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Wise (search for this): article 2
. The pending question being on Mr. Speed's amendment to the amendment of Mr. Wise, the vote was taken and it was rejected. The question recurring on Mr. WiMr. Wise's motion to strike out all after the word "Commonwealth," it was decided in the negative — years 32. nays 79. Mr. Bruce, of Halifax, moved to strike out the He hoped the Committee would see the obvious propriety of the amendment. Mr. Wise opposed the amendment, not so much on his own behalf as on behalf of the gentlcomprehend the position of the question, considerable confusion prevailed, and Mr. Wise moved an adjournment, which was defeated. Mr. Willey said as the questionsible, and should now vote for the original resolutions. Messrs. Slaughter, Wise, Kent, Echols, Early and Brown defined their position; a very amusing colloquy between the last named gentlemen and Mr. Wise kept the house in a state of merriment. Pending the consideration of the subject, On motion of Mr. Branch, the
Wine (search for this): article 2
convene at — on the -- day of --. a Congress of the said States, composed of delegates to be appointed by the respective Conventions thereof, for the purpose of recommending an amended Constitution of Government upon which the union of those States and the Confederated States, with such non- slaveholding states as may concern therein can be safely effected; be which Congress, the Confederated States, and the concurring non-slaveholding States, ought to be invited to send Commissioners. Mr. Wine opposed the amendment as looking to a all for a National Convention, which was too much like what Mr. Seward proposed. Mr. Scott further explained his amendment, which, he claimed, was not liable to the construction placed upon it by the gentleman from Princess Anne. Mr. Scott was opposed, and unalterably opposed, to any separate secession on the part of Virginia. Her interests and position demanded a conference with the Border States; if they refused to take any action, then Virginia
Willey (search for this): article 2
Mr. Marr said if he had done so, his constitutions would have deemed it a gross misrepresentation of their views. Mr. Willey called up his resolutions on the subject of taxation, on which the previous question had been moved. After some diute" rule. The reading of the resolutions being called for, the Secretary read the original resolutions offered by Mr. Willey, the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, and the amendment to the amendment, offered by Mr. Seawell. The main on, which was lost — yeas 55,nays 65. The question recurring upon the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, Mr. Willey moved to strike out all after the word "Resolved." and insert the following: Resolved, That a committee of thirteeposition of the question, considerable confusion prevailed, and Mr. Wise moved an adjournment, which was defeated. Mr. Willey said as the question was now between the substitute and the original resolutions, he would call for the yeas and nays i
Wetzel (search for this): article 2
peech which he made on that occasion, and which had been attributed to the member from Fauquier, who might have deemed himself happy to have made use of such sentiments. Mr. Marr said if he had done so, his constitutions would have deemed it a gross misrepresentation of their views. Mr. Willey called up his resolutions on the subject of taxation, on which the previous question had been moved. After some dispute upon a question of order, the debate was re-opened by Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, under the "ten minute" rule. The reading of the resolutions being called for, the Secretary read the original resolutions offered by Mr. Willey, the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, and the amendment to the amendment, offered by Mr. Seawell. The main question was then ordered, and the vote was first taken on Mr. Seawell''s proposition, which was lost — yeas 55,nays 65. The question recurring upon the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, Mr. Willey moved to stri
Turner (search for this): article 2
a question of order, the debate was re-opened by Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, under the "ten minute" rule. The reading of the resolutions being called for, the Secretary read the original resolutions offered by Mr. Willey, the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, and the amendment to the amendment, offered by Mr. Seawell. The main question was then ordered, and the vote was first taken on Mr. Seawell''s proposition, which was lost — yeas 55,nays 65. The question recurring upon the amendment offered by Mr. Turner, of Jackson, Mr. Willey moved to strike out all after the word "Resolved." and insert the following: Resolved, That a committee of thirteen be appointed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the 22d and 23d sections of Article IV, of the Constitution of Virginia as to provide that taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the Commonwealth, and that all property shall be taxed in proportion to its value. Agreed to. The President said the que
Arkansas (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): article 2
ed, was then adopted , viva voce. The 14th (and last) resolution of the series was then taken up, as follows: 14. Their peculiar relations of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas to the other States, make it proper, in the judgment of this Convention, that the former Stated should consult together and concert such measures for their final action as the honor, the interests and the safety of the people thereof may demand,not made to the proposed amendments to the Constitution by the time appointed for the re- assembling of this body; it is the opinion of this Convention that the said States of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, ought to assemble in primary Conventions, and in conjunction with this State, convene at — on the -- day of --. a Congress of the said States, composed of delegates to be appointed by the respective Conventions thereof, for the purpose of recom
Frankfort (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): article 2
d the safety of the people thereof may demand, and for that purpose the proper authorities of those States are requested to appoint Commissioners to meet Commissioners to be appointed by this Convention on behalf of the people of this State, at Frankfort, in the State of Kentucky, on the last Monday in May next. Mr. Flournoy moved to pass by the resolution for the present, with a view to considering the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution. Mr. Conrad of Frederick, opposed on demanded a conference with the Border States; if they refused to take any action, then Virginia would be left free to act as the circumstances required. Mr. Baldwin moved to amend the amendment by filling the first blank with the word "Frankfort," but withdrew it. He then moved to strike out from the amendment the words "at — on the --day of --." Mr. Baldwin spoke briefly upon his amendment. Mr. Moore, of Rockbridge, moved that the Committee rise, which was agreed to, and the
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 2
The 13th resolution, as amended, was then adopted , viva voce. The 14th (and last) resolution of the series was then taken up, as follows: 14. Their peculiar relations of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas to the other States, make it proper, in the judgment of this Convention, that the former Stated should consult together and concert such measures for their final action as the honor, the interests and the safetyf the non-slaveholding States be not made to the proposed amendments to the Constitution by the time appointed for the re- assembling of this body; it is the opinion of this Convention that the said States of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, ought to assemble in primary Conventions, and in conjunction with this State, convene at — on the -- day of --. a Congress of the said States, composed of delegates to be appointed by the respective Conventions
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 2
39, nays 86. The 13th resolution, as amended, was then adopted , viva voce. The 14th (and last) resolution of the series was then taken up, as follows: 14. Their peculiar relations of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas to the other States, make it proper, in the judgment of this Convention, that the former Stated should consult together and concert such measures for their final action as the honor, the interests a on the part of the non-slaveholding States be not made to the proposed amendments to the Constitution by the time appointed for the re- assembling of this body; it is the opinion of this Convention that the said States of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, ought to assemble in primary Conventions, and in conjunction with this State, convene at — on the -- day of --. a Congress of the said States, composed of delegates to be appointed by the respectiv
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 2
ion, as amended, was then adopted , viva voce. The 14th (and last) resolution of the series was then taken up, as follows: 14. Their peculiar relations of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas to the other States, make it proper, in the judgment of this Convention, that the former Stated should consult together and concert such measures for their final action as the honor, the interests and the safety of the people thereong States be not made to the proposed amendments to the Constitution by the time appointed for the re- assembling of this body; it is the opinion of this Convention that the said States of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, ought to assemble in primary Conventions, and in conjunction with this State, convene at — on the -- day of --. a Congress of the said States, composed of delegates to be appointed by the respective Conventions thereof, for the pur
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