Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-25
Northern Politics.


We COPY from Northern papers the particulars Of
some important political movements general outline
of which only had reached US heretofore by telegraph
From Chicago Abolition paper, we have an intellis-
bic account of the proceedings of the Illinois Legsa
ture Aud we infer, from statement in the same pa
per that the Kentucky Legislature has passed the reso
lutOus, heretofore published denOuuc;ug the Lincoln
despotsuaand proposing conference at Louisville with
the Northwestern States for the purpose OF bringing
about peace. We have, too some Of the indications OF
approaching eonvnliOn aud revolution in New Jersey.
The indications IN the Northwest in behalf Of peace
are beginning to excite great sensation among the
Down Els, Yankees. What is little strange the Abo
Hon organs are those most violent in their denuncia-
tons aud procSsedy in favor OF the West setting
up for itself This hOwever explained in part by Mr..
COnways proposition for peace The AboIidOnists find
that they are likely to be beaten the question of
peace, and they are decidedly in iAyor of peace
,oithOat rscois 'rueiio. Reconstruction would
sign them to an eternal minority If Il did not bring
most of their leaders the block They seek dodge
this fate by peace ef sspa alton at ouce-retaiung ony
the States in their government devoted to Abolition.
This makes partisans Of peace in aud unexpected
quarter andis likely interfere with the programme Of
the Eastern Democrats But it will tend to stimulate
the Northwestern Democrats and hurry them on in the
course they have marked out for themselves.
rux PEAcx NovExESr JERSEY AND ILLINOIS.
FsOH the N Y WOridl
TRENTON, February IL.
We have had great day on war and other resOlu-
In the Senate, Mr. Buckley presented series of reso-
buttons aud remOusrance from Bergen county against
Mr. Holsman's peace resolutions Er.t as the has
been inaugurated by the States in rebellion the propo-
sisiOu for peace should first from them. Second
while they anxious for peace they opposed the
cessation Of hostites until the rebels lay down their
arms and assume the obligations and rights they have
broken and forfeited. Third, the nearest way TO an
honorable peace through vigorous prosecution Of the
war Fourth they ask not to be disgraced By the pas
sage Of the resolutions Of Senator HOlsman.
Mr. Ludlow, OF Cumberland offered another series Of
resolutions regreng the opposition to the government
and the sympahizers with President Lincoln in his efforts
70 arrest the upneof the Southern States against the
government Of the people and extend him support in
all measuEes to put down the rebellion. We hold him
as an enemy who in this hour Of dcnlty offers actOus
opposition the constitutional authorities We oppose
all propositions for peace, cessation OF hOsiltes or
any compromise until the rebels first Law down their
We hold the states rights doctrine Of the Calhoun
school destructive Of the Constitution. The reSOlu-
tons also return the thanks OF the State the New Jer
Sey soldiers.
Mr. Bateman, of Cumberland offered series Of res
support OF Luls STATE 70 Gov
eminent in putting down the rebellion and as Wash
ingtou aud Jackson both employed negro soldiers they
commend President Lincoln for doing the Iame
Mr.. ID. Smith offered resolutions Of peace character
reiteratng, in substance the resolutions of Senator
Randolph and a resolution lst That Theodore Ran.
Won, Jacd9 r. WOrtendyke Abraham Browning Heury
W Green, John = Darcy and Moses BigelOw be, and
they hereby appointed commissioners proceed
Richmond and ascertain whether the States in arms
against the Federal Government will consent 10 reairm
T-,.s,. a..
rty Of tho Constitution aud # not what terms or
conditions aiuicable relations under Federal Gov
ernment can be restored between them and the other
States.
I'd That We invite the cooperation of our sister
States in the iraternal mission hereby created.
3d. That the President OF the United States be- and
Ne Is hereby requested to furnish 70 the said counts
soners the necessary safeguards enable them to pro-
coed in SECURITY upon their journey.
Mr.. ScOSel OF Camden also offered series Of reso-
lutiOus The preamble forth the permanent charuc
ter Of the government that il does contain previ
sons for lis dissolution but intends continue as
mighty fabric capable Of resisting the slow decay Of time
that States possess the power secedc the ground
OF any sovereignty.
The preamble for this refers 70 the bravery Of our
tOops and the promp.ness with which have respond
ed to the calls Of the country, showing the affection the
people entertain for OVr iorn Of government and since
the discovery OF recent combinations and eonspirlcie n
four Northern States having for their object the cessa
OF national honor therefore
Rss0lgsd That while relying temporary expedi
ents no political combinations feel that bound
TO the Union BY indissouble ties and win chcerfuly
share its tate and future ready to perform appropr
part in It's preservation whenever or wherever
sion may call
Secondly, Il regards the men who are embarrassing
the government aud discOuragng soldiers the
most skfu architects Of ruin the world ever produced
who proclaim 10 the world thar the great experiment OF
representative government has failed.
Tkird That act OF justice 70 our dead who |
have fallen the side Of law and liberty; duty
the brave Who in the Geld sustain unarrished
the honor Of state while others eOnspre at home,
we appoint Lieut. General Winfield Scott Major Geuer
al Ambrose T. Burnside, and Henry W. Green, chance
Tor Of New Jersey commissioners 70 proceed to Wash
ngtOn with instructions 10 urge upon The President Of
the United States seepless vigilance aud determination
pat down and crush out the rebellion against the Con-
sttuOn and the UniOn and il need be to ean upon the
people 20 come to the Of mperiled and suf
fenng nation.
AL these resolutions referred 10 the Committee
on Federal Relations. is now holding TO agree
what policy shall be adopted in tue midst Of these con-
Iicling views