Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-18

, ginia the full enjoyment Of all their rights
and, that they be required 10 report the result
of their proceedings TO the Convention TO as
semble on the 18th February next.
Resolved, That the Governor 10 requested
forthwith to apprise said Commissioners OF theIr
appointment.
Mr. MATHEWS offered Il resolution for releasing
the taxes on 100 acres Of land Improperly
charged to Washington Burr, Of Creenorler
County.
Mr.. GRAHAM presented the proceedings OF
the citizens of Wythe, received by telegraph,
and which we're read as follows:
NYTnEvILLE, Jan. Is, 1861.
Col. JOS. Graham, Of the House Of Delegates:
Resolved, by tho people Of Wythe, That it
is the duty Of the Governor of Virginia, TO pro-
trct the soil Of Virginia from the tread Of a TO-
reign enemy. and that we regard the occupation
OF l~larper'S Ferry, by the federal government,
as an act OF aggression upon Southern rights,
and a standing menace to the people Of Virs;ala;
and while we believe that the Convention which
will assemble, will he unawed hy this dcsecra-
lion, yet we deem 1t due 10 the honor OF fir-
GINA, that tie Governor and Legislature should
remove the menace by force, if necessary and
that 10 the maintenance of their action to this
end, we pledge. our lives, our fortunes and
our sacred honors.
Sir-At a large meeting Of the people Of
Wythc, held today, the above resolution was
unanimously adopted; ard another, That tho
same be transmitted To you by telegraph, with
the request that the same be read before the
Legislature. Subscription lists, to reinforce
the "Wythe Greys,' are nov IN circulation,
and sufficient will be raised for the purpose
say 81, 000-befoTe dark.
II. 5. MATHEWS, Secretary.
ALABAMA COMMISSIONERS.
At | o'clock, p. ~, Mr.. AUGUST. from the
Joint committee, introduced to the two Houses
the Hon. Mr.. Hopkins and the Hon. Mr.. Gil
mcr, commissioners from the State of :AbihaIna,
who were received by the Speaker Of the ilor;e
with the ASSURANCE that Virginia would lend al
attentive ear to the voice from our sister State.
They werr invited to seats or the right and lett
Of the Chair-tLc Lieutenant Governor Of the
Commonwealth and Judge Hopkins on the
right. the Governor Of the Commonwealth Eii
Mr.. Giliner on the left. The hall and galleries
wcrc crowded to their utmost capacity.
The Hon. Judge Hopkins was then introduced
to the General Assembly, and addressed the
two Houses for all hour and q half. Mr.. Gil.
InST res pOlIucu " lilC CDQi tCS1 H'S ihAd 'SS'
extended to his colleague and himself.
I'VE suppose the speech will be published
BY order Of the General Assembly, and defer
any report thereof until We can lay an Official
copy before our readers.
Mr.. DOUGLAS (Senato:) then mid he under
stood this was u convention OF the two houses,
and, if not out Of order, he would propose that
the Senate, House Of Delegates, and the people
assembled, resolve themselves into 4 mass meet
ing, and now, to respond 10 the message OF the
sovereign State OF Alabama, giving 10 her tho
right hand and God speed.
Mr.. WATSON rose 10 enquire why We tar
riel al Jericho -
Mr. DorolAs replied, until your beard
grows"
Mr.. DorGlas moved that three cheers b.
given to the Seeding States, which was re-
Spondcd 10 with IL hearty will.
On motion OF Mr.. WALLACE, the House al.
journeG.