Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-08
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Virginia incucltsd Ia the resolutions Of 9S aud The
report Of 80. believe the doctrines therein a5setd
end the principles therein affirmed, to be worthy Of s
scceptat or. cordially endorse them, aud, In doing
endorse the doctrine Of secession. do not propose 70
70 into an argument in support Of my opinion upon i
question The subject has been ably discussed Tor year.
on both sides and those arguments are familiar " al
reading and we'll informed men ] am content 10 rest
the question upon the discussions which have taken
place and leave the people form their opinions
and draw their conclusions. refer 10 Il, IN hi.
connection, to declare my unqualified hostility tue
doctrine Of coercion by the federal government
In my canvass for the Office now hold, d. cared nv
opinion frankly and fearessy this question aud every
man in the State had the ampest opportunity be IN
formed of my position. III written address % a..
voters of Virginia issued the l2tb Of May 1889
stated Should il be the pleasure OF the people 10 ee
yate me to the office OF Governor, will endeavOr 10 nv
administration carry out the tmehonored STATE
principles Of Virginia IL at any time during my admin
straon the Federal Government shall attempt to nte,
fere with the rights and institutions OF Virginia If Il,
shall time interfere with the rights Of slavery or
the rights OF shareholders in orr State will be pied
with the aid of the people, TO resist any efforts oece
US into submission will resist any attempt Of Fea.r,
troops to cross line to execute such unjust nquor,
and stitutiona laws either in Virginia 10 af
other Southern State" Ny position now on thi. Que
ton is what il then. IL has not been changed or
modified will regard attempt 20 pass federal roop.
across the territory Of Virgins, for the purpose Of
Southern seeding State, act Of Invasion, Which
SHOULD be met and repealed. The allegiance OF every
citizen of Virginia is due to her ard when her GAP
unfurled il his duty rally TO its support and defence
The citizn Of Virginia who will not respond to her call
| Is traitor TO her rights and her honor.
am not without hope that the present difficulties IN
find a satisfactory solution in the end. Let the Nv
England States and Western New York be soughed on
In the last war with Great Britain, the New Eagl,rd
States entertained the reasonable design OF forming an
alliance with Canada. Let them now consummate it,
At the time the Hartford Convention met the Urea.
sonabe body that has assembled in country O.
was declared in their report "Wheneyer il shall applr
that these causes o caamties) ore radical aud pr
| manent, separation, by equitable arrangement v.l
be preferable alliance by cOnstrant, among non
nal friends, but real enemies, inimed by mutual hatred
and jealousy and inviting, by intestine divisions cor.
tempt and aggression from abroad" The cause Of
caamties are radical and permanent, and
are indebted to New England for them. They Co.,,
our nominal friends but real enemies y they have
originated trouble caused more strife, AID
! created more hatred, Discussions and division in
our country than all the other States combined They
have uniformly opposed the acquisition OF Territory and
consequently the organization and admission Of new
States into the Union. II their policy had prevailed,
we should have had at this day the original thirteen
States ard no All those States carved out OF he
Louisiana Territory the northwestern Territory Spanish
Territory and Mexican Territory, would have been exc
Guided from association and Union with us. They have
shown themselves the Incorporating enemies OF poo
gress; they have sternly resisted every attempt TO
| tend our empire. under the fear that he Western
States multiplied in number aud augmented IN pop,I-
ton uiH control the interests of TIC rhois Existing
difficulties furnish abundant and the best oppor
tunty for scverng our connection with them aud
ought not to permit the occasion 10 pass unimplov6d
confederacy composed OF the remaining states, can
arrange terms under which they can live harmonou>R
and happily together and that the Union j. dir
ruped should avsil ourselves Of this favorable OPP
portunity to commence the work OF reconstrucuon.-
In commencing aud prosecuting this important work,
must look TO our security, the protection OF our 90
situations, and domestic peace Let the fabric be-
reared discardng all rotten and unsound materti and
exhibiting an ordinary share OF prudence aud wisdom
in its fabrication and there is but little reason 10 doubt
that il can be constructed upon fair and Satisfactory
terms aud the rights and interests the institutions aud
honor of all its members be satisfactorily secured
We can form such a conederacy will draw TO it the
affections aud sympahies of its citizens thereby
ing for il foundation which IL can rest in safety.
Such is my plan for relief from the difficulties, the
perpexes and the complications which now environ
and it for the consideration Of my cOuntrymen.
Every consideration Of duty ourselves and those who
to succeed u.s. demands that the controversy shall be
fndiiy settled II can Longer Be delayed.
The times require prudence wisdom and patriotism;
union harmony and cancellation. Every should b-
willing risk himself and his future prospects to que,
the strife and restore peace the nation Il
is by dssension aud threatened with anarchy, u,u.
the people TO do justice TO his intentions, even 1t they
should think his judgment in error.
Ia the present posture OF affairs il becomes 10
about and ascertain in what way the interests OF Virginia
can be preserved aud advanced. il neither polite
wise TO neglect material prosperity, aud permit 10
be sacrificed aud destroyed by political sectional
brois This obligation upon is imperative whetf,r
the Union shall continue exist be destroyed IN
either event, material prosperity should be with
object OF the first importance, and TO its adyaucem'u
our efforts should BE- steadily directed.
We have the best port IN the country and 10 can
doubt, if direct trade were established between Norfolk
and Europe it would give increased prosperity TO tyry
interest in the Commonwealth. It would for
commercial independence that would prove of imm,u-.
value in any contingency that might The p.,-u
aud prospective system OF rail roads in the State alro y
points the great northwest and become
important part of the immense net work of roads h
reach Kansas aud fast progressing toWaTJ' the
Pacific; aud the system, when complete will be entirely
or almost 90 within the central belt from the Atlautic 10
the Pacific Virginia them whether in Of the
Union it stands ut present. has in her poser piece
herself in the position in reference to this great nteo
and exterior trade. which really belongs to her.
With ships sailing directly 10 Europe, at regular inter
walls from the port Of Norfolk import trade could be
established and importers in the interior cities through
out the West, and some portions of the SoulhWest
would receive their supplies through this channel TAs
imporatious would all pass railroads TO their
intersection with the railroads of other States especially
those of Tennessee Kentucky and some OF the North
western States. The export and import business would
be concentrated upon the Virginia roads and would
thus insure TO them controlling power In the arrange
meut securing great benefits the State aud good
fits the stockholders 1t may be added that th.
is already in existence and only awaits the easiest,
cheapest and most expeditions means OF reaching the
Atlantic to be conveyed thence TO all points of desna
ton, both outward and inward.
am entirely satisfied that if direct trade we're esta5
lshed between Norfolk and Europe, il would nsu! ia
the enlargement OF cities the increase Of g
cultural products the development OF resources the
creation OF manufactures the enhancement OF the value
of lands the opening OF the coal and mneel beds mske
the stock which the State in her railroads produ-
tive-snd the end would be- dminu,ion OF the SA'e
debt, and reduction in the of taxation. If .cch
would be the results the ect is emnenty deserving
OF the most serious consideration The attention OF A3
people has been directed to the question: and the time
therefore favorable for decisive action upon It, leave
1t to your wisdom to digest plan that will secure the
great end.
have thus presented my reflections on federal rei-
tons. frankly and with that independence which be
coming the position occupy this interesting aud dan
gcrous epoch in our history Ii is only by free con
parison of opinions, and a manly examination u the
questions in issue. that hope evolve the true
state Of facts and provide remedy for existing troubles
and threatened dangers. Having performed my dl.''
the whole matter is with you for such action The W.
dom and patriotism of the legislature may adopt. BE
your conclusions villa, they may, satisfied they SI
be results OF your convictions what is best 70 De
done in this emergency, for the honor aud Interests Z"
our beloved Common wealth and our country.
In conclusion, have but add tina. the will Of W.
GINA will furnish iDfeIibc rule for the discretion
my action. Ny destiny is linked indissollbly viii
hers. In the expressive language OF Ruth, WbhlT
thou goest / will go; and where thou lodgest VII
lodge: Thy people shall be my people, aud thy God q!
God"
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