The New York herald., 1863-09-15
Virginia Leglsiature.

Ia the Senate OF virginia. Sept. o. Mr.. COLLIER, OF
Petersburg, submitted tho following preamble and Joint
Whereas the constitution of the federal Union OF the
rate action OF the nine States by which II was first
formed and tho number Of tho United States
wards from time to time, enlarged by the admission
other States separately and whereas that constitution
failed to incorporate or indicate any method by which
ny tho Or % v retire
each and every other state in tho Union and whereas it
IS consistent with the republican creed, on which
the whole complex system Is founded, that
majority Of the States might peacefully disannul
the compact as 70 any party TO il; and whereas
United States did arise in 1861, then eliminated in
crisis, in which certan Of the slaveholdng staos by
sol mn form, declared and promulgated their desire
determination no longer to yield obedience to
them, that specific FORM and whereas the execu
tive branch OF that government, with the occasional
anc,on Of the federal legislature in tie progress Of
attempt to execute It's laws within the dsafeced State
without applying 20 the states remaining in the Union
TO ascertain whether they would agree that the dsaeced
states might depart in peace; and whereas these
dlsaiected States are not nor were, under
any obligation 10 that general government, except such
were self imposed and explicitly defined in
concert and comfy with tie other States, each being
contracting party with every other, In compact 70
which there and s other party whercas the
wased on these states by that general government
which the creature of the States who armed il with
lower deemed adequate to the common protection Of
them all, less in their reserved rights In their
foreign relarons-a war into which these states were
thus pecpi'ated-s yet being prosecuted with aspiring
emncnce OF craft and crime although some Of them
by large aud earnest expressions Of public party
opinion within their borders have shown that they
constrained TO contribute TO IL prosecution very much
agains, their wil and their great detrment and
whereas appropriate means the timely Of which
omitted in the outset to prevent the war Is only
proper resort IN its progress, but is dictated and
strained to by all the sanctions of Christian
!. Resolved therefore, by he General Assembly OF
virginia, That three commissioners from this State to
by the joint vote Of the two houses Of the General Assem-
bly, whose duty II shall be, under instructions be pre-
concurrent vote OF each House Of the Assembly
TO repair forthwith TO the capital Of each of the States
that remains IN that tnon and make known to the Gov
Of EACH that the State OF Virginia, appealing from
tie usurped iower OF the who charged with ad
minstering the governments Of that Unon exercised in
the conduct this war, demands Of those States with
whom she contracted, that they scverally wiH by
the ballot box, as the Union formed and en-.
areed, decide as so EMMY and formally they did in
that Transaction whether they will consent that she be
allowed thence to BE separated from them In peace
provided however that this State having joined other
states in forming confedoracy, and with view TO re-
e'rd scrupulousy the obligations contracted with her
full execution until a maori,y Of them shall agree
- coact in nstutng Ike comm ssion and to this end
the Governor is authorized to Communicate this proceed
ing TO the Governor Of each Of the Confederate states
inviting their several coaction in this
proposed mission to the late co States but to the
government OF that Union, because IL and is the
creature Of the States and should be their servant 10 do
their will when certainly asccrtained.
. Resolved, As the opinion OF this General Assembly,
the undertaking speak and 70 act for the sovereign
people u Virginia, although the ordinary
charged with administering the government OF the
United states shall refuse commissioners transit and
soourn into and 10 those States for the exclusive pur
loses OF this mission, which avowed such failure Of
eortSll but demonstrate TO them the fearful ex
tent OF absolute rule over them by those men, and make
effort more memorable instance OF patriotic exerton
and peaceful maenanlm!ty, displayed in a well meant
attempt 10 cultivate peace earth and good VIII am ng
B. Resolved, That In initiating this mission for peace
this General Assembly doth unoquivocally dsavow any
desire or design or Willingness that tho Confederate ad
ministration shall relax It's exertions or the people
theirs 10 advance and establish the cause 10 which we
are pledged in our fortunes and by victories 10 the
utmost or talents. 10 use them in support Of the
separate Independence Of the states.
Ne offer OF the resolution excited some debate Tho
question on the adoption laid over
resolution was offered by Nr JAMES Of Botetourt and
Craig for conscaing or sequesratng the property OF de-
scrtcrs from the Confederate army.
Mr. HALL, Of Wetzel, said the constitution would not
allow conlscati9n beyond the term Of life. But the re-
meiy tor deseron did not lie in that direction The evil
raused by the shameful conduct OF those vho have
the oversight OF the soldiers and particularly the officers
in Richmond. He proceeded TO speak with much severity
and bitterness OF General Wnders department and also
that CT the Surgeon General lie hoped oo TINT ne Le
gfsiature wond ,etuke Jet. Darts J-fore adjourned