Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27
VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.

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ther discussed by Mr.. Turner, Of Jackson,
and R0ane.
The Convention then resolved itself into
| Committee Of the Whole, and
Mr.. Bruce, of Halifax, being entitled to
the floor, resumed his speech in favor of the
adoption OF Il middle ground, viz: Tor Flr-
gina to put forth al uttinsat'&m to the North,
and unless it is granted, that the State will
resume its sovereignty.
Mr.. B. discussed the question, "Where
shall Virginia go?" in the event OF the re-
lection of that uttimutnnt, and argued TO
show that the material interests Of the state
woald tie greatly promoted by uniting with
the Confedarated States OF the South. lie
called attention 10 the fact that the tobacco
interests OF The State we're adversely affected
by the imposition of exorbtant duties upon
that staple in foreign countries. No state
lnent of those duties can be expected while
a high tariff is the policy OF the present
Union. But in Union of the Southern
States, England and France would be COM
PEELED by reciprocity treaties to diminish the
duties upon that staple, and thus, by increas-
ing the consumption and demand abroad,
stimulate its production, and increase the
property ut the planters 81 Virginia.
Alter Dir. Bruce had concluded his re-
marks, aud resumed his seat, there was
pause, aid the Chairman again stated the
pending question TO be Oh agreeing 20 the
motion ui Mr.. Garlic to amend the report
Of the C0nHIttcc by striking out the whole,
and inserting the substitute proposed by him.
Mr. Moore. OF Ruckbridge, then arose and
replied briefly to IL portion of the remarks Of
Mr.. Bruce.
Nlr. Scott, of fauquer, alluded TO the
points If difference between the propositions
OF the Peace Conference, and the report Of
the Committee Ut TWenty.one amending the
same The Committee had removed anbig-
lires ana made additions. which rendered
this report preferable to the original lie
called for the yeas AMI nays.
Mr. Wise demanded to be Jutty heard be-
fore tie subject was finally disposed Of lie
cared not how long it takes him; he clam-
ell the right rs IL member of the Convention.
He VAS not in IL condition now to speak,
Ills lungs were laceratcl, and he was tbrot-
tied by in Influenza II he should die in
the effort To present his views, he will risk
his life upon it. He was not read now. His
physician couldn't tell him when it would be
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day, nor this week. He only asked the op-
portunity of obtaining hearing. The de-
bate hasn't opened yet. The points that
press upon him and his constituents have
not been presented.
Mr.. W. closed by expressing his readiness
t. vote for the report Of the Committee III
preference 80 the Substitute proposed by Mr.
Garlic God protect me, said Mr.. W, who
cry Pence, Peace" and come to me in the
furn 81 Beilona.
MIR liarvic, Of Amelia said he didn't be-
licTc Eirginia ought to remain in the unioa,
10 matter what parchment guarantees are
given. unless the Cation States come back
lie would not consent to place Virginia in Il
mcliatoral position. lie didn't believe that
the Uuion is now existing The only ques-
ton for the Convention to decide il, which
Conltderacy will you unite Virginia with?
lie would never make another demand upon
the \ or1h without sword in his hand, AMI
would never consent that Virginia should
occupy the position Of a suppliant. Mr.. II.
declared his purpose never to vote for any
other proposition than that signed by the
other members Of the Committee and HIM
sell; nut between any other two propositions,
he would Vote for that involving the least
Sacritce of Southern rights and Southern
honor. While he looked upon the Peace
Conference scheme rs a .lugglc and cheat,
he considered the report VI the Committee tn
be al least Ineligible.
Mr. Hall, of Wer2e, appealed to the Com
mittec u discard all the trash and balicr-
dash about this thing and adopt the Consti-
sutton OF the Confederate States as the uti
matum Of Virginia. This plan would best
secure the reconstruction of the Union.-
Mr. II. said of the Peace Conference propo-
Sitcn "Of all the subtertugeS. cheats und
attempted frauds that ever emanated from
any body, that takes the lead.'
.tG;cr remarks by several members expla
natory OF the votes they designed to give on
the pending question, etc, the hour OF >
o'cluck arrived. and in accordance with the
resolution adopted on Saturday, the Com
mttee took Il recess until O'Clock.
The Committee re-asSembed Ut i o'clock,
p. NJ.
Mr.. Wise, who was addressing the Com
mitt%c vt the hour OF recess resumed his oh
Servatons upon the amendment proposed BIZ
Mr.. Carlie. lie remarked that Ehe old
| Union cannot he restored without char ring
the hearts of the offending States OF the North
whose wrongs have driven our Southern
sisters from the Union. lie would fight
against any Union which was not acceptable
to the South as we'll as to the North. lie had
no hope OF any such Union. 70 say that you
will exhaust all means Of adjustment is equi-
valent to saying that you will remain indeli
nitey in the Nnrthern Confederacy.
After Mr.. Wise concluded his remarks,
Mr.. Leake took the floor, aud presented
his views at some length upon the plan OF
the Peace Conference and other subjects
connected with our Federa! Relations.
Mr. Garlic followed Mr. Leake IN support
Of his substitute, which embraces the prop
oStions Of the Peace Conference, and in op-
rn>tIon Ia the proposed Conference Of the
Barrier Slave States.
Mr.. Brown, Of Preston, advocated the
adoption Of the report of the Committee OF
| Iwnnty-One.
Mr.. Stuar of Doddridga, explained the
vcte he designed to give.
| MIR. Summers made Il siui!ar explanation,
assigning various reasons for voting in the
negative while still entertaining the opinions
recently expressed by him when indicating
the plan Of adjustment adopted by the Peace
| Conference.
Mr. Wise replied at some length to the re-
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