Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-08
VIRGINIA STATE CONyENTI0N.


Mr.. Stuart, Of Doddridge, concluded his
argument on the question CT taxation, after
which
Mr.. Slaughter moved that the resolution
AMI proposed amendments be laid upon the
table. egatived-yeas 81, nays -.
The Convention then resolved itself into
Committee of the Whole, On the subject Of
Federal Relations The pending question
was on the adoption of the sixth resolution
Of the report OF the Committee on Federal
Relations, viz:
e. Deeply deploring the present distract
ell condition Of the country, and lamentlng
the wrongs that have impeiled some Of the
States to cast Oil obedience to the Federal
Government, hut sensible of the blessings OF
Union, and impressed with It's Importance to
the peace. prosperity aad progress Of the
people. we indulge the hope, that an adus
ment may be reached by which the Union
| may be preserved in it's integrity, and peace,
prosperity and lraternal feelings be restored
throughout the land.
On motion Of M. Critchrr the resolution
WAS amended by striking out east off ODE
dlencc TO- and inserting dissolve their
connection with.
Mr. Moore moved to amend by striking
out wrongs" ami inserting causes" lie
expressed the belief that the seeded States
had made the wrongs OF the Border States u
prctext for withdrawal from the Union, be-
ing actulted in their by motives Of
interest. Reicctcd-yeas rs, nays lO7.
Mr. Sutherlin moved to amend by insert
ing after ''hope," the words ''prov!ded the
authorities it Washington shall MAINTAIN
peaceful relations with the seeded States.
Mr. Speed moved to amend the proposed
amendment, by adding "aud not seek to
accumulate within the limits of any South
ern State an amount Of troops or munitions
Of war not required for purposes OF exter
nal defence" Ecjcctcd-yeas 81, nays -.
Mr. Scott, Of Fanqucr, called the atten-
ton Of the Committee to the fact that the
object aimed ut by the two propositions to
amend was fully provided for IN another part
OF the report.
Mr. Sutherlin's proposition was then re-
iected.
Mr. Garlic moved to amend by striking
out land lamenting the wrongs, ETC." and
inserting other words so as to cause that
part of the resolution to read,
"Deeply deploring the present distracted
condition Of the country cduSeG By some o.
the States ca&tin9ob their Obedience to tie
Federal Government, etc"
The proposition was ncgatiycd.
On motion OF Mr. Bouldin, the resolution
was further amended by striking cut Gin
dulge the hope" and inserting earnestly de-
sirc"-yeas 1873, nays wiz Messrs. Am
bier, Berlin, Borgess., Haryie, and Ncblett.
&c tho .l,,.i
was still further amended by striking out
preserved" and inserting "rc.eStabliShed."
Mr. Wise moved to strike out the whole
resolution and insert the following.
| Deeply affected by the present distracted
condition OF the country, and resisting the
wrongs that have impelled some OF the
States to absolye thcir connection with the
| Federal Governments; but sensible Of the
blessings of the Union, in its integrity, and
| impressed with the importance to the peace
prosperity and progress of the people, Of
observing its faith, we indulge the earnest
desire that IN al ustment may be reached by
which the Union, and peace, prosperity and
traterna feeling throughout the land may
be restored. And Virginia should not offer
or adopt amy terms Of adjustment which
and restore them to the Uuion.
The question being put on striking out
WAS determined in the negatiye--yeas 81,
nays 81
Mr. Wise then moved to amend the RESP
luton BIZ adding thereto the last clause Of
the substitute just submitted by him, chang
ing "and" TO but" The motion was neg
atived by the following vote yeats "a, nays
n.
Tbs question REQUIRED upon the adoption
Of the resolution as amended and being put
waa determined in the affirmative by the fol-
lowing vose-y yeas l04, nays 81.
The resolution ~ thus finally adopted
reads rs follows:
&. Deeply deploring the present distracted
condition u the country, ana amenting the
wrongs that have im?eilcd some of the States
t. UssvLce Msi, conacrtion with the Federal
Government, but sensible Of the blessings OF
Union and impressed with its importance
20 the peace, prosperity, and progress Of the
people, we ca!ne$tiy desire THAT nd ust
mcnt may be reached By which the Union
may be re,sStaJAsded in its integrity, and
peace, and prosperity, and fraternal feelings
be restored throughout the land.
The seventh resolution was then read as
follows:
J. TO remove the existing causes Of con.
plant much may be accomplished by the
Federal aud State Governments the laws
for the rendition Of lItgitiycs from labor and
Of !ugitives ircm Justice may be made more
eiicctuai, the expenditures Of the govern
mcnt may BE- reduced within more moderate
limits. aui hn a',u5eS that have entered intn
the administrative departments reformed. 49,
The State authorities may repeal ther un
friendly and unconstitutional leg islatou, and
substitute in It's stead such as becomes the
comIty and ~ due IN the rights al the States
Of the same tuion. But to restore the Union
and preserve confidence, the Federal Consti-
tuition should be amended in those partiru-
lars wherein experience has exhibited de
Iects and discovered approaches dangerous
to the institutions Of some oil the States.
MIR. Wise moved TO amend ;hc resolution By
striking cut all after Estate Governments" to
same tnion' inclusive.
The amendment was advocated hy Mr.
y i"c, and opposed by Mr.. Scott, OF Fauquier.
1t was then agreed to-,yeas Us, nays O..
Mr.. Leake moved to amend the resolution
by adding the lo!law!ng
And the people OF the non-siayeholding
States must abstain from all interference
with the institution Of slavery as its exists in
Il 81