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Franklin (search for this): article 1
the lobby--"Good."] He thought the spectators ought not to be made to suffer for a disturbance made on the floor, in which they did not participate. Mr. Morton, of Orange, said there was nothing so desirable in the discussion of this great question, as the preservation of order; but it was impossible to repress an outburst of sympathy under such eloquent appeals.--After some further remarks, in which he alluded to the "heartless order" for clearing the galleries. -- Mr. Early, of Franklin, rose to a point of order. The gentleman had spoken of a heartless order. The Chairman said he was aware of that, and proposed to reply. Mr. Morton disclaimed any intention to reflect upon the action of the Chair. Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, said it was his fortune to follow the eloquent gentleman from Albemarle, and he thought this fact furnished a guarantee that there would be no more demonstrations of applause. [Laughter.] The Chairman said his duty required him to enf
Botetourt (search for this): article 1
Conference, as recommended by the report of the majority of that Committee, and a Conference with the authorities of the Confederated States, as recommended by one of the reports; and a commission to each of the non-slaveholding States, to invite the authorities thereof to initiate such proceedings as will be acceptable to the slaveholding States now in the Union, and to the Confederated States. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Amendment proposed. Mr. Boyd, of Botetourt, offered the following which was referred to the Committee of the Whole and ordered to be printed: substitute for the first section of the amendments to the Constitution reported by the Committee on Federal Relations: In all the present territory of the United States north of the parallel of 36 degrees and 30 minutes of North latitude, involuntary servitude, except in punishment for crime, is prohibited. In all the present territory of the United States south of said line of la
Virginians (search for this): article 1
emonstrations hereafter. Mr. Baldwin then took the floor. After a brief allusion to the sentiments uttered so eloquently by the gentleman from Albemarle, which had moved the hearts of the multitude, he said he recognized this assemblge of Virginians, called to deliberate upon measures to secure the rights of the Commonwealth, as an august assemblage, and he most earnestly joined in the prayer "for light" that had been so devoutly uttered. He claimed for the county which he represented the right to be heard in this assemblage of Virginians. He did not claim it because of the historic associations to which the gentleman from Albemarle had alluded, but claimed it for the people of the county of Augusta as a living, acting body of men. That county he might term the Queen county of the Commonwealth. In point of population, wealth, position, variety of productions and pursuits, and in every particular, she claimed the consideration of this Convention. She was identified with every
Marye (search for this): article 1
its form of government be republican, be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, with or without involuntary servitude, as such constitution of the State may provide. In all territory which may hereafter be acquired by the United States, involuntary servitude is prohibited, except for crime, north of the latitude of 36 degrees 30 minutes; but shall not be prohibited by Congress or any Territorial Legislature south of said line. Voice of the people. Mr. Marye, of Spotsylvania, presented a series of resolutions adopted by a portion of the citizens of that county, in favor of the secession of Virginia. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Equality of Taxation. The President said the pending question, at the adjournment yesterday, was on the motion of Mr. Goode, of Mecklenburg, to lay on the table the resolutions offered on Monday last, by Mr. Willey, of Monongalia. Mr. Slaughter, of Lynchburg, appealed to Mr. Goode t
House (search for this): article 1
the people of Virginia in Convention assembled-- 1. That it be, and is hereby recommended, to the people of the several States composing the United States to hold, in their respective States. Conventions to consider the said measures of adjustment, and express their approval of the same; and request their Senators and Representatives in Congress, assembled either in extra or regular session, at its first meeting, to adopt the same by the constitutional majority of two-thirds of each House, so that the same may be laid before the several States of this Union in the mode pointed out by the said fifth article of the Constitution aforesaid, for ratification or rejection. 2. That this Convention, for and in the name of the good people of this Commonwealth, do declare their approval of the said propositions, and will if adopted as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, accept the same as an adjustment of all our national difficulties; and that we do hereby reque
Baldwin (search for this): article 1
of that, and proposed to reply. Mr. Morton disclaimed any intention to reflect upon the action of the Chair. Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, said it was his fortune to follow the eloquent gentleman from Albemarle, and he thought this fact furnish order, he took pleasure in doing so; but cautioned the spectators to refrain from such demonstrations hereafter. Mr. Baldwin then took the floor. After a brief allusion to the sentiments uttered so eloquently by the gentleman from Albemarle, and contempt. Mr. Holcombe here asked the gentleman if he said this as an allusion to anything he had said. Mr. Baldwin had understood him to make use of such language. Mr. Holcombe denied that he had spoken of Virginia as degraded aresent. It was in allusion to the future, in the event of her failure to dissolve her connection with the North. Mr. Baldwin did not so understand him, but cheerfully accepted his construction. He desired to reflect upon no one, and especiall
Boyd (search for this): article 1
Border State Conference, as recommended by the report of the majority of that Committee, and a Conference with the authorities of the Confederated States, as recommended by one of the reports; and a commission to each of the non-slaveholding States, to invite the authorities thereof to initiate such proceedings as will be acceptable to the slaveholding States now in the Union, and to the Confederated States. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Amendment proposed. Mr. Boyd, of Botetourt, offered the following which was referred to the Committee of the Whole and ordered to be printed: substitute for the first section of the amendments to the Constitution reported by the Committee on Federal Relations: In all the present territory of the United States north of the parallel of 36 degrees and 30 minutes of North latitude, involuntary servitude, except in punishment for crime, is prohibited. In all the present territory of the United States south of sa
Hall (search for this): article 1
e Constitution and laws of his State may require to be taken, in order that a Convention of delegates may be elected by the voters in each State, and convened, to whom shall be referred the foregoing resolutions. The Chairman re-stated the course which he had previously indicated to the Committee, in regard to the reception of amendments, and answered some interrogatories propounded by Mr. Harvie, touching the mode of proceeding. Mr. Carlile then addressed the Committee in support of his substitute, advocating the Peace Conference propositions as an acceptable basis of adjustment. He opposed the suggestion for a Border State Convention. He spoke at some length, strongly urging the abandonment of agitation, which was ruining the business of the country. At the conclusion of his speech, he renewed the motion that the Committee rise. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee rose and reported progress. On motion of Mr. Hall, of Marion, the Convention adjourned.
Morton (search for this): article 1
unction of the Chair. Whatever applause there was, proceeded from the floor. [A voice in the lobby--"Good."] He thought the spectators ought not to be made to suffer for a disturbance made on the floor, in which they did not participate. Mr. Morton, of Orange, said there was nothing so desirable in the discussion of this great question, as the preservation of order; but it was impossible to repress an outburst of sympathy under such eloquent appeals.--After some further remarks, in which he alluded to the "heartless order" for clearing the galleries. -- Mr. Early, of Franklin, rose to a point of order. The gentleman had spoken of a heartless order. The Chairman said he was aware of that, and proposed to reply. Mr. Morton disclaimed any intention to reflect upon the action of the Chair. Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, said it was his fortune to follow the eloquent gentleman from Albemarle, and he thought this fact furnished a guarantee that there would be no more de
Randolph (search for this): article 1
s to join hands with one another and swear, as the ark of the covenant of constitutional liberty had been confided to their keeping, to be true to their trust; to register a vow in Heaven to lift up this bleeding country and set her free. Mr. Randolph, of Richmond.--As it is apparent that the gentleman from Augusta would prefer to suspend his remarks until tomorrow, I move that the Committee rise. Mr. Carlile, of Harrison.--I hope the gentleman will withdraw that motion for a few moments, and I will renew it. The gentleman from Augusta will of course retain the floor. I desire to offer a substitute for the whole report of the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Randolph withdrew the motion, and Mr. Carlile offered the following substitute, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole: Whereas, the Peace Conference, which was called by the Legislature of this State, and in which 21 States (14 of them non-slaveholding) of this Union were represented, after much
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