What viewpoint about seceding did Ruffin hold?

Question

I want to know about when Edmund Ruffin was talking about his viewpoints.

Answer 1

he was strongly in favor of it. See:

http://www.civilwar.si.edu/slavery_ruffin.html

And:

"Ruffin was a vocal advocate of slavery and secession, and throughout his travels through the south analyzing farmers' soil, became acquainted with many prominent leaders of the secession movement.

See http://www.hanoverhistory.org/ruffin.html

Answer 2

I want to know what you mean. Seceding from what? Or do you mean succeeding?