Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-10

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and OF indulgug IN criticism the conduct OF their
public agent becomes those who undertake to impeach
his COURSE possess themselves of all the facts uecessa
~ and essential to briug them to correct and proper
r,suls.
In the close Of those cc,ediugs the desire is ex-
pressed that they shall oe published in the various
pars OF nv county aud of the city OF Richmond; and
desire tar can further their object by asking
TO have the proceedings read here IN order that may
send the su,ido.e along with the bano.
The proceedings as follows:
At meeting of the citizens OF ScotSville and vicinity
Abemare county, Virginia, held in the Armory, the
2id day Of March lS6l, Joseph H. Bea Esq, called
20 the Chair and C. &. Tompkins E>q appointed Sec
rotary. The Chairman stated that the object of the
meeting was for the instruction OF Mr.. V. w. SOuthall
one OF our delegates in the Convention.
Whereupou, II. J. Wade, E-q., offered the follow
ing resolution which almost unanimously adopted
Resoire{ That We hereby express and make mani
fest our decided d>approbauon Of the course OF
our delegate, Mr.. V W. Southal, in the Convention,
aud We would further urge him east his in
cordance with the ideas of his speech made in
this place. for immediate and direct secession.
The above resolution directed to be published in
the Scoitsvillc Charlottesville aud Richmond papers,
and also copies TO be sent 10 delegates in the Cou
yeutiou.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JosErH r ByAL, Chr'n
Without stopriuc Nj President as my time is limit.
ed % notice or chircterz, the language O this rcsor-
iOu AS might do for rs discoUrteous and offensive
character desire at once to approach the substantial
matter Of the resolution and show how plain tale viii
tute and dsspt-e IT, but feel satisfied sir, that
those who corro,cd that meeting must have kuOsu the
O,tOn VII ch occupied IN and through the late
vass as well az l did ny self They had every oppor-
unity TO know it, and viii prove by abundant oyi
deuce that they must have fully known 1t when they
| c4't their votes.
1t is ,rue as their resolution alleges that in the month
OF January during the canvass in that county, Cd-
ir, ssed large intelligent and highly respectable meet
ing composed OF the people OF ScoLtsvie and gentlemen
OF rs vicinity. The next day, arriving at my home,
/ = distance OF soma 20 miles, found that rumor had
actually Jreceded me and had reached the town OF my
residence the effect that in the speech delivered the
! dv before in the town Of SCOtSvie had taken the
position, that if difficulties with the North were not
uly and satisfactorily adjusted bcriOre the 4'h Of
March, was OF opinion, aud returned as delegate TO
this body should be prepared at once to sever the con
| meet en- between Virginia aud the Union.
confess sir th3. such rumor, utterly grouldless,
| greatly surprised There was mech excitement a;
that euug There for its size many il luen-
m p rsous at it, have seen at meeting in that
county Trerc active and honorable, aud Jealous
IT, yiduals who differed with in sentiment suppose
must have been nterrupted-eXprCs ssiug Willingness
be-hht dozen times by various nterrogatories pro-
pounded by those gentlemen. In order promptly TO cor
rect this misrepresentation coming from the town OF
Scotsylle whether made innoceuty or otherwise, as
vel arrest It's further progress IN the county
/ for.hwith sent 10 the press this card
"CAGu-l understand it is reported that IN speech
M de ov me ScCttsvile said provided 10 Satista e
tory adjustment Of the difficulties between the North ani
| South accomplished 10y the fourth o! March va
opposed delay OF the secession o, Nirgiut bey"ad
tia. dly Anxious that uO shall misluders3ut my
position upon any and every question involved In the
pending canvass and such representation ot my Pe, ,c
AZ Scp.syi is IN accordance With INV view- then,
and now entertained 20 ta- tame within which Virgin
IA should ac. auJ should ,,ceie have deemed 80 prop
1 al Hh.. ..II.HN N.a.iUf .rHU trH|E
tended 10 saw aud now say that if before the ual ad-
ourbmeut OF the Convention be ascr.aued, that no
fir and honorable adjustment can he had that our just
tsaanis aud Just CLAIMS TO be disr,girded and de-
MED whethe this occurs before or after the 4th Of
March the Convention, satisfied ut thlS should procIu'u
| ou- union w,b the North dissolved.
| January u, l,6L' '. W. SobTHALL.
Is there anything sir in that card like direct aud inn
medste secession: Is there anything in it hk" uu-
qualified declaration that on or before the i-h OF March,
or on or before any other day, no matter wlat nigh.
b, the condition Of tle country the prospect Of fair,
honorable aud satisfactory adjustment Of our national
/ dWcpliits pledge myself tor immediate and direct
secession Night not stop here, Mr.. President in re-
gard 10 tds uuknd and uugeuerOus resolution, and ask
whether h4t age card does not AZ once, whistle 10 the
| winds aud utterly and cJuclusiyely reiute Il!
But SIR, l shall not sop here. before the delivery
of the address at Scottsyie had received q written
communication from portion Of the people o! my couu'
J ~ addressed Jointly TO Mr. VIM. G. Hiyes aud myself
.igoel d., some five or sx hundred voters requesting
Ms 10 ov opr names be used caniidtlts Tor seats
in tls body and had prepared reply 10 that com
municstion. Il then Ia manuscript, aud it' imme
date publication delayed by circumstances beyond
\ nv couttol Within a few days after my atdiGss At
Scojt,ve however, 70 was sent 10 the press aud "a-
pubts. eI In Two papers OF opposite party polies.
wls also uua,nea u u2mpht form, aud WAS DIgcul ted
hro, over the county. 10 thus placed within
tle reach of every man Who desired Information touching
uy position. Allow 10 dctan You by referring to
ols or two portions OF this address vii lot read ht
leter addressed to Mr. Iyes and myself but will read
two os Jhscc extracts from my reply
Efeg soFc preliminary remarks in the address, the
iO,owirg paragraph Ia py reply occurs
'Ere the voters OF the csunt, sh~G proceed to select
the person be clothed with trust trauscendLg ta
any other which they be called 20 delegate, hold
iug do community OF interest Sith ttsT AMI laet
TO share in whatever OF good evil the tdGre nay haNt
u store for aud ours deem t as due 70 them to m
dc,te my present views and opinions touching the tern
/ be and formidable crisis impending over Virginia.
then proceed refer and incorporate in the al
jrss resolutions adopted at meeting OF the people he!c
a. their Ai0eaIe camlef Court The resolutions ther
aud there adopted and which approved ia the meeting
reahirm aud rCajopt will 40. read them, but pass Gu
In a subsequ- ut portion OF the address, say
Such il my trust Ia the good sense and patriotism q
the American people, that hope if time is gwen 20 mass
An appeal directly the American (uot the pol
ns they will rise in their might, ard restore peace
70 distracted country. And then the Union would &c
o. IN i noble march, transmitting, trust, tOr ageS "
come those countless bl ssngs which wc, 10 the past
eai we'd cannot but eel assured that there is con er
ve feeling enough left in the North &c accept the pro-
positons which Mr. Ctenden has presented the basis
Of an a ju,tment rather than plunge over the fearful
pre pice and encounter all the terrible consequences o
| -.sunion."
/ In conclusion | make this declaration
IF during the contemplated Convention (t at is as
stated in the card already, before its final 10 rnmont
t be ascera that just and reasonable demanus
ars 10 be dsregarded and claims for all proper ado
toaa Cor situtora saegurds TO be denied then 10
alternative think is lttt for Virginia but through such
Convention, TO the powers which she here'oioe
delegated to the Federal Government"
Now, Me- President with this proof, with tins accumu
lated evidence, meeting, composed OF know not "holn
Sssembles far We are informed without notice. aud
they just h5d in doing SOY Before indulging IN srch
charges it would have been infinitely better for them 10
have, at least descended 10 specifications.
| But, sir. is this all
The PKrsIDENr-The hour for going into Committee OF
/ he Whole has arrived.
II Mr. SOUrHALL-l am addressing the Convention upon
a privileged question; aud even il not should
Opc the Convention would yield TO me the courtesy OF
proceeding little longer.
The PRESIDENr-The char forgot u at The gentleman
was speaking upon privileged question.
4 Mr. SoUTHALL-I so announced, sir, when arose to
address you
Sir was about remark, when Interrupted that this
Wa not al. Evidence still comes to accumulate upon
nat vhieh b just read "pilng PeliOa upon Ossa,
and OssA upon Psli0n- AHOs me to say. have not
ramr laa1ts aF