Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-15

I disturbing, if possible, her peaceful relations
with the Federal Government This, leei as
sured, will continue to be the policy OF th'
State unless the Federal authorities should, ny
some hostile act or demonstration, make 1t nc
cessary to adopt different course Tor her P.o
lection, and the protection Of tho other o'a'cs
that have seeded, or may sccede.
Whilst feel authorized to assure you ,ha'
Alabama will do nothing intended to Proaucs
4 collision of arms between the Federal uo'.
rnmcnt and herself, ain equally certain Una,
it is her firm determination TO resist "t AL "o
every hazard, any attempt at coercion. .ho
n,onosed Convention at Washington, the reso'
iutions of the General Assembly OF virginia
will be Immediately transmitted to the heS t.
lature of this State, where, | have no uouot'
they will receive that respectful consioe,a.to'',
the high and friendly source from WHICH 'h''
come, entities them to.
Candur, however, compcls Inc TO say lil'I !
10 not feel authorized to indulge the least hoPc
TIM, concessions will be made a!lordlng sucm
guarantees as the seceIlinS States can VI VIII
accept. .- Which
King satisfied that the State from Wnich
emanated the Resolutions Of '99 anu W, 10 do
determined to maintain her constitutional
rights as the seeding States, do not entertain
q ioubt that she will be found cooperating
with them. when she is convinced that ttiose
RIGHTS cannot be secured in the federai oh'o.''
For the courteous and digniied manner II,
which YOU have made known the o0)e Oh
YOUR mission, you will please acceptmy th'hHS'
With the highest consideration,
am your obedicnt servant,
" \. b. MOORE.
Judge Robertson, in reply TO an INVITATION
Of the Alabama Legislature TO address 1t Oh
the subject of his mission, wrote the following
letter
MONTGOMERY, FvL. :, 1861.
70 .Nsssrs. Horn, Mcintyre, Lyon, Of Tie Sen
ate. and Mssrs. Walker, Hubbard, and Lyon
Of The Uomc ~ Representatives.
i am truly grateful for the honor conferred
an me by the resolutions Of the General Assem-
Div of Alabama, inviting inc to address them
in the Hall Of the House Of Representatives,
and sincerely regret that do not feel at liberty
to attempt Il compliance with their hatterins re-
quest =, >.
The mission entrusted to NE, by the State Of
VIRGINIA is one of Cancellation and peace. II
is OF n very definite character, bringing NE into
snccial communication with the Executive an
thorities Of the States to which | am commits.
stoned.
Il has already been made known to his tx
cellency Governor Moore, and, am happy 10
say. has been met and promoted by him in the
same spirit in which it vas conceived. The
propositions Of Virginia relative to the ap-
n,;ntu,ont nj commissioners 10 Washington,
now before your Legislature, are not within
its scope. They have been submitted TO the
action of the Legislature and Executive De-
partments Were TO address your honora'
jle body on that snljcct, or generally on the
great questions which agitntc the States re-
Gently composing the Federal Union the very,
fact that held Il commission from my honored
State of the character described, would posi-.
bly, give TO my humble views an influence and
effect they would not otherwise be entitled to
command. They would probably be regarded
as the sentiments Of Virginia, and thus, in
some degree, attach responsibility to her be,
yond the limits Of my authority to impose, and
which she might not be willing to assume.
Under these impressions | shall stand, |
trust, readily excused for denying myself the
pleasure of accepting all invitation so colnpll-
mcntary to myself personally, and TO the
State which have the honor to represent.
Receive, gentlemen, for yourselves, and for
the Senate and House Of Representatives u
Alabama, ASSURANCES of my high respect.
JouS ROBERTSON.