Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-02

than the slaves in the State of Virginia. Slavery exists
in some form or other in every nation, and there are
more slaves in England than in all the South put 10
peher if we regard slavery in its essence and not Its
mere name.
Mr.. NJ. also corrected another Misrepresentation by
declaring that his position the question where Nlr-
GINA is to 60 not susceptible OF doubt lie dlun
mean TO 60 anywhere. He did not intend to go with the
North or to be dragged" to the South.
FEDERAL RELATIONS.
Mr. GARLAND submitted the following resolution
which was referred to the Committee on Federal Re
Rlrsd That an ordinance passed by the conven
on submitting the qualified vo rs Of the state the question
whether virginia shall remain attached to the Northern Coniedr
aey whether ,hs secede and unite her destiny with the
states OF the Southern Coniederacy.
Mr. ECHOLS presented the following resolutions
which we're referred to the same committee:
R,rd That in the present political complications Of our
country, the duty OF The Congress Of the United states 70 re-
cognz separate and Independent nationality Of the Stass
united themselves under the uame Of the Confederate
Fi That eoncurreny with such recognition treaty
should bemaje between he two governments which treaty should
among other things provide for h'' The PerpeG Al pooSl o
the African Trade. ana second the Free Navigation o Tue
Mississpp River
Mr.. BOISsEAU submitted the following resolutions
which were similarly disposed OF:
Es.et That the Union was formed by the voluntary Co
partnership Of the states the equal aud sovereign ps 70 @
compact OF Union, known as the Constitution mat NE fsu
Government h' creature and common agent OF 'ne S'
created by them Tor certain purposes spec Ned IN the Gonao'
a1 having no powers except those delegated; that when The pt'
Pile of Virginia m Couyenu,n assembled f"nsu hs u NV
OF the United States they declared that The powers when ey
/
their injury expressions ald The peopleoi
y-gu, ana The Federal Government are The Judges OF The
E.r.f That the occasion has arisen which Ju'htshe
people Of Virginia u resumins The SAID powers anu Tlyn my
have power levy var conclude peace contract alliances
establish commerce and TO DO an Other acts ANA things which an
int 81 ate may r,ht do and Government or people
ON s have any right 20 collect rev niue In any 3rm or un
any disguise evasion on her soil or to interfere In any way
commerce. nor 9, hodauy FORT marazlae asePa5 or
yards her limits but the state wall account win me United
states their rights OF property In the same on just ar ana
Mr. D0RNAN offered the following resolutions which
/ were also referred 20 the same Commucc
E,1rs5 the Federal Union was made by the people
the several states, aud rshuy be dissolved by the po"
" Fi.,J That virginia should use her best efforts pro
cure direct vote Of ne poe pie OF s the States including those
oa Of i.,aaoa or adjustment basis Of the Peace Gonf,
~ raas that she will therefore cooperate with sucA
state, as concur with her u the result OF their votes
MIR BAYLOR then took the floor, and proceeded with
] bis rensrss commenced yesterday on the subject OF
Federal Relations. tie declared that the Old Common
wealth should remain IN the Union while longer az any
-l.g. but be was opposed TO her going out at all. lie
wanted her to contend for her rights in the Union. No
people ever vet obtained their r-hts by running away
from chem whilst he opposed 70 secession, he was
also opposed 20 coercion, both from plucpe and policy
Hs wal ted the parties to settle their difficulties pcaceaoy
Ir def ing Dis position Mr. said he was in favor OF
exhaustiug Oh fair aud honorable means Tor settlement
bv resort TO cous, uiousi measures which he did not
6iuk had been done vet lie believed that all our diff
ues could b, settled 10 support OF which belief, he
referred tle large number OF conservative men al tAe
North and expressed tue belief that thousands who voted
o' Lincoln .'.',- won %o,.'- -''
| Mr. b read extracts from Washington, Farewell Ad-
dress aud ceca,Sa ,aa. he was ".g 10 ts ana Gv
| by ."e "1'0' u. '5 - a., I, - T;oi
'-l' go, l.',.' sLcIi ~. brot.n rt, L,r,n.
free people 10 eIJoy-s"0'u DC O''"'u ep o' 0l'.'
/ B.c, Republicans elected years ago are not wiling 10
save It DE "oN'l 'a'o' a!'-E uo"" P,VPys'..'D .,
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u me 10 renee. "1- az ~ - 49, @ ,. E t g.; %
- Y;' '-,1,,.s ~ mae war thew would find the
a.,,.. of yf-ri1f, .,ited ac.irs. them
st 4INf 9tI-p Ir.,rsJ ron, ftr Farewell Address"
- ,i,t washington regarded tie Government as
~ ..,.,.,,r and tb,. n -,5urd NOT b, broken ur,
,.r,1 .,,,.risnce has shown its imprctigabiHty.
| 40, rr-pNLp ot r,cgs,, defined his rosition He
- T,,,,l "a, rFs Union bu- for the Union as il
, 49, b. I,. bu. Ht.. All. elton He was not In fa-
- ~ :;,,ts ,.t;,, fu of q. Irr and mature, de,ih,-
80: i 3, ,I, 4f,errg.fy.i fl.r presented s 10 which
40 - Do ,,.t. b.. ...t,.f.I 10 ALI his inclination.
-. and tfo.s al tho St,f. s. be believed would
- ~, ,,.rr.t ourselves with the Southern Con.
-, a.. rg.s ,l.,rst1er orroscd TO n Central Con
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'' wv, 80, en-, Hall ofN, rior the Convention
adjourned.
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-... .,i., f., ...r..f.ats Mr. Lincoln I, nrr.
.s rre .docamcnt." ON which 70 basis los opinions
/ 0 y- - o- ..,--,si,, to,.tber with
| we give ".,''' -. NJ. C.r,..'
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Do u.s. .'"''- ..'p i'' ''i' '.' $3.50
bring 'Ue'"7'n ''' ,., ~,
r, g i1rr.JIor- on tbst subject as they were as
80 ,,i.,.,, of n c6rsuir,cv 60 DESTROY the Union
T, urobibly convinced by this time of the e>i T.
.,rs nj "A ...nion conspiracy They NAV, before long
t copyrg'i by proof as terrible Of plot to a.sq,
g1, tI. CONSTITUTIONAL, elected President It gcpe
,l mos, dina. NJ Lincoln received many letters when
10 :.sr IA .,,,.. AZ warning tb,t he volId be a-.,.-
..i @j l.f.r-.l threatening Li, Hf. Som. OF tine warm
;5 ,.r, r3rsa.4. intended TO Tighten him. and some
~, tb. rr.,l- had mo- other OH Ct but have good
.,asou 90 becye that both threats aud warnings were
| ,r.eu iu good faith.
Since On. aeuton respecting the Hanncrin which the
President elect entered Washington city, we feel at h1
erry 90 publish %. following reliable revolution OF con-
..r.y 90 take ST.. Lucolu life The writer resides Iu
... oi the Gulf States We know his p,-lohra aidrss
He gives reference business Of this city. Our mo-
ti,, I'm Wit. Oh hug Ls u.mc and residence cannot be
mistaken:
"MONDAY, Dec. 18th, 1850.
editors Commercial 81 enclose YOU letter, which
| hone You wli mail 20 the Honorable a. Lincolln. !
do this because know he would never get II h sent by
| the usual route You know who ! am by reference 20