New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-07

Address AID RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED DY Ma. TUCK.
10 ne Ps0yls cf Tho Iaiied Saiss
This Convention Of Conference composed In part of
conmss.0aofs appointed IN accordance with the Icgis
laii,o action II sundry States and in part Of commits
aoaors appointed by the Governors of sundry other
Staico la compliance with an Invitation by the General
Assembly If Virginia met IN aShineoa Oh the ith OF
February. 1861.
Although constituting n body unknown 10 the Con.
stiution and laws yet being delegated i the purpose
and ha, ing CAr,iuy considered The tAstng CA gers
and disscusions and having brought their proceedings
to a closo publiah this address and the accompanying
resolutions Is the result Of their deliberations.
We recognize and deplorc the divisions md distrao
,,ons which nlct country. interrupt iis pros
p rly disturb Its peace and cndsngor the Union o the
States but rep, the conclusion. that any alienation
or dissrnsions cNst which lrrcconcinhlc. which
Justify attempt at revolution or which the patriotism
and a.ru sentiments II the people. ana the Interests
and honor Of The whole nation. viii not overcome.
In country embracing tho centfal and most impor
tant portion II continent among apcople no" mum
berng 30 eco 90 dnersitos of opinion inevitably
cI a. Asi ryaric, intensified II! times b, ocal inter
css aud cetonn attachments must often occur yet We
o not doubt thn, the heor, ofour Government the best
which posrbl for this nation, that the Union of the
States Ia II vital importance aud that tie Constitution.
which expresses thc combined wisdom o The iusir"ns
founders Oi The Governments. Is rth The Palladium ~
our hhrItes adequate Ia every emergency ahd lust!
entitled 10 the supper, OF every good citizen.
It embraced In It's provisions aud sprit all the de.
frutr and protection which auy section oi the country
. can righih.ly dtmrrd or honorhhly conccdc
Adapted witt primary reference to the wants of
5000 go ol people. but with the wiscrt rcnrVncr 10
flluf, expansion and development IL has carried MS
ouNArL With rapid Increase of nuiahcTs acccGmG.
laon of wealth and degree OF happiutss and gene RAJ
prosperity never attained 10y nny nation.
Whate,eI branch Of industry, whatever staple pro.
duciioI SHAH become ~ the posshe changes ot tho n.
tuIc the leading interest o the country thereby Great
ing unforeseen complications new conflicts OF opn.
ion aud interest the Constitution of the ned States
properly understood aud fairly enforced is equal 10
e, cry oXgcncy shield aud defense to all In every time
Of need. IT. however by reason Of change In circun.
stance or for any cause portion of the people believe
thoy ought To have their rights exactly defined
fully explained Ia the Constitution II Is their duty
IN accordance with lis DIVISIONS to seek remedy
hy way Of amendment 10 that instrument ana Il IN tho
dut, of n the states 10 In such amendments
may be found necessary to Insure equal a exact Justice
To NIL
In order. therefore 10 announce to the country the
sentiments Of this Convention respecting not only tho
remedy which should be sought for existing disconionts
but also communicate 10 tho public what We believe
10 bc the patriotic sentiment of tho country We adop
the following
REVOLUTIONS:
l. Rssolrod That this Convention recognize the wen
understood Proposition that the Constitution OF 'no
United States gives no power to congress, W w.
branch of the Federal Government 10 Interfere III n
manner with Slavery in the States ana we are aaSou
hy abundant testimony that neither o tho pIrn' P.
-. uIk sXs..AI W So sVeAkSy ovptenAates