The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1804-11-07

Secondly, bccaufe they in an illssai & impro-
per u'aaoer, . claim certain rights guaranteed
them by the treaty." which cetied the territory
of Louiisua to the United States.
Thirdly, 'becaufc they Indicate a difpo(ition
10 exert AL undue influence over the governor
and Judges IN their Legislative capacity, BY de-
nand,nS deputation from the different DIFF
triets to meet at St. Louis, :. fifteen DAYS Drey.
ons to their expected arrival in order to uft,rp
the functions of leg;liatiol, and it would appear
to exerciie didatorial power
Fou'thly, hecauie they have affirmed to them
ielves the rieD of apportionins to the other
diitr'tss not only their number of delegates on
the place of meeting, but alfo the manner in
which they ihiii he chofen..
Filthy, becaute the mode of election point.
ed out and the apportionment by them made is
arbitrary and nnjult, unequal aud anti-republi.
can, and whit this committee are determined
70 rapport the executive authority of this conn
try, and 70 make uie of every legal means in
their power 20 carry into effect and operation
the laws that may be adopted for he govern
'nent thereof they cannot heGtlte 10 mark
tae'r pointed dinpprobation TO any attemp; 10
call IN q;:eftion the contitu;iouality of the laws
OF conGreis, or To declare any mira tion 20 have
been made bv them of the treaty between France
and the U":red S;ates--T'hey therefore view
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declarations that have tendency to deAroy the
peace and harmony OF the temporary govern
ment which the United States have. thought
proper To adopt for this country, and do moi
cordially dliciaim and protect againit any inea-
! fhres that may tend 70 iei,tn the confidence of
the people IN the wiiom, jufice and equity os
the general government.
The committee fee with fill greater alonifh-
rnent an apparent deiign in the proceedings of
20, 4 -
whereby the opinion and wihes ofthe few might
be pal'ned upon the public; upon the conlltu-
ted authorities of the country; and upon con-
greis as the ientiments of majority of the pep
! pie or Upper LCuiiiana. The committee feel
warranted and iufifed in this opinion, when
they reflect on the mode OF election; the num-
bers to the fouth ard particularly in the well
known fettlement of Cape Girardeau, an TINT
mne delegates are claimed at and above 81. Lon
ls--a majority Of the whole number which is 70
form this propofed sIlemby.
Reiof1,eG, That the members of his CONNIE.
tee are highly imprehed with the Importance of
calling convention of delegates upon iue and
equal plan to meet at fuch place, as majority
when choien, ihall appoint, for the purpofe Of
taking into confederation fich meafiIres as NAV
be deemed expetlient for he good and welfare of
the country, and to make known and .rsnijnit TO
the congrefs ofthe United States b. petition, the
wines OF tho people, together with fach other
lnforma.ion as may be thought neceaary.
HG(oFved, That the committee depute one or
more t,erfons Of their oyvn body, 20 wal, on his
excellency governor Harrifon, with an address
upon his arrival in this dii}rict, dcclaratory Of
their entire appreciation of his appointment,
and determination to fupport him in his oficial
duties, Whit acting as governor OF Upper Lou
iiiana.
.RsfofOed, That the PRECEDENT and fecretary of
this meeting, fend forward copy of thefe pro.
ccedings to A. Shoto, prefident of the commit
tee at st. Louis, and one other TO the printer a.
Fincennes, for publication.
Signed,
WALTER PENWICK PRECEDENT.
Z. Eaitin, 7. Kendle.
M. Aufin, VIM. Mnrphy.
T. Aney' JofePh Donuahan.
J. Kinney, Sec'ry.