Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-14
lbdhoriAl S0rrespondence.
Western virginia Conventlou.
SECOND DAY.


proved.
Eighty delegates were in their seats. The
committee on credentials reported the dele
gates entitled to seats in the Convention,
whelheras as members of Legislature, CT dele
gStes to the Convention, which report was
received and concorred in.
Mr.. Pierpont from the committee upon
permanent organizations, reported the names
ofthe following officers:
President Arthur J. Bowman of Wood
county; Secretary, G. L. Cranmsr Of Ohio
cOuntyi Sergeant at Arms, Thomas Horn
brook.
The committee further report that be-
fore The President take his seat the follow
ing oath be subscribed to by him:
I do solemnly swear, or affirm, that I
viii support tie Constitution OF the United
States, and the laws thereof, rs the supreme
law ofthe land nJtaing in the ordinance
OF the Convention assembled at Richmond 10
the contrary Notwithstanding.
They also report that all the other officers
also take the above oath, to be administered
by the President.
Upon motion, the report was accepted and
adopted.
Messrs. Carlile and Tarr, were appointed
a committee to escort the President to his
seat
Mr. B,enau returned his thanks to the
Convention for the honor, and spoke briefly
but foribly of the causes which had brought
them together, and the work which they had
20 do. They had been astounded by the an
nouncement in section Of our country TIT
We have no Government and the effort to
inangurate a new system in which they ask
Western Virginia TO concur. The COnven-
ton of Virginia had cut of the State from
the agreement made By the fathers, and had
made mockery of submitting that action
to the people. But the people of Western
Virginia have determined that with the help
Of tue Most High, they would resist this move,
and take definite and unqualified action,
sue3 as if carried out, would result IN Wes-
tern Virginia, if not The whole of Virginia,
remaining in the Union. This required stout
hearts and brave heads, and such be beloved
this Convention was composed of.
The oath was then administered by JUS
tice of the Peace Wilson, of Wheeling, 10
the President, and afterwards to the dele
gates.
The following counties rerepresented:
Barbour, Brooks, DOdridgs, Tyler, Gilmer,
Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Marion,
Marshal, Mason, MOuOngalia, Ohio, Pleas
ance, Richie, Preston, Randolph, Tucker,
Roam, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wetzel, Vert
Wood, Alexandria, Fairfax, Hampshire,
Harding.
Mr. Carlile reported Rules and Regula-
tions for the government of the COnven-
tiOn. They are the usual parliamentary
rules, with few special ones for this
body. la-
On motion Of Mr.. Carlile, the report was
accepted AMI 200 copies ordered printed.
The member from Cabal county, not hav-
ing anticipated such form Of the oath as
had been administered, announced that he
should return home to consult with his con
stituents.
Mr.. DOrssy, of MOnOngalia, moved the
adoption Of q series Of resolutions in favor
of the separation Of this portion of the
State from the Eastern portion to avoid the
Disadvantages of attempting to re-Organize
the whole State thereby binding them
selves with the State Debt and endanger-
ing the financial reputation of the State.
These resolutions were Withdrawn for
the present at the request Of Mr.. Garlile
Mr. Carlisle offered the following resolu-
tiOns:
ResolUsd, That the thanks Of the loyal
people of Virginia ere hereby rendered to
the Federal authorities for the prompt
manner in which they have responded to
the call for protection.
ResoIUed, That We tender our thanks to
Maior-General Mcclellan for resening from
the destruction and spoliation threatened
By the rebel forces in our midst, the people
Of Western Virgins being included in his
military division.
RaOlUsd, That the gallant and soldierly
bearing Of the troops from Ohio and Indi-
ana, who, with cur gallant lst Regiment,
commanded by Western Virginia's loyal
son, Col. Kelly, have scattered the rebel
forces in our midst, has won our admira-
tion, and We gladly hail them as our deliv-
erers from the ruin and slavery provided
for Us by the consprators who have tempo
rary possession Of the State.
ResoiOsd, That We deeply sympathisS
with our fellow citizen, Col. Kelly, ia his
suffering from the wound received in oul
service, and earnestly pray that he be
speedily restored 10 perfect health, and
again resume his command.
ResolVsd, That we entirely repudiate th'
beFesy s0ught to be ineulested by seces
ionists, that il is an invasion OF Virginia'i
soil for American troops to march to thu
defence and protection Of Virginia's ciG
Eens, but on the contrary We declare Vir
ginia soil TO be American soil, and free Il
z he march Of American soldiers and 30
sourn Of American citizens frOn all ant
every portion Of American territory; snS
i is only BY such recognition that ihi
Federal Authorities could discharges plsil
constitutional duty imposed upon them b
hat clause Of the Constitution guarantee
lag to each State in the Union arepublical
iRm Of government.
The resolutions we're adopted.
Upon motion, the Secretary was direete
70 transmit copies Of these resolutions t
he President Of the United States, Majc
General Mcclellan, Brigsdier General MOI
Rs, and the COlOnels Of the command.
Mr.. PierpOnt moved that 500 copies b
struck off for circulation among The troop
Carried.
Mr. Carlile moved the appointment Ct
eUmittee to report business for the Coz
veatiOn, to whom all resolutions tOucl
iugour State and Federal relations be T,
ferrd.
A -scess was then taken until ? O'clOC