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John B. Baldwin (search for this): article 1
he reports from the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, being entitled to the floor, proceeded to ce repeated, the gallery and lobby would be cleared. Mr. Baldwin went on to show that the slave was not taxed as man for while their own white heads were taxed per capita. Mr. Baldwin said he could not be expected to be as well posted as tht learned the A, B, C, of the subject. [Laughter.] Mr. Baldwin supposed he would; and he apprehended that such a pupil the kind he would be fitted to teach. [Laughter.] Mr. Baldwin continued to argue upon the propositions, which, he beli in process of splendid development. In conclusion, Mr. Baldwin apologized for having so long detained the Committee in n to pay his respects to Messrs. Moore, of Rockbridge, and Baldwin, of Augusta, of whom he had little hope, and made humorousurnment, a beautiful floral wreath was presented to Col. John B. Baldwin, of Augusta, by Mr. Critcher, of Westmoreland, on b
Chairman (search for this): article 1
y anywhere, except by the unanimous consent of all the States.--This, he thought, would drive the last nail into the coffin of the "irrepressible conflict."He then proceeded to argue the point relative to the tax on slaves, alluding to the position advanced by the gentleman from Princess Anne, (Mr. Wise.) Mr. Wise rose to correct the gentleman, and in so doing made a severe thrust at the late Peace Conference, which called forth a demonstration of applause from the spectators. The Chairman, warned the spectators that if such a demonstration were repeated, the gallery and lobby would be cleared. Mr. Baldwin went on to show that the slave was not taxed as man for man, but according to the ratio of representation, and that there was no limitation in regard to that feature. This led to another explanation from Mr. Wise, who argued that Congress was invested with the power of limitation. Taxation, direct or indirect, rested wholly with Congress, and when the North wishe
Marye (search for this): article 1
ce of all our rights. Voice of the people. Mr. Boisseau, of Dinwiddie, asked and obtained leave to present a series of resolutions adopted by the people of that county, in favor of immediate secession. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Marton, of Orange, asked and obtained leave to present a series of resolutions of similar import, adopted by the people of Greene county, on their last Court- day. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Marye, of Spotsylvania, asked and obtained leave to present a series of resolutions adopted by a portion of the citizens of that county, urging the immediate secession of Virginia, and opposing an adjournment of the Convention until next fall. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Barbour, of Culpeper, presented resolutions adopted by the people of that county, repudiating the Peace Conference propositions and instructing him to vote for an Ordinance of Secession. Mr. Ba
Wise (search for this): article 1
e to the tax on slaves, alluding to the position advanced by the gentleman from Princess Anne, (Mr. Wise.) Mr. Wise rose to correct the gentleman, and in so doing made a severe thrust at the lateMr. Wise rose to correct the gentleman, and in so doing made a severe thrust at the late Peace Conference, which called forth a demonstration of applause from the spectators. The Chairman, warned the spectators that if such a demonstration were repeated, the gallery and lobby would at there was no limitation in regard to that feature. This led to another explanation from Mr. Wise, who argued that Congress was invested with the power of limitation. Taxation, direct or indir well posted as the gentleman from Princess Anne, who had written a book upon the subject. Mr. Wise said he would be glad to take, as a pupil, one who had not yet learned the A, B, C, of the subjn from Orange, (Mr. Morton.) Then proceeding to speak of the gentleman from Princess Anne. Mr. Wise begged to assure him that he never cried out crucify South Carolina; but had there been an atta
Westmoreland (search for this): article 1
manufactures of such Northern States as continue to retain offensive acts of the character known as Personal Liberty Bills amongst their statutes; guarding, however, in such law, against any infringement of the provisions of the Federal Constitution. Resolved, That the President of the Convention cause copies of the foregoing resolution forth with to be sent to the Houses of the General Assembly. Mr. Brown, of Preston, regarded this as a matter belonging exclusively to the General Assembly. He moved that the resolution be laid upon the table. The motion was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Price, the Convention adjourned, to meet again on Monday, at 10 o'clock A. M. After the adjournment, a beautiful floral wreath was presented to Col. John B. Baldwin, of Augusta, by Mr. Critcher, of Westmoreland, on behalf of the "Union ladies of Virginia." Appropriate addresses were made on both sides, and a considerable degree of enthusiasm was manifested by the Union party.
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me of those most distinguished on that side were now covered with sackcloth and penitential ashes. In this connection he alluded to the gentleman from Orange, (Mr. Morton.) Then proceeding to speak of the gentleman from Princess Anne. Mr. Wise begged to assure him that he never cried out crucify South Carolina; but had therentages of protection to the South, as well as the dangers of a border war, in the event of secession, he thought had been greatly overrated. At this point, Mr. Morton, of Orange, moved that the Committee rise. Mr. Bruce felt some delicacy in regard to this proposal. His constituents would never forgive him for occupying two days in an exposition of his views. Mr. Morton insisted upon his motion, as it was apparent that the gentleman was physically unable to proceed. The Committee then rose, and the Chairman reported progress. Testimonial from the ladies. Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, said that some ladies in the city proposed to b
Bruce (search for this): article 1
He would, therefore, turn neither to the right nor to the left, but would march straight on, in the line of duty and of right, and leave the result to God. Mr. Bruce, of Halifax, next addressed the Committee. He said if he had been told three months ago that he would be in this presence, and discussing these subjects, he wou assure him that he never cried out crucify South Carolina; but had there been an attack upon her he would have fought side by side with him in her defence. Mr. Bruce went on to pay his respects to Messrs. Moore, of Rockbridge, and Baldwin, of Augusta, of whom he had little hope, and made humorous allusions which excited the mof a border war, in the event of secession, he thought had been greatly overrated. At this point, Mr. Morton, of Orange, moved that the Committee rise. Mr. Bruce felt some delicacy in regard to this proposal. His constituents would never forgive him for occupying two days in an exposition of his views. Mr. Morton in
Price (search for this): article 1
orts from the Committee on Federal Relation; at 2 o'clock said Committee of the Whole shall take a recess until 4 o'clock, when it shall resume its session. Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, called the previous question, which was sustained, and the resolution was then adopted. Equality of taxation. The Convention proceeded trent that the gentleman was physically unable to proceed. The Committee then rose, and the Chairman reported progress. Testimonial from the ladies. Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, said that some ladies in the city proposed to bestow a compliment upon a member of the Convention, and he hoped that all would remain after the aas a matter belonging exclusively to the General Assembly. He moved that the resolution be laid upon the table. The motion was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Price, the Convention adjourned, to meet again on Monday, at 10 o'clock A. M. After the adjournment, a beautiful floral wreath was presented to Col. John B. Baldw
William A. Hall (search for this): article 1
ports from the Committee on Federal Relation; at 2 o'clock said Committee of the Whole shall take a recess until 4 o'clock, when it shall resume its session. Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, called the previous question, which was sustained, and the resolution was then adopted. Equality of taxation. The Convention proceeded to the consideration of unfinished business, namely, the resolutions of Mr. Willey, of Monongahela, in regard to the subjects of taxation and representation. Mr. Hall, of Marion, being entitled to the floor, addressed the Convention in favor of immediate action. He thought it due to those who desired a change in the organic law, that the committees contemplated by the resolutions should be appointed to make the necessary inquiries. His people demanded that the question should be settled before action was had upon matters of National interest. When they were thus placed upon an equality with the people of other sections, they would stand shoulder to sh
James Moore (search for this): article 1
y her! but he was glad that some of those most distinguished on that side were now covered with sackcloth and penitential ashes. In this connection he alluded to the gentleman from Orange, (Mr. Morton.) Then proceeding to speak of the gentleman from Princess Anne. Mr. Wise begged to assure him that he never cried out crucify South Carolina; but had there been an attack upon her he would have fought side by side with him in her defence. Mr. Bruce went on to pay his respects to Messrs. Moore, of Rockbridge, and Baldwin, of Augusta, of whom he had little hope, and made humorous allusions which excited the merriment of the members as well as the spectators. The argument of the gentleman from Albemarle (Mr. Holcombe) as to the impossibility of turning back the tide of fanaticism, he considered irresistible. The subject of slavery he said was not a question of dollars and cents — a question of raising and lowering the tariff. Referring to the first introduction of the institu
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