Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-30
The Position Of south Carolina.

oil virginia 20 hest that state 20 preserve the StGtS
g,so, pending the negotiations instituted by Virginia
looking TO peaceabe honorable and satisfactory ad-
jusment Of the controversy existing between the North
aud South. Ex-Presdent Tyler was appointed a Com
missioner 10 the Federal Government at Washington for
the same purpose. In thus appointing Commissioners
both to South Carolina and Washington the Legsa-
ture and people Of Virginia indicated eonciliaory and
mediaora disposition and their earnest wish to prevent
collision between South Carolina and the Federal Gov
ernment and thereby avert inevitable civil war with all
it, disastrous and eaamitous consequences In other
words Virginia merely asked Of the Federal Government
aud South Carolina that neither should commit any act
or take any step that might involve collision, until
Commissioners from the various States could assemble in
Washington on Monday next, and, intercbangng views
and opinions determine whether or not a fair and equt
able adjustment Of our sectional differences could be
agreed upon. II the Convention Of State Commissioners
could not agree upon adusment then South Carolina
and the Federal Government could pursue what course
they pleased towards each other In 6ne Virginia only
asked South Carolina TO extend her the courtesy Of
waiting few weeks at farthest before she undertook
20 involve Virginia and all the States in civil war.
But how has this respectful request the part of Viz
CHINA been responded to by the State of South Carolina
By way OF answer, We subjou the resolutions uuani.
mousy adopted by the Legislature of South Carolina on
AOnday-day before yesterday. We call the special
attention OF the people OF Virginia TO the tone aud au-
glage of these resOluOns-a tore and language mdca-
ting determined purpose the part OF South Carolina
TO accept no adjustment whatever Of the pending ,i
cutes between the North and South and what is mo t.
indicating purpose her part to "rule or ruin the
whole Southern States Virginia included Here are the
resolutions;
Rssolssl lniHol,Iy That the General ssembly of
South Carolina tender 10 the Legislature of Virginia
their acknowledgements OF the friendly motive which in
spred the mission entrusted To the Hon judge Robert
son her Commissioner
Rssolsed unanimously That the candor which is due
70 the longcouuued sympathy and respect which hiss
subssted between Virginia and South Carolina induces the
Assembly 70 declare with irankues that they DO deem
advisable 70 initiate negotiations when they have 10
desire intention 20 promote the ultimate object iu
view That object il declared Ia the resolution of the
Virgins Legislature TO be tine procurement of an amend
meat or new guarantees to the Constitution OF the uite
States
Rssoissl unanimously That the separation of South
Carolina from the Federal Union is hua and she has no
futher interest 10 the Constitution Of the United States
aud that the only appropriate NEGOTIATIONS between
ami the Federal Government are As TO their mutual fea
tons foreign States.
Rssoissi unanimously That this Assembly further
Il 10 her friendly relations with the State of Nirg
MIA declare that they have no confidence In the Felc
raj Government Of the United States that the mos, So
lena pledges OF that Government have been disregard
ed that under the pseteuce OF preserving property
hostile troops have been attempted 70 be introduced into
OF the tOrtrSs Of this State concealed in the hold
OF vessel OF commerce, with view 10 subiugate the
peOPe OF South Carolina and that then since the auho
rites az Washington have been informed Of the present
mediation OF Virginia vessel Of war has been sent TO
the South with troops and munitions OF war have been
concentrated on the soil Of Virginia.
hesOtusd unanimously That under these circum-
stances the Assembly with renewed assurances of cor
dial respect and esteem for the people Of Virginia and
high consideration for her Commissioner decline entc
ring into the negotiations proposed by both branches of
the Legislature.
Il VIII thus be seen that while it is the earnest desire
Of Virginia TO adjust the existing controversy by pro
curing amendment guarantees to the Consti-
tuition OF the United States which shall Individually and
forever protect the rights and honor Of the South South
Carolina haughty and peremptOriy declares that she
"tIs Ho desire nor INCLINATION % promote he ol,ci' Of
pacific, equitable, honorable and permaseut settlement
which Virginia las in view" In other words she takes
the broad ground that concessions whatever on the
part Of the North would be acceptable to her. or induce
her TO return into the fold Of the Union Hence the
further declaration contained in the third resolution Of
her Legislature ';hat the separation Of South Carolina
ON the Federal Union is fpoi and that she has no fur
tAer interest IN he Constellation Of the United States,
aud that the only appropriate negotiations between her
and the Federal Government are as 90 their mutual r,l-
tons a, torsigp States" We may remark Just here,
that the declaration contained in the fourth resolution
above that "s.es the authorities at Washington have
been informed Of the present mediation Of Virginia
vessel Of war has been the South with troops and
munitions Of have been concentrated on the soil of
Virginia has foundation in fact For. Ex.Presideut
Tyler himself writes that the Brooklyn was sent South
6stors the mediation Of Virginia WAS officially made known
to the Presden-and was sent, il is stated not on
hostile, but humane aud peaceful Grand
But, return, ask the people Of Virginia to look
calmly the reckless and selfish attitude assumed bv
South Carolina right in the face Of overtures of media
ton peace and good viii on the part Of Virginia and
then say whether they to be dragged into civil war
and utter ruin al the beck and bidding OF that State
merely TO CRAFTY her despotc whms and caprcesg 1t
will be recolecied that Virginia pledged 70 resistance
10 behalf Of South Carolina in a certain contingency
which happen at any hour; but il NAV well be-
come question: in view Of her curt rejection Of our
peace overtures and Of her selfish and selfconeeted I
utude, whether released from an Obligation
render her any assistance in the contingency alluded
10. Indeed, her conduct, ia this last instance might
well place her beyond even tie ple OF our sympathss
Bat one thing is made perfectly clear by Ibis recent
Of South Carolina anil d1' chat the idea Of
dissolution OF the Union for the sake OF "ts,oastru
ton" Of the Union, is only transparent Disunionist
trick resored TO for the pupo. CT jcceving and hum.
bdggng The people. "The separation Of south Carolina
from the Federal Union is flai she herself declares.
and 80 would be the separation OF Virginia from the
UnOn should separation take place. notwithstanding the
iusiauatng eectoueering allegation Of the "PrecpitA-
tors that their object in urging the secession of tie
State IS merely 10 reconstruction afterwards -
Away with such arrant deception dsmagoguery aud tom
foolery We the people OF Virginia are too in
egent TO be caught in this reconstruction rap-wbich
u nothing more less than deliberately devised AMI
permanent Disnniou smash trap. II the people desire
b'sunion-permanent DbuniOn-and not a friendly and
satisfactory adjustment Of our dihcudes-in Heavens
name et them come cut boldly and so declare and so
vote on Monday next But for the sake of their renu
tAuOn for common sense and common sagseity et then,
lot be deladed BY the false and ridiculous idea al tam
porAFy dissolution Of the Union for the SAKE Of e,
nent reconstruction Of The Union The idea is a leh
sion aud a snare
la conclusion, We hope the people Of the State viii 90
TO the polls Monday and cast their votes for r,on,
minded conservative and patriotic canddates-for men
VINO ~il aeeep honorable aud permanent adjustment
Of difficulties, and ,oi for men, who, occupying the
position assumed by South Carolina have 40 dssre
i@isnfio aeeep, such adjustment should one