Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-08

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Thursday OF May. Bus still entertained hope that
might be able to return to the adjourned session of h
Convention, which commences the 18th day of Jun,
! next For although the greater question has been de
cided, and the subsequent ahorS Of the Convention vii
be OF less moment and Importance comparatively, vet
was anxious TO have discharged the end and to Ia,
extent c my power, the Who'll duty which your gen,r
Gus confidence had imposed me. was especially e,
srous to have participated in the amendment and mod
icition Of the State Constitution which it will become
necessary for the ConvenventOn to prepare and submit
to the people, several of which ia addition to tho that
wi be applicable to inherent defects n the Constitute
itslG have become essential in consequence Of tic
chaIge which has occurred in politics relations
have had no agency in bringing about that change
Ia obedience TO the fixed convictions Of my own iudg
ment also what well knew 10 be the opinions and
wishes OF an overwhelming majority of the people re-
presented opposed and voted against the Ordnance OF
Secession and repeated the vote the polls That mea-
sure was however, adopted by the Convention, and
have no doubt has been ratified by majority OF the peo-
pie OF Virginia
This is not the time TO discuss the ezpediency or mex.
pedency Of what has been done. The Ship of State
in the whirlpool and the breakers We cannot stop
now TO enquire how she got there, but all hands must
hrst assist IN getting her Of
Ia the midst of the general troubles which the pre-.
crisis brings with it, our own peculiar and local in
terests press strongly upon considerations. am
frequently asked whether in my opibou, Western EIr-
GINA is likely to become the theatre OF military opera
tons.
see reason why it should be- and think that with
ordinary prudence aud discretion it will not be The
Virginia authorities are committed against the policy
of invading the territory OF neighboring State c
will act only on the defensive On the other hand the
Federal Government Processes ts purpose to be hold
the properly which it claims belong TO u to execute
lis revenue laws, aud TO suppress combinations against
the execution Of those laws which powerful for
the civil authority. IL denies any intention to wpge
general for the suijugation of States If there be
any truth in these Professions there be tcmpta
lion or excuse for the invasion Of Western border by
the troops of the United States There are no forts
arsna navy Yards or other public property or the line
Of the Ohio, within limits, TO become the subj 'c7 Of
controversy, to afford apology to either side for attack
or occupancy We have no Gus ON house in all West
Virginia except at Wheeling, and there il Likelihood
Of any Nj ,uly about that. Under any circumstances
there be no obstruction to the revenue laws while all
iTportatons cat off by blockade Of the exterior
ports through which the goods must pass to the inland
custom house.
The troops collected in our Valley have not been sent
from distance, but consist of volunteer companies,
raised the neghborhood They have not been collected
Tor purposes OF aggression but solely with view pro-
tecton aud for the purpose of repelhug awless raids
aud iucursons, should any be attempted, and for the
further purpose OF preventing any such attempts of our
people upon our uegbb0ts the river OF which,
however there Is not the slightest to suspect any
design.
we nave every reason 10 suppose that the troops
which may be stationed in Ohio within striking distance
Of the ry,r to be used only for like purposes, and
in similar contingencies.
The idea suggested By some e1citabla persons that
any portion OF The people Of this region Of Viginia, de-
,ire Federal troops be sent 70 soil for their
protection apart from the imputaton which il conveys,
simply ridiculous. Our people have recorded their
opinions at the polls as freemen. Wh'n called upon
act they will becomes them. Tley neither ask
ed such protection, and any tempt afford 1t, would
be regarded in the light OF invasion and would most
likely unite all glasses in It's rrpgson. All ask is 70
he lc alone Let the military forces either side Of
the Ohio 80 far there any r main their soil
AID e, mission be preserve the peace and quiet
Of the border, uo to irritate invite TO violence.
In Withdrawing from your service one OF your rep
reseutavrs 10 tn Convention, shall not 70 cher
sh the grateful remembrance Of your kindness and
confidence. so often manifested towards on past
caaions have never been soctou9 OF office, as you
vii bear me witness Whenever you have called me 70
p-c,s of purl trust have endeay0red to discharge
the duties before me hone.ty and cOnsci n;ou-ly.
NAV Justly claim 70 have abortd without stiut and to the
.1teu Of any poor abilities may possess 10 aver, the
terrible calamity which has low come upon Our
hopes aud purposes have been overruled. God, in
his wisdom and Justice il clustering for sins, or
10 his mercy may be leading us, by way know lot,
a higher aud more enduring Inheritance Of political
prosperity.
Whatever may await US my interest and your interest
are iuseparatly bound ogeth,r. return among you TO
share the common anxieties aud dangers by which we
are surrounded. shall be with you, to render any
vices ia my power either in council in action and to
parake with ou whatever fate may be in for
beloved country.
GEORGE w. SUMMERS.
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