable property, without being
:4.j.c: ~ 81 least equal taxation. The people
j Virginia will say no. l think that this
natter should be looked to; it is subject OF
ri.: Importance to the laboring men OF the
yoanenwealth. If our existing difficulties
.a... ye! assume the worst aspect, and this
:.eala; lind Of property, slaves mean, shall
:: lac means OF bringing war upon US, that
'hta has been the means Of producing the
.1:u;;y, ought to be taxed to the same cx-
ID! as other property. understand from
he geat!emsn from franklin, lMr. EARLY
tIas there is some bargaining between the
.4sisEn and Western portion Of Virginia, IN
'o.T:ns the questions OF secession and taxation.
NJ. hAsly.-WilI the gentleman allow me
@e.p.2u. said saw some animation in
lie newspapers that there was u bargain, but
:aai had heard Of no such thing among the
ns'aos's Of this body. l utterly repudated
:'s 'a+a thai there was any such bargain IN e1'
ssace as tina. to which reference has been
lils among members OF this Convention.
Mr. NHsoS.-l will shake hands with the
ssa'eman from the county of Frank upon
Nal SUBJECT have CONE here With the de-
'';%!aat9n that so far as l am concerned,
'a.!e'e7 will preserve the honor and interest
Virginia shall be done. / have come here
F:la'ed 10 use all my efforts to sustain the in
.:'s'is equally of all parts Of Virginia. More
1as aaa More loyal friends OF the negro
.1'sTesI are no where to be found than IN
's "sstsrn part Of the State. But If We
MO light the battles OF that interest We con-
.:a' That they should be subjected to the same
,atu taxation as other property. We have
:" "'gaIn to make, no measure to propose,
:-'sutn a. We believe will best promote the IN
rr'"'9l Virginia. Ii she is to remain IN tue