Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-12

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Mr.. STUART briefly advocated prompt action. The
proposed reference would be equivalent 10 vote of re-
lection. The nature Of the case demands that there
should not be an hours delay
Mr.. PAXTON presented his objection TO the resolu
ons He understood them to signify that the seeding
States should allow the forts aud arsenal within their
limits TO remain in the possession Of the Federal Gov
eminent
| Mr.. DICKINSON, of Prince Edward said that he
would give his cordial support to the resolutions They
do not compromit the interest honor Of Virginia.
Surely, in hour like this, it becomes every patriot
and every christian before he commits his country to
| the horrors of civil war, to exhaust all honorable
means for preventing it. There everything to gain
and nothing to lose, by the adoption of the resolutions
As brave aud magnanimous men, for brave men are al
ways magnanmous let endeavor to avoid strife, by
all honorable means. His constituents though ready
for war, desired peace Mr.. d. appealed to the Senate
to adopt the resolutions unanimously.
Mr.. PAXTON reiterated his objections to the resolu-
tons.
Mr.. COGHILL said that no possible good could result
from the adoption of the resolutions The Southern
States may be luled into false security. Let take
time for reflection and deliberation.
| NJ WICKHAM remarked that it seemed as if certain
Senators were only willing for delay when propositions
introduced for peace He argued in favor of prompt
action called attention the fact that Lieut. Talbot had
proceeded to Washington for orders and that il this
Senate desired that these orders should be of pacific
character it is important that Virginia should step for
ward, and request the President to stay bis hand
Mr. C0GHlLL again addressed the Senate in opposition
| to the resolutions
| Mr. CLAIBORNE read substitute which he proposed
to offer at the proper time, following the language Of the
pending resolutions except the appeal by Virginia to her
sister States OF the South. They had committed act
of aggression, could commit any. South Carolina,
though snned against in the extreme has acted with for
bearance Mr. g. avowed himself in favor of preserving
the peace and the Union, if possible.
| Mr. AUGUST declared that man desired more earn
esy than himself to preserve the peace and to the
National Banner waive with unimpaired briiancy and
equality but he desired neither peace nor a continuance
OF the Union done at the expense of the honor OF
Virginia The Legislature has already, by the resolutions
adopted on Tuesday sent request to the Federal Gov
ernment to stay its hand. Could any message be
productive of peace than that? Mr.. AUGUST commented
the clause "for the present. indefinite and indca-
ted other objections 10 the adoption OF the resolutions,
until at least, they considered by committee.
Mr. NASH expressed the belief that the pending reso-
utions not only inconsistent with, but antagonstc
TO- those adopted Tuesday, against coercion 1t was,
therefore, unbecoming the prestige and dignity of Vir
gina TO adopt them II he could understand them as
proposition for peace he would be recreaut to his
stuens in failing to vote for them but believing that
their adoption would enbolden the Government he felt
| bound to vote for the motion to commit.
Mr. THOMAS of Henry, said that in voting for these
resolutions he did not believe that he would compromise
the prestige dignity of Virginia. They recognized
the seeding States independent sovereigntes, and
merely requested them, well the Federal Govern
uent TO refrain from acts of aggression The very po
stion have taken demands that should prevent
collision by every honorable in power; and If
should succeed, Virginia will occupy higher position
than she has before occupied.
Mr.. RIVES declared that Virginia should promptly
whatever influence she may possess to prevent collision
The resolution Low pending was a very admirable subst
tute for those submitted yesterday II indicates some
wish, anxiety for peaceful solution of the national
troubles. Ii il is now defeated will not the action Of the
Senate be equivalent to saying that want no peaceful
soluion-that we have taken our stand by the Cotton
States, and want no peace! A long as there is
hone Of a peaccabe adjustment let us apply for a
cessation of hostiltes. There conflict between
this resolution and the ant-coercon resolution adopted
On Tuesday. lt was Legitimate corroary Of that res
Oution. As have determined TO share in whatever
holties may occur we eau consistently ask that things
may be permitted remain they until the Con-
venton shall have met and made every proper effort to
adjust the questions. The instinct OF true bravery-of
every resoue heart TO put oil the clash OF arms to
the latest moment.
TONS AMI declared that he would give his emphatic
against them under any circumstances. However, they
might be understood here they would only mislead the
people North and Souh-elciting from the North,
and at least Indifference in the South We playing
the part of Mars Yesterday and is proposed that
shall play the part OF Apollo with his lutte. All the
moral effect of previous action would be ostt hese
resolutions adopted.
The question then put and the motion to commit
was lost by the following vote.
Ays-Messrs August Brannon ruc Carson Claiborne Cog
hi Day DouSs hAIy inney GAIswSod lsoT Layne Logan
NOes-Mesrs Arnstrons C.ldwe osAway rte Dickinson
Of Prince F~Ad French Greeve Hubbard Johnson Marha
Stuart Thomas OF Fairfax, Thomas Of Henry, Townes, Uquha
wickhsm-23.
MIR. CLAIBORNE then offered his substitute as fol.
lows:
ls That General Assembly Of Va ask OF tie President OF
the United siates ia view OF the imminent danger Of ev
days except repe hostile aggression all questions Of
difference between the General Government and the Seeding
Tha, the Governor be requested telegraph Immediately
tits resolution to the President Of the United states
The substitute adopted by the following vote:
Ayes-ess August Brannon Bruce Carson Claiborne Cog
HILL Day, nousas Early finney, Lakewood Gresve Isbei
nybacSer aichmond, Th,up,on-2i
NoesNessr, Armstrong, Caldwell oarrsway Carter crher
French, Hubbard johnson, Marshall Msse Mckinney Neal
Newton Rves Stuart Thomas OF Fairfax Thomas, OF Henry
Townes, Urquhsrt, wickham-20.
Mr.. THOMAS inquired what's to become Of us after
the sixty days have expired? IL obvious deduc-
ton that after the expiration Of that tme the dogs OF
war; were be let loose" He infinitely preferred that
no resolution should be adopted than that the substitute
should be.
Mr.. STUART moved to amend the substitute by inser-
ting and the Governor of the several States which
have seeded"
Mr. DAY moved the indefinite postponement Of the
subject
Mr.. NEWTON opposed this notion It was the wish of
be made to avert civil This was his opinion, and
he should be governed in his action by it.
Mr. ARMSTRONG said that he would be the last man
to surrender the rights Of Virginia. but while graspng
the sword in hand should hold the olive branch
in the other He would counsel this policy for the sake
of harmony in the State II was due the of
humanity and of Christianity Is there anything undg-
nfei or humiating in such policy? True dignity
sists in doing what is right Mr. A. closed by moving
that the resolution be referred special committee OF
seven.
Mr.. DAY then withdrew his motion He would 20 as
far as any preserve the peace but he doubted
any resolution would have any influence with the Pres
dent.
Mr. ARMSTR0NG'S motion prevailed, and the Pres
dent appointed the committee, Msssrs Armstrong,
Brannon, Newman, Paxton, Thomas of Fairfax, Thomp-
son. and Lynch.
On motion of Mr.. THOMAS, the joint resolutions
offered Yesterday, were referred to Committee.
BILLS REPORTED
Mr. COGEIIII reported bill changing the times for
holding the circuit courts OF the city OF Williams
burg and county of Henrco
Mr.. AUGUST reported bill to authorize the county
courts to arm the militia of their respective counties
aud provide means therefor.
Mr. THOMAS of Henry, presented substitute fer
the Convention bill reported yesterday, by special
committee.
On motion of Mr.. Dickinson, of Prince Edward the
bill providing for the call of Convention made the
order of the day for Tomorrow 18th nst at half past
| II o'clock
GALr's JEFFERSON.
communication from Mr.. Gait, inviting the members
of the Legislature attend exhibition OF his statue
of Jefferson, read, and the invitation accepted.
| RESOLUTIONS INQUIRY.
The appropriate committees instructed to inquire
| into the expediency of sundry popositions viz:
By Mr.. COGHILL-Of providing for the establishment
of Special Court of Appeals.
By Mr.. THOMAS-0f providing for the deposit of the
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