Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-07

direction throughout the length and breadth oil TINS ex
tended land.
In view however Of the momentuous issues involved il
becomes the solemn duty of the National Executive to act
with promptude and rmneSs the National Legislatures
with moderation and concliaon and the pablo press
throughout the country with that regard to the rights OF
all sections and interests which It's vast influence and res
possibilities demand.
| Every State can do something and ought to do all
that t can to avert the threatened danger. Let New
York set the example in this respect Let her oppose
TO barrier hut the contrary let her Representatives
in the Federal Legislature give their ready support TO
any settlement that shall be Just and honorable to ala
settlement due alike TO the cherished memories Of the
past the mighty interests of the present and the myrads
| of the future.
Let her s,ard in an attitude of hostility to none but
extending the hand of fellowship to ALL and living to
the strict letter of that great fundamental law the living
and immortal bond of the of the States cordially
unite with other members o the Conederacy in pro-
claiming and enforcing the determination that the Con-
situton shall be honored and tue union of the States
! shall be preserved.
Speaking of secession the Governor depecstes the
tion of South Carolina, and says people would feel
more sympatiy with the movement had it originated
amungs, those who like ourselves, have suffered
losses and constant from the interference and
depredaons of outsiders Missouri will hold TO the Union
go long "a it il worth the effort preserve it, She
not he frightened by the past uniriendly legislation Of
the North dragooned into secession by the restrictive
legislation the extreme South. The Governor denies
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be utterly destructive OF every principle on which the
national faith founded appeals TO the great
tive of the people put down selfish and design
ing politicians to avert the threatened evils and closes
with strOug recommendation 10 adopt all proper
ures for the preservation of rights condemns the
separation protests against hasy aud unwisc
action aud records his unaerabe devotion 10 the Union
so long il be made the protector of equal rights
The Governor then passes Safe matters and shows
the finances TO be in prosperous condition. recommends
sl. srsru tl,un
tia; proposes protection against invasion; aud
mrnds the Legislature to relieve the banks from the pen
altes incurred by temporary suspension of specie pay
ment
! DELAWARE REJECTS SECESSION OvFRrUREs.
! Hon. H. Dickinson, Commissioner from Nj. ssppi was
received by the Legislature Of Delaware at Dover last
Thursday and addressed both Houses in astrOng South
ern speech, tskug ground in favor of South Carolina
and secession ard inviting Delaware Join in South
ern Coufedcracy. He claimed the right of the South
ern States to secedc aud said that il they al
lowed to do 20, war was inevitable.
The pee,h ofNr Drkenson 60, eted with applause
aud Kisses.
After the speech the House adopted unanimously the
following resolution in which the Senate coucued by
majority:-
ResolUed That having extended to Hon. II. Dickenson
Commissioner from Mississippi, the courtesy due him
representative OF sovereign State OF the cOniederacy
well the State he represents, deem it proper
and due ourselves and the people Of Delaware, to
express our unqualified dsapproya Of the remedy for
the existing dill ,ues suggested by the resolutions of
| the Legislature Of Mississippi.
LETTER PROM oNE oF THE COMMITTEE OF THRrY-ruREE'
Hon. Warren Winslow, of North Carolina, one Of the
committee Of thirythree, has published address to
bis constituents in which he says:
81 a, "a
in Congressional action. II it should be thought that
a resort to a convention Of the States is proper that is
for North Carolina, by her Legislature, or in solemn
convention Of her people determine. The cOnsiitu-
ton has not conferred upon the Congress the power to
| call one.
Uuder this state of things aud especially in consider
alton of the alarming and excited condition Of the
country the bankruptcy OF the treasury the utter pros
traOu OF the credit OF the government, eynced in
the proposals to take not quite half Of loan Of FIVE
millions lately authorized Il rat. OF interest varying
from twelve TO thiry.siI per cent have felt it to be
my duty to announce 20 you the failure Of all efforts
here and to declare that, in my judgement, the only
remedy il in your prompt, honest and independent
! action.
As ArPEAL 20 THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA.
Ex-Governor Call Of Florida has published lengthy
address to the people OF that STATE aboundng in strong
national views and rcpee with the sentiment Of true pa
otism lie refers to the haste with which the Legi4la
on passed an act calling Convention Of delegates to
assemble on the 81 of January for the avowed purpose
Of seeding from tue Uuon, and adds the following en-
| pbatc warning
| "Nos, my f,'ov-citizens, on my responsibility and
under the halter, # YOU please, before God aud IN tie
name OF my country proclaim, that when the deed
shall be done, will he ucton high treasOnaglins;
| our constitutional Government"
PESNsYLvANIA LfGIsLUuGE.
A resolution is pending to appoint the Governor Of the
State the Chei Justice OF the Supreme Court, and a
third person to be appointed by joint resolution OF the
Legislature, commissioners to meet like commissioners
from other Stac in the city of PhAdelphii the I'D
of February next for the purpose OF proposing such
amendments to the United States .Jns Guon IS may be
deemed necessary the restoration of peace to our dis
tracied county such amendments to be submitted to
Congress for their approval.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS AT WASHINGTON.
| WAsHSGToS Jiu The Republican Congressman
held today. Eighty members we've prescut-
There was desutory debate for some three hours on
national questions Mr. Howard, OF Michigan, chair
man, and Mr. Coliax Secretary. The caucus resolved
that their proceedings should be private and hence the
particular cannot be legtmaely procured
Nothing definite has yet transpred in reference to the
policy to be pursued 10y the government in reference TO
the existing troubles.
FROM THE SEAT or WAR.
The following paragraphs are extracted from the
Charleston Mercury
"Our city Is like an armed camp. Martial music fills
the air. Offers Of assistance come by thousands from
the ueighborng States Fort Mouluie, Castle PnCkney,
Fort Johnson and the United States Arsenal are occu-
pied with troops Disciplined companies are arriving
bv the railroad from the interior OF the State. The Go
vernon OF Georgia sezes the United States forts COM
| manding the haIbor Of Savannah The Georgia cleo
ton with the voice of tempest sweeps before 1t the fly
ng chat of Unonism aud fear and prociims that the
Union must be dissolved. In few more days Florida,
Alabama and Mississippi will have cast of all political
connection with the North and all TIC iOrtresscs on the
Atlantic and the Gulf from Cape Fear TO the Mississippi,
will have the and stripes taken down from their
nlgstatIs So works the threat Of coercion OF the
South Every day brings s proof Of the steady progress
of the Government of the Uni ed States to dissolution
aud of the South to union, whilst every effort made 10
avert this inevitable drift OF things only acceerates them
to their final com ummaOn.
owe are Iglad to- learn that the State loan OF $1,000
has been prom y taken up by the Ranks OF the State
At par each bank taking amount proporIioned to its
capital.
Charleston Yesterday offered their services gratuitousy
TO the Governor to hasten forward tn important work
of throwing up redoubis wherever needed along ou
coast.
Lieut. w G. Dozier, u S. Navy, anticipating the
cession of South Carolina has returned home from th,
Mediterranean and resigned his commission.
eve suppose that everybody knows by this tme tina
all the good ladcs-yOung aud Old-of Charleston ar'
busy as bees prepariug creature comforts of all kinds o
the gallant men who eping watch and ward the
raulpars and brcastwOrks which defend our city
"The Surgeor-Genera respectfully aud gratefully &C
knowledges the patriotic response Of the ladies' 10 th
suggestion to supply bandages They are rapidly comnl
in.
"All business is at sandstl. We do nothing bu
listen TO hear~ay, buy arms, drill and organize mill
| tarv coo,nauies There are uDgards of twenty in tn