The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-10-11
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
RICHMOND, lva.l OCTOBER, II, ISL

the Governor, q quorum OF both branches APP
peared in their respective chambers. Between
/ so and lilo of the II. of D.-and is or II of
the Senate attended
In the former, MIR. Stevenson was re-elect-
ed Spea&er-Mr Mumford, Clerk.-Coloncl
Jnurtlan of Albcmarle was elected SERGEANT
at Arms.-Thc former Door-kecpers were
re-appointed.
In the Senate, Mr.. Taylor was reelected
Speaker-Mr. Eansford, Clerk-Mai1r Den
holm, SERGEANT at Arms-Mr Lord, one OF
the T-&eepers-and Mr.. Allen was elect
ed another in the room of Mr. Hicks decd.
The following firm and patriotic Message
from the Chief Magistrate was read in both
branches:
CoUTcIL CHANGER, Oct. 10, 1914.
Fei!25g- Culzc7S IF tie Senete md
Hcuse IF Del sateS--
Wsighty considerations, arising from the
peculiar state or our affairs, induced the Exc
cutive to convoI5c the Legislature.
The war continues TO rage with undated
mahgnity on the part Of the enemy, who,
prohting by the course Of events in Europe
has greatly enlarged the scale, while he has
materially changed the theatre of his opera
tons. The war is no longer waged 1T a dis
lancet has been brought into the bosom of
our Country, conducted IN a spirit of Wanda
ism and with view 20 Interior purposes
"a
triotism, of courage, of pride and of indiena-
ton exists among men who duly appreciate
their liberty and honor, and who are resolved
TO defend them. To repel these autlacions
Prctensons, It IS necessary TO call forth the en-
erges of the nation. The Representatives, of
the People, the depository of the pubic viii
can alone effect this desirable object and
hence you have been thus early convened IN
General Assembly.
1t is not to be disguised that the present is
day of trial to our Country-a consequence
of the extraordinary revolution which has
occurred in Europe, and which will form an
epoch III as history. For The war which had
50 long desolated that portion Of the earth,
terminated against ali human calculation in
the downfall of France. The overwhelming
confederacy which had been leagucd ag inst
her, entered her Capital in triumph, & from
thence dictated the terms of her submission
She was compelled to reinquish those con
quests which had extended her empire to dis
tant lands, and retiring, within her ancient IL
mits, exhausted and spirtless, she reposes
again under the Sceptre of Bourbon.
IN this wonderful revolution some among us
believed they saw the sure pledges of urlver-
sal peace. The preteXts to which Great
Britain resorted a Justification of her con-
tnued outrage and injury to las no longer ex-
isted. The spectre OF universal Conquest
which had 50 long haunted her own magma
tiou, and the fear OF which, she had but too
successfully impaired to others, was suddenly
laid by the humiliating deposition and exile of
the extraordinary character, who had 50 lon,
filed the world with the renown of his ex-
plots, whilst he disturbed its repose by the
rcstlessncss Of his ambition.
Had the cOunsels Of Great Britain been d.
rec ed by moderation, sense Of Justice or
regard TO the happiness of mankind, the world
once more, would have been at peace. The
result however, shews that these are consi-
deratiOns which have no influence with her
For, ut a moment so favorable to her interest,",
when the course Of events had left her moth
ing To- ask for and when in some degree she
was lulling orr vigilance 20 sleep by holding
out prospects of peace, rs likely to result from
a negotiation collected by herself, and met by
us in the sncerest spirit Of Cancellation, shc
determined to execute against us a fell AMI
malignant purpose. Suddenly relieved from
fear by the downfall Of her once formidable
rival, and availing herself Of the great me ans
IF svance prepared for European opera
tons, she dispatched formidable arm mcnts
60 The United States, TO lay waste and desc
late every assaiiabc point, it MT annililate
or very existence as q nation. i is "A source
NJ joy ard pride mingled with devOut graft
tute to the great dsposcr Of events, thatthos
hostile designs have been uniformly resisted
with irmness and success, with the exception
If an Intrusion b. surprise into the Capita, of
t.lc union. and the Illuminating capitalization Of