The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-13

This body meets to-day, In the Hall Of the
House of Delegates. In It's roll Of names are
some OF the mos dis tinguished OF the state,
and IL IL probably the ablest body which has
met In Virginia since the Convention of 30
and the two sessions of the General Assembly
which Immediately succeeded the Convention
1t is composed, in a large degree, OF what, in
these times, are called conservatives but the
leading men Of that stamp have published
letters and made speeches showing them to be
most decided and positive, not only with re-
ference to onr grievances, but also with re-
gard to the guarantees we must have for pro-
lection In future, before Firainia can think of
settlement. The letters on this subject are
numerous. We take occasion to present the
following extract from that written by JOIN
l.. MAaYE, Esq, of fredericksburg, who is
the representative elect from Spotsylvania.
Mr. NJ. is one of the most estimabie gentle
men OF the State, and is noted for ability as
well as dignity of character His platform,
conservative he is known to be, Is that
upon which this paper has stood during the
excitement. and there is no sufficient reason
to conclude that it will not be concurred IN by
all who, as conservatives, must speak Tor
Virginia in the Convention
"ist That in view Of the long continued and
grievous agGressions which have been committed
by the States and lGauy of the people OF the North
upon the vital rights of the Sontii vi the rapid
growth in that section of hostile sentiment to
those rights. which has recently attained SUFFICIENT
power 10 elect "a President. and may soon be able
10 control all the departments of the Federal Gov
ernmeut-Eirginia and her sister States of the
South are bound in honor and IN self preservation
to demand prompt, iul, explicit and hnal settle
ment of the matters in controversy, and that TINS
settlement should be based upon permanent and
complete guarantees.
I'd. ! am DESTROYS 10 see and should strive to
effect this settlement without the destruction OF
Virginia should dissolve her connection witt the
Union the moment IL is male apparent that such
guarantees cannot be obtained
sd. believe that the safety of the Southern
States in the present crisis Is to he found III the
united action of the South. Their interests are
virally united. aud their destiny should be one.
To this eBd should seek 10 secure Ca operation
both ia counsel aud action between Virginia aud
her sister Southern States.
'ith. In view of the startling fact that the FGde
raj Government has apparently fallen under the
control Of military dictatorship Virginia should
not content herself with resisting all attempts 10
coerce those States which have Withdrawn from
the Union, but should resolutely rcpe all move
ments Of the Federal Government to strenst hen
any military posts ut the South for purposes OF
subugation or intimidation and it Is her duty,
II such purpose be ma ifested, 10 take and main
tain possession of ali such posts within her LINZ
lis.
.'If with those views / aul delegated by the peo
pie of Sposy lvania to a seat in the Convention,
will exert my humble ability to uphold the honor
and maintain the interest Of our beloved Com
monwealth JN0. L. MARYE."
With such views from Il gentleman so con-
sentative in disposition, and so remarkable
for deliberate judgment as Mr. MaIYE, it is
very plain that Northern men make n great
mistake when they suppose that majority
of the Convention-of which Mr.. NJ. is not
only n member, but member of the majority
-ftseli--are submissiOnists j. o., viii stick TO
the Union in any event and at all hazards.