Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-08
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention reassem6ed at o'clock P. NJ.
Mr. JACKSON moved to amend the pending resou-
ton by inserting the word revolutionary" before
fright" Negatived-ayes 90, noes S.
Mr. CAMPBELL moved to amend the resolution by
striking out all after "they" the second ne down to
"and they; and inserting in lieu thereof assert that
the people of the several States whatsoever the powers
granted by them under the Federal Constitution shall be
perverted to their injury oppression, have the extra
ultra constitutional right to resume the same and that
every power not granted by them remains with them
and at their will"
The motion was decided in the negative.
On motion of Mr. SUMMERS, the words "they con-
cede" were stricken out
Mr.. MONTAGUE moved to insert the words "they ac-
knowledge in place of the words stricken out. Mega
tivcd-yeas %, nays 90.
Mr. GOODE, of Bedford moved to insert the words
"ihey assert" Negatived.
Mr. TARR moved to amend by striking out all after
governed" on the second line, and inserting denying
the constitutional right of the people of the several States
10 secede from the Unon yet they may in the exercise
OF their revolutionary right disrupt the ties that bind
them 10 the Federal Government and form such aseoca
tons with other States may best promote their secu-
rity and welfare"
The proposition rejected.
The eighth resolution as amended then adopted,
as follows
The people Virginia recognize the American principle that
rrh o. the people Of the several states OF this Union just
causes withdraw from their association under the Federal Gov
ernmen Tor their security they win taat
the Federal power which in part their power shall be exered
purpose ubugang such States TO the Fed
eral authority.
On motion of Mr.. MONTAGUE, the committee rose.
PROPOSED MISSION TO WASHINGTON.
Mr.. PRESTON submitted series of resolutions, the
first of which he subsequently withdrew substituting
for them preamble suggested by Mr.. BALDWIN. The
proposition thus modified vas read as follows:
Whereas, opinion OF this Convention the uncertainty
which prevails In the public mind as to the policy which the Gen
Government intends toward seeded
extremely injurious to the industrial and commercial Interests Of
country keep excitement which unfavorabe
the adjustment Of pending difficulties and threatens dstur
bance Of the public peace
Rsocd That committee Of three delegates be appointed by
this Convention wait upon the President Of the United States
him this preamble and resolution and respectfully ask
OF him TO communicate this Convention the policy which the
lOs Of the Federal Government intend to in regard to
the Confederate States.
Mr.. EARLY raised point of order viz that under
the rule adopted time since, the resolutions stand
referred to the Committee on Federal Relations Over
ruled.
Mr.. PRESTON then advocated the adoption of the
preamble and resolution.
Mr.. CARLILE moved to amend the preamble by in
sorting after the word Estates" the following:
"And as the policy which the seeded States intend to
pursue towards the General Government" Negatived-
only three voices responding in the affirmative.
Mr. CARLlLE then moved to amend the resolution by
adding:
"And that ike Committee be appointed to wait upon
the seeded States and report to this Convention what
policy they intend to pursue towards the General Gov
eminent" Negatived.
Mr.. MARI demanded the previous question, and it was
sustained Under the rule of the Convention which al
lows minutes TO each member to debate the call for
the previous question,
Messrs. JACKSON, EARLY and WILEY opposed the
adoption Of the preamble and resolution.
Mr.. JACKSON in the course of his remarks said that
he and his constituents would stand by their brethren Of
the East in demanding their rights but would never con-
sent sacrifice all their interests by abandoning the
Union under which they have prospered to be dragged
into Southern Confederacy.
Mr.. MONTAGUE said that while he believed such
sentiments enter aimed by members, he did not ex
pec that they would be openly avowed Let the fact be
noted he said that il is here declared that the North
will divide the State il majority of the people OF