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1861 AD (search for this): article 1
heard speak of the affair. C." Mr.Hall then read the letter from C. W. Russell, alluded to above, to show that it was not Able to the construction placed upon it. Transportation of Negroes. Mr. Montague offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the several railroad companies in this State be requested to report to the Convention, as soon as practicable, the number of negroes carried over their roads, en route for any Southern States, within the years 1855 to 1861, inclusive. Another personal explanation. Mr. Clemens arose to a privileged question. Only one consideration prompted him to say a single word in reply to the gentleman from Wetzel. He was here as a representative of a portion of the people of the Commonwealth, and was not insensible of impressions that had been sought to be created against him, both in public and private. The effect of this was apparent in the faces and breasts of those around him, and in the sentiments of the s
Franklin (search for this): article 1
n as this. He would say, however, that Virginia was in an unfortunate condition if she was afraid of fifty blue-coated men. In further remarks, he said that those who were the last to go out of the Union would be the first to fight. He wanted to stay in the Union on terms satisfactory to all our people; but if such terms could not be obtained, then go out. If Virginia did leave the Union, no consideration that could be presented to her brave people would bring her back. Mr. Early, of Franklin, fully appreciated the position of the gentleman, as an officer of the Federal Government, but could see no necessity for the adoption of the resolution.--He then alluded to the rumored proceedings at Fortress Monroe, and went on to show that the same state of things had existed there for years. In the progress of his remarks, he desired to do an act of justice to his old companions in arms, Capt. Dyer, the Command and of Artillery at Fortress Monroe, and to Maj. Anderson, the commander at
William H. Seward (search for this): article 1
on, and would not rely on such a body to afford redress for the grievances and wrongs of which the South complains, nor give such guarantees as would satisfy the people of this State that their honor and interest would obtain an effectual protection from such a Convention; but, on the contrary, that the people of the South might reasonably apprehend that such a body would reorganize the judiciary system of the United States, and make the Judges elective by the whole people of the Union, as Mr. Seward has declared his party would do as soon as they acquired the power, and that such a body would make other innovations upon the non-recognized rights of the minority section. Mr. Clemens asked if the rules did not allow him to object to any resolution on Federal Relations. The President said that under a rule adopted, all such resolutions would be referred, after they had been explained by the member offering them. Mr. Fisherthen proceeded to advocate his resolution, after wh
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): article 1
h. He did not intend to include, in the remarks he had made, the whole Northwest, or any considerable portion thereof.--He alluded to those two or three thousand Lincoln votes in that section, and to that portion of the people who sent members to this Convention elected upon a platform dictated by the Wheeling Intelligencer LincolLincoln's organ in the Northwest, which has a reporter upon this floor. In this connection he mentioned Messrs. Clemens and Hubbard, of Ohio. Mr. Clemens--Did I understand the gentleman to say that I stood upon a platform dictated by the Wheeling Intelligencer! Mr. Hall-- said, sir, this-- Mr. Clemens--I want a categoricaThe following resolutions were also offered, and referred to the same committee: By Mr. Whitfield, of Isle of Wight. Resolved,That the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency of the United States, and the apprehensions entertained as to the policy of his administration, together with the withdrawal of the seceded
Charles W. Russell (search for this): article 1
egate from Wetzel county. He openly denounced his colleague last night, in the parlor of the Spotswood House, as a submissionists, and read a letter from Mr. Charles W. Russell, of Wheeling, in support of his views. "The gallant old Gen. John Jackson, of Wood county, repudiated Hall and his letter before a large crowd, showitzel county, much less the Northwest, having been elected only by a meagre plurality, and that through a division of the Union men of his county. The letter of Mr. Russell to Hall is reprobated by Messrs. Willey, Clemens, Jackson, Burley, and all others from the West whom I have heard speak of the affair. C." Mr.Hall then read the letter from C. W. Russell, alluded to above, to show that it was not Able to the construction placed upon it. Transportation of Negroes. Mr. Montague offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the several railroad companies in this State be requested to report to the Convention, as soon as practic
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I have heard speak of the affair. C." Mr.Hall then read the letter from C. W. Russell, alluded to above, to show that it was not Able to the construction placed upon it. Transportation of Negroes. Mr. Montague offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the several railroad companies in this State be requested to report to the Convention, as soon as practicable, the number of negroes carried over their roads, en route for any Southern States, within the years 1855 to 1861, inclusive. Another personal explanation. Mr. Clemens arose to a privileged question. Only one consideration prompted him to say a single word in reply to the gentleman from Wetzel. He was here as a representative of a portion of the people of the Commonwealth, and was not insensible of impressions that had been sought to be created against him, both in public and private. The effect of this was apparent in the faces and breasts of those around him, and in the sentiments
Jefferson (search for this): article 1
quire and report as speedily as possible, whether any movement of arms or men has been made by the General Government, to any fort or arsenal in, or bordering upon, Virginia, indicating a preparation for attack or coercion. Mr.Barbour, of Jefferson, regretted that his absence should have caused such a resolution to be laid upon the table, for it met his cordial approbation. Occupying, as he did, the position of Superintendent of the Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, he was anxious that the peopl communication to the President of the United States. The course proposed by the resolution indicated an indefinite prolongation of the session. He moved to lay it on the table, but withdrew the motion at the request of. Mr. Barbour, of Jefferson, who said that the debate had taken such a course that he hoped the investigation would be made. He knew naught of the proceedings at Fortress Monroe, but the force at Harper's Ferry was sent at his suggestion, and that consideration took the
November 6th (search for this): article 1
ved that the gentleman from Jefferson had done anything improper, but because he wanted to know if the Federal Government had done anything intended to coerce Virginia into submission in the event that she should be compelled to go out of the Union. He wanted Virginia to be prepared to meet the issue. Mr.Wickham, of Henrico, opposed the indefinite postponement of the resolution. He had good reason to believe that there were fewer United States soldiers in Virginia now than on the 6th of November. He wanted to have the public mind quieted on the subject, and to allay an agitation that had been artificially created, by sensation dispatches, in the minds of the people of the Commonwealth. After some further remarks by Mr. Tredway, Mr. Carlile withdrew his motion, and said he would content himself with voting "no" on the resolution. The question was then taken, and the resolution passed. Mr. Fisher, of Northampton, offered the following: Resolved, That this Con
February 20th (search for this): article 1
e went on to speak of the importance of unity among the people of Virginia on the great question now agitating the country. Mr. Carlile rose to a point of order. He was not aware that there was any question before the Convention. The President said the gentleman from Wetzel had arisen to make a personal explanation, but he thought he had exceeded his privilege. Mr. Hallthen produced the following special dispatch to the Wheeling Intelligencer, which was read: "RichmondFebruary 20th. "Great indignation prevails here among Northwestern members on account of the course pursued by Leonard S. Hall, delegate from Wetzel county. He openly denounced his colleague last night, in the parlor of the Spotswood House, as a submissionists, and read a letter from Mr. Charles W. Russell, of Wheeling, in support of his views. "The gallant old Gen. John Jackson, of Wood county, repudiated Hall and his letter before a large crowd, showing that Hall did not represent Wetzel
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n order that he might record his vote. Mr. Harvie, of Amelia, would with great pleasure vote against indefinite postponement, and for the resolution. Not that he thought or believed that the gentleman from Jefferson had done anything improper, but because he wanted to know if the Federal Government had done anything intended to coerce Virginia into submission in the event that she should be compelled to go out of the Union. He wanted Virginia to be prepared to meet the issue. Mr.Wickham, of Henrico, opposed the indefinite postponement of the resolution. He had good reason to believe that there were fewer United States soldiers in Virginia now than on the 6th of November. He wanted to have the public mind quieted on the subject, and to allay an agitation that had been artificially created, by sensation dispatches, in the minds of the people of the Commonwealth. After some further remarks by Mr. Tredway, Mr. Carlile withdrew his motion, and said he would content himse
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