Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-19

been more favorable for the secession cans,
than that exhibited BY the late election returns.
u, the seeegsionists per se had. triumphed
ihe people OF Virginia would never have rsu-
hed any secession ordinance which thew might
pass. They would take for granted tbat H.
passage was the result Of a f~orsgone eoIeIv-
sion' and not the offspring Of events or ueees-
sit}' WIN the convention, as Il is now com
sttuts1i the case will be very different. The
members composing L have been elected in the
tui confidence that their action. IL Il sbopId
prove to be the passage Of an ordinance of ss-
c@sssion, viii be the result OF deliberate counsel.
pIaoehee and necessity; and being thus as
cured tney viii unhesitatingly ratify any ac-
tion which the convention may take.o
mere - much force and consistency in
lasse remarks, snd / frniy believs that thew
sno9ay tho real sentiments OF tbs people Of
'HsIeis on the great question upon which the
Sohtshtien shall act. Another Of the so-ealed
conservative" expressed to ne his convic-
ton that "no matter what eoncessiops nav h.
made TO the border States, they will not agree
20 remain ~ the Union with the cotton States
ouI ms neiiet Was, that If Virginia was
tola oy tne NORTH eve will give YOU ali you
require" II would not suffice 10 induce her 10
continue IN the Unicn with the North, with
her sister states Of the South holding their
present attitude OF separate independence.
49, ea1hF NNtNF man mere believes tnaE
tneir severance Is irreYocable. No offer in
ne gift OF the nortbsrn people could induce
tsem to return and, according to the remark.
OK many or the delegates, Virginia Is now re-
dueed to the Alternative OF Joining the North
ern or Southern ConfsderaeV. The resohution
adopted by the present legislature al an early
stage oftse sesston-that in any event the des-
tinV OF virginia was with the South-rehest
clearly the sentiments OF The people Of the Old
DomiAion in the matter OF the choice Of asso-
eiattohs. Inc secession press and orators
have determined upon a passive policy iD view
or me favorable results looked for from the
peculiar dilema 10 which the Old Dominion
hnds herself. They think sho needs no stimu-
los, andthat 1t is better to leave her to the op-
GRAFTON OF natural causes. Any tender Of ad-
vice looking to secession would be inauspi-
elons at a time when circumstances are i'm
peritively urging her to that resort, no doubt
to the ehagrin Of many who will Weld onlv
from tneer necessity.
Ihe secession OF Virginia, I can safely saw.
ISL toregone conclusion. Whether It takes
place before or after the 4th OF March Il OF Iit-
Tie consequences 30 far ss the final issue il con-
eerned. The secessiOnists, 10 the convention.
IL Is SAID VIII take no active part In the pro-
eeedings, but leave the question Of Virginia's
tuture status entirely in The hands OF those u
whom the people have manifestlv eutrusted n
They will look quietly on. awaiting he pro-
gtess or events to the point when the s~lterna-
I'VE snail be presented Of a Union with the
North or the South. The voice Of Virginia
VIII indicate its desire when he question comes
20 that. Ihe people ef the North will sosn see
now deceptive were their estimates Of the re-
salt OF the late election. The organizs-
ton OF a Provisional Government BY he
seeded States has given an active impulse to
me secession sentiment here, and will, Ii is
tnough5 exercise great influence over the Con-
vention.