The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-01-31

The Presidents Special Message on the
Virginia Resolutions.

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The Presidents Special Message ON the
Virginia RESOLUTIONS.
e A Washington, Jan 28.
70 the Senate and House of Representa-
Z lives Of tie United States.
deem it my duty 10 submit TO Con
gress a series OF resolutions adopted by
the Legislature Of Virginia, on the 18Th
inst. having in view the peaceful settles
ment OF the existing questions which now
threaten the Union. They We're deliver.
ed to me on Thursday, the Gath inst. by
Ex' President Tyler. who has left his dig
nitied and honored retirement in the
hope that he may render service TO lis
country in this its hour Of peril.
| These resolutions it will be perceived
extend an invitation to all such States.
whether slaveholdiug or non -slaveholding
as are willing to uaite with Virginia in an
earnest effort to adjust the present un
happy controversies in the spirit in W hich
the constitution was originally formed
and consistently with its principles SO as
to afford to the people OF the .lave hold
ing States adequate guarantees for secu-
rity Of their nights. to appoint Commis
sioners to meet on the 4tk~iay OF Feb
ruary next. in ths ri1y Of Washing, on,
similar commissioners appointed by
Virginia 10 consider and ii practicable
agree upon some very suitable adjust
ment. ia z&s 81 s.z srl
| hail this movement on the part Of
Virginia with satisfaction. From the
pat history Of thi. ancient and renown
| ed commonwealth. We have the fulles,
| assurance that what she has undertaken
she will accomplish if it can be done by
able, enlightened and perseverlng efforts
It is highly gratifying to know that 9TH
er patriotic States have appointed, and
are appointing. commissioners to meet
those of Virginia in council When
assembled. they will constitute a body
| entitled to the confidence Of the coun-
| try.
The General Assembly Of Virgini. ha.
also resolved ''that ex President John
Tyler is hereby appointed by the con-
current vote of each branch Of Genera
A .se mbly, Commissioner 10 the Presi-
dent of the United States; and Judge
John Robertson is hereby appointed b;
like vote, Commissioner 10 the State
of South Carolina, ard the other State E
that have seeded, or shall secede, with
Instructions respectfully to request the
President of the United States. and The
authorities Of such States, to agree to ab-
stain, pending proceedings contemplated
by. action OF this General Assembly
| from any and all acts calculated TO pro
Educe collision of arms Between such
States and the Government of the United
| States. es. 81. -r -..r zsE-...-
| However strong may be the desire to
enter into such an agreement. | am con-
vinced that do not possess the power,
and Cong sress alone. under the war a
king power, can exercise the discretion
/ OF agreeing to abstain from any and all
acts calculated to produce collision o!
arms between this and any other. Gov
ernment. 1. would therefore be usur,
patton for the Executive TO attempt to re-
strain their hands br an agreement in
constitutional control @ ~
/ II he were thus to act, they might
pass laws which be should be bound te
obey, though in confics with his agree
ment. Under existing circumstances, m y
present actual power is ooufined within
very narrow limits. Itis my duty at al
times to defend and protect the public
property within the seeding States, SC
tar as may be practicable. ana especially
| to employ the constitutional means to
protect the property of the UnitedStates,
and to preserve the public peace, al
this, the seat Of the Federal Govern,
ment. s--.s n -...z- --.s "a. Era .se.
If the seeding States abstain from a
ny and all acts calculated to produce q
collision Of arms, then the danger SO
much to be deprecated will no longer cx-
ist. Defense and net aggression has
been the policy of the Administration
from the beginning. Bu:s whilst | can
enter into no such arrangement as that Lrt:-
posed, cordially commend 1t to Con.
gress with much codtidence that it will
meet their appreciation to abstain from
passing any law calculated to produce
collision Of arms pending the proceed
ings contemplated by the action Of the
General Assembly OF Virginia, anu am
one Of those who will never despair y
the republic. / yet cherish the belief
that the American people will perpetu.
ate the Union of the States on terms jus,
| and honorable for all sections of the coua
try. ,....... .-..t.
trust that the meditation Of Virginia
may be the destined means. under the
providence of God. of accomplishing
this inestimable benefit. Glorious as are
the memories of her past history. such
an achievement, both in relation to her
| own fame and the woliore of the whole
country. would surpass them all.
(Signed)
- - JAS. BUCHANAN.
Washington City, January 2ath '6l.
- .5 sar Tally Five.
| Georgia has gone out of the Union