The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-01-11

While he Sympathtzsd WI ID otiSiana' Id hef
trouble, and knew that every word that the
gentleman from Augusta had sud wM trug
Estili 1t would be fmpolitic now 10 take the
plead In this important matter. The speaker
next reviewed the policy OF The Government
during the, terms OF. John Quincy Adamsy
Tyler, and Madison, and fine, contest ID
President Madison's day between federalism
and repubIi and the great influence
which Mr.. Tyler exerted, aud the success
which he met with inaverting war. Coming
down to the late Ear, he reviewed the course
that Virginia had taken. He then alluded
briefly to the history OF the old Common
wealth since the war, during the time when,
Virginia was under military despot. II.
MORE OPPOSITION TO TEE RESOLUTIONS. ~,
MIR. Penn endorsed all that Mr.. Bland had
said. Heknew that Virginia had been under
the rule Of military despot. But If We step
forward to-day we but give to our enemies
that which they SO much desire. Virginia
is even now regarded with suspicious by the
people Of the North, and if We make the
move in this matter it will be said that it is
the old secession spirit which has not yet
died out. There is a large and powerful
party in the North who desire to preju.
dice the minds of the southern people
against the General Government, We
can show now, as we have shown in the
past, the good government which has
characterized the Conservative spirit Of
Virginia. But when we have done that,
we have done all that we SHOULD do. If we
| take the lead, who will follow IT we lead, it
will be but to defeat in this matter. He
hoped that it, would not be the pleasure OF
this Senate to take any action in this matter.
He regretted that the resolutions had been
brought here, because a vote must be taken
upon them. If we start out In this matter we
will launch forth on an unknown sea without
chart or compass. Suppose we pass these
resolutions; we will be prejudged. Suppose
we protest against the fate of Louisiana; we
commit Virginia to wsrlike policy against
the Government of the United States. II
this is not intended, as the senator from Au
gusta says, why, it is nothing but useless
rhetoric on paper. He entered his protest
against such course, and hoped it would be
the pleasure of the Senate not now to act in
this matter; but in closing his remarks he
would move that the resolutions be re-
ferred to special committee OF three or hve,
to be appointed by the President, which com.
mittee shall consider these resolutions and all
others which may be introduced touching
| the important questions involved IN Louisi-
| ana. ...t.
Mr.. Smith, of Nelson, gained the floor at
the conclusion of MIR. PENIS remarks, ana
moved to refer the resolutions to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations, which, he contend
ed, was the proper body to consider them.
Mr.. Penn: No, sir.
MIR, Smith, continuing his remarks, said
that he wanted q quietus put to the resolu-
tons until the Conservative party OF the
General Assembly should consider the same
and mark out a course Of action for the Le-
eislature to take; for be knew that the party
would be responsible for that action. he
opposed the resolutions, and begged the
Senate to look at the important questions
| involved. 5.-tt.a -.,t-.r.
IT Is THE DUTY OF VIRGINIA TO SPEAK,
MIR. Kirkpatrick thought that it was not
only the duty of Virginia to speak on this
subject, but be believed her voice would be
| influential for good-it would al least be re-
snected by our unfortunate friends in Loui-
sispa. They are in a most trying situation.
They are deeply tempted to violence, and
that would but crown their misfortunes and
give occasion for the consummalon OF the
cruelty which her enemies thirst to lnaugu-
rate. We should speak to these friends;
and while we assure them OF our loving
sympathy should counsel them to the ut
most forbearance till their deliverance shall
be worked out by the lovers OF CONSTITUTIONAL
liberty in all the other States.
We should speak also to the Conservative
members of the Republican party. There
are many such. They will not willingly sur.
render every right of the States. They must
and do feel that it is not impossible they may
some day be called upon to drink the bitter
Gun which Louisiana is now draining to the
dregs. .r,,
We could also speak to General Grant.
Virginia voted to make him President. She
has pledged her people to obey all the laws
of the Union, and has faithfully carried out
all pledges to do justice to both the races Of
her citizens. We might call General Grant
TO the DAYS las dark as these) when Virginia
looked TO him and found him friend to her,
surrendered soldiers. But perhaps he would
be deaf to our call, and drive on the bloody
work of his tyrant tool. Let that be so. we
can appeal from him to the people Of all this
Union. and Join ours to the voice which is
now vibrating on the wires from every quar-
ter: and We shall not, at least, be dumb
when everything dear to US is in jeopardy
and when our brothers are bleeding under
the heel of heartless, fiendsh tyrants.
He admitted that. everything would de-
pend on the character of our action. On this
point be had no fear that we would commit
error. We spoke potentially year ago on
the civil-rights iniquity. Let US do likewise
now, when all our rights, of every character,
were placed in trembling balance ,s.,.,
Mr.. oUEsENBERnY' VIEWS. =
glMr. Quesenberry said the matter had been
fundamentally brought up. He regretted
that we had shown divided voice. He be-
lieyed it would have been most happy au-
gury if indeed, we could stand with an un-
divided front. He wanted every senator to
be of the same opinion. Three days ago be
thought action ought to be taken. We
ought to protest because our protest An and
will control and influence senator's IN Con-
gress. The resolution which was passed IN
the Senate of the United States must meet
with response, and our senators should
know how we desire them to vote. He de-
sired the whole subject to be referred to
committee, and let US abide by their decl-
sion.
A BRIDLED TONGUE.
Mr.. Hundley said he spoke with bride
upon bis tongue. 1t is not necessary that
for Virginia's glory she should speak at all.
Her actions are emblazoned upon the pages
of history. But she finds herself now in the
same position that Louisiana is placed in.
Who can doubt that the Executive of the ma.
ton has not the power to place Virginia
under the same despot? But a tinkle OF his
bell. and the edict may 60 forth. He be-
leved Grant to be despot of the deepest
dye, but to address to him protest would be
to cast pearls before swine. He is the assail-
ant OF our rights, and if Virginia speaks OF
all let her speak to the people, and not to
him. Virginia, herself subjugated State,