The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-05

in the nation. The, causes OF irritsuon
come from comparatively few. The mssse'
earnestly desire peace and its blessings,
and have no sympathy with those restless
agitators and disturbers ofthe public peace.
/ think the only proper mode OF secu-
ring safety and tranquility to the state is
for the Legislature, on the basis OF the above
act of Congress, in good faith, to carry out
the requirements Of the Law, and adapt our
selves to- thenew state of affairs ut once.
/ have confidence that our colored people
will quietly assume the new privileges
conferred on them, and will act very much
like those who now enjoy the franchise, by
voting for their friends. 1t Is proper that
the proposed convention shall be ordered
by the General Assembly. ANY other
mode would be irregular, and may be pro-
ductive of disorder, and result in the worst
consequences. II may be distateful to the
members of the General Assembly. But
personal considerations cannot and ought
not to be allowed to have any influence in
this case: you are representative men
the individual sinks in the representative.
The fortunes and happiness Of million Of
people may depend on your prompt action.
The question is not what is pleasant or
distasteful to you, but what does the inte-
rest and welfare of your constituents and
State demand at your hands? hope you
will not shrink from responsibility, but act
promptly. May merciful God grant
peace to our distracted State and give con-
fidence to Responding people.
+. FL. PEIRP0INT.
The message being read, the following adden-
dun TO the same was read by the Clerk:
conference.-the printed message submitted
to you day was prepared with the expectation
of communicating it to you during your late regu-
lar session: but the bill to which It refers did not
finally pass through Congress in time therefore
the message was delayed. You ara familiar with
the unfinished business VIII ich demands your at
sention ! shall therefore leaye to your wisdom
require at your hands. f. h. iEi RPoiET.
Mr. GIBBoSgy moved the printing OF 5000 copies
The question If reference OF this motion TO the
Commit ee on Printing came up in order Arst, and
was decided in the negative.
Mr.. WHITE moved to amend the Motion ny or
M. GARxErT adhered to the larger number,
urging that the message cont =, the sherman
tanned the sherman bill, and that it was not, there
fore, necessary to print the message Tor the sake
OF circulating the bill.
| enforced the argument In behalf OF the larger
number. with the view of distributing the Sher.
man law. ..f.-
Mr. WHITE withdrew his amendment.
Mr. DuNNISsTo Soo moved 70 anen no py orae,ihs
MFssrs.E Y. TuRSEs and kEILBY opposed the PRINT
ing of the veto message as contrary 10 precedent;
and setting example of Interfering in Federal
politics that might lead to abuse, and also because
the two documents had no relation-one OF them
did not answer or act through the other:
The House refused to print the Presidents mes
sage. ,,,,
article of the Constitution, commonly called Tue
constitutional amendment ; which motion was
agreed to and, as amended, the resolution was
agreed TO.
Mr.DIcKgSsoN offered resolution for the APP
pointment of committee OF twelve, to SIT during
resolution for the calling OF convention In &C,
cordance with the act of Congress passed on the I'd
Of March, 1867 entitled t an at nior the more EN-
The SPEAKER decided the resolution out OF order,
and that It could not be considered without sus-
pension of the rules.
A motion was made TO suspend the rules: which
was negetived--syes, %: noes. 81
Mr.. DICKExsow changed the form OF his resol1.
ton to one of inquiry simply; and under the rule
1t goes to the Committee on Courts of Justice.
RECESS or THE LEGISLATURE.
Mr.. ATKINSON moved that when the House ad-
iourn Il shall adjourn till IL o'clock on Wednes-
day, 27th instant.
Mr. ATKINSON expressed himself as opposed to
immediate action upon the matters brought to their
attention by the Governor. He commended that
there was no moral power to act upon matter on
| which the sense of the people had not been ex-
pressed. The people Were in darkness on the sub
iect and should The Legislature, under this state
of things underta Ike the responsibility OF perform
ing the cravenest act that ever wa- asked OF de-
| Lucrative assembly? He contsnded that members
should 80 home and ascertain the views OF their
constituents before acting.
The question being on referring the resolution
TO the committee, the House refused 10 refer.
At the instance Of Mr.. GARNET. by way of ar.
gument, telegram TO Colonel Lewis from the Co.
OF asbt vi 4
"send in the Message. The friends of Virginia
advise prompt call Of convention Enemies
ant delay aud anarchy With liberal action, Fir-
Sfslay.S Gan Get "Dy'HDs '"' wants Danger III
Mr.. BOOKER moved to amend the resolution by
inserting "the 18th instead Of The Nth
Mr.. z TURNER thought the House ought to act
deliberately on the resolution. II passed, and the
General Assembly take recess, before We could
meet again We will have soyernment upon us
egregiOus bunder. The measure necessary 10 es-
ape that calamity was painful in The extreme, and
only to be justified by the necessity Of the case
He believed the people had made up their minds
on the subject. Ii we 30 home, and fail TO carry
out the measure pr9pos by the Governor. when
propose to hurry any measure. He would have q
biIf duly and deliberately considered, and passed.
and submitted to the people, who should a. once
approve and elect convention, which should form
constitution to be the law OF the land as long as
1t lasted.
Mr.. 7. presented the possibility of having q far
more obnoxious measure forced upon us, and
urged action now TO avoid it,
Mr. DICKINSON thought II the resolution for re-
cess was adopted, II had better be changed to an
adjournment sine die. If we do not act at once.
we had better adjourn without day.
Mr. MosBY moved the House adjourn. Mega
lived almost unanimously.
Mr. CRuxP addressed the House briefly against
precipitation, and against the House being fright
ened from Its propriety by the representations
calling for immediate action. The action upon the
sS 20 and dsny The eXse1cy be-
fore us was such as TO make the umid shrink and
the brave stand still. The very imminence and
Importance of the crisis. demanded dellberatlon
Although in The midst Of his constituents, he was
not prepared to act The argument for printing the
Governors message with the Sherman bill and
constitutional amendment showed that the people
were not informed on the subject. The ink With
which the law was written was hardly dry, and
do Yet they were asked TO make haste to comply
with law which those urging this haste admitted
was odoqs and Oppressive Mr. GRt INF would
ton ought to 20 to committee, according 10 the
rule of the House which was designed OBSCURE
deliberation and prevent precipit and haste
Mr.. CRUAP moved that the resolution and amend
ment be referred To the Committee on Resolutions
which motion preyailed-ayes, 81; noes, II.
! CALLING A CONVENTION.
Mr.. KELLEY introduced a resolution inquiring
into the propriety of taking the sense Of the PEG
pie at the spring elections upon the question Of
hoid ~ Gongrss 80 snted ne an aet ,or tSe
more efficient government OF the rebel States
passed March 2, 1857.
The resolution was referred.
NEGRO TESTIMONY.
Mr. KELLEY introduced resolution, which was
referred. inquirng into the expediency OF amend
ing the act passed February 2s 1850. with reference
to the testimony Of colored persons, SO as to put II
| on the fooling with that OF whites.
| APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT.
Mr. WHITE offered resolution, which was re-
ferred inquirng into the expediency Of providing
for the appointment OF commissioners TO test the
| legality OF the act Of Congress passed March ?,
1857, to provide !" = more efficient government for
the rebel States"
THE BILLS. BIC, OF THE Last sRasIoS.
| The SPEAKER introduced The subject OF the dis
possl to be made Of the bills etc., on ths table,
| which occasioned a cursory debate, in which q