The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

Important Call.--A Movement TO
Peace..Me mbers of the Virginia
Legislators, the Governor and Lieut..
Governor Requested 10 Meet In Con.
ventiOn.
BALrMoRE, April 13.-The Richmond
Wing of yesterday contains the following
important document to the people OF Yir-
ginia: -eg -
The undersigned members of the Legis-
lature of the State of Virginia, in connec-
ton with number of citizens of the State,
whose names are attached to this paper, in
view of the evacuation of Richmond by the
confederate government, and its occupa'
ton by the military authorities OF the
United States, the surrender OF the army
of Northern Virginia, and the suspension
of the Jurisdiction of the civil power OF the
State. are of the opinion that an immediate
meeting of the General Assembly Of the
State is called for by the exigencies OF the
situation. 81 aiss5E 4aa.a
We earnestly solicit the attendance in
Richmsnd on or before the 25th OF April
inst, of the following persons, citizens OF
Virginia, to confer with us as to the best
means Of restoring peace to the State OF
Virginia. We have procured safe conduct
from the military authorities of the United
States for them to enter the city and de-
part without molestation: Hon r. N. I.
Hunter, A. T. Carpenter, VIM. O.. Rives,
John Letcher, A. 81. Stuart, r. L. Mon
tague, Fayette McNullen, j. p. Holcombe,
Alex. Rives, A. johnson Barbour, James
Barbour, W. L. Goggin, J. d. Baldwin,
Thomas s. johnson, Walter Staples, 8. D.
Miller, Thomas Randolph, W. T. Early,
r. A. Olsybrooke, John Orichter, William
T. II. Eppes and Thomas Persons, for
whom passports have been procured, and
others whom we consider unnecessary to
The consent of the military authorities
of the United States to session of the
Legislature in Richmond, in connection
with the Governor and Lieut.. Governor, to
their free deliberation upon public affairs,
and to the ingress and departure of all its
members under safe conduct has been
obtained. The United States authorities
will afford transportation from any point
under their control to any Of the persons
before mentioned. The matters to be
submitted to the Legislature are the re-
storation of peace to the State of Virginia,
and the adjustment of the questions in
volving life, liberty, and property that
have arisen in the State as q consequence
of war. 'anl este h.a
We therefore request the Governor,
Lieut.. Governor, and members of the
legislature to repair to this city by the 25th
of April inst. We understand that full
protection to persons and property will be
afforded in the State, and We recommend
to peaceful citizens to remain at their
homes and pursue their usual avocatiOns,
with the confidence tnat they will not be
interrupted. e,o. 1g3 sz1a Gus
+ Signed: A. J. Marshall, Senator from
Fauquier; John Wesson, Senator from
Marion; James Venable, Senator elect
from Petersburg; David j. Burr, of the
House of Delegates from Richmond; Da-
fvid j. Saunders, of the House of Delegates
from Richmond City; L. 8. Hale, of the
House of Delegates; J. j. English, of the
House Of Delegates from Henrico county;
VIM. Amberse, of the House of Delegates
from Chesterfield county A. NJ. keith, of
the House of Delegates from Petersburg;
81. w. Thomas, Second Auditor of Va;
Lieut.. l. L. Moncure, Chief Clerk Second
Auditors Office; Joseph Mayo, Mayor of
the city of Richmond; Robert s.. Howard,
Clerk of the Hastings Court of Rich
mond; Thos. W. Dudley, sergeant, Rich
mond; Littleton Tazewell, Commonwealth
Armory, Richmond; NJ. NJ. T. James,
Judge of the Circuit Court of Petersburg;
John A. Meredith, Judge of the Circuit
Court Of Richmond William Il. Lyons,
Judge of the Hastings Court, Richmond;
William D. Wickham, Member of Congress
from Richmond; Matt. Tyler, editor of
the Richmond Enquirer; r. F. Walker,
publisher of the Eransiner; j. R. Ander-
son, Richmond; r. r. Howza, do; F. J.
Smith, do; W. Goddill, do p. G.. Big
ley, do; franklin Stems, Henrico; John
L. Hows, Petersburg; Thos. B. Fisher,
Fauquier; WIN. a. Harrison, Charles
City county; Thos. W. Garnet, Kings
and Queens county Jas. A. Scott, Rich
mond.
concur in the preceding recommends
tom ..J ,..r.
(Sipned) j. A. CAMPBELL.
Approved for publication in the Wing
and in handful form.
1s;gneO @. w. wEITzEL,
Major General
The Richmond Wing, commenting on
the foregoing address to the people of Vir-
ginia, says:
It is understood that this invitation has
been put forth in pursuance of the plan of
assented to by President Lin
coin. At all events, it will be hailed by
the great body of the people of Virginia
as the first steps toward the reinstatement
of the Old Dominion in the Union. It is
probable that some of the members of the
Legislature may decline to come. In ev-
cry such case the people Of the county or
senatorial district should select some inhu-
entail and intelligent citizen who is willing
to take part in this business and commits
sion hun as far as they can to represent
them at the conference.
Tho uiowo and purnoooa ~ <bn ,,,-.l