Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-07
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virginia.


RICHMOND, Jan. The Enqu rer Of this morn
Ing contains long letter from ex-Gov Wise.
His leading points are the immediate call Of q
state convention, the prompt resumption by the
General Government as may be necessary for State
protection, especial the possession Of the forts
&c. That having done so, the State shall not de-
clare herself out OF the Union, but suspend all
lauons with offending States until they shall
acceed to such ultimatum as the convention may
submit.
NoRroLK, Jan. 6.-Last night Ashland Hall
was crowded by large citizenf meeting, 70 take
guson was president. Strong speeches were made
by prominent gentlemen, urgfng the citizens 20
arm themselves, and place the city I'm a state Of
defense for any emergency.
Resolutions Were reported and unanimously
adopted recommending and urging the Legisla-
ture to thoroughly organize the military power Of
the state, and prepare for civil war should IL
occur; scorning coercion and pledging lives and
fortunes to resist any attempt by the FEDERAL Gov
eminent or Northern Legislatures to invade the
state; denouncing and preparing to resist any In
vasion.
Gsv. Letcher's Message.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Gov. Letcher's mes
sage to the Legislature, abiding 20 the condition
OF the country says: All see, know and feel that
the danger Is Imminent and that al true patriots
are exerting themselves to save MS from impend-
Ing perils.
He renews the proposition I'm his last message
for a convention Of all the States, and says II is
monstrous To see government like ours desuoysd
merely because men cannot agree about a domes-
tic institution. IL becomes our State 70 be M nd
full Of her own interests. A disruption Is inevita-
BILE; and IL new considerations are TO be formed,
we must have the beat guarantees before we can
He condemns the hasty action Of south Carolina
which he says has taken her southern sisters by
surprise. He would make no special reference 20
her course, had be not been invited 10 do so by
her late executive in uncalled-for references TO
Virginia.
The non-slaveholding States are chargeable for
present condition Of affairs and IL the Union 10
disrupted, upon them rests the solemn response
bility.
He alludes at length to their aggressions, and
| says they have the power to end the strife and
restore confidence. "Will they do H,,' He
| awaits their response without apprehension. Our
| action should be based upon the wrongs done to
our own people.
He opposes State Convention at this time, and
sug geso q commission Of two Of the most discreet
statesmen IN the Legislatures of those States which
have passed personal liberty bills and insist upon
| their unconditional repeal, except to the New
| second Virginia must have proper and effect
i've guarantees for the protection Of slavery in the
District Of Columbia.
| Third. Our equality in the States and Terrific
| ries must be fully recognized, and the rights Of
person and property adequately protected, and
secured also that we be permitted to pass through
the free states and Territories unmolested and II
| slaves he abducted, the State where the loss &C
i ours shall pay the full value
Fourth. That like guarantees be given that the
transmission of slaves between the slave holdi ng
Slater, by land and water, shall net be nterfered
| with
Fifth That the passage and enforcement OF
| rigid laws for the punishment of such persons in
the free States as may organize, aid or abet in
| any wav mode whatever in organizing CON-
| panies with view Of assailing the slaveh Jlding
| States, and to excite slaves to insurrection.
| Sixth. That the General Government be de
prived of the power of appointing 10 local Offices
in slaveholding States persons hostile TO their In
| situations or inimical to their rights
lie further says that he will regard any attempt
Of Federal troops to pass across Virginia for the
| purpose Of coercing any Southern State as an ac
| Of invasion, which will be repelled.
/ He is ndt without hope that the present din
culties will find a satisfactory solution. Let New
| England and Western New York te sloughec
| off and ally themselves with Canada.
| The message is lengthy; the rest 10 mainly local