The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-20
THE REVOLT ION.
,rss,yrqNIrp FROM FIRST PAGE.l


ICaNnNUEo FROM FIRST PAGEJ
sencv Efw,n Morgan Governor Of New York. enclosing
weambs and resolutions adopted by the Legislature
The sust resr'ution declares I" that the legislature
Of New York enders to the President OF the uni.ea
states whatever aid in men and money, he may re-
ou 10 enable him 10 enforce the laws and uphold the
scthcrity Of the federal government Ins un@cIsana
&c be declaration of their readiness and Willingness
90 sacrifice the men and money OF that State In the effort
10 the slavehoding States INTO SUBMISSION
10 federal authority. The Governor and LsgistaTeo I
,dereeS Of oiston. Military coercion can never per-
yetuate the existence OF this Union When the affection
Of the people withdrawn from the government, an
al coercion have ofcr effect taan 70
perae the people threatened TO he coerced Blood shed
civil strife only enrich tho SOIL that must speedily
produce ga harvest Ell VICE.
cannot suppose, from wiss has occurred, that the
President 20 the United States would be inclined 70 adopt
policy winch he must see and know could not fail TO re-
suit in b0odshed am satisfied that prudence and pa
ricssm would induce BIN 10 REJECT all eosnseis ana
measures which would ea calculated 10 bring about 50
great calamity have no idea, therefore that he WIZ
accept Che tender whsa has been 50 irqfotuttlyand
csie-' sa,tously pGrddcd tfore thecoanty.
Nothing that occurred in the progress Of this con-
trcyersy he's been worse timed and less excus tbe IL
the Govern and Legislature Of New York desire to pre-
serve the Onion tender Of men an money, under the
Jromptpcs OF passion prejudice snfcScitement VIII not
rYoduee d 1e result At time Ike this, when the hori-
7on ~ overcast with clouds; when darkness and gloom
gathering cose around us, ARC when we behold moth
ing but danger ca all Sides some hse WISDOM, uiscre-
and prudence expected from the representatives
people They ought, al least to refrain from add
ing fuel to the that buins with utmost intensity
now. Itwoud have been lar better that these resolu
lions had never been adopted.
In I7os and 1909 the action of Virginia was marked by
<almness, dignity and earnest desire t. preserve
Union without prejudice TO the rights of the States
No feengf resentment tow ards the other states was
manifested those great men in that day Of peril and
trial. No effort made TO produce estrangenent be-
tween the different sections Of the country 10 niame
popular freludices Their example rs worthy CT ima-
when events are harryng us on so rapidly into civil
strife.
Nothing but a sense of duty has induced
INIT this preamble and resolutions to the two houses OF
Of the General Assembly The threat which sconveyed
'''V'' 1884 JOHN LErcHER
The message and accompanying resolutions were read
when, on motion of Mr.. Anderson,
Resolved That the Governor Of Virginia return the re-
Of the legislature Of New York to the Execu
tive Of that state the request that no such reso
tons be again sent TO this General Assembly.
IMPORTANT. PROCEEDINGS IN THE STATE LEGIsLA-
TURE-REPu1r OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON
FEDERAL .RELATIoNs-MEssAGE OF THE COVER
EoR-THE new YORK EXECUTIVE AND LEG1sLA-
TURE REBUKED.
In the Virginia House OF Delegates on Thursday last
she following important joint report of both branches of
the Legislature was submitted
REsoLUToNs
Whereas it is the deliberate opinion of the General
Assembly Of Virginia that unless the unhappy contro
very which divides the States OF this confederacy
shall satisfactorily adjusted dissolution of the Union
inevitable and the General Assembly, representing
the wishes OF the people OF the Commonwealth is de-
sous Of employing every reasonable means TO avert so
dire calamity, and determined TO make final effort TO
restore the Union and the constitution in the spirit in
which they established by the fathers OF the re-
public therefore,
/. Resolved That on behalf Of the Commonwealth OF
Virginia ian invitation is hereby extended to all such
States, whether slaveholdng non sayeholdng as are
willing to unite with Virginia in an earnest effort TO ad
just the present unhappy controversies, in the spirit in
which the constitution originally formed and con-
ssenty with its principles TO afford TO the people OF
the sayehong States adequate guarantees for the secu
Tity Of their rights, to appoint Commissioners to meet on
the 4th Of February next in the city of Washington
similar Commissioners appointed by Virginia TO consider
and practicable agree upon some suitable adjustment
q Resolved That five Commss toner's be appointed by
the General Assembly, whose duty II shall be TO appear
M the city of Washington on the day designated in the
foregoing resolution TO meet such Commissioners
be appointed by OF the States in accordance with the
foregoing invitation.
g. Resolved, That il said Commissioners, after fun and
free conference shall agree upon any plan OF adjustment
of the federal constitution, for the
further security of te rights Of the people Of the slave
holding States, they be requested 70 communicate the
proposed amendments Congress for the purpose Of
having the submitted by that body, according to
the forms Of the constitution, to the several states for
ratification.
1. Resolved That If said Commissioners cannot agree
such adjustment, If agreeing Congress shall refuse
submit fer ratification such amendments as may be
proposed then the Commissioners Of this state shall i'm
Inedatey communicate the result 10 the Executive of
this CemmoBwe Ito be by him laid before the Conven
lion Of the people of Virginia and the General Assembly
Provided That said Commissioners be subject at all times
the control Of the General Assembly; or if in session.
10 that Of the slate Convention.
g. Resolved That IN The opinion OF the General Assem-
bly, Of virginia the propositions embraced in the
lui IONS presented 10 the senate the United States BY
the Hon John Crttenden constitute the basis Of such
adjustment would be accepted by the people Of
this Commonwealth.
O Resolved That copies of the foregoing resolutions
be forthwith teegraphed to the Executives OF the seve
raj States.
A vote beng demanded on the committees report,
preamble adopted cicd the rst resolution
by Of 1l6 ayes to 10 the second and third
without obecton the fourth resolution was amended,
melton OF Mr.. Robertson, Of Richmond, by making
the Commissioners subject the control of the General
Assembly or Convention.